Lauren M. Pell Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Lauren M. Pell of Joliet, Illinois, born in Oak Lawn, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Lauren left this world on January 9, 2026 at the age of 61, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lauren M. Pell to show support.
In the vast expanse of eternity, Lauren shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Lauren farewell, her loved ones carry with them the precious gift of her memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.
She is survived by: her fiancé Michael Duerkes; her mother Judy Pell; her brothers, Kevin Pell (Nicki) and George Pell; her friend Elisse; and her pets, Echer, Willow and Nordic.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, January 14th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home (3200 Black Rd, Joliet, IL 60431). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, January 14th 2026 at 7:00 PM at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Homes - Joliet (3200 Black Rd, Joliet, IL 60431).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Canine Companions (https://canine.org), P.O. Box 446, Santa Rosa, California 95402, or to A Refuge for Saving Wildlife, 2720 Dundee Rd., Suite 229, Northbrook, Illinois 60062.
