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Ilona Marie Izzi

1949 - 2015

BORN

1949

DIED

2015

Ilona Izzi Obituary

Izzi, Ilona Marie Age 66, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 19, 2015. Born in Hegewisch, IL, Ilona enjoyed life in South Holland, IL, West Patterson, NJ and most recently Dyer, IN. Ilona was preceded in death by Esther and John Romanek and is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, John Izzi; son, Vincent (Shannon); daughter, Nikki (Greg); grandchildren, Madilyn, Isaak, Ashton and Lucas; brother, Jeffery; many beloved nieces and nephews; and cousin, Claudia (Ladd) Kulhanek. Private services were held. Please send donations in lieu of flowers to South Suburban Humane Society (1103 West End Ave., Chicago Heights, IL 60411) at Ilona's request. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home - Dyer, IN. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit www.smitsfh.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 21, 2015.

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Marion Marcin

January 2, 2016

I met Ilona in grammar school. She was a great friend, as we shared fun times together. I am so sorry for your loss. She is now your guardian angel. Sincerely, Marion Kuzniar Marcin

December 27, 2015

I just found out about Ilona's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. Ilona was one of my best friends from grammar school. We shared great times together and that friendship continued into adulthood. She was just one of the sweetest on this earth. She will be missed. My heartfelt condolences to you all. Tricia Davis Carrington

Margaret (Midge) Nugent

October 22, 2015

Though I am saddened by Ilona's passing, I would like to share these words of hope and encouragement, spoken by Jesus in John 17:24
"Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory..."

Linda Ago

October 21, 2015

So sorry for your loss. Your mom was a beautiful person. Your family will be remembered in my prayers.

Ruth & Bob Grzyb

October 21, 2015

So sorry to hear the sad news. Carriage Oaks won't be the same without Ilona. John and family, our sincerest condolences to you.

B.M. Musial

October 21, 2015

Please accept my condolences on your loss. I hope this promise from God gives you comfort. "From the power of the Grave I will redeem them; From death I will recover them. Where are your stings, O Death? Where is your destructiveness, O Grave? Compassion will be concealed from my eyes." Hoseas 13:14

Joe Wojtysiak

October 20, 2015

John, I'm so very sorry to hear this awful news. She was one cool lady. Way too soon. The three of us worked together at Trainor.

Lyn and Bill Wilson

October 19, 2015

Our heart goes out to Ilona's loved ones. We are honored to have spent the years with Ilona's friendship. Our Carriage Oaks community has become a better place because of Ilona's leadership and guidance The friendship that has developed will never be forgotten Our heartfelt sympathy to you all

Linda and Jerre Haynes

October 19, 2015

Our hearts go out to you in your loss. Ilona was a wonderful person and a lovely caring neighbor. She did so much for our Carriage Oaks community. I will always remember her feeding the deer out back in her beautiful garden and her friendly greetings when out walking Sonny. We love you Ilona. Jerre and Linda

Jen Roney

October 19, 2015

Dear Mr. Izzi, Nikki, and Vince,
I am so saddened to hear this news. Mrs. Izzi will always be with me in many of my childhood memories. What a wonderful lady full of love and life. Please know that I am praying for all of you and that the world had lost a very special lady.

Barbara Sargent

October 19, 2015

Very sorry for your loss to the entire Izzi/Leonard family

from the Matalin/Sargent family

Alexandria & Justin Gust

October 19, 2015

Prayers and Condolences for the family. Ilona was such a wonderful woman! We are all so lucky to have had the pleasure of knowing her.

Julianne Tattersall

October 19, 2015

In loving memory of a wonderful person. You will forever be missed

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