Anna Berta Juarez

Anna B. Juarez A�??Annie,A�?i�� age 55, at rest Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at Silver Cross Hospital.

She was a lung and breast cancer suvivor.

Survived by her one son Philip T. (Valerie) Juarez Sr. and one daughter Crystal (Octavio) Delrio; two grandchildren Philip T. Juarez Jr. and Julian T. Juarez; two brothers, Manuel (Maria) Juarez, Mauricio S. Juarez; four sisters Francisca Juarez, Victoria (Luther) Sowards, Mary Juarez, and Gloria (Yesidro) Garcia; one aunt Maria (Marcelino) Marmolejo; numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

Preceded in death by her loving parents Ascencion and Juliana (nee Tristan) Juarez; three brothers Aurelio, Mateo, and Robert Juarez; and one sister Teresa Ortiz.

Anna was born and raised in the Joliet and Rockdale area. She graduated from Joliet West High School. Anna had the gift of committing her love and time to make everyone feel special. She was employed at The Keg, located on Jackson Street, for over 20 years. Anna enjoyed tejano dancing, spending every moment possible with her grandchildren and frequently visited Texas. She also helped keep her extraordinarily large family tree in ties with each other.

In lieu of flowers, donations to be used according to the familyA�??s wishes.

A Celebration of Anna B. JuarezA�??s life will begin on Monday October 1, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. with prayers at the funeral home chapel then moving in procession to St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am. Interment at St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery in Joliet. Visitation will be on Sunday, September 30, 2012 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at TezakA�??s Home to Celebrate Life. Obituary and Tribute Wall for Anna B. Juarez at www.tezakfuneralhome.com.