Mary Lou Francesconi (née Kokkelenberg), age 96, late of Park Forest. Beloved wife of the late Otto Francesconi ; devoted mother of Lynn Fuentes, Thomas (Barbara) Francesconi, Nancy (Chris) Shockley, and James (Kathie) Francesconi; loving grandmother of David Fuentes, Keith (Laryl) Fuentes, Lisa (Mark) Dougherty, Andrew (Hannah) Francesconi, Matthew Francesconi, Brian Shockley, Megan Shockley, Caitlin Shockley, Daniel Francesconi, Gina (Robert) Ruiz, and Joseph Francesconi; proud great-grandmother of Hope, Alex, Leia, Jade, Luke, Marissa, Derik, Lilly, and Will ow ; devoted daughter of the late Alphonse and Madeline Kokkelenberg; loving sister of the late Raymond (late Katherine) Kokkelenberg; kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Mary Lou enjoyed spending time with her family who she adored. She enjoyed listening to music, writing poems, watching the Chicago Cubs, and Hallmark Movies. Remember Mary Lou with laughter instead of tears. Private Family Funeral Mass at St. Irenaeus Church. Private Interment Calvary Cemetery.