IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Merrilee Frances

Merrilee Frances Dzierzanowski Profile Photo

Dzierzanowski

September 22, 1942 – March 7, 2025

Obituary

Merrilee Frances Dzierzanowski (nee Ferrero)

Cherished wife of Ralph Dzierzanowski, Sr, for 63 years.

Loving Mother of Ralph Jr, (Theresa), Paul (Kelly) and Nicholas (Kate).

Dear Grandmother of RJ (Jensyn), Max, Marlaina, Alex, Jack and Robbie.

Proud Great-Grandmother of John and Heather

Devoted Sister of Ruth Ferrero and Jack Ferrero

Fond Cousin to many

Preceded in death by Parents John and Leona Ferrero

Merrilee grew up in Chicago and attended Immaculata High School. She met Ralph, a Lane Tech student and they married in 1961.While raising three Sons, she worked for more than 20 years as a claims adjuster for Banker's Life and Casualty. After retiring, Merrilee and Ralph lived part time for many years in Cape Coral Florida. They are recent residents of Pleasant Prairie Wisconsin. She was a loving Mom who loved to be surrounded by her family on any and all occasions. She was especially excited to become the Great-Grandmother of the twins John and Heather. Merrilee loved to collect Norman Rockwell art and memorabilia and proudly displayed her extensive collection throughout her house.

She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

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Funeral Services

Visitation

March
13

The Original Rago Brothers Funeral Homes (Irving Park Rd.)

7751 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL 60634

4:00 - 8:00 pm

Funeral Service

March
14

St. Celestine Catholic Church

3020 N 76th Ct, Elmwood Park, IL 60707

Starts at 10:00 am

Funeral procession from funeral home to begin at approximately 9:00am

Interment

Ent. St. Adalbert Mausoleum

1650 West 17th Street, Chicago, IL 60608

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