Jeannine Rioux, age 84, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2015 at the Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, IL. Jeannine was born December 17, 1931 to Philippe and Alma (Routhier) Cote in Rochelle. She is preceded in death by eight brothers: Antonio, Henri, Robert, Raoul, Alcide, Roger, Jean Louis and Emile Cote and five sisters: Mary Anthenat, Alda Farnham, Marguerite Walters, Bertha Tarkenton and Rita McNichols.
Jeannine is survived by her three children: Robert (Ngan) Rioux of Beaverton, OR, Patricia (David) Nark of Allen, TX, and Dianne Bangle of Boulder City, NV; two brothers: Bert Cote and Luke Cote both of Rochelle; one sister: Monique Cote of Rochelle; and three grandchildren.
The funeral service will be at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, January 9, 2016 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 236 Kelley Drive, Rochelle. The visitation will be held at the church from 10:00 - 11:00 A.M. prior to the service. Cremation rites will follow. Burial will be at St. Patrick Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Patrick Catholic Church for masses. Visit www.ungerhorner.com to sign the on line guest book.