Age 87, a life-long resident of Joliet, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at her home, surrounded by family, following a brief illness.
Those left to honor her memory are her beloved husband, William; her four children, Joan Schultz (Ed) of Joliet, Doug (Julie) Jacques of Cincinnati, OH, David (Lynette) Jacques of Rockford, IL, Jean Mayszak (Jack Clayton-fiance) of Naperville, IL; her grandchildren, Michael Jacques (Alyssa Deming-fiance), Scott (Amanda), Eric, and Laura Schultz, Nolan and Stephanie Jacques, Alex, Olivia, Rachel, and Andrew Mayszak; her brother-in-law, Howard Dixon, her nieces, Sue Dixon and her daughter Sara, Sharon (Bill) Teager and their children Nathan & Kaitlyn.
Valerie was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Sarah Adams, her sister Shirley Dixon and her brother, Claude “Buddy” Adams.
Valerie was born on January 18, 1928, in Joliet, the daughter of Claude & Sarah (nee DeClercque) Adams. She married William Louis Jacques on May 9, 1951 in Joliet. Valerie graduated from Joliet Township High School Class of 1946; attended University of Iowa and worked at the Joliet Arsenal for several years after their marriage. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, and an active member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood Chapter BA of Joliet, an organization committed to helping women pursue higher education. She served as both president and recording secretary during her membership. She dearly loved her family and especially found much joy with her ten grandchildren. Val took great pleasure in being a housewife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed reading, travelling, and taking care of her grandchildren and attending their many events. She had a long and loving marriage to Bill for 64 years. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Her family would like to extend a special thanks to Amy Lindner and FirstLight Homecare, Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center, and Joliet Area Community Hospice for their care and treatment of Valerie.
Funeral services will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, 2320 Black Rd., Thursday, January 14th at 1:00 P.M. Rev. Dr. Craig M. Herr and Rev. Dale Ambler officiating. Interment at Elmhurst Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Education Loan Fund (ELF) of the P.E.O. International or Joliet Area Community Hospice will be appreciated. Visitation will be held Thursday from 11:00 A.M. until time of services at 1:00 P.M.
Those left to honor her memory are her beloved husband, William; her four children, Joan Schultz (Ed) of Joliet, Doug (Julie) Jacques of Cincinnati, OH, David (Lynette) Jacques of Rockford, IL, Jean Mayszak (Jack Clayton-fiance) of Naperville, IL; her grandchildren, Michael Jacques (Alyssa Deming-fiance), Scott (Amanda), Eric, and Laura Schultz, Nolan and Stephanie Jacques, Alex, Olivia, Rachel, and Andrew Mayszak; her brother-in-law, Howard Dixon, her nieces, Sue Dixon and her daughter Sara, Sharon (Bill) Teager and their children Nathan & Kaitlyn.
Valerie was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Sarah Adams, her sister Shirley Dixon and her brother, Claude “Buddy” Adams.
Valerie was born on January 18, 1928, in Joliet, the daughter of Claude & Sarah (nee DeClercque) Adams. She married William Louis Jacques on May 9, 1951 in Joliet. Valerie graduated from Joliet Township High School Class of 1946; attended University of Iowa and worked at the Joliet Arsenal for several years after their marriage. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, and an active member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood Chapter BA of Joliet, an organization committed to helping women pursue higher education. She served as both president and recording secretary during her membership. She dearly loved her family and especially found much joy with her ten grandchildren. Val took great pleasure in being a housewife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed reading, travelling, and taking care of her grandchildren and attending their many events. She had a long and loving marriage to Bill for 64 years. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Her family would like to extend a special thanks to Amy Lindner and FirstLight Homecare, Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center, and Joliet Area Community Hospice for their care and treatment of Valerie.
Funeral services will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, 2320 Black Rd., Thursday, January 14th at 1:00 P.M. Rev. Dr. Craig M. Herr and Rev. Dale Ambler officiating. Interment at Elmhurst Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Education Loan Fund (ELF) of the P.E.O. International or Joliet Area Community Hospice will be appreciated. Visitation will be held Thursday from 11:00 A.M. until time of services at 1:00 P.M.
Age 87, a life-long resident of Joliet, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at her home, surrounded by family, following a brief illness.
Those left to honor her memory are her beloved husband, William; her four children, Joan Schultz (Ed) of Joliet, Doug (Julie) Jacques of Cincinnati, OH, David (Lynette) Jacques of Rockford, IL, Jean Mayszak (Jack Clayton-fiance) of Naperville, IL; her grandchildren, Michael Jacques (Alyssa Deming-fiance), Scott (Amanda), Eric, and Laura Schultz, Nolan and Stephanie Jacques, Alex, Olivia, Rachel, and Andrew Mayszak; her brother-in-law, Howard Dixon, her nieces, Sue Dixon and her daughter Sara, Sharon (Bill) Teager and their children Nathan & Kaitlyn.
Valerie was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Sarah Adams, her sister Shirley Dixon and her brother, Claude “Buddy” Adams.
Valerie was born on January 18, 1928, in Joliet, the daughter of Claude & Sarah (nee DeClercque) Adams. She married William Louis Jacques on May 9, 1951 in Joliet. Valerie graduated from Joliet Township High School Class of 1946; attended University of Iowa and worked at the Joliet Arsenal for several years after their marriage. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, and an active member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood Chapter BA of Joliet, an organization committed to helping women pursue higher education. She served as both president and recording secretary during her membership. She dearly loved her family and especially found much joy with her ten grandchildren. Val took great pleasure in being a housewife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed reading, travelling, and taking care of her grandchildren and attending their many events. She had a long and loving marriage to Bill for 64 years. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Her family would like to extend a special thanks to Amy Lindner and FirstLight Homecare, Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center, and Joliet Area Community Hospice for their care and treatment of Valerie.
Funeral services will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, 2320 Black Rd., Thursday, January 14th at 1:00 P.M. Rev. Dr. Craig M. Herr and Rev. Dale Ambler officiating. Interment at Elmhurst Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Education Loan Fund (ELF) of the P.E.O. International or Joliet Area Community Hospice will be appreciated. Visitation will be held Thursday from 11:00 A.M. until time of services at 1:00 P.M.
Those left to honor her memory are her beloved husband, William; her four children, Joan Schultz (Ed) of Joliet, Doug (Julie) Jacques of Cincinnati, OH, David (Lynette) Jacques of Rockford, IL, Jean Mayszak (Jack Clayton-fiance) of Naperville, IL; her grandchildren, Michael Jacques (Alyssa Deming-fiance), Scott (Amanda), Eric, and Laura Schultz, Nolan and Stephanie Jacques, Alex, Olivia, Rachel, and Andrew Mayszak; her brother-in-law, Howard Dixon, her nieces, Sue Dixon and her daughter Sara, Sharon (Bill) Teager and their children Nathan & Kaitlyn.
Valerie was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Sarah Adams, her sister Shirley Dixon and her brother, Claude “Buddy” Adams.
Valerie was born on January 18, 1928, in Joliet, the daughter of Claude & Sarah (nee DeClercque) Adams. She married William Louis Jacques on May 9, 1951 in Joliet. Valerie graduated from Joliet Township High School Class of 1946; attended University of Iowa and worked at the Joliet Arsenal for several years after their marriage. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, and an active member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood Chapter BA of Joliet, an organization committed to helping women pursue higher education. She served as both president and recording secretary during her membership. She dearly loved her family and especially found much joy with her ten grandchildren. Val took great pleasure in being a housewife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed reading, travelling, and taking care of her grandchildren and attending their many events. She had a long and loving marriage to Bill for 64 years. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Her family would like to extend a special thanks to Amy Lindner and FirstLight Homecare, Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center, and Joliet Area Community Hospice for their care and treatment of Valerie.
Funeral services will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, 2320 Black Rd., Thursday, January 14th at 1:00 P.M. Rev. Dr. Craig M. Herr and Rev. Dale Ambler officiating. Interment at Elmhurst Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Education Loan Fund (ELF) of the P.E.O. International or Joliet Area Community Hospice will be appreciated. Visitation will be held Thursday from 11:00 A.M. until time of services at 1:00 P.M.
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