Wilma Rose De Monte

September 14, 1946 - June 24, 2025

Wilma Rose De Monte obituary, September 14, 1946-June 24, 2025, Des Plaines, IL

Wilma Rose De Monte

September 14, 1946 - June 24, 2025

BORN

September 14, 1946

DIED

June 24, 2025

Wilma De Monte Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel on Sep. 5, 2025.
Wilma Rose De Monte nee Pestine, age 78.

Wife of the late Frank ""Babe"" De Monte. Dear mother of Arneé De Monte (Joseph Gloria Jr.), Anthony De Monte (Tara King), and Nicole De Monte. Proud Bubby of Alexandra, Robert, Ari, Noah, Niko, and Isaiah. Great Bubby of Ánya. Loving daughter of the late Arnold Pestine and Ruth Pestine (Footlick). Cherished sister of the late Sondra "Cookie" Miller, Robert "Bob" Kahn, Edward "Tammy" Kahn, Susan Pestine, Allen Pestine, and Lyna Pestine. Fond cousins of Lorna Widdis and Edee Paris. Wilma was a gentle and warm soul. Her beauty outside matched her beauty within. She will be missed by all who were privileged to know her. Graveside service Monday 10:30 AM at Waldheim Jewish Cemetery (Gate 91) 1400 South Des Plaines Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Ark Chicago, 6450 North California Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60645 www.arkchicago.org. To attend the funeral livestream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com.

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