Sharri L. Palacios

Sharri Lynn Palacios, 53, of Manteno, passed away peacefully, yet unexpectedly in her sleep at home on Friday, February 3, 2023. She was born on June 24, 1969, the daughter of Ronald John and Diana Rae (Workman) Szelag. Sharri had many professions over the years. She was a dispatcher for a trucking company, a personal assistant in the medical field, and was also a staff of the Manteno School District. However, most of her life was spent as a loving, playful, stay at home mom. She loved spending her days with her children and grandchildren. She had many other hobbies and enjoyed much of what life had to offer, such as horseback riding, scuba diving, fishing, bowling, and bingo. Sharri is survived by her mother, Diana Szelag; her children, Nicholas (Kristina) Szelag, Crystal Palacios, and Nathan Palacios, all of Manteno; two brothers, Ron Szelag of Midlothian and Keith (Pamela) Szelag of New Lenox; two grandchildren, Brayden and Camden Szelag; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her father, Ronald Szelag. A graveside service will be held on Friday, February 10, 2023, at Heusing Cemetery, 10727–10751 N 10000E Rd, Grant Park at 11am. Following the service, a gathering at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ located at 310 N Meadow St. Grant Park, IL 60940 will take place, where lunch will be served.