Lillian Nicoletti

Lillian C. Nicoletti

Age 68 of Diamond, passed away Sunday March 16, 2008 at Morris Hospital.

Born December 16, 1939 in Mount Vernon, Illinois, Lillian was a daughter of the late Homer and Nellie Eubank-Scott. She was raised and educated in Mount Vernon until moving to Rockdale during her high school years with her family. She attended St. Francis Academy in Joliet and later married Lawrence Nicoletti, Jr. Together they lived in Diamond and Lawrence preceded Lillian in Death in 1980. Lillian was a member of the Wilmington Women of the Moose and belonged to the South Wilmington Sportsman's Club. She was currently employed with Chicago Aerosol Company in Coal City and in her free time was known for her love of cooking and canning. Lillian also enjoyed traveling.

Survivors include her son Michael (Rebecca) Scott of Red Wing, Minnesota; one granddaughter Nicole Scott of Braceville and three step-grandchildren: Michelle (Kyle) Hall of Washington, Kimberly Churnovic of Coal City and James Sylvester of Joliet. Six great grandchildren: Brennan, Christopher, Carissa, Kevin, Bradley and Ricky; two brothers and four sisters: Beverly (Clarence) Scott of Alton, Illinois, Orland (Arlene) Scott of Homeworth, Ohio, Joyce (Bill) Martin of Joliet, Mae (Charles) Newland of Crest Hill, Coral Lee (Ed) Schreck of Mount Vernon and James (the late June) Scott of Cottage Hills, Illinois. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and her special friend and neighbor Diane Marchese.

Lillian was preceded in death by her parents, step-father Michael Gollick, one daughter Donna in infancy, grandson Michael Scott, Jr. and two brothers: Charles and Richard Scott.

Visitation will be held on Thursday March 20, 2008 between the hours of 5:00PM and 8:00PM at Reeves Funeral Home, 75 North Broadway (one block North of Illinois Route 113) in Coal City. Funeral services will follow on Friday March 21st at 10:00AM in the funeral home with Rev. Mike Pennock from Assumption Catholic Church officiating.

Burial will be in Braceville-Gardner Cemetery.

Friends may sign the online guest book or send private condolences to the family by logging onto: www.ReevesFuneral.com

Funeral services and arrangements are under the direction of Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd. in Coal City.