Obituary of Mildred Pucel

Mildred F. Pucel (nee Erjavec) Age 91. Passed away Saturday, May 30, 2015 at her residence, the Timbers of Shorewood. Born August 23, 1923 in Joliet to Joseph and Josephine (nee Setina) Erjavec. Graduate of St. Joseph Parochial School in 1936, St. Francis Academy in 1940 and College of St. Francis in 1944. An elementary teacher at St. Joseph Parochial School from 1964-1975 and school crossing guard for the City of Joliet from 1985-2004 Mason, Plainfield Road Wilcox. A democratic election judge precinst #26 and volunteer usher at the Rialto Square Theatre. Member of Slovenian Women's Union Branch 20, Mother of the Year in 1972, President 1985-1986, 1987 and in 1988, Vice President 1976-1985; charter member SWU Drill Team; Rosarian Club of St. Joseph Church; Altar and Rosary Society of St. Joseph Church; St. Joseph Church Seniors; St. Joseph Lodge #2 KSKJ - 1st female officer in 100 year history and recording secretary 1990-1991; American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1080, President 1955, Cantigny VFW Auxiliary #367; Catholic High Mothers Club; St. Francis Academy Alumina Association; and College of St. Francis Alumni Association. Survived by her four sons, Christopher Michael (Julia, nee Maloney) of Shorewood, Philip Gregory (Christine, nee Olson) of Cheyenne, WY, Rudy Thomas of Lyons, CO and Victor Joseph Pucel of Merrimac, WI; four grandsons, Eric Joseph (Courtney, nee O'Brien) of Morris, Zachary John (Sarah, nee Ansted) of Shorewood and Nicholas James (Stacey, nee Yarmoska) of New Lenox and Benjamin Joseph Pucel of Merrimac, WI; one granddaughter, Rachel Anna Pucel of Merrimac, WI; great-grandchildren, Teagan, Blake, Andrew and Natalie Pucel; and siblings, Jonita Ruth of Joliet and Ronald (Marylou) Erjavec of Shorewood. Preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Rudolph J. (2005); her parents; and two sisters, Lucille Viola Erjavec and Olga (the late Edward) Ancel. A special thank you to the caretakers at Home Instead Senior Care for their love, kindness and compassion shown to Mildred over the years. Funeral Services for Mildred F. Pucel will be Friday, June 5, 2015 at 9:15 a.m. from the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet to St. Joseph Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, Please omit flowers. Memorials in her memory to the Alzheimer's Association would be appreciated. Visitation Thursday, 4-8 p.m. at funeral home. For more information: (815) 741-5500 or visit her Book of Memories at www.fredcdames.com