Alberta L. Youssi, 90 formerly of Huntley, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2011 at the King Bruwaert House in Burr Ridge, following a lengthy illness.
Alberta was born August 23, 1921 in Morris, Illinois, the daughter of Albert and Bertha (Osmonson) Saloga. She grew up in Morris and later graduated with a Bachelor’s in Education from Illinois State. She was the first of her family to earn a college degree. Alberta was united in marriage to Dale J. Youssi on October 15, 1944. The couple made their home in Aurora, were she taught business at East Aurora High School. They later moved to New Philadelphia, Ohio, where she raised her family and taught school part-time. In 1966 they returned to Illinois and made their home in Buffalo Grove. The couple moved to Sun City, Huntley in 1999. Alberta was very social, enjoyed playing bridge, gardening, knitting and was an avid reader. In her younger days she enjoyed and was accomplished at both golf and tennis. Throughout her life her primary focus was raising her boys.
She is survived by her sons, Michael (Margaret) Youssi of Peoria, John (Jennifer) Youssi of Gilberts, Robert (Roxanne) Youssi of Fallbrook, California, her step-daughter, Diane (Lowell) Long on Monmouth, Illinois, eight grandchildren, Patrick, Catherine, Wesley, Andrew, Charles, Derek, Jessica & Justin, also five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale, an infant son, Dale, three brothers, Ray, Ed & Melvin and two sisters, Lillian & Marjorie.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, December 2nd at the DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral & Cremation Service, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley and from 9:30 a.m. until Mass is celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10307 Dundee Road Huntley. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the King Bruwaert House, Burr Ridge, IL or St. Thomas Hospice, Hinsdale, IL.
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Alberta was a dear and close friend, we will miss her very much. Prayers for the family, they say it seems easier when we know our love one isn't suffering anymore, but sometimes that's a hard pill to swallow. But knowing she is with a love ones that have gone before her, I'm sure there was a wonderful welcome wagon for our new angel which she was on earth as well. Mick and I will cherish our memories we had with Alberta..
Hello to my cousins, Mike, John and Bob and their families and all the members of Aunt Alberta's family. I will miss seeing Alberta and spending time with her, and will always cherish my fondest memories of time we did spend together. She will always be in my thoughts and my prayers, even though she is in her final Home, Heaven with our Lord, where she will forever enjoy life as Jesus promised. I am so sorry I cannot be with all of you, but distance prevents it at this time. Love to all of you and may you rest in perfect peace knowing she is in Heaven. Sally and family.
Mike, John and Bob, thinking of all of you at this time. Your Mother had a wonderful life and a very strong faith. It is that which will get you through this sad day. She is at peace now and your families have some wonderful memories, I know. Jim and I always enjoyed your Mom and Dad's visits to my Mom's when she lived next to us. We had many meals together and good conversations. And I too, have good memories, we had some good laughs! Love to you and your families. Nancy and Jim Delfosse