Viola Weyrauch passed away peacefully at her home in Mesa, Arizona on September 5, 2024 at the age of 91.

Viola was born at home on January 10, 1933 to Umberto and Rose (LaPagilia) Ripani who had immigrated to the United States from Italy.

On January 27, 1951 she was united in marriage to Donald Weyrauch of Des Plaines, Illinois. The were married until Donald's passing in 2010.

In December of 1954 Viola and Donald moved Crystal Lake, Illinois. Viola remained in the same house where she and Don raised all five of their children for 64 years until she moved to Arizona in 2018.

Viola was an entrepreneur. In the early 1960's started her own cleaning business. She worked for many loving families in Crystal Lake and the surrounding areas including Saint Thomas Rectory for nearly 40 years. She had a strong work ethic which she instilled in her children.

Viola was proud of her Italian Sicilian heritage. No one ever went away hungry and there was always a pot of coffee brewing. Her pizza and cannolis were enjoyed by many friends, family members, and neighbors. The door was always open no matter the time of day or night. Vi never met a stranger.

She is survived by her five children. Don (Pam) Weyrauch, Diane (Tim) Abney, Denise DuChemin (Chris Marken), Debbie (Steve) Golbeck, Danette (Stan) Ross.
18 Grandchildren Julie, Justin, Jayme, Joel, Jessica, Blaine, Bill, Amanda, Matt, Steven, Nick, Emily, Ryan, Kaylee, Abby, Joe, Ben, and Joe W.

18 Great Grandchildren and a great great granddaughter due in November.

Siblings Ann Stawarski, Rosemary Thelen, Al Ripani. Along with many loving nieces and nephews, sisters and brothers in law.

Viola was proceeded in death by her husband Don Weyrauch, grandson Mark DuChemin, and sisters and brothers in law.

Interment will be announced at a later date.