Pillow, Wilburn I. "Mike" Age 81, of Joliet, IL formerly of Lisle, IL. Passed away, Sunday, June 24, 2012 at Provena St. Joseph Hospital, Joliet, IL. Born March 21, 1931 in Paragould Arkansas. Cherished husband of Frances Pillow (nee Svitek), wedded for 56 years; Beloved father of David (Patricia) Pillow of Cape Coral, FL, Kathleen Pillow of Bolingbrook, IL and Karen (Frank) Severino of Plainfield, IL; Loving grandfather of Vanessa Pillow, Frank, Michael, and Joseph Severino; Fond great-grandfather of Hailie, Kyndra, and Briannah; Dearest brother of Jerry, Tom, Charlene, and Larry; Uncle of many. Preceded in death by his parents, Odus and Gladys Pillow. Sears retiree for 31 years. Avid golfer, Civil War buff. Former member of St. Joan of Arc Church, Lisle, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials to: Operation Support Our Troops, IL #359, 1807 S. Washington St., Suite 110, Naperville, IL 60565 or Catholic Charities. Visitation: Tuesday, June 26th 4:00-8:00 PM at Overman-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 15219 S. Joliet Rd., Plainfield, IL 60544 (Corners of Rt. 30 & 59). Prayers will begin Wednesday, June 27th 10:00 AM from the funeral home and proceed to St. Mary Immaculate Church, 15629 S. Rt. 59, Plainfield, IL 60544 for a 10:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial. Interment is private. Future inurnment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. For more info., 815-436-9221 or www.overman-jones.com OVERMAN-JONES FUNERAL HOME 15219 S. Joliet Road (Corner of Rts. 30 & 59) Plainfield, IL 60544
Published in Herald News on June 25, 2012
