Gillian (Jill) Fata, (nee Curtis), 85, of Mt. Prospect, was born November 12, 1937 in Gillingham, England to the late Claudian and the late Virginia (nee Williams) and passed away on January 27, in Arlington Heights surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife, for 59 years, of August (Augie) Fata; dear mother of Frances (Rolf Mueller) Fata-Mueller and the late Anthony Fata; cherished mother-in-law of Nancy (Michael) Moczisko; loving grandmother of Anthony Fata, Kathryn Mueller and Daniel (Amy) Moczisko and Sarah Moczisko; fond sister of the late Paul (the late Francine) Curtis, Jennifer (the late Manfred) Haja, Veronica (the late Harry) Palmer and Robert Curtis; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews; and many friends including her best friend from high school, Marla Kalbhen.
In 1948, Jill emigrated to the U.S. along with her family and settled in Chicago. She graduated from Amundsen High School at age 16 and began working for Peoples Gas Company, where she met Augie. They married in 1956 and by 1960 had two children and a home in Mt. Prospect. Jill was by Augie’s side as he managed Fidelity Insurance Agency in Des Plaines and later in Arlington Heights. Jill enjoyed traveling, especially to England and Wales, card games and crossword puzzles. She was a talented seamstress, an avid reader and was happiest in her garden.
Visitation will be Saturday, February 4, 2023 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Oehler Funeral Home, 2099 Miner Street (Northwest Hwy./Rt. 14 at Rand Road) Des Plaines. Prayers will be said at Noon at the Funeral Home. Inurnment will be at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at alz.org. Funeral info 847-824-5155 or oehlerfuneralhome.com
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.OehlerFuneralHome.com for the Fata family.
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