Obituary of Jeanne Batis
Jeanne E. (Albrecht) Batis
(nee Siegel)
Age 76, of Joliet, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2014 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home surrounded by her loving family.
Born September 16, 1938 in Joliet, she grew up on the family farm on Weber Road in Lockport Township. She attended Wilson and St. Raymond Grade Schools, and was a graduate of St. Francis Academy. In addition to raising her family, she worked as an executive secretary for over 30 years in the steel industry. She was a member of the Cathedral of St. Raymond and their Seniors group.
She was blessed to meet her husband, Edward J. Batis, Sr., through church following the deaths of their spouses. Although their time together was short, they enjoyed a very special relationship.
Surviving are her loving husband, Edward J. Batis, Sr., of Joliet; one son, Jeff Dezelan of Chicago; one daughter, Leigh Dezelan of Ithaca, NY; two grandchildren, Ian and Eden; a stepson, John (Pat) Albrecht of Joliet; three sisters, Anita (Tim) Drendel, Mary (Ken) Wheaton and Beth (Bob) Nelson; four brothers, Judge Richard (Christine), Arthur (Joan), Paul (Susan) and Bishop Joseph Siegel; her husband's children; and numerous nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews and cousins.
She was married for 26 years to Edgar C. Albrecht, Jr., and he preceded her in death in 2011. She was also preceded by her mother, Veronica (nee Sohan) Siegel (1939); her father, Francis L. Siegel Sr. (1998); stepmother, Marie (nee Wallace) Siegel (1989); one brother Francis "Larry" Siegel, Jr. (2012); and an infant brother, Joseph Francis (1937).
The family would like to thank Joliet Area Community Hospice for the wonderful care Jeanne received during her final illness.
Funeral Services for Jeanne E. Batis will be Thursday, October 30, 2014 at the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus, 604 N. Raynor Ave., Joliet, where visitation will be held from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m., and a Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Entombment will be in Resurrection Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Joliet Area Community Hospice or The Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus would be appreciated. Arrangements by Fred C. Dames Funeral Home. For information (815) 741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com.
