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2021

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Christine Lotesto Obituary

Lotesto, Christine

Christine Lotesto was born on July 11, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois to Joseph and Caroline (nee Ochwat) Brill. She died unexpectedly, yet peacefully, on her couch at home on Thursday, December 23, 2021.

Christine graduated from Chicago Vocational High School (CVS) in 1965 and gave birth to her "pride and joy," Christopher, in 1969. She began her career in magazine publishing as a circulation clerk and worked her way up to executive assistant to the publisher before semi-retiring in 2009. Christine couldn't sit still, of course, and began a part-time job working for the Lake County Indiana government energy assistance program, before going full-time six months later. She FINALLY made up her mind that she would retire on her 75th birthday but she was called by God, we believe, for something much greater.

While Christine loved working with, and helping people, she loved spending time with family the most, and always felt her greatest achievement was being a mother - and she was a great one!

Christine is survived by her son, Christopher (Jen) Lotesto, her four legged "son," Sully and grandkitties Griffey and Piper, her sister Rose Ann Bugajski, nephews, Michael and Scott Wasielewski, great niece, Lauren, great nephew, Scotty, and the entire Lotesto/Chemers/DeBoer clan. Mom, we all love you to the moon and back, you'll be in our hearts and minds every day.

Visitation from 2:00pm until 7:00pm, Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Elmwood Funeral Chapel, 11300 W. 97th Lane (1/2 block west of US 41/Wicker Ave. at 97th LN.) , St. John, Indiana where the funeral service will be held at 5:00pm. If you are unable to attend in person, please join us virtually for the service at 5:00 pm. Join Zoom Meeting

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 5, 2022.

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Michael Wasielewski

January 31, 2025

Aunt Chrissy, sorry it took so long, but I miss the heck out of you. Your love & kindness was immeasurable. We had many fun times together & with family. I could barely type this through my tears & heartbreaking, I just hope you are proud of me for taking care of your Sully, with the help of your son & daughter in-law. He had made me so happy for the 3 years &19 days & I know he's back home with you & grandma!!
I will Love & miss You, Grandma & Sully for the rest of my life, I believe that I will see everyone again!! Love Michael

Jeffrey Lotesto

March 6, 2022

My heart and prayers go out to the whole entire lotesto family . I am not all the way 100 percent certain if there is any relation to any of you but even so I am so sorry for your loss . God Bless you ! Sincerely, With love , Jeffrey & Megan Lotesto of Berwyn , Illinois.

Carmine

January 5, 2022

My heart is with the family in their time of sorrow

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