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Louis Sisco - 96
4/12/1913 - 12/30/2009

DeKalb, IL - Louis Sisco age 96 of DeKalb, IL, died on Wednesday December 30, 2009 in his family home in DeKalb. Born on April 12, 1913 in Chicago, IL, he was the son of Pietro and Raffaela (Brutto) Sisco.

Louis was married to the late Virginia V. Weisenhofer on March 2, 1935 in St. Mary of Celle Catholic Church in Berwyn, IL. Louis worked for 25 years at McKesson-Robins Pharmacy Wholesale as their Pharmaceutical salesman. He then went to work for the DeKalb Clinic for 15 years as their Pharmacy Apprentice. Louis has lived in the DeKalb community since 1948 moving here from Berwyn, IL, he was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb. He enjoyed bingo, golfing, playing hockey his morning coffee group at McDonalds, where he especially enjoyed his coffee and egg biscuit. Louis had played semi-pro baseball in Chicago. He enjoyed being with his family, and visiting his friends. Louis graduated from Morton High School in Cicero, IL.

Survivors include: daughters: Ginger (Stoddard) Allen of DeKalb, Cheryl Zuiker of Bellwood, PA, sons: Lew (Susan) Sisco of Aurora, IL, Larry Sisco of DeKalb, 15 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: parents, wife: Virginia, infant-daughter: Judy Sisco, sisters: Rose Ella, Emily Covello, brothers: Sam, Carmen, and George.

Funeral mass will be held on Monday January 4, 2010 at 10:00 am in St. Mary Catholic Church DeKalb with Father Kenneth Anderson officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery DeKalb. Visitation will be held on Sunday January 3, 2010 at 2:00pm till 6:00pm with a Wake Service at 5:30pm in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family to be established at a later date. To send an online condolence visit: www.ronanmoorefinch.com. Arrangements were entrusted to: Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL, 60115 (815)758-3841.

Visitation:
Sunday January 3, 2010
2:00pm till 6:00pm
Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home

Mass:
Monday January 4, 2010
10:00
St. Mary Catholic Church

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Visitor Comments
I have many memories of Louis sitting across from me at Bingo and walking with a purpose through the streets of DeKalb. Rest in Peace. You will be missed. Adele
Adele Berkes
1/1/2010 2:35 PM
 
Jackie Celestino, On behalf of the entire Catalanello family we send our deepest condolences for the loss of your grandfather. May he rest in peace Mark Catalanello
mark catalanello
1/4/2010 11:07 AM
 
Prayers to you and your family in your time of grief. May god help you through this.
Scott, Karen, Anthony & Italianna Henck
1/4/2010 2:22 PM
 
Mrs. Zuiker and family, we are so very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
John, Erin, and Ryan Isenberg
1/4/2010 3:42 PM
 
Mrs.Zuiker and family,we are praying for you during this difficult time.we have thought about and prayed for your dad and the family faithfully over the last few weeks.God will help you through this.stay strong. Pat,Laurie,Dakota, and Nicholas Leamer
leamer family
1/4/2010 8:56 PM
 
Mrs. Zuiker and family, Our payers go out to you and your family in your time of loss. We prayed for your dad over the past weeks. May he receive his heavenly reward and meet his savior face to face. Be safe during your travel home. Derek, Debbie, Karen and Michael Flaig
Debbie Flaig
1/4/2010 9:58 PM
 
Mrs. Zuiker and family..Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you. May you find tremendous comfort and peace in the many beautiful memories you have of your loving father/grandfather.
Jim, Gabrielle, J.J. & Jimmy Colombo
1/6/2010 1:33 PM
 

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