Elsie Kochinski, 89, of Huntley, died peacefully, May 25, 2019.
Visitation will be held from 4:00- 7:00pm on Sunday, June 2, at DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley and from 9:00am until Mass at 10:00am on Monday, June 3, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley. Burial will follow in Queen of Heaven cemetery, Hillside. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her name to the American Heart Association. For more information call 847-515-8772 or online condolences can be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
Elsie with her sweet smile and bright spirit will be greatly missed. She will be remembered by friends and family for her generous heart and special sunshine. She shared kindness, laughter, and grace with everyone she met. She is survived by her five children; Carol (John) Steinmeyer, John (Robin) Kochinski, Jan (Steve) Brown, Sharon (Mark) Gornik, Jim (Marianne) Kochinski, her grandchildren John, Kelly, Brandon, Renae, Kristin, Matt, Mitch, her great grandchildren Logan, Charlotte, and Ashton. She was preceded in death by her parents Mario and Frances Capalbo and her husband Bill of 61 years.
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Dear Kochinski Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was truly a sweetheart! Her smile could light up a room! She is now at peace and enjoying eternal life with our Lord, your dad, and all our family members that have gone before her. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Ralph & Rena
Elsie was truly a special lady whose smile lit up every room and made everyone she met feel special. We pray all of her family finds peace in knowing she's with Billy and God now. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
My heart is with all of you. Elsie was special to me as she was to all. The Village will miss her smiling face and her good words and deeds. Ruth and Ben
So sorry to lose Elsie. She was a wonderful friend and neighbor. We will miss her smiling face. Peace and Love to her family.