Irini Zike

Irini Zike obituary

Irini Zike

Irini Zike Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hultgren Funeral Home and Cremation Center - Wheaton on Aug. 3, 2025.

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Irini Zike, age 82, a resident of Paramus, New Jersey, died July 31, 2025. She was born May 20, 1943 in Albania. Irini was a dedicated mom to her children. She was an amazing grandmother. In her early life she was early childhood teacher and was very passionate about her job. She worked very hard to provide a good life for her three kids. For more than 25 years Irini lived with her daughter in New Jersey. Some of her hobbies were knitting, stitching and was a big lover of music. She lived a full life sorounded by many people that loved her. She will forever be missed but always will be in our heart. She is survived by her children: Zamira Lako, Artan and Armand Zike; and her grandchildren Kejvi & Keti Lako, Aleks, Kristian, Ajsi, Matteo & Dario Zike. She was preceded in death by her husband Pilo Zike; her parents; & her three sisters.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St., Wheaton, IL 60187. Interment will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.
Family and friends may sign a guest book at hultgrenfh.com. For more information, please call Hultgren Funeral Home at 630-668-0027.

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