Kenosha-Louis "Louie" Anthony Chavez, 89, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Wednesday, September 27, 2023.
Louie was born on September 9, 1934, to the late Orestes and Hilaria (nee Diaz), in
Laredo, Texas. He was raised by his mother, Hilaria, and stepfather, Jose Nunez. Louie was united in marriage to the love of his life, Dolores Mizgalski, on June 9, 1962, at St. Michael's Church in Chicago, Illinois.
Louie worked as a millwright at General Mills in Chicago for 30 years. He was an avid fan of the Chicago Bears and the Chicago Cubs. Louie was very athletic throughout his life. When he was younger, he played amateur league football. When he was older, he competed in the triathlon in the Senior Olympics. Louie enjoyed spending time in the sun, traveling, listening to music, and dancing. Most important to Louie was spending time with his dove, Dolores, and his family. He adored his grandchildren and was very proud to be "Papa".
Louie will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Dolores Chavez; children: Maria (Glenn) Bisceglia and Ted (Brenda) Chavez; grandchildren: Paul Bisceglia, Gabrielle Bisceglia, Tess Chavez, and Laura Chavez; brother, Norman (Marie) Nunez; sister, Rose Bondie; along with several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Louie is preceded in death by his brothers: Raul Chavez and Claude Nunez; sister, Rachel Nunez; and stepfather, Jose Nunez.
A funeral mass for Louie will be held at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Kenosha on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. A time of visitation for Louie will be held at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of mass. Interment with a service of committal will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleums in
Calumet City, Illinois, on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at 1:00 P.M.
"Thanks My Lord, Amen."
~Louie Chavez