Obituary of Vera June Oko
Vera June Oko
(nee McAnany)
Age 80, of Goose Lake Township, IL and formerly Romeoville, IL passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family Friday, April 23, 2021. She was born June 21, 1940, to the late Elizabeth (nee Schuller) and John McAnany in Chicago, IL. She was raised in Chicago and New Castle, PA.
Beloved wife of 31 years to Robert Oko; loving mother of Glen (Caroline) Davison, the late Ricky Davison (2002), John (Jackie) Davison, Diana Davison (Mike) Greenberg, Robin Oko (Allen) Engelmeyer, and daughter-in-law, Maria Lulewicz; devoted grandmother of Brittany, Anthony, Allie, Alec, Kamryn, Johnny, Kiaya, Kaylie Sue, Braden, Michael, Rick, and Brandon; proud great-grandmother of Ryan; dear sister of Bette Lou Bagato and special aunt of several nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her beloved son, Ricky, her parents; mother-in-law, June Oko; father-in-law, Robert Shuller and two sisters, Sharon Calene and Dottie Fields.
Vera spent most of her career as a bookkeeper and office manager in the printing industry, but that doesn't describe thoroughly her ability to adapt and conquer to get the job done. She never met a task she couldn't complete. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Goose Lake.
She had a zest for life like no other and could light up a room with her smile. She loved to travel, pontooning on the river, shopping at Walmart, camping, and computers, however, being with her family was her main priority.
Visitation for Vera will be held Tuesday, April 27, 2021, from 4-8 p.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home 1201 W. Route 6 (at Deerpath Drive) in Morris, IL. Funeral services will take place Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Rev. Caleb Counterman will officiate. Facemasks and social distancing are required at the funeral home. Interment will be in Beverly Cemetery, Blue Island, IL.
In lieu of flowers memorials in her name can be made to Faith Baptist Church, 3950 Goose Lake Road Morris, IL 60450.
For more information please call (815) 942-5040 or visit her Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com where you can share a favorite memory or leave a condolence.
