Karen Marie Zolecki

June 29, 1956 - December 23, 2018

Karen Marie Zolecki (nee Rodeghero), 62, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday December 23, 2018. Karen was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Marie Rodeghero; daughter, Rebecca Zolecki; son, Thomas Zolecki; and sister, Audrey Nixon. Survived by her husband of 33 years, Theodore Zolecki; her children, Theodore Zolecki-Noll, Amee Flood, Sara (Jason) Ference, and Linsey Zolecki; her favorite people on the planet, her grandchildren, Thomas, Riley, Olivia, Jaime, Corey, Emily, Maeve, Aiden, and Nolan; brother, Ronald Rodeghero; two aunts, Dorothy Borgra and Sharon Rodeghero; and her fur babies, Buddy, Chloe, Romeo, and Willow Pillow. Also survived by many brothers and sister-in-laws, nieces, and nephews. Karen worked as an LPN nurse at Sunny Hill Nursing Home. She was known to bring home patient’s laundry, if something special was needed. Once retired, she quickly started Grandma’s Day Care Center. She adored her grandchildren, and was quick to defend each and every one of them. Karen enjoyed working in her garden and she also made blankets for anyone who asked. She especially enjoyed making them to welcome a new baby. She is going to be truly missed by so many of her friends and family. The family would like to thank Joliet Area Community Hospice, whose help and constant support was appreciated these last few months. VISITATION: Friday December 28, from 3:00 PM -6:00 PM at Delgado Funeral Chapel, 400 Landau Ave., at Jackson St., Joliet. FUNERAL SERVICES: Saturday December 29, 2018 held from Delgado Funeral Chapel at 9:00 AM to: Families of Faith Church, 24466 W. Eames, Channahon, IL 60410, for funeral services at 10:30 AM. Cremation Rites will be accorded.