Mary Ellen Williams
February 8, 1920 - November 30, 2014
Mary Ellen Williams (nee Truffa) Age 94, of Dwight, IL, formerly of Plainfield, IL passed away Sunday, November 30, 2014 at Heritage Health Nursing Home in Dwight. Born February 8, 1920 in Gardner, IL to the late Peter and Antonia (nee Bazzerone) Truffa. Former member of the St. Lawrence Catholic Church in South Wilmington, IL and St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Plainfield, where she served as a Eucharistic minister. Member of the Plainfield Historical Society and Pilot’s International. She enjoyed real estate and was a realtor for several years. In her in earlier years, she took great joy in farming and raising her children with her first husband, Anton Passini. When he passed she married Bill Williams and enjoyed traveling and vacationing. Surviving are one son, Peter (Cathy) Passini of Homer Glen, IL; two daughters, Linda (Jim) McDonald of West Chester, PN and Carole (Russ) Mathison of Reddick, IL; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and two special nieces, Lynne (Tim) Coughlin of Tinley Park, IL and Reenie Talkington of Peotone, IL. Preceding her in death were two husbands, Anton Passini and Bill Williams; and two sisters Florence Talkington and Theresa Truffa. Mass of Christian Burial will be at the St. Lawrence Catholic Church, South Wilmington, Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. with visitation one hour preceding services. Rev. John Hornicak will officiate. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Wilmington, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her name to the St. Lawrence Catholic Church in South Wilmington would be appreciated. R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory is entrusted with the arrangements. For more information and to sign her online guestbook please log on to www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com or find us on facebook at R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory. R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory 401 E. Main St., Braidwood, IL 60408 815-458-2336 www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com
Mary Ellen Williams (nee Truffa) Age 94, of Dwight, IL, formerly of Plainfield, IL passed away Sunday, November 30, 2014 at Heritage Health Nursing Home in Dwight. Born February 8, 1920 in Gardner, IL to the late Peter and Antonia (nee Bazzerone)... View Obituary & Service Information