Nila Lenzi (nee Nelli), age 96, of Western Springs; beloved wife of the late William Lenzi; loving mother of Laura (James) Meyer & Christina (James) Thomson; cherished grandmother of Peter (Jennifer) Meyer, Michael (Mindy) Meyer, Kimberly (Drew) Schwind, Brittany (Benjamin) Hoperich; proud great-grandmother of Nathan, Alice, Molly, Maddox, Logan, & Lucas; dear sister-in-law of Norma (Algird) Bachunas; aunt & friend of many. Preceded in death by her brother, Alfred (late Elaine) Nelli.
Nila will be fondly remembered for her love of family and devotion to her friends.
Visitation 10am until time of Mass 11am Saturday, January 7th at St. John of the Cross Church, 5005 Wolf Road, Western Springs. Entombment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to SCAD Research, Inc. to help support the most promising Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection research. Donations made be made online at www.scadresearch.org/donate or mailed to:
SCAD Research, Inc.
10115 E. Bell Rd, Ste 107-127
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Arrangements by Hallowell & James Funeral Home, Countryside at 708-352-6500.
Thinking of all of you today and always. Know that we are with you in our thoughts and prayers as you remember your mom/mother-in-law and grandmother and celebrate her long life. While we know you will miss her, we also know that she is at peace and enjoying her heavenly reward.