Dawn Renee Ferguson

Dawn R. Ferguson "Renee," age 56, finally at peace on Thursday, January 23, 2014 with her beloved husband of 34 years by her side.

Renee ""Ne'Ne'"" is survived by her loving husband, Thomas Ferguson; one son, Shawn Bortkewicz; granddaughter, Cadence; her mother, Carita Miller; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Eugene and Loretta Ferguson; cherished sister, Penny (Jeff) Offermann; her loving nieces, Sofie and Ava Offermann; her siblings, Richard D. Miller and Robin (Bruce) Kamstra; niece, Dawn Solley; and great-niece, Rylee. Chuck and Stormey Lee, Renee's beloved dogs also survive.

Preceded in death by her father, Richard P. Miller and brother, Mark S. Miller.

Renee was the owner of Ferguson Garage Doors Inc. She was an employee at Carson Piere Scott for seven years. Renee was a parishioner and member of the choir at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Joliet. She worked as a manager and tape buyer at Crow's Nest Records, Tapes, and Videos in Crest Hill. Renee had a gift for gardening. She was a loving, caring person who touched many lives and will be dearly missed. Renee was just as beautiful on the inside as she was on the outside.

Funeral services for Renee will begin on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 with prayers in the funeral home chapel at 9:20 a.m. then driving in procession to St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Joliet for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Joliet. Visitation will be on Monday, January 27, 2014 at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet, IL from 2-9 p.m.