Valerie G. Onate, nee Mumford, age 60 of Crete, Illinois passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home onJanuary 27, 2016. Beloved wife of Rick Onate. Loving step-mother of Jason Onate. Dear sister of Kathleen Mumford and Pam (Billy) Floyd. Loving daughter of Irene (late Graeme) Heinz-Mumford. Cherished aunt of Amy (fiance Mark Samson) Floyd and Cassandra (Jim) Moore. Valerie retired from St. James Hospital as a Registered Nurse after over 20 years of dedicated service. Memorial gatheringSaturday, January 30, 2016from11:00 amuntil time of memorial service1:30 pmat Smits, Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago Rd, Steger, IL(708) 755-6100 www.smitsfh.com