Lillian M. Eucce

Lillian M. Eucce, 98, formerly of North Riverside, IL, passed away on February 18, 2014 in Deerfield Beach, FL, where she has lived since 1985. She is survived by her sisters-in-law, Miriam Eucce and Etta Karpinski; nieces, Judith (Bill) Kleinschmidt, Andrea (Bud) van der Laan, Janis (Don) Fletcher, and Julie De Chene; nephews, Dennis Eucce, Bruce (Marianne) Eucce, Steven (Kate) Eucce, Paul (Mary Pat) Radtke, James (Peggy) Eucce, and Jerry (Sharon) Eucce; and many wonderful friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, John (Jack) Eucce; her parents, Rose and Ed Kouba; her brother, Ed Kouba, Jr.; brothers-in-law, Richard and James Eucce; and nephew, Rick Eucce.Throughout her life Lillian was recognized primarily for her singing and, as Lillian Lee, achieved success entertaining people from the Atlantic to the Pacific, Canada to Jamaica, and all points in between. She lived with a song in her heart and should be remembered for her love of and loyalty to her family, friends, and baseball. Lillian will be missed by those who loved her dearly and to whom she brought great joy. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at 11:00 am followed by a Memorial Service at 12:00 pm at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513, Memorials appreciated in her name should be made to Hospice by the Sea, 1531 West Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, FL 33486-3395. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com