Gladys Christine “Chris” Bigott, 83, formerly of Earlville, IL and Downers Grove, IL passed away, Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at the Lorien Taneytown Assisted Living Facility, Taneytown, MD. Chris was born January 2, 1935 in Hinsdale, IL, the daughter of the late Emil and Helen (Novotny) Spevak. Chris and Richard, her late beloved husband, enjoyed camping with family and friends for over 20 years at the Mallard Bend Campground in Sheridan, IL.
She is survived by their five sons: Thomas (Rosa) Bigott of Keymar, MD; Jeffrey (Sue) Bigott of Apple Valley, MN; John (Ann) Bigott of Silver Springs, MD; Timothy Bigott of Earlville, IL; and Daniel (Melissa) Bigott of Earlville, IL; 25 grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Liz Danhelka, and several nieces and nephews.
Chris was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and her sister, Marion Fortelka.
The family will welcome friends from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk, IL. For more information or to sign the online guest book, go to
www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
13160 Rt. 34 W ~ PO Box 404
Somonauk, IL 60552
815-498-2363