Delores "Dee" Vladesov Posted: 2022-11-30 10:04:45

Delores

Obituary

Delores (Dee) Jean Vladesov passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on November 28, 2022.

She was born to Mary and David McCarthy in Chicago, IL on September 20, 1931. Dee was the oldest of three children, siblings David and Patricia McCarthy.
While raised in Chicago, Dee always enjoyed visiting her grandparent’s farm in Michigan over the summer. She shared many happy memories including picking fresh blueberries.
She met her late husband, Millen Vladesov, while working at The Independent Grocers Alliance. They married in 1951 and had two children- Millen Jr. and Lydia. Together they owned multiple grocery stores throughout Chicago, and eventually relocated to Algonquin, IL to open Orbit Plaza Foods which they sold in 1991 to begin enjoying their retirement.
Together they enjoyed many adventures around the globe including Egypt, Italy, Alaska, France, England, Spain, and Costa Rica. They loved to take long road trips through the states and spent many midwestern winters on the white sand beaches of Marco Island, FL. Dee always wanted to visit Singapore; she envisioned sipping Singapore slings on the rooftop of the Raffles hotel.
She was an avid reader and always loved a good story that pulled at your heartstrings. Also enjoying history, she was fascinated by World War II and the history of Native Americans. She loved to cook for her family and would host family dinners at their home often followed by her famous triple chocolate cake. The grandkids all still wonder why they chose chicken nuggets instead of options like her amazing seafood paella or chicken marsala.
Her and Millen loved to walk- Deicke Park in Huntley, IL and Spring Hill mall were favorites where they formed many close, lasting friendships.
Dee was preceded in death by her parents (Mary and David), her siblings (David and Patricia), her husband (Millen), and her son (Millen Jr.). She is survived by her daughter Lydia (Randy), five grandchildren (Sarah, Craig, Ryan (Jade), Corey, and Shana) and two great-grandchildren (Chloe and Parker).

Services will be held on Friday, December 2, 2022 from 3-6 pm at DeFiore Funeral Home-10763 Dundee Road, in Huntley, IL. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Alzheimer Association Illinois Chapter.
For further information please contact the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com

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