Obituary of Carol Smego

Smego, Carol J. "Ginger" (nee Lewis) Born February 8, 1947 in Danville, IL to the late Ann (Alberico) and Robert Lewis, she was raised in Crest Hill, and had resided in the Joliet area most of her life. She graduated from Lockport Central High School and attended Joliet Junior College. Surviving are her son, Timothy (Liz) Smego; three grandchildren, Jeffrey (Jeanie), Jessica and Tabitha; three great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mary Ann (Eric) Egger, Elizabeth (Michael) Knoelker, and Judy (Bill) Webb; one brother, John (Betsy) Lewis; fond aunt of Erica, Amber, Jason, Christopher and A.J. Preceded in death by her son, Robert "Peanut" Malosh (1971); father Robert Lewis (1954), mother Ann Lewis Boyce (2003), stepfather Robert Boyce (1976) and one brother Robert Lewis (2002). Carol was a member of the WOTM, Wilmington Chapter 581 and Chapter 84 of Joliet. She served several Moose Lodges in various capacities, most notably, bringing many of these lodges into the computer age. Carol also volunteered at the Rialto Theatre in Joliet, a member of the volunteer board and helped form the "Dessert Club" offering Bailey's infused coffee and desserts to theatre goers aiding in fund raising for the "Jewel of Joliet". Carol called it as she saw it; no pretenses; we will remember a woman who enjoyed her family and friends as well as NASCAR. Family would like to thank her many friends who visited her and caretakers, especially her best friend, Noreen Berg, for the loving care they provided during her final months. Celebration of Carol's life will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at the Joliet Moose Lodge, 25 N. Springfield Avenue from 10:00 a.m. until the prayer service at 11:30 a.m. conducted by the College of Regents. Interment will take place at Barnett Cemetery in Lockport at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials to her family would be appreciated. Arrangements by: FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet For information (815) 741-5500