Obituary: Christine Marie Palacios

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Christine Marie Palacios

Age 74, of Joliet, Illinois passed away peacefully Sunday evening with her family by her side following a brave fight against COPD. She was born on December 5, 1951 to the late Ethel and Charles Collins in Joliet, where she resided her entire life.

Chris is survived by Jesse Palacios, her beloved husband of 42 years; loving daughters, Lori (Jeff) Johnson, Adrienne (Wayne) Kautz and Suzanne (Carl) Allen; dearest grandchildren, Jessica (Nick) Viverito, Declan and Riley Kautz, Autumn, Halia and Carly Allen; cherished great-grandson, Hayes Viverito; sister, Judy Posego; brothers, Dennis Collins and Kirk (Cyndi) Collins; sisters-in-law, Kathy Collins, Patsy (Bill) McGee and Victoria (Randy) Neighbors; brothers-in-law, Michael (Doris) Palacios and Patrick Bennington. Also surviving are her best friend of over 50 years, Lynn Howell, as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her parents; Jesse's parents, Isabel and Mary Palacios; sister, Janice Brozovich; brother, Clyde "Bud" Collins; sisters-in law, Emily Gerencir and Maryann Bennington; brothers-in-law, Richard Gerencir and Raymond Palacios; nephews, David Brozovich and Robert McGee.

Chris retired in 2003 from Speedway in New Lenox after many years of faithful service as the station manager. She was a lifelong, loyal Chicago Cubs and Bears fan and she celebrated the 1985 Super Bowl win and the 2016 World Series championship with much joy.

Chris enjoyed nothing more than spending time with her family and they all knew how much she treasured each of them. She was the best Dog Mom to Peanut, Jordie, Bear and Bella. She and Jesse loved to dance and go to concerts; and she’d rarely turn down a nice, cold Old Style beer. Back in the day, Chris welcomed her three daughter’s girlfriends into their home and loved them and treated them as her own. She had the biggest heart and she will be greatly missed by all who love her.

A Memorial Visitation will be held Friday, October 23, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Rd., (at Essington Rd) Joliet. A service of remembrance will begin Friday at 6:30 p.m. All are encouraged to dress casually, and if you feel so inclined, wear your favorite Cubs or Bears shirt. Interment will take place at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Christine's name can be made to Cache Creek Rescue, 20601 S. LaGrange Road, Frankfort, IL 60423,or your favorite charity.

For more information, please call (815) 741-5500 or visit her Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com, where you can share a favorite memory or leave a condolence.

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