Lucille Foley Obituary

Foley, Lucille Katherine 91, of Oak Brook, IL, passed away peacefully at home on September 13, 2007, after a long illness. Born and raised in Chicago, she attended Northwestern University and later married and became a homemaker. The daughter of Lithuanian immigrant parents, Lucille spoke no English until she was six years old and strived to speak the "King's English." She passed her expertise of both spoken and written language to her children and took great pride in their accomplishments throughout her life. Lucille was a charming and classy woman, well known for her sense of humor, masterful use of clichés, and great passion for animals. She had an artistic flair reflected in her talent for drawing and sewing. Her favorite activities included volunteering at Morgan Park High School and Good Samaritan Hospital as well as shopping for a good bargain. Lucille was the cherished mother of Karen (John) Reynolds of Philadelphia, Gail (Steve) Adams of St. Charles, and Dawn Foley of Lisle; the loving grandmother of Heather, Aaron, Lee, and Brent; and the faithful companion of Disney, her cat. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph; son, Richard; and sister, Stelle Zogas. Services are private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Humane Society of America or the Salvation Army.