Cleo Hermann

September 6, 1925 - March 23, 2014

Cleo S. Hermann (nee Hively) Most recently of Joliet, IL previously residing in Burke, VA and Minneapolis, MN. Cleo S. Hermann was born the daughter of Gilbert H. and Jessie V. (nee Bragdon) Hively on September 6, 1925, in St. Paul, Minnesota, and departed this life on March 23, 2014 surrounded by family at Salem Village Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, Joliet, IL after many health battles at the age of 88 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, and husbands,William Bahor and Gerald Hermann. She is survived by her three children, Beverly (nee Bahor) and husband, Marvin France, Diane (nee Bahor) and husband, Don Carter and Deb (nee Hermann) and husband, Vernon Okamura; three grandchildren Cheryl (nee France) and husband, Jimmy Baker, Michelle (nee France) and husband, Doug Landoll and Matthew Carter and his wife Christine; eight great grandchildren; Brendan and Jennifer Baker, Tom, Kasey and Rachel Landoll and Emma, Madison and Alex Carter. She was the loving sister of Gilbert (Nancy) Hively and dear half sister of Craig, Gwendolyn, Nadine and Jana. Also left to cherish her memory are her dear nieces, nephews and cousins. Cleo was proudly employed by the United States Army Arsenal located in Will County, IL during World War II and was also a part of the work force at Control Data Corporation (CDC) a supercomputer firm through most of the 1960's. Having been deeply devoted to her family, she will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother, as well as a loyal friend and neighbor. In honor of Cleo S. Hermann's final wishes, cremation rites will be recognized and no formal service will be held. For those wishing to leave lasting memorials, donations may be directed to Lamb's Fold Center for Women and Children, Joliet, IL an agency partner of United Way. Services under the direction of The Maple Funeral Home, Channahon, IL For information www.themaplefuneralhome.com