Jean (Poulaki) “Helen” Riccolo, 71, of Ottawa passed away Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Dwight.
A memorial service will be at 12:30 pm Monday, September 30, 2019 at Ottawa Funeral Home. Visitation will be 11:00 – 12:30, prior to services, on Monday, September 30, 2019 at Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park at a later date.
Jean was born July 12, 1948, in Ottawa, IL, to Lambro and Naomi (Bounds) Poulaki. Jean loved golfing, being outside in the sun, gardening, and swimming. She enjoyed listening to music and going to lunch and reconnecting with old classmates and work friends. Jean was a loving mother and grandmother, and she loved spending time with her children and grandchildren
She is survived by her children, Jodi (Bernie) Baldauf and Jason (Crissy) Livingston; nine grandchildren, Sidney (AJ) Mau, Skylar Krople, Savannah Baldauf, Conor Livingston, Blaine Livingston, Madison Hughes, Wyatt Baldauf, Megan Livingston, Kenzie Livingston; her twin brother, Jim “Greek” (Colleen) Poulaki; and her sister, Judy Denbo.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents.
Jean was laid to rest in the Garden of the Ten Commandments.