Sharon Breen

Sharon R. Breen (nee Tessler)

Age 56 of Braceville, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 27, 2012.

Born November 14, 1955 in Joliet, Sharon was a daughter of the late Mike and Irene Brzoska-Tessler She was raised and educated in Braceville, and graduated from Reed-Custer High School. Sharon was employed at Amoco in Joliet, Testa's in Braidwood and most recently Casey's in Braceville for the past fifteen years. She will be remembered for her generosity when it came to others and her outgoing personality.

Sharon will be forever loved and missed by her loving companion and caretaker, Jim Harvey; her children: Tom (Emily) Breen of Ohio, Ryan (Jessica Barfell) Whalen of Diamond and Matt Whalen of Braceville. She is also survived by her sister: Arlene (Rich Dransfeldt) McLuckie of Coal City and brothers: Mike (Pam) Tessler and Jerry (Peggy) Tessler both of Braidwood; three grandchildren: Chase Breen and Joshua and Jillian Whalen; her dear Uncle Lenny and Aunt Jeanette Brzoska of Arlington Heights and numerous nieces and nephews, as well as her faithful companion Taz.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents; uncle Casmier and aunt Dorothy Brzoska.

Visitation and video tribute will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 from 4:00pm until time of service 7:00pm at Reeves Funeral Home, 75 North Broadway (one block North of Illinois Route 113) in Coal City. Reverend Robert Noesen from Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church in Coal City will officiate.

Interment will follow Thursday February 2nd at 10:00AM in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Braidwood. Family and friends wishing to attend the graveside services may meet at the cemetery.

Preferred memorial may be made as gifts in Sharon's memory to her family for distribution to charities of their choosing.

Friends may sign the online guest book by logging onto: www.ReevesFuneral.com

Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Reeves Funeral Homes in Coal City (Phone: 815-634-2125)