Lorraine J. (Zivec) Moon

Lorraine J. Moon (nee Zivec), age 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 29, 2016.

Lorraine is survived by her loving children, Claudia (Peter Steib) Moon and David (Jacqueline) Moon; grandchildren, John F. and Mary Moon; one sister, Marion (the late William) Carey.

Preceded in death by her husband John F. Moon (2004); parents, Phillip and Mary Zivec; siblings, Raymond (Dorothy) Zivec, Edward Zivec, Margaret Zivec and Irene (Richard) Holzhauer.

Lorraine was born and raised in Joliet, attended St. Joseph Catholic Grade School and graduated from Joliet Township High School. She was a member of the Business Professional Women’s Club. Lorraine was an avid animal lover who will be dearly missed by her cherished dog Boomer. She was a diehard Chicago Cubs fan and also enjoyed crafting ornaments for her family and friends. She will be truly missed.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dena Schmidt as well as the staff at Presence Villa Franciscan Nursing Home for the wonderful comfort and care provided to Lorraine.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Lorraine’s name to the Will County Humane Society would be appreciated.

Per Lorraine’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. Services were held privately at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery where she was laid to rest with her beloved husband. The family invites relatives and friends to gather for a Memorial Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Joliet on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Fr. Richard Ross officiating.