Jean Day

Jean L. Day (nee Gladding), age 89, lifelong resident of West Chicago, passed away peacefully Sunday February 20, 2011 at Central DuPage Hosptial, surrounded by family and loved ones. She was born on December 19, 1921 to Willis and Ella Gladding in West Chicago. Jean attended West Chicago Community High School. After high school, she worked at the pickle factory and the Roxie Theatre concessions in West Chicago. She was an at home mom most of the time. Jean loved her Tuesday morning bowling league, volunteer work in the Emergency Room at Geneva Community Hospital and working with Abel Disposal in West Chicago. Jean married Royal "Mike" Day on June 9, 1941with whom they had two sons; Donald "Skip" and John both of West Chicago. After Mike passed away, she helped Skip and John run the family business "Day's Phillip 66 Service Station." After the station was sold she just enjoyed life. Jean did a lot of knitting, watching the Chicago Bears and loved being around family and friends. She is survived by her sons; Donald "Skip" (Linda) Day and John (Bev) Day, grandchildren; Kelly Day of West Chicago, Korey (Megan) Day of Wheaton, Kiel Day and Kristin Day, both of West Chicago, Mike Day and Jason (Missy) Day of West Chicago; four great grand children; Tiernan, Finley, Royal, and Harper; daughter in-law; Lin Gaddis; very good friend and neighbor Sharon Lemon, and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband; Royal "Mike", great-granddaughter Brisen; two brothers; Neil and Chic; and sister and brother in-law Betty and Ward Plane.
Visitation will be held on Friday, February 25, 2011 from 3 to 7 pm at Norris-Walen-Segert Funeral Home, 132 Fremont St., West Chicago (One block north of Washington St. & Main St). Funeral services will take place on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at 10 am at the funeral home. Reverend David Haley officiating. Interment Glen Oak Cemetery in West Chicago. Contributions in Jean's memory can be made to CNS Hospice, 690 E. North Avenue, Carol Stream, IL 60188-2172 630-231-0060 or www.norriswalensegertfh.com