Adrienne L. Zimmer

Adrienne L. Zimmer, 72, of Manteno, passed away peacefully, just the way she wanted to go, on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at her home. She was born November 26, 1951, in Chicago, the daughter of Ivan and Peg (O’Neill) Mitchell. On November 4, 1972, she married William F. Zimmer in Chicago. Adrienne joined the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary in 1956 and was the president for 28 years. She loved to go to the American Legion to spend time with friends. She also adored vacationing in Maine and seeing the lighthouses there. One of Adrienne’s favorite pastimes was “Juice, O’s, and Jeopardy” with her grandsons. Adrienne also enjoyed bird watching, listening to WVLI, and cats. She was very proud of her Irish heritage and was more than proud to be an American. She was an avid Notre Dame and White Sox fan. She was the beloved Nonie to her grandsons; she loved spending time with them, showing up to all their activities, and was known for making the best bowl of oatmeal. She is survived by her beloved husband of over 51 years, Bill Zimmer of Manteno; daughters, Kellie (Jason) Jarnagin of Kankakee and Kerrie (Jeremy) Blanton of Manteno; bonus daughter, Amy Greenley of Manteno; grandsons, Austin (fiancée, Taylor) Jarnagin of Manhattan, Tyler Jarnagin of Kankakee, Kory Blanton of Manteno, and Logan Blanton of Manteno; bonus granddaughter, Julia Lamb of Manteno; best friend and honorary sister, Linda Cappetta of Florida; aunt, Ora Jane Dobin of Nevada; as well as numerous cousins. Preceding her in death are her parents, Ivan and Peg Mitchell. Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 4, 2024, from 4 p.m. until the funeral service at 7:15 p.m. at Brown-Jensen Funeral Home, Manteno with Chaplin Dan Horton officiating. Memorials may be made to the River Valley Animal Rescue.