Violet Zell

Violet L. Zell, Age 77, nee Derus. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth L. Zell. Loving mother of Joseph (Kara) Sturgeon, Elizabeth Jacobs Vanco, Debbie (Robert) Butler, Sandra Zell and Cindy (Bill) Pahl. Cherished grandmother of Owen Sturgeon, Chris & Jason Butler, Ryan & Sean Clark and Hannah & Kevin Pahl. Dear sister of Donald (Francine) Derus, Diane (Ken) Wendeln, Mary Ann (James) Matthews and the late Edward (late Annette) Derus, late Leonard (Judith) Derus and the late Norman Derus. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. With todays current COVID-19 pandemic we are unable to have a public service for Violet but a public memorial Mass will be held in the future when the current crowd restrictions are lifted. Private Funeral service will take place on Friday May, 8th 2020. Those wishing to drive in the funeral procession to St. Joseph Cemetery in River Grove on Friday, should arrive at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge at 12:45 p.m. YOU MUST REMAIN IN YOUR VEHICLE AT ALL TIMES AT THE FUNERAL HOME AND AT THE CEMETERY. The procession will drive by the casket at the interment chapel and then you must EXIT THE CEMETERY, NO EXCEPTIONS. Funeral Info: 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com.