Mel Harseim

Mel Harseim

Age 78 of Morris, passed away peacefully, Sunday May 11, 2014 at Morris Hospital.

Born January 10, 1936 in LaSalle, Mel was a son of the late Leonard and Avis Brierly-Harseim. He was a 1953 graduate of Morris High School , and on September 7, 1957, Mel married Margaret "Peggy" Anderson in Joliet . Over the years, he worked in construction, as well as was an insurance adjuster and sold seed for Cargill. Mel was a phenomenal cook, and enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing cards. He was an avid Chicago White Sox fan, and will be most remembered for his gardening and sharing of vegetables to family, friends and throughout the community.

Survivors include his children: Edward (Janice) Harseim, Carlene (Dave) Reid and Thomas Harseim, all of Morris; five grandchildren: Billy (Lori) Narwick of Joliet, Eddie (Nicole) Harseim of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Heidi (Brad) Scalf and Tom Narwick, both of Morris and Kellen (Jenn) Harseim of Seneca; seven great grandchildren; one sister Donna (Larry) Hartman of Bella Vista, Arkansas; three brothers: Ron (Kay) Harseim, Duane (Ronita) Harseim and Henry (Loni) Harseim, all of Morris, and two sisters-in-law: Barb Harseim and Char (Paul) Fruland, both of Morris, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Mel was preceded in death by his parents; wife Peggy (1991); brother Doug Harseim (2009) and brother-in-law James Durkee (1975).

Visitation and video tribute will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 between the hours of 4:00PM and 8:00PM and again Thursday May 15th from 10:00AM until time of funeral service 11:00AM at Reeves Funeral Home, 408 East Washington Street (one block east of Illinois Route 47) in Morris. Burial will follow in Mount Carmel Cemetery in Morris, where Mel will be laid to rest with his wife Peggy.

Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Mel's memory to the Morris Hospital Foundation, 150 West High Street , Morris , Illinois 60450.

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 Homes, Ltd. in Morris. (815/942-2500)