Jennie Mancuso-Egland 102, of DeKalb died Monday August 22, 2011 at Pine Acres Rehab and Living Center. Born on February 20, 1909 in Corleone, Sicily, she was the daughter of Michael and Josephine (Vivona) Ridulph.
Jennie was married to the late John Mancuso on July 6, 1929 in DeKalb, he preceded her in death on January 15, 1980, she later was married to the late Rasmus Egland on July 3, 1982 in DeKalb, and he preceded her in death on June 3, 2001. Jennie owned and operated Jon and Jen?s restaurant for 25 years in DeKalb. Since moving here to DeKalb in 1914 Jen was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb, and the Bethel Assembly of God in Sycamore, Catholic Daughters of America #996, Alter and Rosary Society. She loved to entertain her family and especially loved cooking and singing for them.
Survivors include: son: John (Mary Jane) Mancuso of Conway, AR, sister: Mary Bauer of Sycamore, 8 grandchildren, 13, great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: parents, sons: Angelo and Mick Mancuso, husbands: John Mancuso and Rasmus Egland, 3 brothers, 4 sisters.
Funeral mass will be held on Friday August 26, 2011 at 10:30 am in St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb with Father Kenneth Anderson officiating. Burial will follow services in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in DeKalb. Visitation will be held on Thursday August 25, 2011 at 3:00 pm till 6:00 pm in the Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the family to be established at a later date. To send an online condolence visit: www.ronanmoorefinch.com. Arrangements were entrusted to: Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 (815)758-3841.
Service:
Friday August 26, 2011
10:30 am
St. Mary Catholic Church
Visitation:
Thursday August 25, 2011
3:00 pm till 6:00 pm
Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home