Tish Dille Montesi's Obituary
Tish Dille Montesi, 90, passed away February 2, 2022. She was predeceased in 2009 by her beloved husband of 57 years, Frank. She was the daughter of Leonard and Louise Frisch Dille.
Tish graduated from St. Agnes Academy and Christian College and attended Northwestern University. She was active in Madonna Circle for many years and served as president. She was active in Circle Arts, Allegro Circle, and Holy Names Soup Kitchen. She played tennis for over 40 years and dearly loved her tennis groups. She was a daily communicant at St. Louis Church.
Tish is survived by her six children: Mike (Norma), Mindy Chalmers (Hugh), Chris (Scarlett), all of Memphis, Scott (Trudi) of Nashville, Amy Chase (Tim) of Concord, NC, and Matt (Therese) of Atlanta; her 17 grandchildren: Jennifer Montesi (Trotter Cashion), Lesley Renna (Matt), Mike Montesi (Caroline), Sam Montesi, Tish Furr (Clayton), Lucy Chalmers, Lauren West (Patrick), Robb Barham, Brett Barham, Bradley Montesi, Murray Montesi (Julia), Katherine Koch (Robert), Maggie Franke (Rob), Henry Chase (Asia), Simon Chase, James Montesi, and Peter Montesi; and her nine great grandchildren: Rowan West, Sam Montesi-Cashion, Jules Montesi-Cashion, Sadie Rose Renna, Maxwell Montesi, Elliot Montesi, Finley Furr, Charlie Chase, and Eloise Franke.
Visitation will be at St. Louis Church on February 7, 2022 at 9 am followed by Mass at 10 am.
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