Eleanor Theresa Vetterick

May 12, 1926 - October 7, 2020

Age 94, of Wilmington, IL and formerly of Chicago, IL passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Watseka Rebab and Healthcare in Watseka, IL. Born on May 12, 1926 in Chicago, IL to the late Bortolo and Nellie Viola (nee Courtright) Geoppo. She retired as an executive secretary of the lead of cardiology, Dr. Zitnic, at Little Company of Mary’s in Evergreen Park, IL. After living in Chicago most of her life, her and her late husband, Bernie, retired to Florida. In 1993 they returned to Illinois to be closer to family. She was a former member of the United Methodist Church in Mount Greenwood, enjoyed golfing, bowling and loved to socialize. Surviving are her daughter, Ellen (Ira) Curley of Wilmington; nephews, Dan (Nancy) Geoppo and Tim (Jackie) Geoppo; great-nephews, Christian, Nicholas, Joshua Geoppo and Tom Collins, Jr.; great-nieces, Nancy Amend and Susan Sullivan; great-great nieces, Erica, Ashley and her family, and Jessica and her family. Preceding her in death was her husband, Bernie Vetterick (6-2-2001); son, Michael Bryon Vetterick; brother, Albert (Irish) Geoppo; sister, Ceilia Collins and nephews, Patrick Geoppo and Tom Collins. Arrangements have been entrusted to R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory. Cremation rights have been accorded. Memorial services will be private and inurnment will be in Abraham Lincoln Cemetery in Elwood, IL where she will be laid to rest with her late husband. For more information and to visit her online guestbook, please log on to www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com or find us on Facebook.