Obituary of Lillian Denneau

Lillian A. (Lyman) Denneau "Mimi" (nee Fiday) Age 90, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 1, 2015 at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center following a courageous battle with cancer. Born October 24, 1924 to Anne (nee Pershey) and Joseph Fiday in Plainfield where she was raised and educated. Lillian attended the Foss Elementary School, a one room school house located at Essington and Caton Farm Road. She was a graduate of Plainfield High School with the Class of 1943. Survived by her husband, Francis "Frank" Denneau; daughter, Dianne (Raymond) Kinnary; son, Ron (Pam) Lyman; grandchildren, Stephanie (Jeremy) Gierich, Jerry Lyman, Joe Lyman, Brian Lyman, Scott Lyman, Jim (Melody) Lyman; Raeann (Todd) Hohenwater, Crystal (Sean) Bonera and Larry Lyman, Jr.; great-grandchildren, Evy and Ben; Lindsey and Zach; Breanne, Georgie and Lillian; Casey and Andrew; also survived by her brother, Jay (late Vera) Fiday; sister-in-law, Myrnie Fiday; stepdaughters, Joanne (John) Weigt, Diane (Dave) Maxfield and Susan Denneau; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Preceded in death by her first husband, Joseph Lyman; daughter, Kathy Batis; son, Larry Lyman (Joan); and three brothers, Ray, Bud and Bill Fiday. Lillian was an active member of St. Mary Immaculate Church and a member of the 1023 C. B. Club. She was an excellent seamstress and a fantastic homemaker who also enjoyed playing the piano and organ. The family would like to offer a special thank you to Presence Hospice for the care they received in those last days. Funeral Services for Lillian Lyman Denneau will be held Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 9:45 a.m. from the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet to St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church in Plainfield where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Mary Immaculate Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.