Dorene M. Lueker's Obituary
Dorene M. Lueker, age 95, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at 2:43 p.m. in Pinckneyville Community Hospital, Pinckneyville, IL. Dorene was born on August 3, 1921 in Pinckneyville, IL, a daughter to Joseph and Pearl (Carter) Giacomo Sr. On September 27, 1938, she married John F. Lueker in Perryville, MO and he preceded her in death on January 4, 1989. Dorene worked in a restaurant as a waitress and later retired from Gilster-Mary Lee after working there for 9 years. She was a member of St. Bruno's Catholic Church, Pinckneyville, IL. She loved fishing, crocheting and quilting. Survivors include two sons; Pete J. (Dixie) Lueker of Pinckneyville, IL and James F. (Linda) Lueker of Pinckneyville, IL; two daughters Pearl Ann (Ed) Jackson of Marshall, TX and Jeanette (Ralph) Ferrari of Pinckneyville, IL; one brother, Nelson (Harriet) Giacomo of Pinckneyville, IL; eight grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John; four sisters, Grace Hubler, Zelma Miller, Wilma Wright and Virginia Higgerson; two brothers, Joseph Giacomo Jr. and John Giacomo; and one granddaughter, Bambi Lueker. Graveside services will be held at Mueller Hill Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. with Father Augustine Ibezimako officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children. Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL is in charge of arrangements.
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