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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Sophie Miglio

Sophie Miglio

May 10, 2022

Sophie Miglio, age 90, at rest on May 10, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Edward Sr. Loving mother of Edward Jr. (Jo) Miglio, Diana (Terry) Johnson and Donna (Dave) Pearson. Dear grandmother of Adam (Sarah) Miglio, Bethany (Adam) Kuehnel, Jennifer (Derek) Enger, Eric (Maggie) Johnson, Karin Johnson, Jessica (Trent) Felver, Brent (Lauren) Pearson and Nate (Samantha) Pearson. Great grandmother...

Caroline Russo

Caroline Russo

May 9, 2022

Caroline M. Russo, nee Shoemaker, age 85, passed away peacefully at her home on May 9, 2022. Caroline was the beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of Susan (Michael) Eleuteri, Jody Koszola and Sheri (Craig) Olczak; dearest daughter of the late Clara and Lyman; cherished grandmother of Krystle, Steven (Lauren) Koszola, Britnee Nawa, Taylor (Dave) Chybicki, Darrin Bock...

Richard Elmer

Richard Elmer

May 9, 2022

Richard A. "Rick" Elmer, Retired Chicago Police Department Commander and Retired United States Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer, age 71, passed away suddenly on May 9, 2022. Rick is the beloved husband of Kyle Irene, nee Muir, for 40 wonderful years; loving father of Shannon I. (Daniel) Morgan, Robert P. (Deanna) DeLuca and Kevin S. (Jacklyn) Elmer; cherished grandfather of...

Frances Martorano

Frances Martorano

May 9, 2022

Frances M. Martorano (Grajewski) age 69, at rest on Monday, May 9, 2022. Beloved wife of Federico. Loving mother of Daniela Martorano and Rosanna (Martin) Mucha. Cherished grandmother of Bianca Natalia Mucha. Dear sister of Daniel Grajewski, Michael (Lucia) Grajewski and James (Rhonda) Grajewski. Fond aunt of Rosanne, Marissa, Erin, Mai Lynn, Joseph, Jamie, Peter, Nathan, Elizabeth, Eva, Brianna and...

Angela Mignano

Angela Mignano

May 7, 2022

Angela Mignano, nee Vasco, age 81, passed away peacefully at her home on May 7, 2022. Angela was the beloved wife of the late Antonino; loving mother of Madeline (Scott) Borkin, Eleanora (William) Tomasik and Domenica (Nick) Santucci; dearest daughter of the late Leonarda and Giovanni; cherished nonna of Nicole and Natalie Tomasik, Michael Santucci, Jacob Borkin and Anthony Santucci;...

Susan Faso

Susan Faso

May 7, 2022

Susan Faso, nee Gahagen, age 79, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2022. Susan was the beloved wife of the late John; loving mother of Lorraine F. (Chris) Hanson and Scott (Jayne Molson) Faso; cherished grandmother of Daniel Hanson and Gianna DeRosa-Faso; dear sister of Gail (the late Don) Jezik, Debbie (Ken) Andrews and the late Ricky Gahagen; fond aunt...

Felix Covarrubias

Felix Covarrubias

May 7, 2022

Felix Jose Covarrubias, age 23, passed away unexpectedly on May 7, 2022. Felix is the loving son of Evette and Edgar Covarrubias; beloved brother of Julian, Ava and Bella Covarrubias; dearest grandson of Jose and Jenny Alvarez and Isabel Nava, Lupe and Francisco Covarrubias; loving boyfriend of Briana Navar; cherished nephew of Diana (Michael) Minerva, Debbie (Tawer) Gabriel, Isaric and...

Dorothy Naegele

Dorothy Naegele

May 5, 2022

Dorothy C. Naegele age 96, passed away on May 5, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Walter. Loving mother of Christine Myers-Mainland and Phyllis Cole. Cherished grandmother of Katherine Auffant, Timothy Myers, Amanda Mallard and the late Kelly Long. Great grandmother of Corey Myers, Katlin Myers, Brittany Myers and Nicolas Auffant. Graveside services will held on Monday, May 16, 2022...

Rita Cupello

Rita Cupello

May 4, 2022

Rita Cupello (nee DeLio) age 91, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Salvatore. Loving mother of Nella (Vince) Fasano, Marcella, Fran (Frank) Palazzolo, Paula (Joe) Cutri, and Frank (Connie). Cherished grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of thirteen. Dear sister of Carmen (Rosa) DeLio and many sisters in Italy. Fond aunt, Cousin and friend of...

Lilly Madonia

Lilly Madonia

May 3, 2022

Lilly M. Madonia 87 of Downers Grove. At Peace with Christ Tuesday, May 3rd. Beloved wife of the late Salvator. Loving mother of Joseph (Joanne), Michael (Linda) and Mary (the late Michael) Toth. Cherished grandmother of Angela (Daniel), Christina (Tadas), Joseph (Lindsey), Anthony (Grace) , Andie, Michael (Nicole), Nicholas (Christine) and Theresa (Josh) Williams. Great grandmother of 16. Dear sister...

Michael Orend

Michael Orend

May 2, 2022

Michael “ Mike “ Orend 52 of Norridge. At Peace with Christ, Monday May 2, 2022. Beloved husband of Donna nee Sienkiewicz. Loving father of Christian and Olivia. Beloved son of Helenanne and the late Jerome Malocha. Fond son in law of Czeslawa and the late Aleksander Sienkiewicz. Brother in law of Jacek (Cathryn) and Wesley (Cathleen) Sienkiewicz. Dear nephew...

Rino Cocchia

Rino Cocchia

May 1, 2022

Rino Cocchia, age 63, passed away suddenly on 05/01/2022. Loving father of Patricia (Erick) Cocchia and the late Eric Cocchia; beloved son of the late Salvatore and Giulia (nee Trombetta) Cocchia; fond grandfather of Isabella, Aubrey and Scarlett; dear brother of Anna (Frank) Signa and Silvana (Pat) Allegrini; fond uncle of John (Michelle) Signa, Maria Traversa, Sammy Signa, Arianna (Anthony)...

Colleen Gallagher

Colleen Gallagher

May 1, 2022

Colleen Marie Gallagher left this world peacefully on Sunday, May 1st 2022 at 2:45 pm, in her home, surrounded by family. Colleen was born to Robert Bernard Gallagher and Dorothy Marie Fitzgerald in Chicago, where she spent all of her life. Although born on the west side of Chicago, she lived in different neighborhoods throughout her life including Back of...

Reisha Macaluso

Reisha Macaluso

Apr 30, 2022

Reisha Macaluso, nee Dimschultz, age 74, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2022. Reisha is the beloved wife of Anthony M. for 51 wonderful years; loving mother of Michael (Jessica) Macaluso; dearest daughter of the late Shirley and Max; cherished bubbe of Ella and Julian; dear sister of the late David (the late Dawn) Dimschultz and sister in-law of the...

August Annoreno

August Annoreno

Apr 29, 2022

Deacon August J. "Sonny" Annoreno, age 79, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2022. Sonny is the beloved husband of Barbara, nee Stefan, for 58 wonderful years; dearest son of the late Anne, nee Slowik, and the late Joseph Annoreno; dear brother of Josephine Zima and brother in-law of Linda and the late Gregory Stefan and Stan Zima; adored uncle...

Geraldine Tracey

Geraldine Tracey

Apr 29, 2022

Geraldine P. Tracey, age 84, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2022. Beloved wife of the late John F. Tracey; loving mother of Sherri Tracey-Martire and Julie Tracey-Cahill; beloved daughter of the late Sophie Milan and Rudolph Gaimari; fond grandmother of Sean (Nicole Melone) Martire, Natalie (Alex) Fiallos, Christopher (Christina) Cahill, David Martire and Ryan (Jamie Breitweiser) Cahill; great grandmother...

Kenneth Keesen

Kenneth Keesen

Apr 29, 2022

Kenneth A. Keesen, age 69. Born and raised on the Northwest side of Chicago. Beloved husband of Carmen Keesen nee Archilla; loving father of Kathy (Nelson); stepfather of Annette Sanabria; beloved son of the late Robert and Esther Keesen nee Jenkins; fond grandfather of Carol and Caleb; dear brother of Carol (Frank) Arrigoni, Susan Leonard, and the late Robert (Anne)...

Allen Serrelli

Allen Serrelli

Apr 28, 2022

Allen Serrelli, 66, passed away April 28, 2022. Beloved husband of Leigh for over 40 wonderful years. Loving father of Jenna. Cherished son of the late Lewis and Ethel Mae. Loving grandfather of Layla. Dear brother of Diane. Visitation will be Thursday, May 5, from 8:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W Lawrence Ave, Norridge. Mass of...

George Karahalios

George Karahalios

Apr 27, 2022

George Karahalios, age 75, left us on April 27, 2022. Beloved husband of Dana (nee Petronele) and the late Anastasia (nee Sorra). Loving father of Harry and John Karahalios (badasses, both, who gave him hell but love him dearly). Brother of Nicholas Karahalios and the late Panagiotis Karahalios. Uncle of Georgia Agalianos, Georgia Karahalios and Haralambos Karahalios. George had to...

James Dillon

James Dillon

Apr 26, 2022

James F. "Jim" Dillon, Jr., age 77, retired 30 year veteran of the Chicago Police Department and United States Marine Corps Veteran passed away peacefully on April 26, 2022. Jim was the beloved husband of Abigail M. "Gail", nee Wallace, for 54 wonderful years; loving father of Jimmie (Erica), Michael (Danielle), Abbie and Danny (Michelle) Dillon and Katie (Dan) Helms;...

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