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Schaumburg, Illinois
Feb 24, 1959 – Dec 10, 2020 (Age 61)
Lisa Marie Cortese
February 24, 1959 – December 10, 2020
Lisa Marie was born to Joseph and Dorothy Cortese on February 24, 1959. She welcomed her brother Joe four years later. Lisa grew up on the northwest side of Chicago in the Logan...
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I was not ready to lose you so soon Sis. Your battle was short but fierce.
You showed me what bravery is.
Thank you for 57 years of love, tolerance, and setting good examples for me.
It gave me joy to make you laugh; I will miss having those special moments with you.
I know you are with Mom and Dad now. I miss them dearly and now miss you too.
I love you Sis.
Joseph Cortese
January 12, 2021 | Hoffman Estates, IL | Brother
Dearest Lisa, I miss you more each passing day. My heart is yours forever! All my love, Mike
Mike Pietraszak
January 03, 2021 | Hoffman Estates, IL | Spouse
We are so sorry for your loss. May your sister be in peace. Jim and Terry Knobloch
Terry Knobbloch
December 15, 2020 | Hoffman Estates, IL | Friend
Some time in 1977 I visited my college buddies Mike Brennan, Jim McCoy, Mike Pietraszak, and Jim O’Leary at IBC (the then Illinois Benedictine College). It was there was at a social gathering that we met a vibrant, friendly, and confident 18 year old woman named Lisa Cortese. I was impressed how Lisa successfully coaxed hesitant college kids, who didn’t know each other, into playing party games.
The next time I visited IBC, I spoke with Mike “Pie”. (Mike “Pie” and I became friends...
Bill Foster and Family
December 15, 2020 | Des Plaines, IL | Friend
Joe and family : Please accept my heartfelt sympathy of the loss of your sister . My thoughts and prayers are with you .
Steve Harris
December 13, 2020 | Chicago