Alberta Christine “Cookie” Bzdusek, 73, of Elgin, died peacefully December 16, 2024 with her family by her side.
Alberta was born December 2, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Albert and Dorothy Smith. On May 5, 1973 she married John M. Bzdusek. She worked as a field service manager for Xerox. She was creative, she made handmade cards and many other crafts. She and John enjoyed traveling and spending summer vacations in St. Germain, Wisconsin. Her family and grandchildren meant the world to her. Cookie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend who will be missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her husband, John Bzdusek, her children, John (Heather) Bzdusek, and Shiloh (Isaias) Adame, by her grandchildren, Morgan, Cordelia, Jake, Dani and Arya and by her brother, Thomas (Lilia) Smith. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Patti.
Visitation will be on Monday, December 23, 2024 from 10am -Noon with a service at 11:45am all at DeFiore Funeral Home-10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. The burial will be private at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Arlington Heights. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association.
For further information please contact the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
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Thinking of you all. I was sad to hear of Cookie's passing, my deepest sympathies to you all.
Sadden to hear……,…I will always remember the times we all had together……Poje
I pray for peace and comfort for you and your loved ones at this difficult time and offer my condolences to you all.
Cookie was a beautiful woman. She loved her family dearly. John, I'm so sorry for your loss. Cookie will be missed by all who knew her. Stay strong my friend.
Sending u love and support in this difficult time. Please let us know if we can do anything.
My heart breaks for the entire family. Aunt Cookie was an amazing lady and she will be missed by so many… I love you all!
We send our condolences to you and your family asking God to give you all the strength that you all need at this time.
We send our condolences to you and your family asking God to give you all the strength that you all need at this time. Cookie was a very sweet lady and will truly be missed .
Love, thoughts and prayers to your families. It was our pleasure to be her neighbor for a while.
May you find comfort in beautiful memories and the warm embrace of family & friends. ~TLC Preschool Staff
My heart breaks for the entire family. Aunt Cookie was an amazing lady and she will be missed by so many… I love you all!
Cookie was the most fun-loving person around! So glad I met the Bzdusek family. Love and prayers for all of you.
Cookie leaving earth brings a sadness to us all. Thoughts and prayers are with you, family and friends.
Love, thoughts and prayers to your families. It was our pleasure to be her neighbor for a while.
We are very sad to hear of Cookie’s passing. John, our deepest condolences for you and your family.
My heart breaks for the entire family. Aunt Cookie was an amazing lady and she will be missed by so many… I love you all!
My heart breaks for the entire family. Aunt Cookie was an amazing lady and she will be missed by so many… I love you all!
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Cookie. Our sincere condolences. Our prayers are with you and your family. We will miss her and her beautiful smile.
My heart breaks for the entire family. Aunt Cookie was an amazing lady and she will be missed by so many… I love you all!
Sorry about your loss.Will remember Her in my prayers 🤍
Sorry about your loss.Will remember Her in my prayers 🤍
Buzz, So sorry to hear of Cookie's passing. Please accept out sincere condolences. May The Lord's Peace Be With You and Your Family! Tom & Lorraine Farinella
My most sincere sympathy John, Cookie was A true friend and wonderful person and will dearly be missed.
John and Family, so sorry for your loss, praying for you during this time.
Sending our deepest condolences. Cookie will be missed. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.