Richard Norton Obituary
The passing of Richard Norton in Winnetka, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 17, 2026 at the age of 85. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Richard had on those he encountered along his journey. Though Richard may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Richard Francis Norton and Evelyn Smith Norton; and his wife Mary Elizabeth Loomis Norton. He is survived by: his children, Richard Paine Norton (Christine) of Kenilworth, IL, Alexander Taylor Norton of New York, NY and Mary Elizabeth Norton Redfield (Elsbeth) of Lake Forest, IL; and his sister Judith Norton Boggess of Lake Forest, IL.. He is also survived by eight grandchildren.
Memorials to The Penn Fund, Camp Kooch-I-Ching, the Art Institute of Chicago, and Lake Forest Open Lands Association.
