Photo courtesy of Nelson Funeral Home
Jan 2, 1971 - Aug 14, 2025
I would like to send my deepest condolences and love
I never had a sister and i wish i had a couple of them and i would want a sister just like u. Your heart is so big it pops right out of that jewel uniform. If u need anything talk trash i can do that. Grief is different for every person just remember it comes in waves. So take it in .
Love u lynn
Lynn Shockey
August 22, 2025 | Chicago, IL | Friend
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Mi mas sentido pesame para toda la familia. Con mucho carino de parte su companero de trabajo. E. Govea
ESTEBAN GOVEA
August 16, 2025 | ELGIN, IL | Coworker
Loved her dearly!
My heartfelt condolences to her whole family!
I have no words to express the loss I feel!
She was a wonderful woman, great friend! Loved working with her and for her!
Andre, Susan, Jackie, Tina and all, my deepest sympathies!
Sandy Kleinhans
August 15, 2025 | Suring, WI | Friend
Susan and Jackie, I am heartbroken for the loss of your mom. Please know that I will be praying for you and your family during this very sad time.
Colleen Beaver
August 15, 2025 | Des Plaines, IL | Teacher
Peaceful Reflections
Gina Guzzi from Ash&Willow
August 15, 2025
Marianeta “Maria” Sepulveda, 54, of Des Plaines passed away on August 14, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones.
Maria was born on January 2, 1971 in Chicago, IL, to parents Andreas Ballas and Anna Martinez (Bertini). She later moved to Des Plaines, Illinois with her loving husband, Andres, where she continued to raise her family. Maria was a devoted mother to her two daughters, Susan (Jose) and Jackie (Ian), who were her pride and joy.
Maria was known for her strength, resilience, and unwavering love for her family and friends. She enjoyed spending time in her garden with her beloved, barky dog, Summer. Family was always her top priority, and she showed this through her willingness to travel long distances—whether to Santiago, Chile or Kefalonia, Greece—to be with loved ones. These places brought her immense joy and deeply inspired her cooking, filling her kitchen with the vibrant flavors and traditions of the cultures she held close to her heart.
Maria was preceded in death by her father, Andreas Ballas, aunt Carol Manzella, and uncle Mario Manzella. She is survived by her husband Andres Sepulveda, daughters Susan Sepulveda (Jose Esquivel) and Jackie Sepulveda (Ian Chenoweth), mother Anna Martinez, sister Tina Ballas, and grandsons Julian and Alexander Esquivel.
Visitation will take place on Sunday, August 17, 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., with Trisagion at 6:00 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd. Park Ridge.
Lying In-State will be Monday, August 18, 10:00 a.m. until the time of Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. at St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church, 7373 N Caldwell Ave, Niles. Interment to follow at All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines.
In lieu of flowers, kindly send donations to the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation dedicated to the memory of Maria Sepulveda, donations may be made online.
For information, 847-823-5122.
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