Obituary of Sue Franceschini

Mary "Sue" Franceschini (nee Jenco) Age 78. Passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at Joliet Area Community Hospice surrounded by her loving family. Born May 22, 1938 in Joliet to John and Henrietta (nee Cirhan) Jenco. A lifelong and active member of St. Bernard Catholic Church. She enjoyed puzzles, gardening, patronizing locally owned family restaurants and going to the casinos. Proud mother of Mark (Julie) of Mokena, Lisa (Gary) Haines of Joliet, Tom (Mary) of Lockport and Steven (Deanna) Franceschini of Plainfield; eight grandchildren, Ashley (David) Mazur, Dana, Jennifer, Lauren, Hannah, Noah Franceschini, Sara and Joshua Haines; great-grandson, Sebastian Mazur; sisters-in-law; Lois and Barb Jenco; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded by her husband, Edward T. "Mr. Ed" (2000); her parents; siblings, Betty Blair, Richard Jenco and Mae Mihelich, John Jenco, Joseph Jenco and Fr. Lawrence Martin Jenco. Funeral Services for Sue Franceschini will be held Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 1301 Sterling Avenue, Joliet 60432 where she will Lie-in-State from 9:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday July 12, 2016, 3-8 p.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet. For more information: (815) 741-5500.