Obituary of Kathleen Frances Glenn

Kathleen Frances Glenn Kathleen Frances Glenn (nee Miller), age 89, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Rock Run Place in Joliet. Kathleen was born at home on the family farm in Homer Township on February 1, 1927 and was a lifelong Joliet area resident. Her early childhood education was at the Marley School, a one-room schoolhouse. She attended Joliet Township High School in Joliet, IL. After leaving school, she was employed by her uncle, Laurence J. Wilhelmi, M.D. in 1946 and later by the Woolworth Co. in 1947. On February 1, 1947, Kathleen married the love of her life, Norman L. Glenn and became a homemaker. After many years at home raising their eight children, she went back to work at Rax Roast Beef, Armandos and Town & Country Bowling Alley. Kathleen enjoyed roller-skating, traveling, baking pies, playing bingo, sewing, coloring and doing puzzles. In addition to her hobbies and activities, she loved spending time with her family. On any given day, you could find her and dad at home relaxing on the swing in the back yard. They also made a special attempt to go to St Joe's Park every Sunday in the summer. They would stay all day listening to the music and dancing to their favorite songs. They were a couple known by many, loved by all and will be missed. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 68 years, Norman L. Glenn (March 9, 2015), her parents Laurence A. Miller (1887-1961), Frances C. (Wilhelmi 1890-1980) Miller three sisters, Hazel (late Joseph) Partak, Virginia (late Ray) Paul, Marilyn "Mitzi" (Jack) McGuire, two brothers, Don (late Shirley) Miller and Harold (late Pearl) Miller. She is survived by her beloved children, Vicki (Chuck) Woods of Corona, CA, Joy (late David) Videtich of Grayslake, IL, Patricia (Larry) Musson of Manhattan, IL, James (Paula) Glenn of Joliet, Cheryl (Glenn) Papesh of Joliet, Thomas (Hollie) Glenn of Napavine, WA, Scott Glenn of Rockdale, Gail (Glenn) Saunders of Plainfield; 19 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Lucille (late Ed) Phelan, Ruth Ann (late Robert) Campbell, Lois (late Leo) Bernhard and one brother, Jim (late Verneta "Mickey") Miller; along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation and thanks to the people at the Joliet Area Community Hospice for their heartfelt kindness in caring for our mother, Kathleen. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Joliet Area Community Hospice, 230 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, IL 60431 would be appreciated. With sadden hearts, we miss her dearly but know that she is at peace and reunited with dad. They are once again dancing, but this time among the stars in the sky. Funeral services for Kathleen F. Glenn will be held Saturday, September 17, 2016, 9:15 a.m. from Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Road and Essington, Joliet to St. Raymond Nonnatus for a mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Visitation Friday, from 4 to 8 p.m. For more information, 815-741-5500 or visit her Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com.