Andree J. Messel, 85, of Coal City passed away peacefully on Friday, January 6, 2017 at Morris Hospital with her family by her side.

She was born June 30, 1931 in Morris IL. to B. O'Neal and Maye (Larson) Enger. She worked for many years at the Silver Spoon Restaurant in Joliet.

Andree was a serious sports fan, especially enjoying the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears. She loved spending time at outdoor recreational clubs.

She is survived by her two daughters Nancy (Bill) Light of Coal City and Sheri (Shawn) Delong of Dwight; one son Greg (Kim) Hodgen of Coal City; two sisters Audrey Hexdall of Morris and Anita Sampson of Morris; 12 grandchildren ,18 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Cindy Parrish, her son Gary Hodgen and her brother Burdette Enger.
Memorials may be directed to: Joliet Area Community Hospice, 250 Waterstone Circle, Joliet, IL. 60431

Funeral service will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at Ferrari Funeral Chapel (corner of Spring Road and Ferrari Drive) with Pastor Caleb Counterman officiating. Visitation will also be Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the service at 7:00 p.m. Cremation rites will be accorded following the service.

Online guestbook at www.ferrarifuneral.com