Lucille Stevens

Lucille M. Stevens

Age 82 of Wilmington, passed away Thursday July 1, 2010 at Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.

Born November 6, 1927 in South Wilmington, Lucille was a daughter of the late Joseph and Frances Domagalla-Maxard. She was a graduate of Gardner-South Wilmington High School with the Class of 1944 and married Lyle Stevens, who preceded her in death in 1986. Lucille retired from the United States Government (APSA) in 1973, where she worked as a secretary. She was a member of Saint Rose Catholic Church in Wilmington and the Wilmington V.F.W. Auxiliary. Lucille truly enjoyed playing bingo, gambling and crocheting, and was quite accomplished at the craft, which earned her many blue ribbons. She was known for shopping and eating out, and was very proud of her 10 Godchildren, who range in ages from 40 to 70. Lucille cherished living life to the fullest and having a good time, and this included family gatherings and the time spent with her family.

Survivors include her son Ralph "Tuffy" (Ginny) Stevens of Braidwood; two grandchildren: Les (Kristin) Norman of Missouri and Penny (J.D.) Roach of Braidwood; five great grandchildren: Mackenzie, Tayt, Mason, Kyle and Heather; four sisters-in-law: Cecilia Maxard and Margaret Manegold, both of Gardner, Gloria Olsen of Belleville and Ruth Houseman of Pontiac; numerous nieces and nephews, including special niece and nephew Cathy and Tom Fatigante and extra special great-great nephews: Tommy, Billy and Joey, whom Lucille fondly referred to as "My Boys". Other survivors embrace Mandy, who was like a granddaughter to Lucille, and the Liebhart's, whom were her extended family.

Lucille was preceded in death by her parents; husband Lyle; brothers and sisters: Victoria, Clara, Mary, Faye, Joe, George and Rose; great grandson Brian and niece Clarie.

Visitation and Video Tribute will be held on Tuesday July 6, 2010 between the hours of 3:00PM and 8:00PM at Reeves Funeral Home, 219 North Joliet Street (two blocks North of Illinois Route 53 / Baltimore Street) in Wilmington. Funeral services will follow Wednesday July 7th at 10:00AM in Saint Rose Catholic Church, 624 South Kankakee Street in Wilmington, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated with Reverend Steve Bondi and Deacon Donald Dyer officiating.

Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Wilmington, and honorary pallbearers and pallbearers will be: Tommy Fatigante, Billy Fatigante, Joey Fatigante, Mason Roach, Mack Norman, Tayt Norman, Les Norman, Joe Eggenberger, Merrill Harvey, John Crutchfield, Pat Nugent, Danny Lardi, John Liebhart and Joe Maxard.

Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Lucille's memory to Kuzma Care Cottage, 635 South Main Street, Wilmington 60481 or the Wilmington School District 209-U Foundation for Excellence, 209U Wildcat Court, Wilmington, 60481.

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

Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Reeves Funeral Home in Wilmington. (815/476-7621)