Ronald E. Zemla

March 11, 1943 - February 18, 2025 (81 years old)

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Ronald E. Zemla

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March 11, 1943 - February 18, 2025 (81 years old)

Palatine, Illinois

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Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-03-11T14:30:00
End: 2025-03-11T15:30:00
Location: Holy Family Catholic Church

We bid farewell to Ronald E. Zemla of Palatine, Illinois, born in Chicago, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 18, 2025 at the age of 81. Ronald touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ronald E. Zemla to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his father Edward (Eleanor); his aunt Josephine; his uncle Harry Mondry; and his siblings, Sharon and Edward Ronald (Mary Ann).

He is survived by: his wife Mary Ann; his children, Angela Ferrazza (Joe) and Jaime Ferry (Doug); his siblings, Glen Zemla and Dawn Watkiss; and his grandchildren, Lizzie, Cameron, Charlie, Quinn and Max.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ron's memory to Second City Canine Rescue by visiting SCCrescue.org/donate or by simply "paying it forward" with an act of kindness for someone in need, in his honor.

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March 9, 2025

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March 7, 2025

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“In loving memory of Ronald E. Zemla, May God give you comfort in your time of grief.”

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Mar 11

Visitation

Holy Family Catholic Church
2515 W Palatine Rd, Inverness, IL 60067

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Mar 11

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Holy Family Catholic Church
2515 W Palatine Rd, Inverness, IL 60067

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