Obituary of Maria Tellez-Carlson
Maria Téllez-Carlson, age 50, of Plainfield, and formerly of Lockport, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She had courageously battled ovarian cancer for the past four years.
Born August 6, 1966 in Queréndaro, Michoacán, Mexico, she was the daughter of the late Joel and Luz (Vallejo) Téllez. She moved to Lockport from Mexico at the age of eight, and attended Fairmont Grade School, Lockport High School, and was a 1987 graduate of Western Illinois University.
Maria was employed by the Illinois Department of Corrections for 24 years, most recently as a Public Service Administrator for the Deputy Director of the Northern Region. She was the recipient of numerous awards and was recognized by former Director Salvador Godinez for her dedication and professionalism, and for having a positive influence on the Department. She previously worked for the Will County Sheriff’s Department, and J. C. Penney, Carson’s and Macy’s Department Stores.
She was a member of St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, the Wilmington Recreation Club and the Providence Women’s Club. A passionate Dallas Cowboys and Chicago White Sox fan, she enjoyed following all Providence High School sports, especially football and baseball, and was also a professional wrestling enthusiast. Her other interests included cooking, baking, attending music concerts, and enjoying a glass of wine.
Maria was a loving wife, mother, sister and aunt. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her cherished daughter, Andrea, of whom she was extremely proud. She was a strong supporter of education and believed deeply in her faith.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Andrew Carlson, who she married December 23, 1992 in Crest Hill; her daughter, Andrea M. Carlson; eight brothers and sisters, Leticia (Lorenzo) Figueroa, Joel Téllez, Lorena (David) Gonzalez, Luz Maria (Ramiro) Ochoa, Juan C. Téllez, Magdalena (J. Carmen) Castillo, José T. (Araceli) Téllez, and Alvaro (Josefina) Téllez; her nieces and nephews, Joel A. Téllez, Katherine E. Téllez, Christian E. Ochoa, Gonzalo D. Gonzalez, Eduardo Castillo, Oscar Téllez, Carolina Castillo, Isabella M. Téllez, Luz A. Téllez and Ariana X. Téllez; a great-niece, Elena E. Téllez; and an aunt, Graciela Balcazar.
The family would like to thank a special friend, James Louch, the University of Chicago Cancer Center, and Joliet Area Community Hospice for their loving care.
Funeral services for Maria Telléz-Carlson will be held Monday, June 12, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. from the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Roads, Joliet, to St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, 129 S. Division Street (Route 59), Plainfield, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday, from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. For more information, please call (815) 741-5500 or visit her Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com
