Gerald A. Morton "Bud" – Of Joliet formerly of Worth and Elwood. Passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side after a brief illness, Wednesday, November 4, 2015. Age 77. Survived by his loving wife Sharon (nee Franke Lorenz); two daughters Christine M. Codero and Michelle R. Morton; two step-daughters Christine (Steve) Wyatt and Julie (Dan) Miller; five grandchildren Kaleigh, Ashley and Emily Wyatt, Steven and Hailey Miller; a brother Sam (Lawanna) Morton and a sister Agnes (Rex) Smith. Several nieces, nephews and friends also survive. Preceded in death by a daughter Ella Louise Morton, his parents Sterling and Cleta Morton; a brother John H. Morton, four sisters Kathleen Thomas, Caroleen M. Barnes, Aletta Barnett and Pauline Phillips. Born July 28, 1938 in Stilwell, OK. Veteran of the US Navy from 1953-1959. Retired after 38 years from Sears and Roebuck Company. Member of the American Legion Post 991 in Worth, IL and a Fourth Degree Knight with the Knight's of Columbus at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Channahon. Funeral services will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home 2320 Black Road, Joliet on Monday, November 9, 2015 at 12:00 - Noon. Interment and full military honors at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials to the Joliet Area Community Hospice or Shriners Hospital for Children, 2211 N.Oak Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60707. Visitation Monday from 10:00 AM until time of services at 12:00 Noon. For information (815) 744-0022 or www.CHSFUNERAL.com