Maureen Annette Gonzalez

September 5, 1936 - November 15, 2013

Maureen Annette Gonzalez (nee Wagner) Age 77, of Joliet, passed away Friday, November 15, 2013, at home quietly surrounded by her loving family. Maureen was born September 5, 1936 in Aurora, Illinois to Fred and Hillma Baughman. Maureen married at a young age to the love of her life Carlos Gonzalez, together they were blessed with five children. Maureen worked long hours as a nurse at Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey, IL. She loved being with her family and her beloved late dog Rusty that she loved very, very much. Maureen enjoyed listening to Elvis, getting dolled up, going dancing, and entertaining family and friends with her spontaneous personality. Maureen will be greatly missed and will forever be cherished. Maureen is preceded in death by her loving husband; Carlos Gonzalez, parents; Fred and Hillma (nee Wagner) Baughman, her dog; Rusty, two brothers; Jerry and Mickey. She is survived by one son; Charley (Mary), four daughters; Marie Seeley, Karen (Tom) Manerich, Donna (Ray Rudolph) and Cindy Gonzalez. Grandchildren; Angel and Carlos Gonzalez, Marie (Randy) Iverson, Christina (Keith) McClaurian, Darrley Seeley, Ashley Hopkins, Anthony (Jamie) Gonzalez, Lisa Sanchez, Jay (Rita) Gonzalez, Jennifer Rudolph (Michael McGrath), Michael and Carl Loucius. Great grandchildren; Elizabeth and Charley Gonzalez, Taylor & Danny Vasa Iverson, Lonzo & Noah McClaurian, Leah & Anthony Jr Gonzalez and one unborn on the way in February 2014. A celebration of Maureen's life will be held on Tuesday November 19, 2013, 5:00 – 9:00 PM. Visitation Webcasting also available on-line for details call (815) 774-9220. FUNERAL SERVICES: will be held at Delgado Funeral Chapel Tuesday November 19, 2013 at 7:00 PM. Officiating Fr. Peter Jankowski of St. Patrick Catholic Church. Maureen will be cremated in accordance to the wishes of her family. In lieu of flowers donations to the family would be appreciated.