Richard "Rick" Korkowski

Richard "Rick" Korkowski obituary, Elmhurst, IL

Richard "Rick" Korkowski

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Richard Korkowski Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Elmhurst Community Funeral Home - The Ahlgrim Chapel on Oct. 25, 2025.

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Richard "Rick" Korkowski, age 72, a longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed away on October 22, 2025.
Born to the late Frank and Betty Jane Korkowski.
Loving uncle of Kristen Ann and Ann Elizabeth; cherished brother of the late Jack A. (the late Claire) Korkowski; dear friend to many, especially Princess, Rick's beloved cat.
A visitation will be held on Monday, October 27, 2025 from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. at Elmhurst Community Funeral Home – THE AHLGRIM CHAPEL, 567 S. Spring Road, Elmhurst, Illinois, directly followed by a funeral service beginning at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Rick's name to the American Cancer Society, or the DuPage Humane Society.
For more information, (630) 834-3515 or www.ElmhurstFH.com.
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Upcoming Events

Oct

27

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Elmhurst Community Funeral Home - THE AHLGRIM CHAPEL

567 South Spring Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Send Flowers

Oct

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Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Elmhurst Community Funeral Home - THE AHLGRIM CHAPEL

567 South Spring Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Send Flowers

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