Charlotte E. Pilarski, nee Voltmer, age 99, passed away February 9, 2026, in Rockford, Illinois. A lifelong southside Chicagoan until the pandemic, Charlotte loved gardening, crafting, and the White Sox. She was a voracious reader and an excellent baker; her pies and cookies were legendary. She was a member of St. Christina Parish and sang in the choir for many years. Charlotte is survived by her children, Linda Johnson and James (Angel) Pilarski; grandchildren Erin (Jeffrey) Remotigue and Dane (Leslie) Johnson, and great-grandchildren Michael Remotigue, William Remotigue, and Walter Johnson. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 69 years, Walter J. Pilarski. Also preceded in death by her sister Audrey O’Malley. 

Visitation Thursday, February 19, 2026, 10:00 a.m. at Beverly Ridge Funeral Home, 10415 S. Kedzie Ave., Chicago, IL 60655 until time of prayers 11:00 a.m. to St. Christina Church, 3342 W 111th St, Chicago, IL 60655, Mass of Christian Burial 11:30. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. 773-779-4411