Lorraine M. Ferris

Lorraine M. Ferris, nee Frezza, age 89, of Thornton, IL, passed away peacefully at her home Friday, December 30, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Ray L. Ferris. Devoted mother of Lynn (David) Masel, Mark (Claranne) Ferris, Nancy (Louis) Johnson, Sandy Garza, and Ted Ferris. Proud grandmother of Noah (Julie) Johnson, Caleb Johnson, Bobby Garza, Sarah Johnson, and the late Anna Catherine Johnson. Dear sister of the late Rudy (late Maryann) Frezza and late Therese (late Thomas) Toepfer. Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Rudolph and Mary Frezza. Visitation Tuesday, January 3, 2017 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. Prayer service Wednesday, January 4, 2016 at 9:15 a.m. from Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home James E. Janusz Director, 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt.6/159th St.) South Holland, IL, to St. Jude the Apostle Church (880 E. 154th St. South Holland, IL 60473) for 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial, Rev. Ignatius Anaele and Rev. John Powers officiating. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery – Worth, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to St. Jude the Apostle Holy Name Society greatly appreciated.