Maria Louis Kanellis Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Maria Louis Kanellis of Ottawa, Illinois, born in Sparta, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on July 29, 2024 at the age of 95. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Maria Louis Kanellis to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Louis Vavaroutsos and Angie Vavaroutsos (Kastanis); her husband Bill; and her brother Koolie Vavaroutsos. She is survived by: her sons, Louis W. Kanellis (Tami) of Ottawa and Pete Kanellis (Sally) of Ottawa; her siblings, Nick Vavaroutsos (Helen) of Ottawa, John Vavaroutsos (Kathy) of Greece, Tom Vavaroutsos (Maria) of Ottawa and Antoinette Hondros (Jim) of Joliet; her grandchildren, Maria Bennett (Mike), Billy Kanellis (Kelly), Janny Chmielewski (Nick), Mitchell and Jordan Kanellis; and her great grandchildren, Addison, Gunner, Norrah Kanellis, Fredrica, Carver Bennett, Harper, James and Benjamin Chmielewski.
Memorial contributions may be directed to All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, 102 N. Broadway St., Joliet, IL 60435.