Claudia Nocker Venegoni
Obituary's Biography:
Claudia Nocker Venegoni, 64, of Gurnee passed away on September 3, 2024, at her home. Claudia was born on January 7, 1960, in Oak Park to Andrew and Gisela Nocker. She was the oldest of four daughters.
Claudia graduated from Oak Park River Forest High School and the University of Illinois with a bachelor’s degree in Education. She was an avid Illini fan, so much so that she named her first dog Chief. While at U of I, she met the love of her life, John Venegoni, in Scott Hall.
John and Claudia were married in 1984 and recently celebrated their 40th anniversary with a tropical family vacation that made her heart full. Claudia is survived by her husband, John, and her four children: Mark (Danielle) Venegoni of Mundelein; Jenna (Mitch) Herzog of Highland Park; David (Kara) Venegoni of McKinney, Texas; Luke (Eleia) Venegoni of Libertyville; and her nine grandchildren: Gabriella, Nicholas, Luca, and Carter Venegoni; Theodore, Josephine, and Augustus Herzog; Maxwell Venegoni; and Dominic Venegoni.
Claudia is also survived by her three sisters: Monika (Wyatt) Sutherland, Kristina (partner Rob Haak) Gullion, and Juliana (Patrick Ferry) Nocker; her 24 nieces and nephews; and her mother-in-law Marjorie Venegoni and stepmother Ilse Nocker. Claudia’s parents and her father-in-law, Gene, preceded her in death.
Claudia had a passion for life, and she lived it with a smile on her face. She was a lifelong Catholic with a special interest in the Cubs, reading the Tribune cover to cover, cooking and baking, gardening, sewing, and her Goldendoodle, Charlie. Her home was the hub for countless family, school and team parties. She spent thousands of hours ringing her signature cowbell and cheering her kids on during their sporting events. Nothing topped her love of her family and her love of being an Oma. She regularly cared for eight of her nine grandchildren.
Visitation will be at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL on Friday, September 6, from 4:00-8:00pm. Her funeral mass will be held at St. Gilbert Catholic Church 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL on Saturday, September 7, at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow the funeral at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Claudia’s honor to St. Gilbert School, Carmel Catholic High School, Illinois CancerCare Foundation, or Paws Giving Independence.
For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.
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Claudia was (is) a wonderful woman, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She made everyone feel special and comfortable. My prayers for all of you, her amazing family. God Bless all of you.
John and family, my sincere sympathies to you.
Ellen Vosberg
My Condolences and prayers go out to the entire Venegoni family for your loss. I pray for peace and comfort during this very difficult time.
My love to you all. Claudia was so joyful to be around.
Love and prayers going out to all of the wonderful family members of Claudia. Other than a football stressed look on Claudia’s face – I don’t think I ever saw Claudia without a BIG warm loving smile!
Our deepest condolences to the Venogoni family upon the loss of Claudia. She was always smiling and very nice to everyone. Hope your memories bring some peace.
Vengo, sorry to hear about your loss.
I have such wonderful of memories of Claudia and her family and babysitting Mark, David, Jenna and Luke many years ago. My thoughts and prayers are with you all 🤍 May God Bless you and your families during this time.
I am heartbroken for John and all of his family and friends that will hurt from the absence of this beautiful woman in all of their lives. Claudia was always so kind to me at every class reunion. I am so sad for all of you, may she rest in peace. May the many great memories bring all of you comfort in the times ahead to help you cope with this loss.
John and family, you have my deepest sympathy and prayers for comfort. I am so sorry for your loss
Claudia was one of a kind. Whenever I think of her, I think of her sitting in the Carmel football stands ringing her cow bell and cheering for the Corsairs.
May wonderful memories comfort you at this difficult time.
You all are in our thoughts and prayers
Mary Serio and Family
John and Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May your wonderful memories bring you comfort. 🙏🙏🙏
Our sincere condolences to John and the entire Venegoni family. I remember like it was yesterday the baseball days spent sitting in the bleachers with Claudia cheering on our sons Vince and David! I’m sure she never missed a game. Claudia was her children’s biggest fan!!. Our hearts are saddened by her passing. She will be missed by all who knew her. ❤️ Cindy and Sam Viverito
Sending our thoughts and prayers to the entire Venegoni family. Claudia was such a blessing in so many lives and our Carmel days together were the best. So sorry for your loss.
To me, Claudia was Miss Nocker, my first grade teacher in 1982. She made me feel special, and I remember loving her. My condolences to the family.
John and family, I am heart broken for all of you.
Losing this wonderful wife, mother , grandmother, lovely, giving Claudia leaves us all so sad.
I pray for healing and peace as you all make this journey in your loss. ❤️
I treasure all the memories of time spent with Claudia at events for our shared grandchildren and celebration dinners as Oma and Grandma. I am honored to have this most amazing, incredible loving person in my life. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers everyday. You all mean so much to me. You have another Angel to watch over all of you.
When I received the news of Claudia’s passing, I could not believe it. What a beautiful woman inside and out. Claudia made every Carmel football game so much fun to watch and experience. Loving thoughts and prayers are sent to the Venegoni Family from the Diambri Family. I always find comfort in the message that there will be a time when you talk of Claudia where a smile will come to your lips before a tear falls on your cheek. God Bless each and every one of you.
We were so shocked when we received Paula’s message about Claudia. Our sincerest sympathies to John and the family. The day before we left on our trip I remember Claudia with her blanket under the tree, Charlie on his leash, and very happy grandchildren playing with their Oma. How devasting for our cul-de-sac as she was a friend to all and our party organizer. She will be so missed by so many.
John and family,
My heart breaks for all of you. What a beautiful person God called home
You are all in my prayers
May angels guide Claudia home
Laurie
This news was incredibly shocking to learn. We just remember Claudia’s most authentic passion and vitality from knowing her through four years of the football program at Carmel. Our heartfelt condolences to Luke and the entire family. Praying for healing and peace. God bless.
-The Kamins family