Lila Elaine Muzzarelli
November 10, 1922 - January 6, 2013
Age 90, formerly of South Wilmington, IL, late of Dwight, IL passed away Sunday, January 6, 2013 at Heritage Health Therapy & Senior Care in Dwight. Born November 10, 1922 in South Wilmington, to the late William H. and Clema (nee Residori) Williams. From the age of two, following the death of her mother two days after the birth of her brother, Lila was raised by her devoted father and loving paternal and maternal grandparents. Lila was a member of the United Methodist Church in South Wilmington and the church’s Star Club. She had previously been employed at Coils, Inc. in Dwight. Lila loved keeping house. Surviving are her husband, Alfred J. Muzzarelli of Dwight, whom she married November 28, 1942 in St. Louis, MO; one son, John (Nancy) Muzzarelli of Daytona Beach, FL; and one grandson, Cale Muzzarelli of Irving, TX. Preceded in death by her brother, John H. Williams; paternal grandparents, John and Mary Ann Williams; and maternal grandparents, Angelo and Lisa Residori. Funeral services will be at the United Methodist Church: 225 Rice St., South Wilmington, IL 60474, Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation two hours preceding services. Pastor Kevin Boesen will officiate. Interment Braceville-Gardner Cemetery, Braceville, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her name to the United Methodist Church in South Wilmington would be appreciated.
Age 90, formerly of South Wilmington, IL, late of Dwight, IL passed away Sunday, January 6, 2013 at Heritage Health Therapy & Senior Care in Dwight. Born November 10, 1922 in South Wilmington, to the late William H. and Clema (nee Residori)... View Obituary & Service Information