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Gene Nottolini Obituary
Gene attended St. Joseph Grade School and St. Edward High School. He attended St. Louis University for undergrad and law school. He worked as an attorney from 1968 to 1984. In 1984, he was selected as an associate judge serving in traffic, felony, family and juvenile courts. Judge Nottolini was appointed circuit judge in 1989, elected in 1990 and retained by voters until his retirement in 2005. Judge Nottolini served as chief judge of the 16th Judicial Circuit from 1993 to 1996.
In 1983, Judge Nottolini was admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States. In 2004, he was able to reserve a place for 50 attorneys from the Kane County Bar Association to be sworn in to practice law before the Supreme Court of the United States.
Judge Nottolini served as ethics advisor for the Kane County Board from 2008 to 2012, and was currently serving on the Ethics Boards for Sherman Hospital and Elgin Community College.
Survivors include the love of his life, Kay (McKeown) Nottolini, whom he married on Sept. 3, 1966; two sons, Gene Nottolini Jr. and Joseph Nottolini; five grandchildren, Augie, Izzy, Natalie, Sal and Vinny; a brother, Jules (Marylyn) Nottolini; his "favorite" sister-in-law, Colleen McKeown, along with many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Rick Nottolini.
Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday Sept. 10, at the St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Elgin, with Rev. Richard Rosinski officiating. Entombment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, Elgin. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Laird Funeral Home, Elgin and at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday at church, until the Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, the Elgin Community Crisis Center, the Elgin Cosmopolitan Club and St. Thomas More Catholic Church or a charity of one's choice. For information, call 847-741-8800 or visit www.lairdfamilyfuneralservices.com.
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September 10, 2013
Kay, we are so saddened by Gene's passing. We are glad to have spent time with you both last year at our reunion. So proud to have known such a great man. Our prayers are with you and your family. Rose and Mike Shaver
Kathleen Bartel (Schade)
September 9, 2013
Although I didn't know Gene, I was also a 1962 graduate, I send my heartfelt thoughts to you. Believe me, I know what you must be feeling after my husband, for more than 40 years passed away five years ago. Stay strong.
Rich and MaryAnn Tucker
September 9, 2013
dear Kay and Boys we were so sorry to hear of Gene's passing he was a great man and part of such a nice famil. Rich and I will keep you forever in our hearts and prayers.
Clete Zang
September 9, 2013
Kay,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. I remember you and Gene shared a lot of good times thru high school and later in your marriage.
God Bless.
Clete and Ann Zang - Class of '62
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Mark & Ann Warner
September 9, 2013
We were devastated to learn of Gene's passing. A kinder, gentler, nicer man just didn't exist. He and Kay were Judy just beginning to experience a life a leisure together. We are so sad that journey was cut so short. Gene was the pride of the St Edward Class of 1962, and a terrific human being. He will be greatly missed. Kay, you are in our prayers!
Donald & Roxanna Bayer
September 9, 2013
Our condolences on the loss of your husband, father, and grandfather.
Harry Ernst
September 8, 2013
Kay and Family, I wish I were able to attend the services and give a goodbye to Gene, but I will miss my friend of more than 50 years and will think of him often
Arlene Bradley(Fialkowski)
September 8, 2013
Kay and family.Sorry to hear about your wonderful husband Gene .You have a special angel in heaven watching over you.Will keep you in our prayers.
Denise Schultz
September 7, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time; my mother Nancy (Wauchope) Hardy worked on the Kane County Board for many years and Gene was a good friend and ally; my husband and I were fortunate enough to have him officiate at our wedding in 1999. He was truly a very kind and gracious man and he will be deeply missed
Harvey Streit
September 7, 2013
Our condolences to the family of Judge Nottolini who we always considered an excellent and fair judge and an honest, considerate and gracious man.
Harvey and Mary Streit
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