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Lucy Weiss Obituary
Born: May 30, 1927 in Chicago, IL
Died: October 5, 2023 in Willowbrook, IL
Lucy May Weiss, 96, of Hinsdale, at rest Oct. 5, 2023.
Born to Mae Chaplin in Chicago on May 30, 1927, Lucy grew up in Hinsdale and was a graduate of Hinsdale (Central) High School. When WWII ended, her high school sweetheart, Ralph Michael Weiss, returned from his service in the Naval Air Force. In August 1948, they were married, and she accompanied Ralph to the University of Illinois in Champaign. They enjoyed 66 years together at their Hinsdale home.
Lucy was the loving mother of Ronald (Quy), Alan (Cathy), Linda Weiss and Timothy (Sharon); devoted grandmother of Sandra (Jason) Mitchell, Mark (Danielle) Weiss, Pamela (Stephen) Zabawski, Christian Weiss, Daniel (Crystal), Christopher (Jennifer), Kelly and Matthew Weiss; dearest great grandmother of Colin, Taylor, Nathan and Payton.
A family of many in-laws (25 adults and 31 children), their lives were filled with large family reunions. Lucy and Ralph enjoyed fond memories of times spent with their dear friends Jack and Estelle Capps and their children.
She worked and retired from the Official Airline Guide in Oakbrook, IL, pursued a career in real estate and enjoyed traveling with Ralph. She will be interred next to Ralph with a private ceremony at the Zion Lutheran cemetery.
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DANIEL WEISS
October 9, 2023
Rest in Peace Grandma.
Sharon Weiss
October 8, 2023
I really would enjoy listening to Lucy tell me stories about her childhood and what life was like here a long time ago. I was happy she shared her memories with me! She will be greatly missed!
Sharon Weiss
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