Loretta C. Kandefer,92, of Grayslake, formerly of Chicago, died peacefully, January 13, 2023.
Visitation will be on Saturday, January 28, 2023, from 10:30am until the Noon Mass all at St. Mary the Annunciation Catholic Church in Mundelein. The burial will be private. In lieu of flowers memorials may be dircted to https://www.dementiasociety.org/
Loretta was born July 19, 1930, in Oak Park, Illinois, the daughter of George and Marcella Otte. On March 13, 1951, she married Edwin Kandefer. Loretta was an amazing and talented seamstress and was maker of many beautiful wedding dresses. For 50+ years she was involved with Girl Scouts and helped many young ladies learn and discover many new adventures and trips. Loretta was always hard working and participated in parish liturgical services and would help anyone she could. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend who will be missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her children, Kathy Kandefer, BVM, Karyl Kandefer, Frank (Sue) Kandefer, Roberta (Greg) Kleinschmidt, Donna (Anthony) Zaverdas, Charlie (Debbie) Kandefer and Mark (Roseanne) Kandefer, seventeen grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren.
Loretta was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Ed, and by her two brothers, George, Jr. and Robert.
For further information please contact the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
Grandchildren
Heather (Jeff) Schultz
Jonathan (Karla Ziller) Frankland
Jameson (Alicia) Frankland
Steven Kandefer
Brian (Shelley) Kandefer
Michael Kandefer
Greg Kleinschmidt, Jr.
Brad (Lindsey) Kleinschmidt
Katie (Nick) Norlin
Kyle (Olivia) Kleinschmidt
Matthew Zaverdas
Amanda Zaverdas
Adam (Tianna Brown) Kandefer
Rebecca (Cody Dietrich) Kandefer
Rachel Kandefer
Vinnie Kandefer
Peter Kandefer
Great-Grandchildren
Ayden Frankland
Payton Smith
…and one on the way
Kaydence Charrier
Kylee Baker
Kailynn Baker
Sawyer Kandefer
Aria Kandefer
Evy Kleinschmidt
Lucas Kleinschmidt
Charlotte Norlin
Melanie Norlin
Greg Kleinschmidt, III
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Our dear friend, Loretta, was an amazing, exceptional, astonishing person. Her talents were many and she shared them lovingly and willingly. Her true legacy is the family she nurtured. We will miss her and think of her fondly.
Our deepest sympathies to the kandefer family mark your mother led a great life of service to the Girl Scouts And did quite well raising you as a son I was living proof of that as I worked with you for many years she taught you well god bless the spychalski family
Would like to offer my condolences to Mark and his family for the passing of their mother, may God wrap his arms around her and keep the family safe , God Bless Mrs.Kandefer
I "knew" Mrs. Kandefer through her daughter Kathy, my colleague at the Religious Formation Conference. I searched for her obituary and am delighted to have found it. What a beautiful woman she was and what a rich and full life she led! And the number of children, grandchildren and great-grands she left behind! My sympathy to all of you who loved her; may she rest in peace!
Sending love, thoughts, and prayers to you and your family during this tough time.
I have wonderful memories of hanging at your house and your mom always made me feel welcome. I knew I could count on her and that meant a lot to me. I learned so much from having her as our Girl Scout Leader for years. I also remember her face when we were found at the drive in with Donna and Charlie while at Woody Acres! I look back know and am amazed that amount of time she dedicated to that along with everything else she did and a houseful of children. She lived a life of service to others. RIP Mrs. Kandefer and thank you.
Prayers and sympathy to all. May Loretta experience God’s loving embrace. May she rest in peace.
May the soul of our dear sister Loretta rest in the peace of Christ. May God grant the Kandefer's family the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss. Courage to all!
May she rest in peace! What a wonderful giving Christian woman - so selfless!
So blessed to have known Loretta through Mom , Ellen Boyd and St. Mary’s. She was always ready to help anyone and she was a good friend to many. RIP Loretta.
Sr. Kathy and family, my deepest condolences to all. May she have eternal rest and may you all continue to bear witness to her goodness.
Dear Kathy, So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Although she lived a full live, she is a real loss to the whole family. She was a part of your lives as long as you have lived. May she rest in peace. Tom Johnson FSC
Sister Kathy, so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. You and your family continue to be in our prayers. Abrazos, Br. Michael Avila
So sorry for your loss
Prayers for your wonderful Mother. What a gift. The loss is a hurt. May thee we memories hold you all with comfort. Celeste
Kathy, I send you my sincere condolences on the death of your Mother. Her age tells me she lived a full life and had the joy of seeing many generations who will remember her fondly. My prayers, Anna Maria, RSHM
Sending love and prayers your way. Loretta was a incredible woman who touched so many hearts. May the Wonderful Memories help to comfort you.
Loretta was so talented and generous with her time and talent. Above all, she was very dedicated to her family. May she rest forever in God's hands.
Condolences to the Kandefer family. Had the privilege to meet your Mom several years ago at Immaculata annual mass and brunch. Lovely lady.
My Condolences to the Kandefer family. Eternal rest grant onto her and let thy perpetual light shine upon her, Amen.