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Dolores Peluso Obituary
Dolores was born in Chicago on Oct. 11, 1929. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Carmella (nee Pecora) Tomasello. On Aug. 23, 1946, she married Michael S. Peluso. Mike preceded Dolores in death on June 22, 2002, after 55 years of marriage.
Dolores was a resident of the Carpentersville and Lake in the Hills areas for the past 53 years. She was a member of the St. Monica Church, Carpentersville and the St. Monica's Women's Sodality. She was also a former 22-year employee of The Free Press/ Northwest Herald Newspaper in Crystal Lake.
Survivors include her sons, Frank (Dale) and Anthony (Christi) Peluso; and her daughter-in-law, Jacquelynne Peluso.
Dolores is also survived by her grandchildren, Jennifer (Scott) Swanson, Kimberly Peluso, Susan (fiancé, Richard Augustine) Peluso, Aaron and Vinnie Peluso, Jacquie (fiancé, Lamont Skinner) Brianna and Julia Peluso; 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and many friends.
In addition to her parents and husband, Dolores was preceded in death by her sons, James in 1975 and Michael in 1996; a great-grandson, Daniel Sloma; and a sister, Carmella Fornelli.
The funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Monday, June 3, in the Miller Funeral Home, West Dundee, proceeding to St. Monica Church, Carpentersville, for a Mass celebration at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in the Dundee Township East Cemetery, East Dundee.
The visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at the funeral home. To leave an online condolence, visit www.millerfuneralhomedundee.com.
For information, call the funeral home at 847-426-3436.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dolores Peluso
Cindy Larsen-Hopp
June 4, 2013
Tony and Christi,
It is never easy losing a parent at any age. Sending you both a big hug!
Barb Capocasa
June 2, 2013
Dear Frank and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a wonderful woman. I'll always remember her kindness. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Greg and Barb Capocasa
June 2, 2013
We send you our deepest sympathies and our thoughts and prayers are with you all for the loss of your mom. We are never ready to lose our loved ones.
Mr. & Mrs. Mal Bastrop, Texas
June 1, 2013
Dear Frank and Tony our hearts are sad for the loss of your Mom and our sister-in-law. We have wonderful memories of our life growing up with your Mom and Dad, Mike now has his flash with him. God Bless all of you.
Aunt Lou and Aunt Marie and Uncle Carl.
Ellie Baum
June 1, 2013
I'm so sorry for the loss of the Peluso family and all who knew and loved her. I am honored that I had the privilege of knowing her through her beautiful family. My thoughts and prayers are will you.
June 1, 2013
So sorry for the loss of your mother. We are never ready to lose them. You and your family are in out thoughts and prayers. Love, Shirley and Mike Hilleshiem
Nick and Patty Testa
June 1, 2013
We're sorry for your loss. We were fortunate to have had the opportunity to meet Dolores and have spent time visiting during our family get togethers. She was a beautiful woman (and we loved her home made pittzels ; D ) Our prayers are with her, and our sympathy and love with you and your family.
Kris Olson
June 1, 2013
Dear Tony, Christi, and family,
Thinking of you during this time. All of the many mixed emotions, and visiting with relatives and friends, and talking with the girls about Grandma, and making arrangements, etc. etc., all surrounded with love.
Love, Kris
June 1, 2013
We are so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful mother. We always heard the most wonderful memories that Aunt Marie and Aunt Lou have about your parents. We will keep you all in our prayers. Love to the entire family. John & Kathleen Tufano
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