Ilona Ann Mocsan (née Nemes) passed away at her home in Chicago surrounded by family on February 18th 2021 at the age of 82 after a long battle with cancer. Ilona was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Rozalia Nemes and her son Steven Kispetik. She is survived by her brother Frank Nemes (Rose), her grandchildren Carol Ferrara (Michael), Steve Kispetik (Amy) and her great grandchildren James F, Matthew F, Benjamin K, Abigail K, Cecilia F and her Godson Frank Nemes III.
Ilona was born in Győr Hungary on February 15th 1939. She moved to the United States with her family in 1956 at the age of 17. Chicago had been home to Ilona for over 60 years. She became heavily involved with her church St. Stephen's shortly after coming to Chicago. Ilona was instrumental in the Church's growth and became well known throughout the parish as she continued to navigate and help put on so many events for the church over the last 50 years. Ilona was well known for her positivity and her charming smile. She loved to cook and bake not only at home but for the church as well. She loved to travel and go on cruises with her late husband John Mocsan. Ilona will be deeply missed and remembered fondly by all who knew her.
No funeral or memorial service is immediately planned due to the current pandemic. The family will notify loved ones in the future when a service is scheduled. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.