Phyllis J. DePalma, 70 of Sun City, Huntley passed away suddenly the morning of Sunday, December 15, 2013.
She was born June 17, 1943 in Chicago to George and Nancy (Labagnara) Urbanski. She grew up on the north side of Chicago and attended St. Alphonsus Grade School and graduated from Old St. Michael High School. She then attended and graduated St. Mary of Nazareth Nursing School. In October of 1964 she was united in marriage to Arthur J. DePalma They resided in Chicago until they moved to North Riverside where she worked as a nurse at Loyola Hospital. In 1989 the couple moved to Algonquin where she worked as a day teacher at Tutor Time day care. They moved to Huntley in 2006 where she continued as a caretaker and nanny. She cared for numerous children, family members and family pets during her lifetime. She was also an active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
She is survived by her husband, Arthur of Huntley, son, Robert (Brenda) DePalma of Crystal Lake, daughters, Diane DePalma of Chicago and Carolyn DePalma of Algonquin and brother George Urbanski of Kansas City, Missouri.
A memorial mass will be held on Friday, December 20th at 10:00 a.m. beginning with visitation of friends and family at 9:00 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The De Palma Family Fund.
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I am the grandson of George Urbanski and currently serving in the US Navy. I am sorry for the lose in the family and sad that I will not be able to make the memorial mass. Hope to see you guys soon. Early merry christmas and happy new year.
What sad news to hear about. We were close friends for many years as our children grew up. We spent lots of time together playing cards, partying and enjoying each other's company. Phyllis - one gentle soul. We can easily picture her nurturing others. To Art, and the family, know that you are remembered in our prayers. Her spirit will live on joyfully in each of your hearts. God bless you - she was an angel on this earth! Rest in Peace, Phyllis You will never be forgotten