Linda Furst, 71 of Des Plaines was born February 8, 1949 in Chicago to Emil and the late Lydia Cangiano (née Pier Dominici). She passed away June 27, 2020 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Linda was the beloved wife of Robert; loving mother of Lisa (Richard) Scipione and Joseph (Jenny Prudhomme) Furst; and cherished grandmother of Dominic, Ethan, and Anthony Scipione.
Linda graduated from Elmhurst College in 1971 and was a dedicated educator for many years before being blessed with children. She was a devoted mother instilling the importance of education and a love of reading to many. After being a stay at home mother for many years, she returned to teach in District 59 where she retired. Bob and Linda enjoyed 47 years of a wonderful and loving marriage always prioritizing family. Linda was able to spend several good years spoiling her grandchildren; her face always lighting up when she saw them.
We welcome you to join us in celebrating her life on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Oehler Funeral Home 2099 Miner Street Des Plaines, IL 60016 from 3-8 pm. Mass on Thursday, July 2, 10 am at St. Emily's 1400 E. Central Rd. Mount Prospect, IL 60056, but we understand and respect your comfort level regarding social distancing. Whether or not you join us in person, we encourage you to take time to share your stories and memories of her on the Oehler Funeral Home website page.
In lieu of flowers, family asks that a donation be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research as a tribute to Linda. https://www.michaeljfox.org/donate
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