Vilma Schelewitz Obituary
The passing of Vilma Schelewitz of Hillside, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on April 21, 2026 at the age of 89. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Maria Tessaro and Guerino Tessaro; her husband Tom Schelewitz; her nephew David Kissel; and her sister Flores (Tom Schelewitz).
She is survived by: her children, John Schelewitz, Jennifer Gerdes (Daniel) and Susanne Cabo (Greg); her granddaughter Tessa Gerdes; her sisters-in-law, Lois Saner (late Paul) and Mary Kissel (Bob); and her nieces and nephews, Catherine Saner (late Herc), Barb Kravcik (Jim), Mary Ershbock (Charlie), Kelly Shimenetto, Tom Saner, Tim Saner (Carrie), John Kissel (Connie), Catherine Zolezzi (Michael), Mary Metzger (Patrick), Robert Kissel (Monica), Nancy Nimz, Sandy Nimz, Dorothy Peterson (Howie), Jack Nimz (Annie) and Laura Jones (Ron).
Luncheon: following mass at La Dolce Vita, 107 Stephen Street, Lemont, In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Cure Alzheimer's Fund in Vilma's name: In Memory of Vilma Joann Schelewitz.
