LuAnn Mahalik

LuAnn Tidmore Mahalik

Age 59, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at her home.

Born September 20, 1958 in Joliet, LuAnn was a daughter of Marjorie (nee Tatro) and Hubert H. Tidmore, Jr. She was raised and educated in Wilmington, and graduated from Wilmington High School with the Class of 1976. LuAnn’s employment began with Oasis Drive-In, and went on to include Diamond International and Personal Products. In recent years, LuAnn became known for her creative custom cookies, which commemorated countless special events and occasions.

On July 28, 1982 LuAnn married Mark Mahalik and together they made their home and raised their daughter in Wilmington. LuAnn was an extraordinary wife and mother, who was loved by everyone. She was a woman of unsurpassed integrity and character, who had a kind word for everyone who came through her door. LuAnn’s larger than life personality brightened the room when she entered, and she will truly be remembered as a friend to all.

Survivors include her husband of 35 years, Mark; her daughter and son-in-law: Allie and Tim Stevens of Joliet; siblings: Marsha (William) Sanders of Texas, Hubert “Trey” H. Tidmore, III and Joseph (Jill) Tidmore, both of Wilmington, and Tom (Claudia) Tidmore of Plainfield; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: LeEtta Michaels of Michigan, Gerald Mahalik of Oswego, Lawrence (Verna) Mahalik of Joliet, Louis (Janet) Mahalik of New Mexico, Cynthia (Richard) Pirc of Florida, Marcia Widloe of Shorewood, Deanna (Jay) Ruettiger and David (Tia) Mahalik, both of Florida, and Lisa Mahalik of Joliet; one aunt, Ruth Ann (the late Joe) Herkel of Georgia and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

LuAnn was preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers-in-law: Daniel and Stephen Mahalik.

A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2018 between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. at Baskerville Funeral Home, 700 East Kahler Road in Wilmington. A private family Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Rose Catholic Church in Wilmington.

Family and friends may sign the guest book, upload photographs or share LuAnn’s memorial page online by logging onto: www.BaskervilleFuneral.com

Cremation services and memorial arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Baskerville Funeral Home in Wilmington. ( 815-476-2181 )