Obituaries

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.

Niang Bawi

Niang Bawi

Jun 13, 2025

Niang Bawi , age 61, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, on June 13, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Niang was the beloved wife of Thuam Khan Pau for 35 wonderful years; the loving mother of Pum Sian Thang, Thang Khan Khup, Tuang Khan Thang, and the late Lian Za Mung; dear daughter of the...

Bradley Gerfen

Bradley Gerfen

Jun 13, 2025

Bradley Michael Gerfen (Chance), 43, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025. Beloved son of Bonnie (nee Gibellina) and Jack Chance, and big brother to Brittany Chance Randel (Joe Randel). Proud “Uncle B” to precious nephew, Cade Randel. Adored grandson of Nancy and the late Eugene Gibellina; the late Mary Ellen “Grandma Mary” and the late Dennis...

Rosa Rovituso

Rosa Rovituso

Jun 12, 2025

Rosa Rovituso age 95, passed away on June 12, 2025. Rosa was born on January 27, 1930 in Alimena, a comune in the Metropolitan City of Palermo in the Italian region of Sicily. Rosa was the beloved wife of the late Giuseppe. Loving mother of Damiano Mario (Adriana) Rovituso, Josephine (Charles) Minneci and Frances (John) Rovituso-Strange. Beloved daughter of the...

Anne Shafer

Anne Shafer

Jun 11, 2025

Anne Elise Shafer, loving daughter and only child of Howard Clinton Shafer and Lydia Ann (Brammer) Shafer  was born on November 23, 1937. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton, Iowa. She graduated as valedictorian in 1956 from Hampton High School. In 1960 she graduated from Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls, Iowa....

Lyle Backus

Lyle Backus

Jun 11, 2025

Lyle Charles Backus, age 90, passed away on June 11, 2025. Lyle was a proud Veteran of the United States Army.  A husband to Lucy, a father figure to Jando, a brother to Lynnette & Elaine, son of Katherine & August, a god father to Arisbeth & Elvia, Uncle B to Zulema, compadre to Cecilia, Angelina & Efrain, a veteran...

Rosanna Monaco

Rosanna Monaco

Jun 11, 2025

Rosanna Monaco, 61, passed away on 6/11/2025 after a 10-year battle with a rare, neurological dementia disease, Corticobasal Degeneration. Rosanna was born in Chicago on November 26,1963 where she built a community of lasting friendships alongside her family. Rosanna was a dedicated mother of three who always put her children first. Most of her younger years were spent at home...

Sarah Casey

Sarah Casey

Jun 11, 2025

Sarah (Halloran) Casey, February 18, 1929 – June 11, 2025. Sarah (Halloran) Casey passed away peacefully at home at the age of 96. Sarah was born in Rosmuc, County Galway, Ireland. Sarah came to the United States at the age of 18 and was the first in her immediate family to immigrate to Chicago. It was in Chicago that Sarah...

Filippo Fiore

Filippo Fiore

Jun 11, 2025

Filippo Fiore, age 75, at rest on June 11, 2025. Filippo was born in Caccamo, a town and comune located on the Tyrrhenian coast of Sicily in the Metropolitan City of Palermo. He is the son of the late Pietro Fiore and the late Giuseppa Fiore (Corso). Filippo is survived by his beloved wife Antonina (nee Cumella). Loving father of...

Donald Schultz

Donald Schultz

Jun 11, 2025

Donald E. Schultz, age 78, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025. Donald was the beloved husband of Darlene R. (nee Dombroski) for 58 wonderful years; loving father of Dianne L. Benitez and the late Donald E., Jr. (the late Christina) Schultz; dear son of the late Lorraine (nee McBride) and the late Russell Schultz; cherished Papa of Sarajane (Brian)...

Michael Coughlin

Michael Coughlin

Jun 11, 2025

Michael Thomas Coughlin, 78, at rest June 11, 2025.  Dear son of the late John Lawrence and Cecilia Coughlin.  Loving brother of John L. Coughlin and the late Dolores Dienhart.  Fond uncle of Sean (Haley) Coughlin, Melissa (William) Coughlin Regan, George Dienhart, Michael Dienhart, and the late Debra Dienhart.  Great uncle of  Natalia Coughlin, Alannah Regan, and William Regan.  Longtime...

Sylvia Cali

Sylvia Cali

Jun 10, 2025

Sylvia L. Cali nee Tornabene age, 97, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was a loving wife to the late Vito; beloved mother to Sam Cali and Linda Fasso; grandmother to John, Nick, Victor (Kristen), and Dana; great-grandmother to Vito, Luca, Sofia, Sam, and Amelia. She will be greatly missed by many. A visitation...

Michael Rullo

Michael Rullo

Jun 9, 2025

Michael P. Rullo Jr. (Formally Cianciarulo), U.S.A.F reservist, age 73 passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025. Born in Chicago on August 5, 1951, Michael was the beloved son of Michael and Josephine Cianciarulo.He was the proud father of Michael J (Katie) Rullo and loving grandfather to his greatest joy, Remi Sloane Rullo.Loving brother to Marie “Dee Dee” (Sam)...

Rosa Chovan

Rosa Chovan

Jun 9, 2025

Rosa Chovan, nee Carrara, age 66, born in Bitritto, Bari Italia. Beloved wife of the late Daniel.  Loving mother of Grace (Roan) Oropesa, Joseph (Amy) Chovan and Daniella Chovan.  Beloved daughter of the late Vito & Grazia (nee Albanese) Cararra.  Fond grandmother of Mateo, Daniel, Luca, Chiara, Noah, Damian, Alesso, Samuel and Lucia. Dear sister of Maria (the late Donald)...

Maria Perez

Maria Perez

Jun 8, 2025

Maria Nodal Perez, 85, at rest June 8, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Jose Luis for 51 humor-filled years. Loving mother of Sandra (Carlos) Soria and Sonia (Nestor) Torres. Cherished grandmother of Carlos (Allie), Elizabeth (James), Diana, and Christina. Great grandmother of Jose Luis. Dear sister of the late Maria De La Luz, the late Jesus, the late Maria...

Dawn Wojdyla

Dawn Wojdyla

Jun 8, 2025

Dawn M. Wojdyla age 60, at rest on June 8, 2025. Loving step daughter of Richard A. Dunning and daughter of the late Audrey E. Dunning. Dearest sister of Thomas (Denise) Wojdyla and David D. (Michelle) Wojdyla. Loving aunt of Thomas and Madison Wojdyla and Emma Wojdyla. Godmother to Brittany Bindi, Matthew Bindi and honorary aunt of Anna, Alfred, Victoria...

Joseph Swiderski

Joseph Swiderski

Jun 8, 2025

Joseph A. Swiderski 96 of Addison, at Peace with Christ Sunday, June 8th . Veteran of the Korean War, Recipient of the Purple Heart and two Bronze Stars. Beloved husband of 68 years to the late Frances Rose. Loving father of Mary (Gary) Hrunek, Diane (Mark) Muench, Joe (Terri) and Lisa (Mike) Jeffers. Beloved son of the late Joseph...

James Wolff

James Wolff

Jun 8, 2025

James “Jim" Wolff, an internationally recognized engineer and deeply cherished member of his family and community, died on June 8, 2025. He was 88. Born in Chicago to George and Agnes Wolff, Jim attended Steinmetz High School. Jim met Rosalie LaRosa, his future wife of 62 years, when he was 19 years old. The way Jim tells it, he impressed...

Elizabeth Cannata

Elizabeth Cannata

Jun 8, 2025

Ann Cannata 76 of Park Ridge. At Peace with Christ Sunday, June 8 th . Beloved wife of Bernie. Loving mother of Christopher (Christine) .  Cherished grandmother of Vincent and Anthony. Loving sister of Barrie (Christina) Nearey, Donna (the late Allen) Henich, Tim (Paula) , John  the late Christopher , the late Danny Nearey, the late Jane Selzer and the...

Andrew Napolitano

Andrew Napolitano

Jun 7, 2025

Andrew “Andy” J. Napolitano, age 56, veteran of the United States Marine Corps FAST Company and retired C.P.D., passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 7,  2025. Andrew was the best friend and husband of Tracy McIntyre; dear son of the late Anthony (MaryAnn) Napolitano;  and Sara (Glen) Luecke; loving brother of Anissa "Nina" (the late Richard)...

John O'Brien

John O'Brien

Jun 7, 2025

John Patrick O'Brien, age 77,  passed away unexpectedly on June 7, 2025. John was the beloved husband of Suzanne "Sue" (nee Rathunde) for 53 wonderful years; loving father of Mary (Ron) Hadle; dear son of the late Therese (nee Boyle) and the late John O'Brien; cherished grandpa of Jeniece (Keith) Mores, Jillian, Colton (Kristin), Lauren (Matt Watterson) and the late...

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