Fred Stanley Cnota. Cherished Son of the late Stanley and Helen (Barszcz) Cnota. Beloved Husband of the late Lottie Pietrucha. Loving Father of Karen (Edward) Mordue, Ellen Johns, Fred (the late Maureen) Cnota, and the late Jennifer (Eric) Trisilla. Adored Grandfather of Kerstin (Eric) Ceisel, Becca (Tiffany) Cnota-Boyd, and Ryan Cnota. Dearest Great-Grandfather of Mariah Ceisel, Corey Herzner, and Caiden Herzner. Treasured Brother of the late Edward (late Regina) Cnota and the late Mary Ann Trussler. Dear Brother-in-law, Godfather, Uncle, and Friend to many others. Proud Veteran of the Korean War.

Visitation at SKAJA Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 North Milwaukee Avenue, Niles, IL on Friday November 6, 2026 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM. On Saturday, November 7, 2026 meet at 9 AM for final visitation at St. Mary of the Annunciation Church, 22333 W. Erhart Road, Mundelein, IL with Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM. Veteran service at chapel at Maryhill Cemetery, 8600 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Niles, IL following mass. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Lake County Honor Flight, PO Box 1187, North Chicago, IL 60064 or Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, Sunday Mass, 1140 W. Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60607.