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Mar. 24, 2026

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Marsala, Nancy

Nancy M. Marsala (née O'Neill), 88, of Plainfield, IL, passed away January 25, 2026. Born in Chicago, IL, she was a homemaker and worked in retail sales. Nancy loved shopping and spending time with her family and will be remembered for her generous and thoughtful spirit.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe; her son, Tom; and her sister, Frances.

She is survived by her children Joe (Jan), Deb, Sue, Jeff, and Tim; grandchildren Melissa, Amanda, Jay, and Ty; great-grandchildren Henry and Roslyn; and dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Mass March 24, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, Plainfield, IL.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 21, 2026.

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