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Emma Rector Obituary

Rector, Emma "Jean" age 81, passed away December 19th, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. She loved quilting and was an avid gardener. She is preceded in death by her loving son, Craig, her parents, her brother, Leroy and her sister, Helen. Left to cherish her memory are her devoted husband, Woodie of 62 years, her loving children, Pauletta (George) Fry, Annetta (Dale) Teeter, Myra (Scott) Cicuto and Donna Williams, her cherished grandchildren, Brian, Darren, Dawn (Jim), Nicole (Michael), Tiffany (Sonny) and Destiny and nine great-grandchildren. Jean will always be remembered as a kind, gentle and loving woman who put the needs of her family first and whose strength will be an inspiration to all. Funeral Service Friday, December 22nd, 9:30 a.m., at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 3201 W. Jefferson St., Joliet. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home. For info: 815-725-0100

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 20, 2006.

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Annetta Teeter

December 17, 2007

Dear Mom,

It has been 1 year that you left us and your memory lives strong in all of your Family. Myra and I went to visit you Saturday December 15th, 2007 and we put a beautiful wreath that we know you would have loved. Your Memory gives us the strength to go on we all miss you so much it has not gotten any easier you are in everything that we all do everyday. Just little things like Mom would have said this or Mom would have done that or I bet Mom would have said that. We still keep the dishes making noise so we can hear you say you can't stand to hear all the noise. Mom we all Love and Miss you more everyday. You have given us all strength with what you and to endure for so long.
We Love You very much.

Love
Annetta and all of your Family

Roger Perry

January 2, 2007

We're saddened by Jean's passing. We have many fond memories of Jean and her wonderful family. Our best to Woody, the children and grandchildren.
love Roger & Joyce Perry

December 30, 2006

We are so sorry for your loss. Jean was a wonderful lady and she will truly be missed.
The Hurt family

mike&judy ries

December 27, 2006

we are so sorry for your loss,but she will live on in our hearts.

Annetta Teeter

December 27, 2006

December 27, 2006
Dear Mom,
I miss you more every day but I know you didn't leave us because you wanted to but you had to. You fought a great battle and I am so proud of you for it I don't know if I could have. I know that you are with us and we are with you. We will all miss you dearly. I talk to you daily. Hope that you had a nice Christmas in Heaven with Craig, Helen and Bubby and your Mother and Father but we missed you here even though I know you were with us. We Love You!

Gail Anderl (DeVos)

December 25, 2006

Woodie and family,I was sad to hear about Jean.I knew her my whole life and loved her very much.I just want to let you all know what a nice and loving woman she was.My dad will be there to meet her in heaven. Love,Gail

Dawn Nicosia

December 22, 2006

Grandma~
We will miss you always and think of you often. Everytime I water the plant you gave to me I will remember your kind heart.
Love,
Dawn

Laura Serrano

December 22, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Jean has fought very hard with this battle and now she is at peace. May the good Lord keep watch over all of you and give you strength and comfort in the days to come. Jean was a great person and I am so glad to have known such a great women of courage. Love all of you.

Susan Zelisko

December 21, 2006

My thoughts an prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Tiffany Sabatini (Miller)

December 20, 2006

Dearest Grandma
I miss you so much but I am comforted that you are now in Heaven with God. You were such a loving, giving, gentle woman with whom I learned so much from. I will always be inspired by your strength and courage in your life and battle with cancer. I hope you found comfort in my presence as you left this world. I love you with all my heart and hope you know how greatly you will be missed. I will see you in Heaven until then I look forward to you being one step behind me watching over me. Love you so much.

Laura Mills

December 20, 2006

In loving memory,may God be with each and everyone of you,Love alway's. Laura M. Mills

Adell&Pete Stone

December 20, 2006

Your'e in my thoughts and prayers.
May the Lord give you all comfort in your time of grief as only we know that he can. I Love you all
very much.

Joe and Lee Gill

December 20, 2006

In my memories forever. Love you.

Ray Mills

December 20, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Charles (Buddy) Mills

December 20, 2006

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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