Norie Seino, 70, of Sun City, Huntley, Illinois, unexpectedly passed away from a subarachnoid hemorrhage on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at the Northwestern Medical Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois.
She was born on September 3, 1947 in Japan, the daughter of Yasuichi and Tomie Matsumiya. She grew up in Ageki with two older brothers and a younger sister and in school ran track and played volleyball. She married Kazuo “Casey” Seino and shortly thereafter, in the early 1970’s, they immigrated to the United States, first to New Jersey and then to the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. Norie was an exceptional mother, a devoted wife, and a woman of many talents. Her love for sewing and fashion led her to working in sales for many years at The Little Traveler in Geneva, Illinois. When she and Casey moved to Huntley in 2005, she was a vibrant member of the community, involved in several groups, including knitting, numerous art clubs, and tennis leagues. She was most known for her generous heart and for sharing her gifts, time, and creativity to her many friends. Though gentle in spirit, she was a fierce competitor on the tennis court.
She is survived by her husband, Casey, her daughter, Dr. Kathy Seino of Pullman, Washington, her mother, Tomie, her sister, Taeko, and brother, Yasunori. She was preceded in death by her father, her brother Kinji and her niece Eri Yamaguchi.
A Memorial Gathering celebrating her life will be held from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 31st at the DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral & Cremation Service, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association www.heart.org. For more information please call 847-515-8772 or online condolences can be directed to www.defiorejorgensen.com
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So sorry on the loss of wonderful friend and neighbor.
Norie will long be remembered as a loving, kind person who touched many lives. She will be greatly missed by all who were lucky enough to know her. I love you, Norie.
I am so sorry for your loss. She will be missed by all who knew her and will forever be remembered. Tenderly. . . may God's love heal your sorrow. Gently. . . May the prayers of family and friends ease your hurting. Softly . . May God's peace replace your heartache with warm and loving memories. Rest in peace Norie.
I am so sorry for your lost. Norie was a very good and special friend to me. She has touched so many lives and will be missed by many. May she rest in Peace.
Your mother and I enjoyed so many laughs and tears together. We played tennis together and we had a knitting group that we enjoyed once a month. Norie was a good friend and I will miss her in my life.
So sorry for your sudden loss. I will remember Norie as being a kind and gentle soul. Always a positive person , fun to be around playing tennis, celebrating birthday parties etc,. There wasn't anything she couldn'do. She will truly be missed. God bless
Norie was my friend, my art partner, my knitting group companion and of course, one of our great tennis group team members. She was a humble, kind and generous woman who shared her gifts willingly with her friends. My fond memories include an amazing Japanese luncheon she made for our knitting group, redoing my knitting mistakes, laughing in our art courses, trips to Little Travelers, designing knitting projects to make for Kathy, diligent care for Casey, resizing an impossible to do blouse for me, remaking an ancient kimona to raise funds, introducing me to the art of alcohol ink and so much more. My heart aches to know she is no longer on our earth lighting up her environment and being with her friends..although in spirit she will never be forgotten. All our love to you, Kathy, as you carry on the legacy your dear mother left for you.
My condolences on your loss.I remember many tennis matches, both as an opponent and a partner with Norie.it was an honor to have known her.