Laura Elizabeth Manikas

Laura Elizabeth Manikas (Cottrell), age 56, a longtime resident of Lockport and Homer Glen, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her husband and children on Saturday, March 11, 2017. She is survived by her loving family; husband George Manikas; children Stephanie, Emily and George Manikas; brother Bill (Stephanie) Cottrell and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents William and Jean (Hartmann) Cottrell and brothers Jim (Maria) and Richard Cottrell. Laura was a member of the First Congregation Church in Lockport where she was a Sunday School Teacher, the Christian Education Director and Administrative Assistant, she loved being a swim and baseball mom and enjoyed starting her mornings walking the track with her friends at Lockport High School . Family will receive friends at the First Congregational Church 604 E. 9th St. Lockport IL 60441 on Thursday, March 16, 2017 from 9:00 AM until time of funeral service at 12:00 PM. Interment will follow at Good Shepherd Cemetery, Orland Park. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to Sarcoma Foundation of America, www.CureSarcoma.org would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements handled by Goodale Memorial Chapel, Lockport, www.goodalememorialchapel.com or 815-838-1533