Nora Kay (Stehl) Hawk , 67, of Grand Ridge passed away Friday evening, July 11, 2014, at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at Gladfelter Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m. Tuesday evening, July 15, at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Dan Mason, Tim Turnipseed, Todd Stehl, Larry Johnson, Kevin Naughton, Marty McConville, Louie Saggione III, Patrick Bray, and Bruce Brown.
Nora was born October 29, 1946 in Ottawa, the daughter of Fred (Lloyd) and Lorena Mae (Weygandt) Stehl. She was previously married to Tom Hawk who preceded her in death. She is survived by her beloved companion, Gary Naughton, of Grand Ridge; her children, Tonna Jo (Tom) Whitecotton of Sheridan and Thomas R. (Mandy) Hawk of Earlville; one sister, Judith (Tim) Mefford of Rockwall, TX; two brothers, Fred (Ellen) Stehl II of Tacoma, WA and Keith (Susie) Stehl of Ottawa; two grandchildren, Karlee Jo Osborne and Jess Thomas Hawk; and a sister in love, Linda Jones of Utica; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one son in infancy, Jesse Andrew Hawk.
Nora attended Norway United Methodist Church. She was the owner of The Mane Event Hair Salon in Morris for 25 years. She enjoyed traveling with Gary to the USTPA Team Penning events. She loved her family and cherished those times spent with her grandchildren. Nora had a great sense of humor and was the life of the party with her quick wit. She was also known for her great story telling ability. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Nora is laid to rest in the Garden of Psalms.