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Loretta Ruth Simmons

April 23, 1940 - March 17, 2017

Loretta R. Simmons (nee Parks) Age 76, of Wilmington, IL, formerly of Tinley Park, IL, passed away Friday, March 17, 2017 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home in Joliet, IL. Born April 23, 1940 in Chattanooga, TN to the late John Thomas and Alma Maryann (nee Cook) Parks. Loretta was a member of the First Baptist Church in Coal City, IL. Surviving are her husband, Dannie C. Simmons of Wilmington; two sons, Dennis C. (Sue) Simmons of Janesville, IL and Dannie C. (Cathy) Simmons of Tinley Park, IL; five daughters, Deborah L. (Chris) Jumes of McHenry, IL, Donna K. (Pat) Williams, Ruth A. Simmons, Brenda S. (Gary) Calkins, all of Janesville, and Gina (Jim) Tauber of Alsip, IL; 15 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; three brothers, Benny Parks, Terry (Glenda) Parks, and Melvin Parks; and nieces and nephews. Cremation rites were accorded. Private services were held. For more information find us on Facebook at R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory 401 E. Main St., Braidwood, 815-458-2336 www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com

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Loretta R. Simmons (nee Parks) Age 76, of Wilmington, IL, formerly of Tinley Park, IL, passed away Friday, March 17, 2017 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home in Joliet, IL. Born April 23, 1940 in Chattanooga, TN to the late John Thomas... View Obituary & Service Information

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