Lois Valdez

Lois Katherine Valdez 84 of Manteno, formerly of Lancaster California passed away Saturday July 21 2018 at River North Nursing home in Bradley Illinois. Born February 2 1934 in Oklahoma City Oklahoma, Lois was the daughter of L.A and Marie Herron. Lois married John Valdez on Jan 12 1972 who proceeded her in death on December 20 2016. Also proceeding her in death were brothers John B. (Buddy), Willie and Chuck and sisters Fran and Tudy, sons Michael and David and daughter Squeakie. Lois was A full-time homemaker and mother. She loved playing dominoes and blackjack. Lois enjoyed gardening and being in her Rosegarden. She loved to travel with her beloved friends Nancy and Gordon. She and John enjoyed traveling across country to visit family at least once a year. Surviving are two brothers Leroy and Derby, five sister in laws, daughters Lynda Novak of Manteno Illinois, Sandra Gilbert of Rensselaer Indiana, son Frank Berna Jr of Nevada, many grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Memorial service will be Saturday, July 28, 2018 at the Manteno American Legion Hall from 2 until 6 PM with closing services at 6:30.