Madeline Roe

January 29, 1925 - February 24, 2021

Madeline Roe, age 96, of Bradley passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at her home. She was born January 29, 1925 in Manteno, the daughter of Arthur & Eva (Boucher) Lambert. Madeline married Thomas H. Roe in 1972 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Kankakee. He preceded her in death in July 1992. Madeline retired in 1987 from Roper Corporation in Kankakee where she worked in outdoor products. She enjoyed reading, gardening, doing jigsaw puzzles and word searches, and keeping up on the news. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Madeline was a former parishioner of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Kankakee and a current parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. She worked on the Association for Preservation of the St. Rose Chapel and was a member of the Ladies of St. Anne. Surviving are two sons and one daughter-in-law, Michael & Mary Latham of Mundelein and Mark Latham of Bradley; two grandchildren, Amy (Dan) Jewell and Erin (Jon) Berkley; four great-grandchildren, Jordan Jewell, Aubrey Jewell, Ari Berkley, and Theo Berkley; one sister, Margaret Bullock of Bradley; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her husband, Thomas H. Roe, Madeline is preceded in death by her parents; two daughters, Patricia O’Hearn and Diane Latham; and five brothers, Edmond, Robert, Leo, Orell, and Bernard. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral Mass on Monday, March 1, 2021 at St. Rose Chapel in Kankakee. Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, face masks and social distancing will be required. Burial will follow at Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery in Herscher. Memorials may be made to the Mercy Home for Boys & Girls 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL 60607 or to the Association for the Preservation of St. Rose Chapel PO BOX 302 Aroma Park, IL 60910.