William Norkett Obituary

Dear Barb,

I was so very sorry to hear of your great loss by reading the Sun-Times. My friendship of Bill for over some 45 years, from the 50th Ward YD's. He was truly a great human being and very special friend to all who knew him. My prayers and good wishes to you and your wonderful family during these very difficult days.



Fondly,

Sue

To the Norkett Family:



My mom reads the obituaries every day and she told me about your dad's uncle passing. I'm very sorry to hear this especially so soon after your father. Your dad has company with him now. As always, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I know it's not easy

Dear Family,

I just found out. Bill was a wonderful person. He was giving, he listened and sincere. He did so much for me amd my son Jeanty. He will be greatly missed.

Terrie Thompson

Dear Mrs.Norkett, Mary Beth, Brian, Matt & Katie,

I have to tell you, Bill is like a hero to me. I saw him this past summer and although he told me of his illness, it didn't stop him. He truely lived life to the fullest! Nothing got in his way.

I have so many memories of playing in your house and backyard when we were kids. I know Bill touched so many lives. My parents always talked about him and all of you as great friends. He is now in heavan and we will all see him again one day.

Colette Howard

Dear Barb and Family,

I just heard of Bill's death today from John Briatta. What a trooper Bill was!

Bill was Ted's last visitor and I remember how caring (and yet humorous) Bill was to Ted and our family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Love, Marilu Meyer

BARB AND FAMILY:



OUR SINCERE AND DEEPEST CONDONLENCES ON THE DEATH OF OUR DEAR FRIEND BILL. HE WAS SUCH A GOOD FRIEND. HE ALWAYS GAVE ME A HARD TIME AND SAID "I ONLY DO IT TO PEOPLE I LIKE" LOL. I LOVED HIM SO MUCH FOR IT LOL. HE WAS ALWAYS THERE WHEN TONY OR I NEEDED HIM AND HAD A HEART AS BIG AS THE UNIVERSE. I WILL MISS THE FUN WE SHARED BUT WILL NEVER FORGET AS I WILL HOLD THEM DEEP IN MY HEART. BARB IF YOU NEED ANYTHING, WHETHER ITS WITH THE HOUSE PAINTING OR ANYTHING, TONY AND I ARE HERE FOR YOU ALWAYS. JUST CALL OR EMAIL. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

We would like to extend our most sincere condolences to your family. For close to 50 years, Bill was a loved and valued family friend. He will be sorely missed.

Dear Barbara:

My sincere sympathy to you and your family. You are in my prayers.

May God give Bill eternal rest.

Your former colleague,

Patrick Mendes

Barb and Family:

We were very sorry to hear about Bill's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He was a wonderful guy and he will be missed by all.

My condolences to the Norkett family. Bill was the kindest, most loyal friend that I had in over 50 years. God Bless.

Philip J. O'Connell

Barbara,

I am very sadden to learn of Bill's passing. Though I had the pleasure of meeting Bill only once, I felt as if I'd known him for quite a long time.I don't think even you realized the number of times you spoke of him, and always with love and a good sense of humor. To say you two were very close and loving is insufficient. You two were one and that came through very clear. I have a vivid recollection of Bill from our only meeting -- He was very proud of you and had very kind eyes.



With deepest sympathy and hopes that memories of Bill will sustain you.

Sincerely,

Ray

To Barbara, Mary Beth, Brian, Matthew and Katie: I remember being at your home as a teenager at a party and how welcome he made all of us feel! He seemed to really enjoy all of us being there and talking to us -- a rare thing for most parents with a bunch of teenagers around! My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Molly Sullivan

Barbara and Family,



I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Barbara,



I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Barb,Mary Beth, Brian,Matt and Katie,



I did not know Bill personally, but as a testament to him is Barb....I needed assistance one time and did not even know Bill, but at the request of Barb, Bill went to take care of a problem I had and gave me the guidance to follow through with rectifying my own problem. My most heartfelt sympathy and prayers goes out to you all in your time of need. Love, Pat

I am saddened to learn of Bill's recent death. Only yesterday, Al Clements called from Wisconsin and inquired as to Bill's health. I was not aware of his death until Tuesday afternoon and I am sorry to have missed the wake and the Requiem Mass. Bill Norkett will be greatly missed by his many friends.

Mrs. Norkett and Family,



Bill was a wonderful man who did so much for our family and Misericordia. I know he is in Heaven, and is smiling down at his friends here. You are in our prayers, but please know that he was a great man who was loved and respected by many.

Dear Mrs. Norkett, Mary Beth, Brian, Matt and Katie:



I was so sorry to read about Mr. Norkett's passing in the paper today! I am sorry I was not able to be at the wake or funeral.



Mr. Norkett was a fine man...I rememebr stopping by the "yard" on Ravenswood as Matt and I would drive home from Loyola Academy or from out duties at Misericordia.



I hope that you are filled with loving and great memories of a fine father, husband and grandfather.



My sincere condolences,



Dan (Danny) McGuire III

Barb,Mary Beth, Brian,Matt and Katie,



My prayers and thoughts are with you. Your family made my days at Hardey most memorable!

Our thoughts are with you all. Bill was known thruout the Rogers Park neighborhoods as he did his job; but he also genuinely loved his neighborhood and his neighbors. He was always on the street and we hailed him more than once to report something that he could remedy. That was all it took, he followed thru and the situation was corrected. We have missed him in recent months but are confident that he was surrounded by loving family and friends. Our condolences to them.

Brian, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

The Paterno Family sends our sympathies to you and your family for the loss of your father we will keep him and your family in our prayers.

To the Norkett Family:



I'm very sorry to learn of your loss. I have many fond memories of your father. I know the pain and sorrow you are feeling. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.



Karyn Stramel

I'm sorry about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

My older brother Al and Bill were very close "co-conspirators" back to high school's more care-free days.

I well remember Norkett stories filled with humor and good-will. And, at times, was able to witness it first-hand.

My deepest sympathies to all those who will be unable to fill the void left by this sad departure, but trust that they will be consoled by the happieness he left behind.

It will be hard to await the next re-union in Heaven.

Bill, our angel. You will be missed dearly. You have touched so many. Prayers are with your family, I will never forget a true friend like you. May you rest in peace!

Dear Barbara & Family,

So sorry to hear of Bill's death. My sincere sympathy to all the family on your loss.

Joan Haley at Weber Furniture, LLC

Bill was always sincere,helpfull and

funny,a loss for us all.

We will remember for ever.

Marty,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Listen to your heart and tell his stories.

What can I do for him I've loved so well, but pray with wistful mind, that Saints and Angels shepherd him forever

Jack and I will miss Bill and his humorous anecdotoes. Our sympathies and prayers are with your whole family!