Chicago man Francesco Di Filippo, 20, missing in Wisconsin Dells found dead after body of Luis Di Filippo found in April: police

WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. (WLS) — A second Chicago man who went missing in April while boating in Wisconsin Dells was found dead on Sunday.

According to the Wisconsin Dells Police Department, the first body was discovered after a boat capsized in the Wisconsin River, and two men onboard went missing on April 3.

ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch

A second body was located at about 2:13 p.m. near Newport Beach by the Lake Delton police and fire departments. Wisconsin Dells police confirmed it was the missing boater, identified as 20-year-old Francesco L. Di Filippo from Chicago.

Wisconsin Dells police said the body found in April was identified as 75-year-old Luis F. Di Filippo, also of Chicago.

“The Wisconsin Dells Police Department sends its deepest condolences to the Di Filippo/Schultz family,” police said in a statement. “While tragic, we hope that the recovery of Francesco provides a measure of closure for them.”

Police received reports in April that a “boat had capsized on the Wisconsin River, south of the Kilbourn Dam,” which is an hour north of Madison.

Three people were in the boat at the time of the incident, with one being able to “safely swim to shore,” police said. The recovered boater was met by police and rescue units and handed over to medical services for treatment, officials said.

The two missing boaters were not seen after “disappearing under the water, near where the boat had capsized,” police said.

Aerial and underwater drones, shoreline searchers and boats with sonar capabilities were also deployed for the search in April, police said.

ABC News contributed to this report.

Copyright © 2025 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.

You May Also Like

Mom of mentally ill Times Square killer questions why cops couldn’t grab her as she lunged at them with knives

Times Square Killer’s Mom Questions NYPD Response to Knife Lunge

The mother of a Queens woman who fatally stabbed a new mother…
Tony Romo was Allegedly Twice the Legal BAC Limit During Arrest

Tony Romo Arrest Report Claims BAC Was Twice the Legal Limit

Former NFL quarterback and broadcaster Tony Romo was allegedly under the influence…
New report exposes intact Iranian bunker that may hide regime's ongoing nuclear work

Report Reveals Intact Iranian Bunker May Hide Nuclear Work

A prominent research organization says it has identified what appears to be…
California declares Dolly Parton Day on Sept. 25 in honor of country legend

California Proclaims Sept. 25 Dolly Parton Day to Honor Country Music Icon

California is putting Dolly Parton in the spotlight with a tribute fit…
Reported shooting at Virginia elementary school 'contained,' sheriff's office says

Reported Shooting at Virginia Elementary School Contained

A reported shooting situation at Westwood Hills Elementary School in Waynesboro, Virginia,…
Lindsay Clancy Trial Gets More Insane As Woman Arrested for Interfering With Jurors

Lindsay Clancy Trial: Woman Arrested on Allegations of Juror Interference

The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial has wrapped up a…
Westwood Hills Elementary School in Waynesboro evacuated after 'shooting incident': report

Westwood Hills Elementary Evacuated After Reported Shooting

Authorities in Virginia responded Wednesday morning to reports of a shooting at…
Maine's high court gives father final say over daughter’s church attendance

Maine Supreme Court Gives Father Final Say in Daughter’s Church Attendance Dispute

Portland mom banned from child’s graduation after gender curriculum shakeup Portland mother…
NJ mom fatally stabbed in Times Square during first week back at Bank of America after maternity leave

New Jersey Mom Fatally Stabbed in Times Square During First Week Back at Bank of America After Maternity Leave

1 dead, 1 injured in stabbing spree in Times Square Todd Piro…
Rising bond yields threaten to push up U.S. borrowing costs. Here's what to know.

Rising Bond Yields Could Drive U.S. Borrowing Costs Higher: What Investors Need to Know

Treasury yields moved higher Tuesday, adding momentum to a widening global bond…
Lindsay Clancy jury recap: Day 5 ends with no verdict after rare instruction

Lindsay Clancy Jury Gets Rare Instruction, No Day 5 Verdict

Jurors in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial deliberated for a fifth day Wednesday,…
Woman killed in random Times Square stabbing was on her first day back from maternity leave

Woman Fatally Stabbed in Random Times Square Attack on First Day Back From Maternity Leave

NEW YORK CITY — A woman described by authorities as apparently emotionally…