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Norbert Makowka Obituary

Norbert W. Makowka, age 71; Beloved husband of Susan (nee Twardowski) for 46 years; Loving father of Kristyn (Joel) Feinberg and Michael (Nicole) Makowka; Proud grandpa of Lucy, Harrison and Sophia; Dear brother of Christine (Charles) Arce and the late Stanley; Proud uncle of Todd, Gina (James) and Adam and a friend to many; Visitation Tuesday, February 1, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Schmaedeke Funeral Home, 10701 S. Harlem Ave., Worth, IL; Chapel service at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. Interment Private. Donations to Misericordia, 6300 N. Ridge Avenue, Chicago, IL 60660 would be most appreciated. Service info 708-448-6000 or www.schmaedekefuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 30, 2022.

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