Candace “Candy” Chittenden, 73, of Huntley, formerly of Wheeling and Morton Grove, died peacefully in her home on March 20, 2024.
Candy was born in Chicago on February 22, 1951, to parents Edward and Lorraine (nee Arndt) Godzicki. She was a dedicated employee and worked for John Crane for 42 years before retiring at age 70. She liked to keep busy and worked part time at Goodwill following her retirement. She loved planting flowers and spent countless hours in her garden, as well as shopping, and making each holiday extra special for loved ones. She was also a proud member of the Wheeling Garden Club. Candy loved her family and was affectionately known as “Glamma” by her two grandchildren. She was spunky and feisty and fun, and she will be missed dearly by all who knew her.
Candy is survived by her daughter, Paige (Jason) Chez, her grandchildren, Shaeyna, and Saul, her sister, Kimberly Ellinger, her nieces and nephew, Denise, Leslie, Aleece, Nicholas, and Vanessa, and many great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Glenn Godzicki.
Visitation will be Monday, March 25, 2024, from 4 p.m. to time of prayers 6:30 p.m. all at DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley.
Mass will be Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 10 a.m. with a visitation the hour prior, all at St. Mary Church, 10307 Dundee Road.
Entombment to follow Mass at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Arlington Heights.
For further information, please contact the DeFiore Funeral Home, 847-515-8772.
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We send our sympathies to Candy’s family and friends. We worked with Candy at John Crane for many years. May your happy memories give you peace.
Sending my deepest condolences to the family..I just loved working with Candy at JC...She was always full of smiles and such a joy to be around...She will truly be missed by all who lives she touched...RIP my friend
Candy... you will be missed... I'll never forget all the nice things you did for me at john crane. always looking out and caring hoping one day I would have a little family of my own.i wish you could of met my little boy. I hope I made you proud... rest in peace
My condolences to you Paige and your entire family. I worked at John Crane with Candy for 35 years and she was a great co-worker who was always available to answer any questions I may have. Again, my condolences to you and your family. She will be missed.
I am so sorry for the loss of your mon. She was an integral part of your family and was loved by many. I know that she provided great and lasting memories and shared moments that her family and friends will treasure. My love to you and the family.
Sending my condolences to Candy’s family I new candy growing up we used to go to the Pickwick On Saturday matinee to see movies she was a nice and fun person God bless And rest in peace candy
Candy was the “best” and she made everything fun. All that knew Candy was blessed to have this wonderful lady pass through their life. There are so many memories of the last forty years and at the top is when our daughters gave us our grandchildren. I am sure her angel wings are glittering lace and she is wearing them with that Candy smile.
This is a hard one. Aunt Candy was one of the best women I've met. She was hilarious and just the most fun person to be around. I know that she's up in Heaven with her parents and Glenn and my mom and Grama and they're all watching down on Joey together, cheering him on for life! Love you, Aunt. Hope the shopping in Heaven is better than you could have imagined!
Condolences to Paige Kim and family. Candy was a great person and treated me like a sister at one time. I send countless prayers to send you on your journey to the Lord. You worked and lived your life with endless strength and now it's time to rest and enjoy God's love.
Candy,, you are trulty missed by many.. Paige, remain strong, your mother has gone home, but will always be at your side . A special Angel indeed...
My sweet Candy'O" is now a sweet Angel in heaven. I will always love her, she was a kind, caring loving human being. Sher always put others before herself. My last visit was her 2 weeks ago, she was staring at me with those beautiful blue eyes. I told her how much I loved her, and she was able to give me a smile. I will never forget that moment. God bless.
Paige, Candy was a wonderful soul, so full of life and extremely friendly. 37 years ago I was first introduced to Candy through friends at John Crane. She was so patient with me during my early career. Over the many years and many projects, her passion for your work and her love of helping others never changed. She will be missed in many ways. I pray the wonderful memories from your time with her will help in the pain of losing such a beautiful person.
Our deepest sympathy to the family. Working with Candy over the years we enjoyed her sense of humor, willingess to help anyone and she will be greatly missed.
Rest in Peace CANDACE ..
my condolences to the family, may God rest here Soul she was a very good hatred women and a friend.
I'm sorry for your loss. Candy held my daughter when she was less than a year old. 28 years ago. I worked with Candy for a long time.
This description of Candy was perfect " She was spunky and feisty and fun, and she will be missed dearly by all who knew her." She was a great employee of John Crane and more importantly was truly a wonderful person to know. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you as I know you miss her dearly.
Candy was an instrumental part of what a well oiled machine JC Packing was during her time there. Deepest condolences to Candy's family, and may The Holy Spirit bring peace to your hearts.
I had the absolute pleasure of working with Candy at the tail end of her time at JC. I can honestly say that Candy was one of a kind! She was outspoken, funny and made everyone she came in contact with feel like they were her best friend. Candy, you will be missed and surely remembered. My deepest condolences and sympathy to Candy's family.
I send my prayers to Candy's family and friends. Candy was truly a firecracker! She was a great worker at John Crane and I always loved how she kept everyone on their toes. She will be missed by many. May she rest in peace, she's with the angels now watching over everyone. God bless
Candy, Debbie (Culver) Connell, Anita (Esser) Delagarza and myself grew up In Oakton Manor in Niles and shared many crazy pre-teen times together. She was a spitfire and always so full of life. As we grew up, we all went our separate ways, but that wonderful and crazy girl was always in my heart!
I actually just missed Candy as I was hired after she retired. It does speak volumes what an amazing person she was for newcomers to still hear how amazing she was even after she has already retired.
My sister. My sister. I will miss her forever but she will never be forgotten ever. She was my best friend as no one will know. We talked about what we did not like that our kids were doing or saying We talked so many private issues. We talked 3 times a day if not more. This will be time for me of healing. The lord did prepare me for this as losing my job in January and having time to go back and forth seeing her during her sickness I miss her so so much already. I know she is with me as we always had that special connection. Sisters are so special but some don’t get along. We did for sure and stayed so close. Everyone that knew Candy well knows my relationship with her. I will always love her and think of her until my days are gone. I love you my sister always and forever. Stay with me as I know you will. I LOVE you Sissy. You are with the Angels. I will see you again.
I had the pleasure of known Candy for such a long time the most funniest full of life person that I’ve ever known my heart breaks writing this but I know heavens gotten a new angel. May you rest in paradise my sweet friend sister Candy I love you and we should meet again to the family. My deepest condolences to the family
Candy, Candy, Candy, my beautiful friend. I will always remember you and miss you. We had some wonderful times! You have a special place in my heart. You always had such a big heart. You were there for me at a time in my life when I needed strength and support. You always made me laugh. I’m so glad we got to go shopping together this past year and spend some quality time together…wish we had a little more time. You were a great mom and grandmother who did so much for your family. You should be so proud! I’m so proud to call you my friend. . .until we meet again
My heart is broken and prayers and condolences are with Cand’y family during this difficult time.
CANDY You will Always be my Sweetheart been through alot together but always made it through because of You LOVE YA LOTS ME
Our thoughts and prayers are with Paige and family. Candy, such a wonderful woman. A doting mother to Paige and beautiful friend to all. Even though we live so far apart you were always in my thoughts when I’d see a red bird or pink flower. Life was so much sweeter knowing you. God bless.
Our deepest sympathies for your loss. Candace brought light and joy to the cancer center at Huntley Hospital. Her spirit made her so special to take care for. She will be missed. She loved to tell of her pride and joy …her family.
Candy you were truly a great friend sharing tons of laughs together. May you Rest in peace.
You are in my thoughts and Prayers during this time. We will truly miss Candy.
Never worked with Candy but the times id seen her in the halls of JC she was very nice, so sorry to hear she passed. RIP Candy.
Too sad. I knew Candy for many years at John Crane. Rest easy.
Dear Kim, Paige and Family, I loved being Candy's friend at work and play. She was so full of life and fun to be with. My condolences to her family and friends. I will miss this wonderful person. RIP my friend. My condolences to her family and friends.
My deepest condolences to Candy's Family and praying for peace and comfort. Candy was a great lady and was glad to know her. God Bless!
Sending my deepest condolences to Candy's family! Candy was an amazing woman and will truly be missed!!! She was always a part of the Whittle family and always will be. RIP my friend.
Our condolences to Paige and her family on the passing of Candy. We only knew her as a neighbor for a couple of years, but always enjoyed our "over the fence"chats. We will miss her friendly hellos and smiles. May she rest in peace.
Candy will be missed by all who knew her. She was wonderful, warm, compassionate person who was also very feisty. In the old JC days, you could always count on Candy to get the job done. She took great pride in her work but her family was everything to her. I will keep Paige and all of Candy’s family in prayers. Rest easy my dear friend!