Corrine L. "Cookie" (Cardenaz) Kuzmicki

Corrine L. “Cookie” Kuzmicki, age 67, of Maple Park, passed away Sunday,

December 14, 2025, at Bria of Geneva with her loving family by her side.

She was born October 29, 1958, in Melrose Park, the daughter of Pedro and Rose

(Kowalsky) Cardenaz.

Cookie was born and raised in Stone Park, Illinois, later in life she moved to

Glendale Heights for a better life for her children. For 23 years, she worked at

Unicare, where she became a cherished part of the team. Her coworkers will

always remember her not only for her work ethic, but for her heart—her

unwavering kindness and generosity made her a beloved figure in the workplace.

Cookie’s greatest joy in life was her family. She was a proud mother to her two

daughters, Rose and Lori (Deloris), whom she loved with all her heart. As a

grammie to her cherished grandson, Dylan, Cookie’s heart overflowed with love

and pride. Her family was her world, and she devoted herself to making their lives

brighter, with a smile that could light up any room.

In addition to her immediate family, Cookie had a special bond with her nieces and

nephews. She was known for organizing gatherings, particularly on weekends,

where she would host sleepovers that brought joy, laughter, and togetherness.

These weekends were full of love, fun, and the kind of connection that Cookie made

sure no one ever took for granted.

Cookie’s friends and family will always remember her as the kindest person they

ever met. She had an incredible ability to make everyone feel seen, loved, and

valued. Her heart was as big as her smile, and her spirit contagious. Cookie never

hesitated to offer a helping hand, a listening ear, or a word of encouragement.

Whether it was a thoughtful gesture, a warm word, or simply being there when you

needed her, Cookie was the kind of person who made the world a better place just

by being in it.

Cookie is survived by her daughters Rose Kuzmicki of DeKalb and Deloris (Eric)

Davies of Maple Park, grandson Dylan Davies, siblings Pete (Holly) Cardenaz of

Hampshire, Cynthia Princapta of Crystal Lake, and David Cardenaz of Melrose

Park, her deeply beloved nieces and nephews and many other dear relatives and

friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Martha Christopher.

A visitation for Cookie will be held Saturday, December 20, 2025 from 10:00 am

until the time of her funeral service at 1:00 pm at Malone Funeral Home, 324 E. State Street, Geneva.

Burial will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, you may send donations to The American Diabetes Association

in honor of Cookie.

Donations by mail:

American Diabetes Association

PO Box 7023

Merrifield, VA 2116-7023

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