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Beverly (MiMi) Scalone

September 10, 1943 - May 9, 2024

Beverly (MiMi) Scalone Beverly (MiMi) Scalone
  • June 1, 2024 | 1:00 P.M.
  • West Chicago Church of Christ
    350 James Ave. West
    West Chicago, Illinois 60185
  • Burial Location
    Private
Beverly (MiMi) Scalone passed away Thursday May 9th surrounded by her loving family. She was greatly loved by her children, grandchildren, and many friends.
The daughter of Frances (Moskal) and Robert Szafranski she was born on September 10 , 1943 in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated Patrick Henry Grammar School in 1957 as well as Roosevelt High School in 1961 both in Chicago, Illinois. She also attended DePaul University. She moved out to Geneva, Illinois with her husband Vince and family to relocate for work ( Wallace Computer) RR Donnelly in St. Charles, Illinois in 1991.
Beverly also nicknamed “Zsa Zsa” by her mother, was a warm, giving and loving mother, grandmother and friend. She was unselfish to a fault. She was an avid “Foodie” who loved going out to eat with loved ones as well as trying new places. She was a true fighter. Diagnosed in January 2021 with Non Hodgkins Lymphoma that in October 2023 had turned into B Mast Cell Cancer, she did not backdown on her fight until she passed. She leaves a legacy of kindness, creativity, beauty and love to all who knew her. Her loved ones have no doubt as she passed she saw the smile on the face of God welcoming her home and that she was warmly embraced by loving family members, old friends as well as her pets who greeted her at Heavens Gate.
She was preceded in death by her husband Vincent Scalone Sr. , her brother James Szafranski, her parents Frances and Robert Szafranski as well as her previous husband Leendert Tankink from Great Falls, Montana.
She is survived by her daughters Stacey Tankink and Maggie (Victor) Torres. As well as her best friend “Lil Sis” Christine Perez (Uher). Six grandchildren Greer, Cheyenne, James Jr., Aslyn Tankink-Schnaitman, Esaiah and Isabella Torres as well as many dear friends. She is also survived by Deborah (Cavallo) O’Halloran in Plano, Illinois.
Service with refreshments will be held Saturday June 1, 2024, Service Time : 1:00 P.M.
Location:
West Chicago Church of Christ
350 James Ave.
West Chicago, Illinois 60185
630-231-2062
Per family request they ask that you please hold off on greeting them until after the service.
We ask that donations be made in Beverly’s memory to:
Lymphoma Research Foundation
212-349-2910
Or
The Mast Cell Disease Society
PO Box 416
Sterling MA 01564

Condolences


Davey de Vos from Maastricht, NE

"My sincere condolences for your loss. Sending lots of love and light in these dark times for all of you who knew her well!!"


Dean & Linda Kilburg from Geneva , IL

"our sympathy to the family of our Dear neighbor Bev! The most kind & generous person, she will be dearly missed. May she rest in peace!"


Cheri Thomas from McHenry, IL

"Sincere condolences to Bev’s daughter, Debbie."


Maggie Perez-Torres from Geneva, IL

"My deepest Condolences. She was my neighbor, my Zsa Zsa, Thelma & Louise foodie adventurer, adopted mom and my front porch gang. She was humble, kind, generous heart, and just a geniune caring person. When God said love thy neighbor she truly exemplifies it. I will miss you my dear friend especially our front porch gatheringwith sweets & coffee. I love you RIP our beloved Bev🙏"


Judy Gallagher from Queen Creek AZ, AZ

"So sorry for your loss.Bev will never be forgotten she was a beautiful person great friend"


Judi Selvage from Portage, IN

"My heartfelt condolences to Stacey and her children. In spite of her own afflictions Stacey was a rock for her mother during this horrible illness. She spent her mother's last few days with her constantly so that she wouldn't pass alone. She also had the help of her dear friend Maggie. Now it's time for Gramma MiMi to rest in peace. She's lived her life and now she is on to better things. Free from pain, free from worry, just enjoying eternity with those that have gone before her. That's something we all wish for."


from ,

"Bev, you always had a smile on your face. We worked together on Kingsbury street at Wallace. I would drive you home some times. The lord gained an angel for sure. May the lord bless with comfort though this difficult time"


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