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Toni Ori, born Antoinette Louise Venzon, passed away peacefully at the age of 82 on July 18, 2026, in Kenosha, Wisconsin. She was born on July 10, 1944, in Kenosha and raised in Deerfield, Illinois.
A graduate of Highland Park High School, Toni began her career as a secretary. Through a family connection, she met the young law student who would become the love of her life, Benedict Joseph “Ben” Ori. What began with Toni typing Ben’s law school papers blossomed into a deep and lasting love. They were married on September 25, 1965, in Highland Park, Illinois.
Together, Toni and Ben built a loving family and welcomed four children. After Ben’s sudden passing in January 1985, Toni faced life’s greatest challenge with remarkable strength and determination. She raised their four children while building a respected career as the Executive Legal Assistant in the Child Support Division of the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office. She retired after 19 years of dedicated service.
Some of her happiest moments were spent gathered with her children, laughing together and reminiscing about family memories. She was passionate about golf and would choose a day on the course over just about anything else. Toni was also a devoted Elvis Presley fan, and his music brought her happiness throughout her life.
Above all else, however, Toni cherished her family. Her greatest joy was being Nonna to her eight grandchildren, who filled her life with pride, laughter, and unconditional love. She delighted in watching each of them grow and in celebrating their accomplishments.
Toni’s strength, work ethic, and unwavering devotion to her family became the foundation upon which her children built their own lives and families.
Toni spent the final year of her life at Home Inspired in Kenosha, where she found comfort, kindness, and compassionate care. She truly loved her time there, and her family is deeply grateful to the caregivers at Home Inspired and Hospice Alliance who treated her with dignity, warmth, and genuine affection.
Those who knew Toni will remember her extraordinary strength, resilient spirit, fierce independence, and stubborn determination. She had a wonderfully candid spirit and a beautifully outspoken personality that never left anyone wondering exactly what she thought.
She is survived by her children, Lisa (Nick) Giampaolo, Marc (Tina) Ori, Christine (Jeff) Nikutin, and Michael Ori; her eight beloved grandchildren, Jackson, Annabella, Lauren, Nicholas, Katelyn, Joseph, Audrey, and Leo; her dear brothers, Ken and Al Venzon; and many loving cousins, nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ben; her companion of many years, Romano; and her parents, Tony and Yolanda Venzon.
A Celebration of Life honoring Toni will be held on Monday, July 27, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Kemper Center, 6501 Third Avenue, Kenosha, Wisconsin 53143. Family and friends are warmly invited to gather in celebration of a life filled with love, laughter, resilience, and devotion to family.
In lieu of flowers the family of Toni Ori asks that gifts be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. http://www.info-komen.org/goto/Toni_Ori
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(262) 653-0667
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Mary A. Chernoski says:
Toni was like an older sister. I was fourteen and Toni was twenty-one when my brother, Ben and she wed. We shared life’s experiences, as siblings often do. She was twenty-eight when I married at twenty-one and her first daughter, Lisa was my flower girl. We grew up; raised our families and grew old together. Our lives were intertwined. I will miss her: counsel her infectious laughter, her courage and her many kindnesses.
David Gedemer says:
My mother is at Home Inspired. Toni was always very interesting to talk to and became a friend. She will be missed.
Sandra is says:
Toni and I were raised together in our extended ltalian family. We spent a lot of time together as her father and mine were very close. Trips to Kinkaid and to the river and the Merkels resort. We’d fight over who slept near the wall, spiders may attack. We were together as adults and even with long periods apart, it was as if no time had passed. I loved her and miss her. Cousin Karen and I visited Toni a few years ago and bought out Tenuta’s cookies and cold cut. A good time was had by all.