Norbert Szudarski

Norbert Szudarski, 91, of Aurora, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at Avantara Aurora. He was born July 1, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois. He was united in marriage to Sharon Simmons August 3, 1963, at St Leonard Church in Berwyn, Illinois.

Norbert was a devoted Catholic who was blessed to serve as a deacon at St. Joseph Church in Aurora for 24 years. He was also a proud member of the Knights of Columbus, where he shared in the fellowship and service of his faith community.

Music was another part of Norbert’s life, as he was a member of the Chicago Chamber of Commerce Glee Club for many years during the late 1950s and early 1960s. He also enjoyed boating and was a member of the United States Power Squadron, where he dedicated many years to teaching safe boating classes and helping others enjoy the water safely.

In his youth, Norbert worked as a dairy farmer on his family’s farm in Monee, Illinois, where he learned the value of hard work. He later built a successful career with Hardware Mutual Insurance Company, which later became Sentry Insurance. Through hard work and dedication, he advanced from the mail room to become one of the company’s top salesmen before retiring. His career reflected his determination, commitment, and strong work ethic.

He is survived by his wife of sixty-three years Sharon (Simmons) Szudarski; five children, Bryant Szudarski, Adelle Szudarski, Steven (Cathy) Szudarski, Adrienne (Eric) Concha, Terry (Loan) Szudarski; five grandchildren, Nicholas Szudarski, Ethan Szudarski, Megan Szudarski, Austin Concha, Aidan Concha; two brothers, Arnold (Julie) Szudarski, Melvin (Romaine) Szudarski; his sister, Alice LaBrec; many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Albina (Lubawy) Szudarski; two sons, Michael Szudarski in infancy, and David Szudarski; his daughter-in-law, Diane Szudarski.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a Liturgical Wake Service at 4:00 PM at THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY, 220 North Lake Street Aurora, IL 60506, 630-631-5500.

Funeral service will be held Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 9:30 AM from THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY to St. Rita of Cascia Church at 10:00 AM; Fr. Jerome Leake will officiate with interment at Resurrection Cemetery in Justice, Illinois.

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Arrangements entrusted to Daleiden Mortuary, Aurora, Illinois – providing funeral and cremation services to Aurora, Montgomery, Sugar Grove, Oswego, Batavia, Yorkville and surrounding communities.