October 18,2010
Yolanda Dixon, 85 of Downey Dr., Oswego died Monday in the Oswego Hospital after a long illness. She was born in Oswego the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Conzone) Palloni. Mrs. Dixon retired from the Oswego City School District as Secretary to the Principal of the Middle School. She was predeceased by her husband Henry Dixon June 30, 2010, whom she would have been married to for sixty-six years. Mrs. Dixon was also predeceased by her her granddaughter Lizzie Dixon, and siblings Lucille Potter, Frederick and John Palloni. Mrs. Dixon is survived by her children Mary Jean (Peter) Walker of Oswego, John (Margaret) Dixon of Oswego, Luann (Kevin) Kehoe of Oswego, Theresa (Stephen) McNulty of Boise, ID,, sister Mona Shannon, ten grandchildren Shannon, Peter M., John, Christopher, Tony, Kevin, Erin, Kristin, Kate, Hailey, five great grandchildren Nicholas, Chloe, Maddie, Linus, Lyla May. In addition Mrs. Dixon leaves behind her faithful companion Rocco. Funeral services will be conducted Friday 9:00 a.m. from the Sugar & Scanlon Funeral Home and 10:00 a.m. in St. Joseph Church. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Oswego. Calling hours will be Thursday 4:00 –7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family request contributions be made to the charity of ones choice.
Hank and Yolanda were neighbors. My daughter Caroline loved to stop by and play with Rocco and chat with them. They were so kind and patient with her anf she just loved all 3 of them. We are so sad to hear of Yolanda’s passing, but as Caroline put it – at least she gets to be with Hank now. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Luann, Mary Jean, Johnnie, & Theresa. . . your mom was a sweetie and will be missed by all. We will always remember her under the grape arbor at your parents’ old home. We had some good times there, with all the kids, drinking wine with Henry and Yolanda. I like to think that she is with Henry, cooking a big pan of pasta. xoxo
My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you.Yolanda was a very sweet person and will be deeply missed. I remember how kind and thankful she was to me when I ended up taking over someone else’s turn driving and the tire blew apart on our trip to Fla. This happened when LuAnne and I were in sorority together. I know how close your family is – do remember she is now with her husband and looking down to watch over all of you. Keep happy memories forever in your hearts.