Victoria Marie (Haluch) Finn

Victoria Marie (Haluch) Finn passed away at home on November 13, 2016 at the age of 102. She was born July 9, 1914 in Paw Paw, MI and was the daughter of John and Nellie (Kwasniak) Haluch.  She married Joseph Finn on February 23, 1936 in Paw Paw MI.  They settled in Amboy, then to DeKalb in 1948.

Vicki worked at GE and Del Monte until 1953.  In 1968, the family acquired Pizza Villa, where she was the heart and soul of the restaurant.  Ma Finn continued to make the lasagna and spaghetti until 98 years old.

She was very active at St. Mary's Church assisting the priest for daily mass for over 20 years and was an active member of the Catholic Daughters.  She was an avid gardener and loved nature.  She is famous for her potato salad, sugar cookies and banana bread.  Ma Finn loved to watch sports and saw her CUBS win the World Series.

She is survived by her six children, Gene (Bev), Don (Karen), Richard (Diane), Larry, Janette (Mark), and John (Diane).  19 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and her sister Josephine Ruzick and brother Chester Haluch.  She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Joseph Finn, her daughter-in-law Susan Finn, her sisters Genevieve Jaros and Stella Gap and her two brothers Frank Haluch and Stanley Haluch.

Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 11:00am at St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb with Father Dean Russell officiating.  Burial will be immediately following the service at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in DeKalb.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 3:00pm-7:00pm at Finch Funeral Home in DeKalb with a Catholic Daughters service at 2:45pm.  A visitation will also be held on Thursday November 17, 2016 at 10:00am until the time of service at the church.  In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family to be established at a later date.  To send an online condolence visit: wwwfinchfuneralhomedekalb.com.  Arrangements were entrusted to Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL  60115 815-758-3841.