Obituary of Lorraine Bardwell

Age 87, of Joliet, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020, at Silver Cross Hospital.  Lorraine was born in Chicago on November 5, 1932, the daughter of the late Chester and Frances (Gladkowski) Figurowski, she resided in Joliet most of her life.  She was formerly employed by Joliet Wrought Iron Works in Rockdale and was a self-employed beautician.  Lorraine had a passion for writing letters and laminating loved one's obituaries for family and friends.

She is survived by her sister, Patricia Figurowski, and her brother, Robert (Pat) Figurowski both of Joliet; her adopted son, Donald E. Mitchell, and several nieces and nephews.

Preceded by her parents; her husband, Robert Bardwell; her brother, Edward J. Figurowski.

Private funeral services for Lorraine will be held by the family with inurnment at Woodlawn Memorial Park.  In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name to Davita Dialysis or Silver Cross Home Health, nurse Chela would be appreciated.  Funeral services are under the direction of Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, Joliet.  For more information, please call (815) 741-5500 or you may visit her Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com where you may leave a condolence a share a favorite memory.