Obituary of Lisa Gray

Lisa Ann Gray (nee Swanson) Age 47. Passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at Joliet Area Hospice Home with her loving family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. Survived by her loving husband, Michael Gray; sons, Zachary Schweitzer and Blake (Sara) Schweitzer; daughter, Taylor (Brian) Miller; grandchildren, Audrey and Ayden Miller and little Zach Schweitzer; her parents, Sherrill and Walter Sternisha; her brothers and sisters, Robert (Bonnie) Swanson, Robin (Brian) Siejka, Shelley (the late Jeffrey) Stewart, Brian Sternisha, Erica (Chuck) Young; her husband's parents, Mike and Shelley Gray; her husband's sister, Wendy (John) McCarthy; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded by her grandparents; one nephew, Matthew Stewart; and one brother-in-law, Jeffrey Stewart. Lisa enjoyed all animals, big and small and was an avid collector of Coca Cola memorabilia. She had a love for shopping and attending car show events with her family.Lisa will always be remembered for her spunky personality and her fearless spirit. A Celebration of Life Ceremony for Lisa A. Gray will be held Monday, October 12, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul United Church of Christ, 140 Thelma St, Manhattan, IL. The Rev. Carol Currier-Frighetto will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name to Joliet Area Hospice would be appreciated. Fred C. Dames is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information: (815) 741-5500.