Francisco Javier De Santiago, 50, of Bellwood IL, passed away on December 7th 2023. Francisco was born on August 9th 1973 to Antonio & Angelita De Santiago in La Meza de Maria de Leon, Jalisco. After coming to the United States, Francisco worked as a technician in the automotive and motor vehicle industry. He intended to open his own mobile shop. In 2000, Francisco met Guadalupe in Franklin Park. Francisco and Guadalupe went on to raise four children, Arnulfo, Alvaro, Mauricio, and Jesus. Francisco spent his free time fishing, working on cars, and traveling to his beloved hometown. Francisco was predeceased by Antonio, Angelita, Miguel, and Osvaldo De Santiago. He is survived by his sons Arnulfo, Alvaro, Mauricio, and Jesus. Also by his daughters in law Sharalee and Bryanna and his Grandchildren Rosalee and Nicolas and his siblings Jose, Luz, Rodrigo, Olga Libia, and Luis.

Visitation will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, December 22, 2023 at Northlake Funeral Home, 140 East North Avenue in Northlake. Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 23, 2023 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 46 North Wolf Road in Northlake.