Ms. Colleen Simon

March 1, 1935 - March 27, 2018

Colleen Simon, age 83, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Norbert Simon. Loving mother of Peter (Kimberly Theisen) Simon and Paul (Jennifer Forbes) Simon. Caring grandmother of Michelle Kniffin and Collin Simon. Colleen retired from the Rock Island Railroad, where she worked in real estate acquisition. After retiring from the railroad, she went to work at school district 146 as an administrative assistant. She was very active throughout the Tinley Park community; she volunteered in many roles, primarily as a commissioner of the Tinley Park Veteran Commission and the Tinley Park Okotoberfest. Colleen was a friend and contributor to the Tinley Park Historical Society. Her largest contribution to her community from Tinley Park to Hawaii, was opening her home and helping children and young adults, filling in as a “Mom” to many. Visitation Monday April 2, 2018, 3:00-9:00 PM. Funeral Tuesday April 3, 2018, 9:30 AM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 Harlem Avenue, Tinley Park, IL. To St. George Church, Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM. Local interment is private. In lieu of flowers, donations to Oasis for the Visually Impaired 9820 El Camino Lane #2E Orland Park, IL. 60462 or to the Simon Family. Information on services, 708-532-1635 or www.vandenbergfuneralhome.com