Ellen F. Cortopassi Obituary
The family of Ellen F. Cortopassi of Elmhurst, Illinois announces her passing on September 15, 2026. Ellen, born on October 21, 1959, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ellen F. Cortopassi to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Bernard A. Hoye and Eleanor A. Hoye. She is survived by: her husband Kenneth A. Cortopassi; her daughter Kacia M. Cortopassi; her siblings, Steve Hoye (Kristina), Gretchen McNamara (Steve) and Roseanne Hurd (Daniel Thomas); her sister-in-law Zoe Cortopassi; her nieces, Jennifer Saupe (Adam) and Brittany Reser (Dan); and her nephew Christopher McNamara. She is also survived by parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Ellen's name can be made to Type 1 Diabetes research through Breakthrough T1D (breakthrought1d.org), Cantata Adult life Services (cantata.org), and The Altenhiem (with donation checks made out to The Altenheim and mailed to 7824 W. Madison St. Forest Park, IL 60130).
