Helen J. GAY

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1920, Living with parents in Streator, LaSalle County, Illinois
• Census: 1930, Living with parents in Joliet, Will County, Illinois
• Census: 1940, Living with husband in Channahon, Will Co., Illinois

Family/Spouse: James E. CONROY. James was born in 1900; died in 1980 in Illinois; was buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Joliet, Will Co., Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Eileen MOORE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1940, Living with parents in Channahon, Will Co., Illinois

Notes:

Name:
William E. Conroy

William "Bill" E. Conroy, age 81, passed away peacefully with family by his side Sunday, February 22, 2015, at the Joliet Area Community Hospice.

Survived by his loving and devoted wife of 43 1/2 years, Dolores (nee Batalon); he leaves to cherish his memory one son, Raymond (Annie) of More Head City, NC; and one daughter, Lynette (Gregg) Wilson of Rockford. Bill will be remembered as a loving grandfather and great-grandfather. His five grandchildren, Steven (Denise), David (Andrea), Raymond Jr. "Eddy" (Tabitha), Timothy (Regina) Conroy and Leslie (Jason) Mann; and eleven great-grandchildren, all brought him much joy. Bill's entire family meant the world to him. He is also survived by two sisters, Patricia (late Donald) Conroy and Sharon (Leonard) Ciarlette; two brothers, Gene (Eileen) Conroy of Spring Valley, IL and James (Marilyn) Conroy of Avon Park, FL; and numerous nephews and nieces.

Preceded in death by his first wife, Grace (nee White) Conroy; his parents, Helen and James Conroy; and one sister, Georgia (late Richard) Scheidt.

Bill attended Joliet Catholic High School. He was a member of the Joliet Moose Lodge and longtime member of Union Local #75. He was employed by Local #75 from 1954 until his retirement in 1995. One of his favorite pastimes was washing and waxing his cars. He also enjoyed spending his time outdoors and took pride caring for his yard. Bill also found great pleasure when he was able to help someone in need. He looked forward to his daily routine of coffee at McDonald's with his buddies, including his best friend, John Knorr.

The Conroys will always remember the staff and physicians at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center as well as Deacon Marco and everyone at Joliet Area Community Hospice for the wonderful care and comfort provided Bill and his family.

Funeral Services for William E. Conroy will be Thursday, February 26, 2015, at 9:15 a.m. from the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet to St. Jude Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park.

Memorials in his name to Joliet Area Community Hospice or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital would be appreciated.

Visitation Wednesday, February 25, 2015, 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

For more information: (815) 741-5500 or visit his Book of Memories at www.fredcdames.com - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/jolietheraldnews/obituary.aspx?n=william-e-conroy&pid=174231454&fhid=14629#sthash.pk7zMdsq.dpuf

Family/Spouse: Grace WHITE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Dolores BATALON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1940, Living with parents in Channahon, Will Co., Illinois

Notes:

Name:
FIND A GRAVE
Age 74, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2009 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Survived by her son, Richard J. (Kathy) Scheidt; two daughters, Patricia A. Scheidt and Barbara J. Fender; three grandsons, Andrew M. and Adam J. Scheidt and Joseph R. Fender; three brothers, Gene (Eileen) Conroy, William (Dell) Conroy and Jim (Marilyn) Conroy; two sisters, Pat Conroy and Sharon (Leonard) Ciarlette; numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard E. Scheidt; parents, James and Helen Conroy. Born in Joliet, living in Channahon as a child, returning to Joliet as an adult. Member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church. Georgia worked in the dietary department at Silver Cross Hospital for many years. Funeral from the Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home, Monday, June 22, 2009 at 9:15 a.m. to St. Bernard Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park. Visitation Sunday, 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag 1500 Black Rd. near Midland 815-744-4444 www.bgsfuneralhome.com

Published in Herald News from June 20 to June 21, 2009

Family/Spouse: Richard E. SCHEIDT. Richard was born in 1930; died on 1 Dec 2001 in Illinois; was buried in Woodlawn Memorial Park I, Joliet, Will Co., Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Donald D. CONROY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Marilyn MANCE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1940, Living with parents in Channahon, Will Co., Illinois

Notes:

Name:
Sharon R. Ciarlette

Born: August 9, 1938

Died: March 14, 2016

Sharon R. Ciarlette (nee Conroy), age 77. At rest Monday, March 14, 2016, at Joliet Area Community Hospice home surrounded by her loving family.

Born August 9, 1938, in Joliet, IL to the late James E. and Helen J. (nee Gay) Conroy. Retired in 2004 with 35 years of service from the Crawford Bus Company. She was also employed at Inwood Golf Course for five years. Sharon was a bowling coach for Town and Country Bowling for 35 years. An avid golfer and bowler who enjoyed teaching children how to bowl. Inducted into the Joliet Area Bowling Hall of Fame in 2006 and awarded "Bowling Coach of the Year" in 2005.

Survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Leonard G. Ciarlette; three children, Kimberly (Jeffrey) Parthun, Leonard J. (Lee Ann) Ciarlette and Angela Ciarlette; seven grandchildren, Jeffrey Jr., Lauren (Tim) Hatke, Christopher and Jessica Parthun, Nichole, Matthew (Melissa) and Mark Ciarlette; and one great-granddaughter, Raelynn Hatke; three siblings, Gene (Eileen) Conroy, James (Marilyn) Conroy and Patricia (the late Donald) Conroy; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her parents; and two siblings, Georgia (late Richard) Scheidt and William (Dolores) Conroy.

Funeral Services for Sharon R. Ciarlette will be held Thursday, March 17, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. from the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet to Church of St. Jude for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name to Alzheimer's Foundation or Breast Cancer Research Foundation would be appreciated.

Visitation Wednesday, 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

For more information: (815) 741-5500 or visit her Book of Memories at www.fredcdames.com
Published in The Herald-News from Mar. 15 to Mar. 16, 2016

Family/Spouse: Leonard CIARLETTE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]