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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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John Grabert
Oct 5, 2022
John James Grabert, age 69, died unexpectedly at home, Wednesday October 5, 2022. He John was born at Lorretta Hospital in Chicago, IL on July 7, 1953 to George and Estelle (Iwanski) Grabert. John came from a large family with two sisters and two brothers. His most cherished memories were created at Rock Lake in Trevor, WI where he spent...
Sarah Daniels
Oct 4, 2022
Sarah Jane Daniels (nee Yalda), was peacefully called to heaven the afternoon of October 4, 2022, surrounded by her family. Born in Michigan on July 9, 1923, Sarah was 99 years young when she passed. She had a zest for life and a sense of adventure, traveling all over the world with her husband and their friends. For over 30...
Scott Formaggio
Oct 3, 2022
Scott M. Formaggio, age 66, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2022. Scott was the beloved son of the late Jeanette and Vincent Formaggio; dearest brother of Steve (Pam) Formaggio and Barbara (Sergio) Formaggio-Rajkovich and the late Bruce (Margaret) Formaggio; dear uncle of Francisco, Larissa, Elisabetta and Vincenzo. Visitation Thursday, October 6, 2022, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at...
Gregory Smits
Oct 3, 2022
Gregory Donald Smits was the beloved husband, best friend and pillar of strength for Cheryl. Celebrated 44 years of a wonderful marriage on October 1st. Gregg passed away suddenly on October 3rd.He is the son of the late Alton and Jane Smits and son-in-law of the late Albert and Edith Corrado. Brother of Timothy (Starla) and brother-in-law to Mark (Carole)...
Mary Paolino
Oct 1, 2022
Mary T. Paolino nee Geraci, age 76. Beloved wife of the late Nicholas P. Paolino; loving mother of Terese (Giacomo) DiMaria-Comella, Lorie (Jesus) Juarez, Phil (Stacy) Paolino, and Nicholas R. Paolino; beloved daughter of the late Sam and Josephine Geraci nee Nice; fond grandmother of Dominick DiMaria, Anthony DiMaria, Elisa Paolino, Ariana Juarez, Alexandria Juarez, Mark Juarez, Niko Paolino, Nicole...
Gary Bixler
Sep 30, 2022
Gary Bixler, age 66. Beloved husband of Karen Tummillo Bixler nee Siciliano; beloved son of the late Rudy and the late Barbara Stigerwald; fond brother of Stephen (Glenda) Bixler; loving father of Jennifer (John) Brust, Gary, Jr. and Erik; fond grandfather of Vincent Buonicore, (Anna), Christopher, Michael, Ciana and Hayden; great grandfather of Veronica; step-father of Tony, Gia and Nanci...
Sandra Mashou
Sep 30, 2022
Sandra Jean "Sandy" Mashou, nee Jancila, age 72, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2022. Sandra was the beloved wife of the late Al; loving mother of Danielle (Clyde) Riesche; dearest daughter of the late Ruth and Leo Jancila; caring sister of the late Chrissy, Kathy, Cindy, Marianne, Leo, and Carrie; fond aunt of many. Sandy also worked ten years...
James Beath
Sep 29, 2022
Reverend James D. Beath, age 69, passed away suddenly on September 29, 2022. Fr. Beath was born on September 3, 1953 in Chicago. He attended Quigley Preparatory Seminary in Chicago, Niles College in Niles, and the University of St. Mary of the Lake Seminary in Mundelein. He was ordained to the priesthood on May 9, 1979, by Cardinal John Cody,...
Molly Berger
Sep 28, 2022
Molly Josephine (nee Allseitz) Berger passed away peacefully on September 28, 2022. Molly was the beloved wife of the late Karl K. Berger; loving mother of Douglas (Louise) Berger and Barbara (Ralph) Giordano; dear grandmother of Christopher (Jaclyn) Berger, Jessica Berger, Elizabeth (Kevin) Mueller, Michael (Stephanie) Berger, Michael (Christina) Giordano, Brian Giordano, and Dominick (Michelle) Giordano; great grandmother of 13;...
Robin Sticha
Sep 27, 2022
Robin Jane Sticha, age 47, at rest suddenly on September 27, 2022. Loving daughter of Robert and Janet Sticha. Dear sister of Michael (Christi) Sticha. Cherished aunt of Sterling and Sylvia. Fond niece of many aunts and uncles, and special cousins to many. Loving friend of Megan Moran Martin, Dr. Jill Steinbach Rankin and Adam Pierce, special friend to Steve,...
Leroy Rosen
Sep 26, 2022
Leroy George Rosen, age 75. Beloved husband of Judith Rosen nee Schreiber; loving father of Patricia Rosen, Leeann (Steve) Stumpf, Veronica (Joseph) Blauvelt; Anthony Rosen and the late Thomas Rosen; fond grandfather of Jeremy, Ryan, Danielle, Monet, Shane, Greyson, Scarlett; dear brother of the late Thomas Rosen, fond uncle of Thomas Rosen. Visitation Sunday, October 2, 2022 from 3:00 until...
Agostino Fardella
Sep 26, 2022
Agostino Fardella, age 90, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2022. Agostino is the beloved husband of Francesca, nee Guarino, for 60 wonderful years; loving father of Josephine (Louis Rotundo) and Agostino (Rosa) Fardella; dearest son of the late Giuseppina and Agostino; cherished grandfather of Nicolas, Francesca and Joseph; dear brother of the late Giuseppe, Bartolo, Salvatore and Rosaria; fond...
Marianna Porretta
Sep 25, 2022
Marianna Porretta nee Sanfratello, age 94. Born in Caccamo, Prov. Di Palermo Sicilia. Beloved wife of Pasquale; loving mother of Cettina (Frank) DeCicco and the late Sam (Ania) Porretta; beloved daughter of the late Antonina (nee Campagna) and Vincenzo Sanfratello; fond grandmother of Gia, Alberto (Camille), Frankie (Sarah), Pasqualino and Luca; great grandmother of Frankie, Mila, Benny, Lina and Emma;...
Antonino Moreci
Sep 24, 2022
Antonino Moreci, age 69, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2022. Antonino is the dearest son of the late Vincenza and Filippo; beloved brother of Antonina (Filippo) Faso, Angelo (Antonette) Moreci, Sara (Roberto) Incandela, Vito (Rosalia) Moreci and the late Rosalia (the late Giuseppe) Genualdi; fond uncle of Michele Genualdi, Maria (Adrean) Klemenko, Filippo (Dana) Genualdi, Filippo and Domenico Moreci,...
Donato Carbonara
Sep 24, 2022
Donato Carbonara, age 91, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2022. He emigrated from a town called Capurso in Bari, Italy in 1961. A long time resident of Harwood Heights, Donato loved gardening and was a devoted member of Societa Madonna Della Pozzo. "Everybody loved to hear him sing." Donato is the beloved husband of Anna, nee Vittone, for 63...
Donato Parente
Sep 24, 2022
Donato “Donald” Parente, age 79. Born in Mola di Bari, Italy. Beloved son of the late Domenico and Rosa Maria nee Ungaro; dear brother of Rosa (Vittorio) Brunetti, Caterina (the late Donato) Parente and Giovanna (Joseph) Nardulli; fond uncle of Bruno, Cecilia, Domenico and Nicola (Natalie) Brunetti, Giulia (Christopher) Bucaro, Angelo (Irena) Parente, Rosa Maria (Gary) Russo, Maria (Quintin) Crawford,...
Louis Ruiz
Sep 23, 2022
Louis O. Ruiz, 66, passed way September 23, 2022. Proud Marine serving in Supply Operations. Beloved husband of Helen for 36 wonderful years. Loving father of Monica (Chris) and Brian. Beloved son of the late Luis and Rosa Ruiz, and son-in-law of Roman and the late Cecilia Salazar. Cherished grandfather of Lukas, Clarke, and Ella. Dear brother of David, Richard...
Thomas Domian
Sep 22, 2022
Thomas Domian, age 63, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2022 surrounded by friends and family. Tom is the beloved husband of 40 years to Janet, loving father of Thomas (Monica) and Lisa (Adam Newman). Dearest son of the late Stanley and Martha. Dear brother of the late James (Joan), Steven (Kathy), Paul (Nicole) and the late sister Denise. Cherished...
Wayne Greco
Sep 22, 2022
Wayne J. Greco, Age 68, passed away on September 22, 2022. Beloved husband of Maureen (nee Hujar) Loving father of Sabrina Greco and Nicole Greco. Cherished grandfather of Gabriella, Louie, Santino and Leo. Dear son of the late Joseph and Helen Greco. Fond brother of Dennis Esposito and the late Dolores Kraus, Son in law of Richard and Mary Ellen...
Giovanni Pentrelli
Sep 21, 2022
Giovanni Pentrelli, age 76 of Franklin Park, at rest on September 21, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Giuseppina (nee Giuliani). Loving father of Nicola (Marilena) and Apollonia (Joseph) Bucaro. Dear grandfather of Valentina, Sofia, Bella and Gabriella. Dear brother of Luciano (Vincenza) Pentrelli, Angela (Bartolo) DeFilippo and the late Rafael (Teresa) Pentrelli, the late Giuseppe (Anna) Pentrelli, the late...
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