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.

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Anthony Lagattuta

Anthony Lagattuta

Nov 2, 2022

Anthony J. Lagattuta, age 93. Beloved son of the late Nick and the late Jessie Lagattuta. Loving brother of the late Carmella (the late Joseph) Stabile and the late Joseph (the late Clara Ann) Lagattuta. Fond uncle of Carol Jean Novak (Charles Clark), Joseph (Cheri) Lagattuta, Nicholas (Mary) Lagattuta, Francis (Mervi) Lagattuta, John (Mary Pat) Lagattuta, James (Heather) Lagattuta and...

Virginia Butler

Virginia Butler

Nov 2, 2022

Virginia V. Butler (nee Goeltenbodt) Beloved mother of Susan (John) Hanneman, Lynn Butler and Brian Butler; Loving grandmother of Morgan (Eddy) Ramirez, Mitchell Murphy, Brian (Missy) Hanneman and Megan and Troy Butler and great-grandmother of Kate and Grace and Macie. Preceded in death by her siblings, Martina (Thomas) Giznik, and Carl (Shirley) Goeltenbodt. Fond aunt, cousin and friend of many....

Maria Bordignon

Maria Bordignon

Nov 1, 2022

Maria Bordignon (nee Pacini) age 80, passed away on November 1, 2022. Beloved wife of Mario. Loving mother of Dino (Maria) and Antonio (Katie). Dear Nonna of Gianna, Tuscany, Agostino and Marcella. Dear sister of Ilio (the late Ianthy) Pacini and Simonetta (Tony) Zanfardino. Fond aunt, cousin and friend to many. Visitation will take place on Saturday November 12, 2022...

Damon Laudadio

Damon Laudadio

Nov 1, 2022

Damon Laudadio, 83; Cherished father of Damon II (Jennifer) Laudadio and Erica (Christopher) Kendzora; Loving grandfather of Annabelle, Robbie, Gabriella and Franco; Beloved brother of Thomas (the late Maria) Laudadio and Cosmo Laudadio; Dear uncle of Joseph, Tina, Pia, David, Mark and Nicole. Memorial Visitation Thursday Nov. 10th from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave.,...

Janis Lariviere

Janis Lariviere

Oct 31, 2022

Jan “Punky” Margaret LaRiviere was born November 7th 1950 to Carl and Mary Anderson, the oldest of 3 children. Born and raised in Franklin Park and graduated from East Leyden High School. During her sophomore year in East Leyden she met and eventually married Larry LaRiviere and on June 25th, 2022 celebrated 50 years of marriage. Punky and Larry were...

Myrtle Olson

Myrtle Olson

Oct 31, 2022

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Bonnie Olson. She died at home, as was her wish, at the age of 100, surrounded by family. Bonnie was born in Napoleon ND July 17, 1922 to John and Maren Johnson. She liked to say she was the 7th child born on the 17th day of the 7th month. She was...

Donald Due

Donald Due

Oct 31, 2022

Donald Gerhardt Due. Beloved son of the late Louis and the late Gertrude Sunde Due. Dear brother of the late Charles Due and the late Nancy Due Runkel. Fond uncle of Stephen (Rebecca) Due, Louis Due, Ellen (Peter) Schmidt, Kathleen Powell, Maureen Devine, Gerhardt (Pamela) Runkel, Chris (Stephen) Shafer and Eric (Rhonda) Runkel, Great uncle of many nieces and nephews....

William Stachula

William Stachula

Oct 30, 2022

William J. "Bill" Stachula, Retired C.P.D., U.S. Army Veteran, age 75, passed away unexpectedly on October 30, 2022. Bill is the beloved husband of Donna M., nee Zurawski, for 44 wonderful years; loving father of Christopher J. Stachula; dearest son of the late Jean, nee Ogorek, and John Stachula; dear brother of Marlene and Donald (Sandra) Stachula and brother in...

Maria Santucci

Maria Santucci

Oct 30, 2022

Maria Santucci, of Harwood Heights, age 97, at rest on October 30, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Ernesto. Loving mother of Antonietta (Alfonso) Notardonato and Nicoletta (Peter) Pontarelli. Dear Nonna of Annamaria Notardonato, Lio Notardonato, Angela (Steve) Santucci, Michael Pontarelli and Joey Pontarelli. Great grandmother of Giovanni Santucci. Dear sister of Pasquale, Bambina (the late Pietro) DiVito, Clara (the...

Lea Civitella

Lea Civitella

Oct 29, 2022

Lea Civitella nee Troiani, age 91, born in Morge Campli (Prov. Di Teramo) Italia. Beloved wife of the late Delfico; loving mother of Noria (Luigi) DiGiovannantonio, Robert (Reneé) Civitella, Anna Maria (Concezio) DeAscentiis, Rossella (Armando) Passarella, Mark Anthony (Makara) Civitella; fond grandmother of 13, great grandmother of 13; fond aunt and friend to many. Visitation Wednesday, November 2, 2022 from...

Nenita Ramos

Nenita Ramos

Oct 29, 2022

Nenita Yambao Ramos passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on October 29, 2022. Nene was the beloved wife of the late Julian; loving mother of Eunice (Michael) Cronin, Grace (Bendel) Jimenez and James Ramos; dearest daughter of the late Remedios and Jose Yambao, II; cherished Lola of Jocas and Joshua Ramos, Erin and Tara Cronin and Kristine Jimenez and Hector...

Marilyn Johnson

Marilyn Johnson

Oct 28, 2022

Marilyn J. Johnson 89, At Peace with Christ Friday, October 28, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of Judy (Dino) Divizio and Carolyn (Richard) Rivera. Cherished grandmother of Dean and John. Dear sister of Jack Lundgren (Suzanne Brangham) and the late LaVergne Dinnsen. Fond aunt and great to many. Visitation Wednesday, November 2nd from 9:00 to 11:00...

Joseph Ricchio

Joseph Ricchio

Oct 27, 2022

Joseph A. Ricchio, age 70, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2022. Joseph is the beloved husband of Nancy, nee Klun , for 44 wonderful years; loving father of Fredrick (Teresa), Peter (Jennifer) and Benjamin (Ryann) Ricchio; cherished grandfather of Natalie, Madison, Maxwell, Emery and Isabella; dearest son of the late Maria and Ferdinando; dear brother of the late John...

Stefania Positano

Stefania Positano

Oct 27, 2022

Stefania "Stephanie" Positano, nee Markowsky, age 73, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2022, with her family by her side. Stefania is the beloved wife of Peter J., Sr., for 42 wonderful years; loving mother of Denise "Dee Dee" (Larry Scimeca) Gross and Peter J. Positano, Jr.; dearest daughter of the late Tekla and John Markowsky; cherished Baba of Anthony,...

Joseph Petruzzi

Joseph Petruzzi

Oct 27, 2022

Joseph P. Petruzzi, age 42. Beloved son of Patricia Petruzzi nee McElvaney and the late Joseph A. Petruzzi; dear brother of Sarah (Scott) Asselborn and Elizabeth (Michael Alebich) Petruzzi; fond uncle of Anthony, Vinny, and Tessa; loving cousin and nephew to many. Services held are private. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the American Diabetes Association at diabetes.org...

Sam Scurto

Sam Scurto

Oct 27, 2022

Sam J. Scurto 87, of Schaumburg. Veteran of the U.S. Army. At rest Thursday , October 27, 2022. Beloved husband of Jo Ann, loving father of Steven (Maureen), Anthony (Deborah), Raymond (Victoria), Sam (Yolanda) and Douglas (Mary). Cherished step father of Thomas (Jennifer) and Robert (Paula) Moore. Beloved son of the late Sam and the late Frances. Fond grandfather of...

Alice Holt

Alice Holt

Oct 27, 2022

Alice P. Holt, nee Watson, age 79, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2022. Alice is the beloved wife of the late Henry W.; loving mother of Karen C. (George) Howard and the late Kenneth (Diane) Holt; dearest daughter of the late Vivian Carden and the late Leon Watson; cherished grandmother of Kenneth Holt, Kristin (Conor) Casey and George Howard;...

Paul Simonetti

Paul Simonetti

Oct 26, 2022

Paul Simonetti, 92, long time resident of Morton Grove, passed away October 26, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Annetta nee Landini for 66 wonderful years. Dear brother of the late Dino Simonetti, the late Giovanna Bonin, the late Eraldo Simonetti. Brother-in-law of Vitalina Pucci, Lucia Simonetti, Carla (Richard) Petersen and the late Umberto Landini, the late Maria Parini of...

Roy Lopresti

Roy Lopresti

Oct 25, 2022

Roy J. LoPresti, 69, passed away October 25, 2022. Beloved partner of Patty Soristo for 29 wonderful years. Grandpa Roy to Laila. Loving brother of Frank A. LoPresti and Roseann C. LoPresti. Proud uncle and godfather of Michael R. LoPresti. Loving uncle and friend to many. Bass player in the bands Jailbreak and Thunder Road. Loyal fan of the Chicago...

Dr. Peter Lofendo Dds

Dr. Peter Lofendo Dds

Oct 25, 2022

Dr. Peter F. Lofendo, DDS, 83, at peace with Christ on October 25, 2022. Beloved husband of RoseMary (Crescio), loving father of Nina (James) Ferolo and Deia (Rocco) Campanelli. Cherished papa to Grace, Rose, Frances, Anthony, Peter, and Michael. Beloved son of the late Frank and Anna Lofendo. A graduate of St. Philip High School, Loyola University at Chicago, and...

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