Lucy M. Hauer, 90 of Des Plaines was born December 28, 1932 in Chicago to the late Anthony and Rose (Marino) DiCosola and passed away on October 24, 2023. Lucy was the beloved wife to the late Walter O. Hauer; mother to Kathleen Ann Barton; dear sister to the late Catherine Janowiak, late Frank DiCosola, late Charlene Scala, late Leonard Vito DiCosola, and the late Justine DiCosola; fond aunt to Ramona (Ralph) Donovan, Michelle (Shane) Weippert, Linda (Russ) Nelson, Louis Scala, late Leroy Scala, Laura (Jim) Mlinarcik, Paula (Ron) Kaczmarek, Denise (Wayne) Buckely-Kulesza, and the late Anthony DiCosola; fond great aunt to Abbi Donovan, Bridget Donovan, Matthew Weippert, and Ryan Weippert. She will be missed dearly.
Lucy was born and raised in Chicago for which she was very proud. She and Walter later moved to Palatine following his retirement. In later years, Lucy moved into Church Creek in Arlington Heights where she made many friends. She loved to socialize, play cards, games and be around people. When independent living was no longer an option, Lucy moved to Des Plaines where she was loved and cared for by her niece Ramona and family. She passed away peacefully in her family’s home.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Palatine.
Friends and family will gather for a visitation for Lucy that will be held on Wednesday, November 1st, 2023 from 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Oehler Funeral Home, 2099 Miner Street, Des Plaines, Illinois 60016. The funeral service will be Thursday, November 2nd, 2023 starting at 10:00 AM at Oehler Funeral Home. Interment will be at Saint Luke Cemetery in Chicago.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.OehlerFuneralHome.com for the Hauer family.
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