Norma Joan Ross, age 91 passed away peacefully on June 21, 2021, at Rush Copley Hospital in Aurora, Illinois.

Norma was born December 21, 1929 in Joliet, Illinois. She was the daughter of William and Ethel (Spangler) Raddatz. She grew up in Summit Illinois and lived the majority of her life in Lockport Illinois as a devoted mother and grandmother.

Norma had a larger than life personality, you never quite knew what she was about to say. She often would surprise you with a witty comment or phrase that would either shock you or make you laugh.

Norma was well-known for taking care of the wildlife critters that roamed her neighborhood and backyard. She would supply them with leftovers that she would launch from her porch or even a kitchen window for them to eat. She also loved being outside, tinkering in her yard, planting flowers and feeding hummingbirds.

Norma was a very loving and generous person who would do absolutely anything to help her family.

Norma is survived by her loving son, William (Wendy) Daffron and loving daughter Diane Daffron; her five adoring grandchildren, Anthony Crocher, Nichole Chapman, Jacob Daffron, Corrine (Derek) Schweitzer, and Andrew Crocher; her six adoring great-grandchildren, Trent Schweitzer, Kyrah Crocher, Kai'a Crocher, Sawyer Chapman, Ashlyn Chapman and Carli Chapman.

Norma was preceded in death by her loving parents, William and Ethel (Spangler) Raddatz; and sister, Marilyn (Peterson) Raddatz.

Visitation will be held on Monday, June 28th 2021 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the O'Neil Funeral Home (1105 E 9th St, Lockport, IL 60441). A memorial service will be held on Monday, June 28th 2021 at 2:00 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) in Norma's memory.