By james art Ann Marie Day, 97, of Ottawa, died October 24, 2024 at LaSalle County Nursing Home.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 30th from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at the funeral home in Ottawa. The funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park.
Anne was born on October 23, 1927 in Ottawa, Illinois to John and Catherine (Stranka) Tulek. She married Donald Day on February 14, 1948 at St. Francis of Assisi Church. He preceded her in death on September 15, 2003.
She worked as an inspector at Borg Warner for many years before retiring. She was an avid animal lover. She was always ready to help, whether it was family and friends or the neighborhood animals. She was always extremely happy to be home and spent as much time as possible with her family, whom she loved very much.
She is survived by her daughter, Valerie (Jim) Garland; her son, Randy Day; her grandchildren, Tricia (Ryan) Kreiser, Melissa Garland, Matthew (Michelle) Garland and Mark Jahnke; her great-grandchildren, Sam (Kristen Miller) Garland, Grace Desponnett, Josie Cave, Nora Cave, Kegan Sears, Dean Garland and Emma Garland; and her great-great-grandchildren, Bishop Garland and one on the way.
Ann was preceded in death by her parents, John and Catherine; her husband of 55 years, Donald; her sisters Stella Trujello, Mary Tulek and Bernice Heinz; her brother; Ted Tulek; and her great-grandson, Ben Garland.
Pallbearers will be her family members.
Memorials may be directed to the Pet Project.
An online guest book may be viewed and memories shared at www.ottawafuneralhome.com
Ottawa Funeral Home and Crematory
1111 LaSalle St, Ottawa IL 61350
815-433-0300
www.ottawafuneralhome.com