Ellen J. Forkal

Ellen J. Forkal (nee Moroney), age 88, at rest on Friday, January 31, 2014 comforted by the love of her family.

Ellen is survived by her loving children, Michael Forkal, James (Michaeleen) Forkal, Richard (Christine) Forkal, and Mary (Michael) Gaydos; grandchildren, Jonathan (Darcy), Jennifer, Jacqueline and Jessica Forkal, Traci and Joseph Gaydos and Julie (Jonathan) Hamelau; great-grandchildren, Beckett Forkal and Madelyn Hamelau.

Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Michael Forkal; parents, Harry and Lucille (nee Grossman) Moroney; and sister, Theresa (John) Hrpcha.

Ellen was a lifelong resident of Joliet and graduated from Providence Catholic High School. She was a parishioner of St. Bernard Catholic Church in Joliet and St. Mary Assumption Byzantine Catholic Church later known as Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Church. Ellen enjoyed playing bingo, cooking and baking for her family's frequent visits and visiting with her furry friend, Baby. She enjoyed watching the Chicago Bulls and attending her son's band performances. Ellen's grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the light of her life and her family was her most important asset. She will be dearly missed by everyone who knew her.

The family would like to offer a special thank you to all of Ellen's doctors and caregivers.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Ellen's name to JOHA Foundation, 2614 W. Jefferson Street Joliet, Illinois 60435 or Joliet Area Community Hospice, 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, Illinois 60431 would be appreciated.

A celebration of Ellen's life will begin on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 meeting in the funeral home chapel at 9:40 a.m. then driving in procession to Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Church in Homer Glen for a Liturgy of Christian Burial to take place at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Fairmont. Visitation will be on Monday, February 3, 2014 at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet, IL from 2-8 p.m. with a Parastas Service to take place at 7:00 p.m.