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WILLIAM J. "BILL" NORKETT

1927 - 2014

BORN

1927

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Friedrichs Funeral Home Inc

320 W Central Rd

Mount Prospect, Illinois

WILLIAM NORKETT Obituary

DES PLAINES - William J. "Bill" Norkett, Jr. Beloved husband of Barbara Norkett nee Basham for 48 years. Loving father of Billy Norkett and Michelle Norkett. Cherished son of the late Martha nee Bouchez and the late William J. Norkett Sr. Devoted brother of Lorraine Norkett, Yvonne Bentz and Barbara Tracy. Many wonderful nieces and nephews. Dear brother in law Norma Jean and Arthur Hoppe. Fond friend of Camille and Daniel Sullivan. Born May 19, 1927 in Chicago, at rest January 16, 2014. Served our country in the US navy during WWII and Korea. Retired pipe fitter and member of Local 597. Visitation Saturday, January 25 from 3:00 PM until Services 7:30 PM at Friedrichs Funeral Home, 320 W. Central Road (at Northwest Highway), Mount Prospect. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The William M. Norkett 3rd Party Special Needs Trust, c/o the family. Funeral information, 847-255-7800 or www.friedrichsfh.com.

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Published by Daily Herald on Jan. 23, 2014.

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John and Claudia McGrath

January 29, 2014

Dear Barb,
We were so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. It was always nice to reconnect with both of you! You, Billy and Michelle are in our thoughts and prayers.

Audrey & Steve Spears

January 25, 2014

Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Sheri Aquino

January 24, 2014

My thoughts and prayers go out to you Barb, Michelle, and Billy. I will always remember the good times at Aunt Judy's House every Christmas.

Sheri Aquino

January 24, 2014

I will always remember Bill.Always at Christmas at Aunt Judy's house. So sorry for your loss Michelle, Barb, and Billy.

Jenny, Greg, Scott and Ashley Jurek

January 24, 2014

We loved our Uncle Bill...such a great guy, and fantastic father. He was so funny...his laugh was contagious! We love you...you will be greatly missed.

Tiny snuggling with Uncle Bill

Jennifer Pfeiffer

January 24, 2014

Dear Aunt Barbara, Michelle and Billy,

We're very sorry for your loss. We have so many fond memories of Uncle Bill. We will forever carry those memories in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We hope that as time passes, you are able to be comforted by your own loving memories.

With love,

Gary, Jennifer and Bella

January 23, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your
time of grief. May your memories bring you
comfort.

The staff of Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care

Jack Klein

January 23, 2014

Barb, Michelle & Billy, our deepest condolences to you. We enjoyed Bills company all these years and he will be missed. Love, Jack & Diane, Joe & Kaelyn.

Patrick Mendés

January 23, 2014

Dear Barb:
My prayers and sympathy are with you.
Patrick Mendés

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Friedrichs Funeral Home Inc

320 W Central Rd, Mount Prospect, IL 60056

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Friedrichs Funeral Home Inc

320 W Central Rd, Mount Prospect, IL 60056

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