Christine Santoro
February 13, 1931 -
April 11, 2018
Christine Santoro, age 87 of Kenosha, died peacefully at Aurora Medical Center on Wednesday, April 11, 2018.
Born in Leuven, Belgium on February 13, 1931, she was the daughter of the late P. Maurice and Philomene (Elli) Smets.
She met the love of her life, Joseph Santoro in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They were united in marriage on June 25, 1960. For 40 years, they made Wheeling, IL their home. After Joseph’s passing in 2001, Christine moved to Kenosha.
She was an avid animal lover and enjoyed sewing, knitting and needle point. Christine was the happiest being a wonderful devoted mother and grandmother.
She is survived by her children, Rose (Mike) Grandt, Anita Santoro, Cathy DuPont and David (Gillian) Santoro; her grandchildren, Joshua and Adam Grandt and Nicholas, Ryane and Gianna Santoro; and her sister, Yvonne Peters of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Tyler DuPont.
Service Info
Funeral Services honoring Christine’s life will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2018. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church, 2224 30th Avenue. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery, 700 N. River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016.
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AstridDear Rose, Michael, Cathy, Anita and David and families, Thank you Rose for calling us with the news that your mother had passed on. Auntie Christiane was my godmother and Aunt. I still have the beautifully engraved bracelet and cross which she gave me almost 70 years ago. She is at peace now and pain free. Please accept our sympathies and know that we are thinking of all of you at this time. Astrid and Mickey
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NancyDear Anita, So sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. My condolences to you and your family. Sincerely, Nancy M.
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Conni MurphyThough I never met your mother, Cathy , I know how much you dearly love her. Having raised such a wonderful, caring daughter as you, I know she was a very special lady. My heart goes out to you and your siblings who shared their love of their mom.
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Sharon TchidaTo Rose, Anita, Cathy, David and your families, we are saddened to hear of your mothers sudden passing. Simple words cannot express how I feel for you at this time. In the days and weeks ahead I hope that it will get easier and you can just be thankful that your mothers pain and suffering is gone and you can remember more and more of the good times you shared with her. Most importantly be kind to each other, hug each other tighter and help each other through this loss with all the love you have. I know my mum will miss her only sister and I will hug her more tightly when I am with her from now on. Thinking of you with much love, Cousin Sharon and Allan
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Gail CaronDear family and friends, I am sad to hear of the loss of you mum, your grandmother, your friend. May she rest in peace with Uncle Joe. I wish we all of us had lived closer and been closer but the few times we were together are forever etched in my heart and memory. Good-bye Auntie Chris. With much love from your niece, Gail xoxox
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The Gazzo FamilyCathy, we are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Jane and AnneWe will always remember Christine as a lovely, gentle lady. We are sending our heartfelt sympathies to Anita, Kathy, Rose and David and families at this sad time.
