Shannon Marie Vetter

Princeton - Shannon Marie Vetter, 49, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, December 28, 2024, with her beloved family by her side. Born in Crest Hill a suburb of Joliet, IL, to Dawn Marie (Markelz) Knoop and R. Michael Taylor, Shannon was a proud graduate of the Joliet West High School Class of 1993. On July 25, 1998, she married her sweetheart, Bradley M. Vetter, in Princeton, IL. Together, they built a life filled with love around their three sons. Shannon dedicated herself to her family, working as a waitress and homemaker, and was cherished for her whit and beautiful smile. Shannon had many passions in life, most of them outdoors, particularly swimming, camping, and reading. She was known as a bookworm, often immersed in her favorite novels, and loved to share her love of reading with those around her. Above all, Shannon's greatest pride and joy were her three sons, Gage, Gavin, and Cohen, as well as her beloved grandson Duncan Thomas, who brought her endless happiness. She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and devotion to her family. Shannon will be deeply missed by all who knew her. A heartfelt thank you to her dear friend Anna who went above and beyond. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Vitas Hospice in her honor. Survived by her loving husband of 25 years, Brad Vetter of Princeton, IL., mother Dawn (Karl) Knoop of Dillon, MT, and father, R. Michael Taylor of Joliet, IL; her three children, Gage Vetter of Granville, IL, Gavin Vetter of Princeton, IL and Cohen Vetter of Princeton, IL; one grandson Duncan Thomas Vetter of Granville, IL; loving mother in laws, Donna Bourque and Grace Vetter, as well as so many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by her father-in-law Larry Vetter; grandparents, Betty "Baba" Markelz, grandpa Bill Markelz, her doting uncle Rick Markelz. Grandparents Roy Jay Taylor and Betty (Chuck) Hightower Visitation will be at Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. & Monuments on Monday, January 6, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Services to follow at Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. & Monuments at 3:00 p.m. officiated by her loving step father, Pastor Karl Knoop. Online condolences may be directed to www.norbergfh.com Arrangements by Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. & Monuments.

Shannon Marie Vetter

October 2, 1975 - December 28, 2024