Lucille Marie Lawless

Lucille Marie Lawless, 97, of Bartonville, Illinois, passed away on January 31, 2020 at Skyline Apostolic Home. She was born on August 15, 1922 in Peoria, Illinois to George and Marie (Howard) Dancy. She married Richard P. Lawless, Sr. on April 29, 1944 in Peoria, Illinois who preceded her in death in 2006. She is also preceded in death by one grandson, Richard A. Lawless and one niece Barbara Lawless.

Lucille is survived by two sons, Robert (Nancy) Lawless of Bartonville, Illinois and Richard P. (Monique) Lawless, Jr. of Great Falls, Virginia; two grandchildren; Michael Lawless of Mapleton and Anna Marie Lawless of Oderzo, Italy; six great grandchildren; two nieces Coleen (Janssen) Krasowski of Wisconsin, and Beverly (Lawless) Stender of Mapleton Il; and one brother-in law Harley Janssen of Indiana.

Lucille Graduated from Manual High in 1939, and joined the Civil Air Patrol during WW I I. Later she served as Chairman of the Bartonville Civil Service Commission. She worked several years at CECO Steel and Wire Company as a secretary and later worked as a Tech Order Specialist for the 182nd Illinois Air National Guard from which she retired after 21 years of service in 1985. Lucille was a member of the Peoria Emblem Club # 20, Red Hat Society and The River City Investment Club. In her later years, Lucille enjoyed the companionship of her loyal yellow Labrador, Kelli, who accompanied her on her daily walks. Lucille was a devoted member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Bartonville where she took great joy in helping organize the annual fundraising sale, and cherished the time spent with her music, her garden, and dancing with her husband of 64 years. .

Lucille was our loving mother and our rock. As our father always said, Lucy was our guiding compass and our north star. She allowed us to follow our own path wherever that would lead, and was always there to safely guide us back home. Lucille loved each of us unconditionally and we will miss her love and guidance every day.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Father David Heinz will officiate. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in West Peoria. Memorials may be made to St. Anthony Catholic Church or to TAPS (animal shelter). Davison Fulton Bartonville Chapel is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.davison-fultonbartonvillechapel.com.