Ivy Koshie Lomotey of Poplar Grove, departed this earthly life February 12, 2026. She was born July 3, 1968 the daughter of Michael and Juliana Lamptey in Accra, Ghana. Ivy lived in Poplar Grove since 2005 coming from West Dundee, IL. She married Jacob Lomotey June 12, 1997. Ivy was employed as a Banker by Chase Bank 26 years and also 2 years by National City Bank before becoming ill. She was a member of City First Church, serving as a Sister in Christ Life Group Leader, the light of their First Impressions Team, Next Step Discipleship Team, and a Host for Growth Track. A member of several social media Prayer Groups. She graduated from Osu Salem Secondary School in Ghana, she attended Northern Illinois University, later to graduate from Robert Morris College with her Bachelors Degree in Accounting. She continued her education and certifications; independently studying for higher accreditation currently pursuing her Series 7. Ivy also attended City First Bible and Leadership Academy. Ivy loved to quilt, walk, watch movies, sew, cook, worship the Lord and host family gatherings. She was the glue that held her family together.

Ivy leaves to cherish many loving memories and was an Angel to, her husband, "My Dear" Jacob  Lomotey; son, Michael Lomotey; mother, Julie and Ebusuapanyin John Kofie ; five brothers, George Lamptey, Quaye Lamptey, Mubarak Lamptey, Moses Kofie and Ben Kofie; four sisters, Jemilla Clottey, Joyce Lamptey and Precious Kofie Williams and Krystal Kofie Horhn; a host of nieces, nephews cousins other relatives, friends, her church family, work family and the Ghanaian community in Chicago. She was predeceased father Michael Lamptey; and sister Georgiana Lamptey.

Services will be held 12:00 noon Thursday, February 19, 2026 at City First Church 5950 Spring Brook Road. Visitation will be held 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.