Dennis Ceplecha Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Dennis Ceplecha of Elk Grove Village, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 85, on October 3, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Dennis Ceplecha to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Emil and Elsie; and his grandchild Kyle Woods. He is survived by: his wife Nancy; his children, Tom (late Jennifer), Cindy Vitale (Tom) and Sherri Woods; his grandchildren, Dominic Vitale, Gina Vitale, Catherine Vitale, Phoebe Ceplecha, Mason Ceplecha and Luke Ceplecha; his sister Diane Perry; and his siblings-in-law, Bill Lufkin (Michelle) and Pat Lufkin.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, October 31st 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Grove Memorial Chapel (1199 S Arlington Heights Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007). A prayer will be held on Friday, October 31st 2025 at 11:30 AM at the same location. A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, October 31st 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament St. Julian Eymard Church (601 Biesterfield Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007). A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 31st 2025 from 1:45 PM to 2:00 PM at the Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery (1400 S Wolf Rd, Hillside, IL 60162).
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Morton Arboretum, through the Tribute gifts page, would be appreciated.
