Dorothy Natalini Schmitt

Dorothy Natalini Schmitt, 87, of North Aurora, formerly of Aurora, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2013, at her home surrounded by her family. Dorothy fought a courageous battle against a rare neurologic disorder for several years. She was born on February 12, 1926, in Aurora, to Nicholas and Cirica Carroza. Dorothy was a graduate of West Aurora High School, a member of Holy Angels Parish, a 50-year member of the Holy Angels SATB choir, and the Holy Angels funeral choir for many years. She also worked as an election judge and volunteered at Hesed House for many years. Dorothy was known for her fabulous Italian dishes, especially her homemade pasta. She was an avid perennial gardener and was very active with her hobby of rug hooking for many years. Dorothy is survived by her three daughters, Carole Griesinger of North Aurora, Patricia (Michael) Mascione of North Aurora, and Susan Fodor of Simi Valley, CA; two grandsons, Steven Popp of North Aurora, and Eric Griesinger of Lisle; one granddaughter, Lauren Fodor of Simi Valley, CA, one step-granddaughter, Bridget (Anthony) Marchetti of Plainfield; one brother, Otto Carroza; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is also survived by her four step-children, Gary, Kathy, Mary Grace, Alicia, and their children. Dorothy is survived by her loving cat, “Bebe”, who stayed by her side till the very end. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Fausto Natalini, in 1985; her second husband, Ronald Schmitt, in 2009; four sisters, Olga Bagg, Ida Patrizi, Carmela Clary, and Anna Petesch; two brothers, William Carroza and Robert Carroza. Dorothy’s family would like to thank Ellen Santiago for all the special, loving care she gave Dorothy for the past several years, and also Maria Coe and Vitas Hospice. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, January 3, 2013 at 11:00 AM at THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY; Deacon Tom Hawksworth will officiate with interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorial Visitation will be held Friday, January 3, 2013 from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY, 220 North Lake Street, Aurora. 630-631-5500. Please visit our website at www.daleidenmortuary.com to leave condolences for Dorothy’s family or to sign the guest book. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Dorothy’s name may be made to CUREPSP (Foundation for PSP/CBD and Related Brain Diseases), 30 East Padania Road, Suite 201, Timonium, MD 21093, www.curepsp.org; or H.E.L.P. (Home for Endangered and Lost Pets), P.O. Box 972, St. Charles, IL 60174.

Dorothy Natalini Schmitt

February 12, 1926 - December 12, 2013