Obituaries
Obituary: Victoria L. “Vicki” Pelton
Vicki is missed beyond measure, loved beyond words, and will forever be apart of those who were blessed to know her.
Obituary was published and funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care and direction of the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home and Crematory.
Victoria L. “Vicki” Pelton
Victoria L. “Vicki” Pelton (nee Lowery), age 75, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 2, 2025.
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Vicki was born in Rockford, IL, on November 26, 1949. The first daughter to a young mother, she loved to talk about how they grew up together. She sincerely treasured their bond.
Vicki graduated from Joliet West High School and continued on to Illinois State University, where her lifelong passion and dedication for teaching found its beginning. She touched hearts and changed lives in the Joliet Public School District 86 for over thirty years.
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Vicki was a proud and supportive mom, and especially shined in her role as Nana to Ryan, Nolan, and Ashlyn Victoria. They were her true joy, and she thrived in the purpose they gave her after her retirement from teaching.
Vicki loved all things blue, butterflies, birds, plants, and flowers. She loved to decorate her deck every spring and kept all her outdoor critters well cared for, as she did with all those around her.
She was a strong and positive person with a love of music that she instilled in both her daughters. She attended two Beatles concerts and from that point on found that music gave her the power to prevail through difficult times.
Survived by her daughters, Carrie Pelton and Casey (Ryan) Sester; their father, Richard Pelton; cherished grandchildren, Ryan, Nolan, and Ashlyn Sester; sisters, Deborah Sundquist and Susan (Greg) Bouchard; nieces, Stephanie (Jerry) Green, Stacey Gerdes, and Lindsay (Tim) Anderson; nephew, Dustin Bouchard; lifelong friends, Deborah Ziech and Sally Wysong; and dear friend, Craig Hill.
Preceded in death by her father, Bernerd (Sandra) Lowery, and her beloved mother and stepfather, Patricia and Jack McFedries.
Vicki is already missed beyond measure, truly loved beyond words, and will forever be a part of the beautiful memories she created for those of us left behind.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
A Memorial Gathering for Victoria Pelton will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Rd., Joliet, IL, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
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 an online condolence.
