Merrilee Frances Dzierzanowski

Birth Date: 
Tuesday, September 22, 1942
Date of Death: 
Friday, March 7, 2025

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.

Visitation: 
Thursday, March 13, 2025 - 4:00pm to 8:00pm
The Original Rago Brothers Funeral Homes (Irving Park Rd.)
Funeral Service: 
St. Celestine Catholic Church
Friday, March 14, 2025 - 10:00am
Funeral procession from funeral home to begin at approximately 9:00am
Interment: 
Ent. St. Adalbert Mausoleum

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Anonymous replied on

Jay Pernice
Sorry for the loss of dear Merrilee, I've know her for over 60 years, Jack, her brother has been friends for that long. I've only seen her a few times over the years but remember her fondly and want to express my deepest sympathy to Jack, Ruth, Ralph and family. May she rest in peace.