Beverly Zawitkowski, 81, of Huntley, formerly of Chicago, died peacefully on January 9, 2023, at JourneyCare in Barrington.
Beverly was born in Chicago on March 21, 1941, to parents Arthur and Frances (nee Menth) Parker. She married Steven Zawitkowski on November 26, 1960, and the couple was married for 59 years before his death in 2019. Beverly was very social, and enjoyed parties with her family and friends. She loved hosting Christmas morning, and was very devoted to her family. She loved to spend time with her daughter, shopping and watching Lifetime movies. Her granddaughter was the light of her life, and she adored her. She will be missed dearly by all who knew her.
Beverly is survived by her daughter, Sharon (Angelo) Filippo, her granddaughter, Sophia, her nephew, Brian Granger, and her niece, Diane Jurgins.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Steven, her daughter, Linda, her parents, and her sisters, Helen Parker, Arlene Parker, and Barbara McCutcheon.
Visitation will be Monday, January 16, 2023, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. all at DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Beverly’s name can be made to the American Society: https://www.cancer.org/
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Sharon, Angelo and Sophia are prayers are with you. Your mother/grandmother was a kind and totally loved person. We will miss our long time friend. May she rest in peace.
She will be missed very much by all her knew her.
So sorry for the loss of your mother. I enjoyed her friendship all these years.She will be missed by everyone.
Aunt Bev was a wonderful, amazing person, so full of love. We are heartbroken from her loss. We will always cherish the memories she gave us and are forever grateful. Sharon and family, you have our deepest condolences.
Sweet Sharon and family, Wayne and I are saddened by this news of the passing of your mom Beverly. We have many fond memories of her and your family. She was a gracious host and a smile that was infectious, you had to smile and laugh with her. She will be missed and Heaven is brighter, our deepest condolences love and prayers to Sharon and family.
My condolences
Throughout the years I and many others have enjoyed Beverly's friendship and hospitality. Be it on vacations, just get togethers, parties and of course playing poker. Beverly will be missed by many. Rest in peace. Sharon you and your family have my deepest condolences.
Sharon, Angelo, and Sophia. Im so sorry she's gone. How blessed I was to have grown up with "Mrs. Z". My thoughts, prayers, and love are with you.
Sharon, Angelo and Sophia With my deepest condolences . Bev with be missed dearly from all her friends and family. With all my love and deepest prayers to your family.
Sharon, Angelo and Sophia we are so sorry for your loss. I'll miss calling your mom and talking with her. She always sounded so upbeat and cheerful. She adored Sophia! She will be greatly missed. We have great memories being neighbors with all of you.