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Norma Sleckman Obituary

Norma Sleckman, age 82, passed away August 9, 2011. She is survived by her husband, Richard; children Bruce (Lois), Susan, Mark (Phyllis), Donna (Ron), Jody (Frank), Rick (KB) and grandchildren Rachel, Amanda, Jen, Steph (Geoff), Michael, Ryan, Erika, Spencer, Andrew, Jeff, Allie, Maddy and great-grandchildren Kai and Keira. Born in 1928 in Los Angeles, California, she passed away peacefully on August 9, 2011. She was a kind, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend; and known for her great cooking skills, beautiful smile and sense of humor. She retired as director of special education from Villa Park School District 41. Norma was an incredible woman personally and professionally, and will be deeply missed. A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 11am at the First Presbyterian Church of Glen Ellyn, 550 N. Main St. Glen Ellyn. In lieu of flowers, a donation to First Presbyterian Church of Glen Ellyn: Missionary Work is appreciated. Funeral info: Leonard Memorial Home 630-469-0032.

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Published by Central DuPage News/Leader/Post/Press on Aug. 11, 2011.

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Spencer

August 27, 2025

Miss you all the time, Nanny. I know I will see you again one day.

Susan

August 5, 2025

Love and miss you every day. Susan

Susan

August 9, 2024

Still miss you each and every day. Love you!!

Susan

August 5, 2023

Still missing you every day. Your love continues to shine through. Love you, Mom!

Alice Danilovich

August 21, 2020

Norma was truly a gift to those who had the pleasure of interacting with her. I am grateful that our professional lives crossed many years ago. She is missed!

Susan

August 5, 2020

Miss my mom every day. My mom and my best friend.

Alice Danilovich

August 30, 2011

Norma was a very special lady. I worked for her in the 80's when she was the director of special education in District 45. Her kindness, compassion, sensitivity, and patience were always evident in her day to day dealings with the staff and community. My condolences to the family on the loss of such a wonderful lady. I will always be grateful for the mentoring she provided to me as a educator fresh out of graduate school. She will be missed!

August 22, 2011

Norma Sleckman was our special education director in School District 45 in Villa Park, Illinois. She was a caring, engaging and professional person. She cared about her staff in a very personal way. We will miss her!
Diana Sullivan

Michael Fordyce

August 19, 2011

Norma was the essence of the devoted Mother, friend and neighbor. The Chapman's have been an integral part of our family for decades. We are all better for having shared her spirit and friendship. We see her kindness in the eyes of her children.

August 16, 2011

My beautiful mother; always remembered, always loved. Susan

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