Monica Brandt nee Porzycki age 73 of Des Plaines. Beloved wife of the late Wayne Brandt. They were married for 49 years and passed away weeks apart of each other. Loving mom of Dawn (Paul) Bender, Laura (Kreg) Peterson, and Lisa Brandt. Dear grandma of Matthew, Nicole, Josh, Luke, Sam, and Becca. Fond sister of the late Hubert (MaryAnn) Porzycki. Aunt, cousin, and friend of many. Visitation will be Thursday October 7th, 3-8 pm at Kolssak Funeral Home, 189 S. Milwaukee Ave. (2 Blocks South of Dundee Road) Wheeling. Their combined Life Celebration will be Friday 11:00 am at the funeral home and will process to Ridgewood Cemetery for graveside burials. In lieu of flowers donations to Our Daily Bread Ministries, PO Box 2222 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-2222 or www.odb.org will be greatly appreciated. To leave a condolence or for more information visit www.funerals.pro or call 847.537.6600.