Virginia G. Delk Posted: 2017-07-18 11:25:08

Obituary

Virginia G. Delk, 73 of Sun City, Huntley, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at JourneyCare Hospice in Barrington following a lengthy illness.

Virginia “Ginny” was born December 23, 1943 in Chicago; she was the daughter of Valentine “Bud” and Frieda (Branstetter) Mead. Ginny grew up in Justice, IL and on June 2, 1962 was united in marriage to her loving husband, Lawrence A. Delk. The couple lived briefly in Justice and in 1965 moved to Bridgeview where they raised their two daughters. Ginny worked for Dominic’s Foods for 33 years, retiring in 2008 and then moving to Huntley. She enjoyed traveling, golfing, sewing, cooking, fishing and especially spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her loving husband, Larry, her daughters, Nadine (Art) Scheller of Mount Prospect, Cheryl (Paul) Delk-Le Good of Atlanta, Georgia, her grandchildren, Hannah, Sarah and Art IV and her sisters, Valerie (Les) O’Neal and Lorena Ritter.

A memorial gathering will be held from 1:30 p.m. until the 4:00 p.m. with a service to follow at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 22nd at the DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral & Cremation Service, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to JourneyCare Foundation at www.journeycare.org . For more information please call 847-515-8772 or online condolences can be directed to www.defiorejorgensen.com

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Walter Jasinski 2017-07-18 13:38:53

My deepest sympathies go out to you and yours. Though I only met you both briefly I was glad it was on your anniversary. Ginny is without pain now. Praying for all of you. May her soul rest in peace and your heart soon heal.

Debra Snell 2017-07-19 11:23:04

I am so sorry for your loss. I know what a lovely wonderful vibrant woman she was from her daughter, Cheryll. She was very well loved.

Adam Lewis 2017-07-19 13:05:11

Larry, Cindy and I send our sympathy to you and the family. We loved Ginny! She was such a bright spirit and a lovely lady. Be blessed and we will pray for the Holy Spirit to draw near in these days. Psalm 34:18.

Laura Latulippe 2017-07-20 12:39:37

I have fond memories of meeting Ginny at Cheryl's wedding celebration. It was wonderful to watch the interaction between her and her loved ones. Having experienced this warmth and joy, I know she will be greatly missed.

Daniel O'Neal 2017-07-21 14:15:27

May the road rise up to meet you May the wind be always at your back May the sun shine warm upon your face And rains fall softly upon your fields And until we meet again May the Good Lord hold you in the Hollow of HIs hand.

Brandy Smith 2017-07-22 08:32:52

My sympathies are with all who knew and loved her. Keeping you all in my thoughts.

Mary Jo Darlington 2017-07-22 12:18:03

I am sorry for your loss. Ginny was a wonderful person. I am honored to have known you both.