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Leonard Zielinski

Owner, Funeral Director

"Life is worth celebrating. Our mission at Northlake Funeral Home is to walk alongside you through the difficult time of loss. From the moment you make contact with us, you will be treated like family.

We are honored to serve your family and will provide this service with quiet dignity and integrity.

You have my word." - Leonard Zielinski

Leonard began his career early in life, as a graduate of Worsham College of Mortuary Science. He served families at the Nelson Funeral Home in Park Ridge from 1985 until 2013.

From 2009 through 2014, Leonard served on the Illinois Funeral Directors Association board and was president in 2012. From 2010 to 2021 he was president of the Cook County Funeral Directors Association and is now past-president. Currently, he has membership in the following organizations:

Northlake Area Kiwanis (President - Elect)
Des Plaines Elks Lodge
River Park Moose Lodge - River Grove
Knights of Columbus - Cardinal Cody Council # 8070 (at St. John Vianney Church, Northlake)

As an industry trade funeral director with an acquired embalming skill, from 2013 to 2020, Leonard assisted colleagues with their funeral homes along with serving families that sought him out.

In June 2020, Leonard was able to acquire Northlake Funeral Home, a 50 year business owned by the Connell Family.

It is here, he continues to serve the needs of the community and has access to venues/ funeral homes throughout the entire Chicagoland area.

Telephone: 1-708-562-0044

Shannon Cowan

Funeral Director

Shannon moved to Illinois from Albuquerque, New Mexico in her early teens. She later returned to the southwest to attend college and earn a degree from Northern Arizona University. After experiencing a loss herself, she returned to Illinois and shortly after, enrolled in courses at Worsham College of Mortuary Science where she graduated from in 2021.

Shannon is a first generation funeral director and after searching for her niche has found a profound respect and passion for all aspects of the funeral service profession.

In her free time, Shannon enjoys photography, live music and exploring different Chicago neighborhoods with her partner

Telephone: 1-708-562-0044

The caring and experienced professionals at Northlake Funeral Home are here to support you through this difficult time. We offer a range of personalized services to suit your family’s wishes and requirements. You can count on us to help you plan a personal, lasting tribute to your loved one. And we’ll carefully guide you through the many decisions that must be made during this challenging time.

we have been honored to serve the community for over 50 Years

You are welcome to call us at any time of the day, any day of the week, for immediate assistance. Or, visit our funeral home in person at your convenience. We also provide a wealth of information here on our web site so you can learn more from the privacy of your own home.

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