Nancy Marsala, Longtime Plainfield Resident, Dies at 88

Marsala was a homemaker and retail worker who was remembered for her generous spirit.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 5:03am

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Nancy M. Marsala (née O'Neill), a longtime resident of Plainfield, Illinois, passed away on January 25, 2026, at the age of 88. Born in Chicago, Marsala worked as a homemaker and in retail sales, and was known for her love of shopping and spending time with her family.

Why it matters

Marsala's passing marks the end of an era for a longtime Plainfield resident and matriarch, highlighting the importance of family and community ties in the region.

The details

Marsala was preceded in death by her husband, Joe, her son, Tom, and her sister, Frances. She is survived by her five children, seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. A funeral mass will be held on March 24, 2026, at St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church in Plainfield.

  • Nancy Marsala passed away on January 25, 2026.
  • Her funeral mass is scheduled for March 24, 2026.

The players

Nancy M. Marsala

An 88-year-old longtime resident of Plainfield, Illinois, who worked as a homemaker and in retail sales, and was known for her love of shopping and spending time with her family.

Joe Marsala

Nancy Marsala's late husband.

Tom Marsala

Nancy Marsala's late son.

Frances

Nancy Marsala's late sister.

St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church

The church where Nancy Marsala's funeral mass will be held.

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The takeaway

Nancy Marsala's passing marks the end of an era for a longtime Plainfield resident and matriarch, highlighting the importance of family and community ties in the region.