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Recent Obituaries

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Norridge, IL area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Bertha Arriaga

Bertha Arriaga

Apr 25, 2026

Bertha Arriaga, 84, at rest April 25, 2026. Beloved wife and dance partner of Jesus Arriaga for 64 wonderful years. Loving mother of Lisa (Ofmara Diaz) Roman, and Jesse (Martha) Arriaga. Cherished grandmother of Samantha Roman. Devoted sister of Esther Deleon. Fond aunt of many. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 28, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels,...

Therese Marie Thurber

Therese Marie Thurber

Apr 23, 2026

Therese M. Thurber (nee Sulka), age 98, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 23, 2026. Therese was the beloved wife of the late Robert J.; loving mother of Timothy (Julie) Thurber and Yvonne (Michael) Burke and the late Charlene (Michael) Widmaier and the late Duane (the late Susan) Thurber; dear daughter of the late Bernice and Louis...

Anne Walker

Anne Walker

Apr 22, 2026

Anne Walker (nee Weisling), age 91, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026. Anne was the beloved wife of the late John Walker; loving mother of Barbara (Michael) Blezien, John (the late Margaret) and Joanne Walker; dear daughter of the late Elizabeth and John Weisling; cherished grandmother of Christopher Blezien; dearest sister of the late John Weisling, and sister in...

Lorenzo Bellantuono

Lorenzo Bellantuono

Apr 22, 2026

Lorenzo Bellantuono, age 83, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Lorenzo was born on May 15, 1942, in Mola Di Bari, Italy. Lorenzo was the beloved husband of Pasqua (nee Ungaro) for over 54 wonderful years; loving father of Vito (Beth) and Nicola (Natalie) Bellantuono; dear son of the late Vito and Vitanna...

Czesława Lendzion

Czesława Lendzion

Apr 22, 2026

Czesława Lendzion was born Czesława Lignowska on November 29, 1926, in the village of Bielawy, Poland. She was the eldest daughter of Władysław and Stanisława, sister to Henia and Teresa. She was a wife to her husband Mieczysław, mother to Barbara and Roman, grandmother to Lisa and Lynn, and great-grandmother to Zachary. She was an aunt to Sławek, Marek, Darek,...

Walter Hubert

Walter Hubert

Apr 21, 2026

Walter Hubert, age 77, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026. Walter was born on October 2, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Walter F. and the late Anna M. (née Luska) Hubert.

Walter was a devoted and loving father to Alicia (John) Rutili, Stephanie Hubert, and the late Rebecca Pedroza. He was a cherished grandfather to Luca and Nicolette...

Gianni Arato

Gianni Arato

Apr 21, 2026

Gianni Arato, age 53, passed away on April 21, 2026. Beloved son of the late Nicola & Ninfa (nee Milano) Arato. Dear brother of Giuseppe (Inga) Arato. Fond uncle of Elinor J. Arato. Dear friend to many.

Visitation Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 4:30 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence...

Maria Makos

Maria Makos

Apr 20, 2026

Maria "Anna" Makos (née Kovacs), age 86, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026. Maria was the beloved wife of the late Jozsef for 57 wonderful years and a devoted and loving mother to her daughter, Nancy. She was preceded in death by her cherished parents, her beloved husband Jozsef, and her brother, Karoly. She is survived by her daughter,...

Emily Converso

Emily Converso

Apr 18, 2026

Emily A. "Emmy" "Em" Converso (nee Kashmier), age 85, passed away unexpectedly at her home with her family at her side on April 18, 2026. Emily was the beloved wife of James L. for 66 wonderful years on May 28; loving mother of Jimmy (Josephine) and Lawrence (Sayaka) Converso and Lisa Wolfe; dearest daughter of the late Anne and Irwin...

Frank E. Fergus

Frank E. Fergus

Apr 18, 2026

Francis “Frank” Edwin Fergus, a.k.a “FEF”, was born in Chicago on Oct. 15, 1942, to Frank and Hilda Fergus. He died Saturday, April 18, 2025, at his home of 55 years — a day after his mother’s 119th birthday.

A lifelong Chicagoan, Frank was a graduate of Saint Luke School and Lane Technical High School. He served his country with pride...

Dorothy Riffner

Dorothy Riffner

Apr 17, 2026

Dorothy A. Riffner, age 87, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born on February 10, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Mathias and the late Emily Valentine.

Beloved wife of Peter Riffner for 66 wonderful years. Loving mother of Linda (Brian) Cozad, Karen (Ken) Hojnacki, and Susie (Sean) O'Callaghan. Cherished grandmother of...

Robert Anthony Kulesza

Robert Anthony Kulesza

Apr 15, 2026

Robert “Bob /Bobby” Kulesza was born on December 4, 1942. He died peacefully in his sleep on April 15, 2026. He is preceded in death by Grandmother Josephine Derus, Mother Joanna Kulesza, younger brother Bruce Kulesza, and younger brother Basil (Antoinette) McElvain. He left behind his wife of 61 and 3/4 years, Dolores Kulesza, daughter Antonette (Charles), grandchildren Stephanie (Nathan,...

Barbara J. Smolinska-Pyrich

Barbara J. Smolinska-Pyrich

Apr 15, 2026

Barbara Smolinska‑Pyrich, age 87, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on April 15, 2026. Barbara was the beloved wife of Janusz Pyrich for 57 wonderful years; the loving mother of Lukas (Jacqueline) and Sylvia Pyrich; the dearest daughter of the late Waleria and Józef Smoliński; the dear sister of Maria Smolińska; the sister‑in‑law of Andrzej (Teresa) and Jerzy (Krystyna) Pyrich;...

Raul Avila

Raul Avila

Apr 15, 2026

Raul Avila, age 70, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Raul was born on December 5, 1955, to the late Cecilio and the late Eugenia Avila.

Raul was a devoted and loving father to Julie (Mike) Hummrich and Steven Avila. He was a proud and cherished grandfather to Jenna and Evan, who brought him immense...

Christopher Schumacher

Christopher Schumacher

Apr 13, 2026

Christopher M. Schumacher, age 52, passed away on April 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Christopher was born on May 25, 1973, in Chicago, Illinois, to Christine (nee Cole) Schumacher and the late Robert J. Schumacher. Christopher was the beloved husband of Neena Schumacher and the cherished father of Nisa, Nina, Leila, and Ava, who were the center of...

Edward J. Rakowiecki Jr.

Edward J. Rakowiecki Jr.

Apr 12, 2026

Edward John Rakowiecki Jr. age 70, passed away on April 12, 2026. Edward was born on February 11, 1956 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Edward Sr. and the late Mildred Rakowiecki. Beloved husband of the late Marie Rakowiecki. Loving father of Thomas (Brandi) and Jeffrey (Britni). Loving grandfather of Kaelynn, Sophia and Hunter. Dear brother of the late Allan...

Władysława Gorczyca

Władysława Gorczyca

Apr 12, 2026

Władysława Gorczyca, 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 12, 2026. Beloved daughter of the late Piotr and Ewa Mączka. Dear sister of Maria, Józefa, and the late Weronika. Loving mother of Danuta (Krzysztof) and Zbigniew (the late Alina). Cherished grandmother of Łukasz, Andrzej, Anna, Paweł, and Aneta; great grandmother of Michael, Christopher, Jakub, Tymoteusz, and Klara....

Kevin Kehoe

Kevin Kehoe

Apr 11, 2026

Kevin P. Kehoe age 51, passed away suddenly on April 11, 2026. Kevin was born in Park Ridge, Illinois on April 8, 1975 to Jerome Kehoe and the late Jutta (nee Kost) Kehoe. Loving husband of Elaine (nee Lillquist). Cherished father of Kara and Haley. Dear brother of Brian (Debbie) and Patrick (Abby) Kehoe. Dear son-in-law of Ron and Eva...

Elizabeth Mary Rogal Welch

Elizabeth Mary Rogal Welch

Apr 11, 2026

Elizabeth Mary Rogal Welch, age 49.  Beloved wife of Duane Welch; loving mother of Conner Welch and Taylor Welch; beloved daughter of John and Diane Rogal; dear sister of Denise (Matt) Dulceak and Tom Rogal; fond aunt of Isabella Dulceak, Jonathan Dulceak, Matilda Simon, William Catlow, Veronica Catlow, Ray Welch, and Stacie Welch.  Visitation will be held on Sunday April...

George T. Lagios

George T. Lagios

Apr 10, 2026

A faithful servant of Christ, devoted husband, cherished father, and proud Papou, George T. Lagios, 85 fell asleep in the Lord on April 10, 2026.

George was the beloved husband of Demetra Lagios, his partner in life and love for 56 years. Together they built a beautiful family: loving father of the late Francene Lagios, Ted (Lisa) Lagios , and Ellen...

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