Eileen M. Frey

October 14, 1925 - January 25, 2013

Eileen M. Frey (nee Elberts) Of Wilmington, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, January 25, 2013 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet at the age of 87. Born in Coal City, the daughter of the late Frank and Josephine Elberts. Beloved wife of the late Francis W. Frey. Devoted and much cherished mother of Wayne (Pat), Donna Emanuelson, Barbara (Dan) Harding, Linda (Richard) Smith, Gary (Trish) and Ken (Pat). Proud grandmother of 13 and great grandmother of 18. Fond sister of Richard (the late Lucille) Elberts. Preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two grandsons, Brian Smith and Jimmy Emanuelson one brother Bill Elberts and one sister, Dorothy Halpin. Eileen was a homemaker at heart, she took great delight in baking for family gatherings and sharing her talent for knitting and crocheting, always giving the appropriate gift at the given time. But, most of all she enjoyed time with her children and grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by her loved ones. Private Services for immediate family were held at The Maple Funeral Home, Channahon on Friday, January 25, 2013. No Visitation.