Beverly G. Cortese, 80, of Huntley, died peacefully on February 11, 2025.
Beverly was born June 29, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois to Fred and Phyllis Schuck. On June 19, 1993 she married John Cortese. Beverly was an amazing mom/grandma whose greatest joy was her children and grandchildren. She loved cheering them on and never missed a dance recital, sports game or music concert. Bev’s rule was you could never enter or leave without a hug and a kiss from her. She was a great cook and baker. She enjoyed shopping and playing cards and she never missed a Cubs game. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who will be missed by all who knew her.
Beverly is survived by her husband John Cortese, her children, Patrick (Kim) Cecchi, Mark (Jaqi) Cecchi, Gina (Martin) Kugia, Michael (Jennifer) Cortese, Thomas (Cathie) Cortese, John (Tracey) Cortese and Daniel (Adrian) Cortese, by her 10 grandchildren Nicholas, Samuel, Bella, Sophia, Benjamin, Christie, Joseph, Daniel, Steven and Jeffrey and 2 great grandchildren Casey and Eve, by her brothers, Michael (Patricia) Schuck, Richard (Theresa) Schuck and by many nieces and nephews.
Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, nephew, Michael Schuck and brother, John “Jack” Schuck.
Visitation will be on Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 9:00 am-10:00 am with Mass being celebrated immediately thereafter at 10:00 am. The visitation and Mass will both take place at St. Mary Catholic Church-10307 Dundee Road, Huntley. Burial will be at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery in Palatine.
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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