Obituary of Leona Surges

Leona K. Ruettiger Surges (nee Eich) Age 88. Friday, November 13, 2009 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Born in Lockport on August 11, 1921 and a lifetime area resident. Leona was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Holy Family Women's Club, Ladies of the Elks 296, Women of the Moose 300 and Senior Citizen's Club. Leona was preceded in death by her first husband, Leo Ruettiger (December 18, 1977); second husband, Lawrence Surges Sr. (September 14, 2001); her parents, Frank and Frances (Kinzler) Eich; one brother, Albert Eich; and her sister-in law, Lillian Eich. Leona is survived by three sons, Dennis L. (Patricia) Ruettiger, Terrence P. (Elaine) Ruettiger, and James M. (Janet) Ruettiger; eight grandchildren, Russell (Melissa) Ruettiger, Denise (William) Priday, Krista (Christopher) Chase, Jeffrey (Heidi) Ruettiger, Kara Ruettiger, Katrina (Michael) Uremovich, Nicholas (Elizabeth) Ruettiger and Karla Ruettiger; eight great-grandchildren; stepchildren, Lawrence (Kathleen) Surges Jr., Robert (Janet) Surges, Barbara (David) Parks, and Mary (Ken) Markel; eight step-grandchildren, Dawn (Greg) Lewis, Brad (Paige) Surges, Brett (Tonya) Surges, Chad Surges, Cassandra Markel, Larry Markel, Nick Parks and Teri (Chris) Hanson; and 12 step-great-grandchildren; special in-laws, Sam and Eileen Paul; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Leona K. Surges will be Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home chapel to Holy Family Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name to Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated. Visitation Monday 3-8 p.m. at: FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME 3200 Black at Essington Rds. For information: (815) 741-5500