Richard (Rick) McCorquodale passed away at the age of 76 on January 9, 2026. He died in Chicago, Illinois, under the care of hospice, at the nursing facility he called home. He was born in Chicago on September 27, 1947. He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank McCorquodale and Rose Fenzel McCorquodale, and sisters, Mary Ellen Benzo, Lois Jurceka, Carol Savage, and Lynn Nelson. He is survived by his siblings, Joyce Kenney, Frank McCorquodale, and Mike McCorquodale, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
His brothers and sisters adored Richard for his sweet disposition as a child. He lived in Florida during junior high, where he excelled at and loved playing football, before returning to Chicago. As a young man, he worked in the post office and served in the Air Force. As an adult, he lived with and fought mental illness, which was often debilitating. Throughout his challenges, he maintained his intellectual curiosity, loyalty to his Chicago sports teams, and interest in the lives of his family.
A memorial visitation will be held Saturday, February 7th from 10:00 AM until time of service 11:30 AM at Gibbons Family Funeral Home 5917 W Irving Park Rd (½ block South of Austin Blvd).
Interment to follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery 1400 S Wolf Rd, Hillside, IL 60162
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation – In Honor of Richard McCorquodale
Rest in peace Uncle Rick knowing you were loved!