Beloved husband of 61 years to Kay (née Sauerbier); loving father of Susan (John) Cihocki, Sherry (Darren) Watson, and Shelly (Robert) Murphy; cherished grandfather of Nicole Cihocki (Matthew LoPresti), Heather (Eric) Terlecki, Michael (Melanie) Murphy, John (Kendall) Cihocki, Thomas Murphy, and Andrew Murphy; proud great-grandfather of Emily, Madison, and Hailey.
Dear brother of Edward (the late Sandy) Kirchner and the late Shirley (the late Woodrow) Ratliff; fond uncle to many nieces and nephews.
Norman was a man of deep faith, who found joy in life’s simple pleasures. A true family man, he treasured time spent with his loved ones. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, baseball, and playing cards. His warmth and devotion to his family will be deeply missed.
A visitation will be held on Monday, July 7, 2025 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Chapel Hill Gardens South Funeral Home, 11333 S. Central Ave., Oak Lawn. Funeral Tuesday, July 8, 2025 family viewing at 9:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6850 W. 159th St., Tinley Park followed by the funeral service at 10:00 a.m. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery, Oak Lawn, IL.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 6850 W. 159th St., Tinley Park, IL 60477 In Loving Memory of Norman P. Kirchner.
