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On Oct. 11, three long time employees of Sunnyhill Nursing Home celebrated their
retirement with 118 years of combined service.
"We are so thankful for the service from these wonderful, dedicated employees and wish
them a healthy retirement," said Will County Executive Larry Walsh, who oversees the nursing
home. "We will miss their smiles, energy and service to the residents."
Shelly Hester, worked for 39 years in various roles, most recently in the payroll – HR
Department, D.B. Alexander, had a 47 year and nine-month career in the Environmental Services
Department and recently was acknowledged as the longest serving employee in the county, and
Barb Brown served for 32 years in the Environmental Services Department also. Each has a
special reason for her longevity.
"I loved interacting with the residents," Brown said. "My mother was even a resident here for
a couple of years."
"You step up where you are needed" said Hester who was always willing to help others and
put this into action when she cooked during one of the worst snowstorms in Chicago history.
"It was a lot of fun working at Sunnyhill and I really enjoyed the residents," Alexander said.
When asked what she plans to do in her retirement, Alexander said, "any and everything I
can."
Maggie McDowell, Administrator at Sunnyhill, said it is not uncommon for employees
of the nursing home to have long careers and this kind of overall longevity.
"Historically, Sunny Hill has been very fortunate to experience such staff commitment
and longevity being a norm," she said. "These particular staff members collectively declared
they have enjoyed one common thread, that of having had the honor to serve our residents and
experience the opportunity to develop many lasting friendships and relationships over the years."
Sunnyhill Nursing Home offers resident-centered care in a newly renovated facility
located in Joliet. For more information about these services, call 815-727-8710.
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