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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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Michael Francone

Michael Francone

Jul 2, 2022

Michael V. Francone, age 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 2, 2022. Michael was the beloved longtime companion of Cheryl Lynch; dear husband of the late Angela, nee Carone; dearest son of the late Concetta, nee Lotito, and the late Vincenzo Francone; dear brother of Emanuel (Gertrude) Francone; cherished uncle of Vincent E. (Anna) Francone Connie M.,...

Rosemary Devereaux

Rosemary Devereaux

Jul 2, 2022

Rosemary A. Devereaux, age 70, Born into eternal life on July 2, 2022. Loving and beloved daughter of the late James P. and the late Mary V. (nee Moss) Devereaux. Cherished sister of Kathleen (Robert) Joyce, James, Noreen, Patricia, Joan, John (Joyce), Robert (Maribeth) and Elizabeth (Fred) Voss. Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews and great nieces and great...

Esmeralda Hissam

Esmeralda Hissam

Jul 1, 2022

Esmeralda Raymundo Hissam, age 57, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2022. Esmeralda is the loving mother of Rachel Joy Hissam and Joshua Raymundo; cherished grandmother of Elli Hissam; dearest daughter of the late Rosalina and Rodolfo Raymundo; beloved sister of Ester (Alberto) Vazquez, Ronnie (Arlene) Raymundo, Layola (Vladan) Todorovic, Rodolfo, Jr. (Rowena) Raymundo, Romanette (John) Reynolds, Robert (Kathy) Raymundo...

Giovanna Vaiana

Giovanna Vaiana

Jul 1, 2022

Giovanna Vaiana nee Stallone, age 86, was born in Castelvetrano, (Prov. di Trapani), Sicilia. Devoted wife of Leonardo. Loving mother of Domenica (Henry) Lukacs, Giuseppe (Barbara) Vaiana, Jenny Duff (Bill) Strollo and Gaspare (Michelle) Vaiana. Beloved daughter of the late Gaspare and Giovanna Stallone. Fond Grandmother of Michelle Lukacs, Kassandra (Bryan) Bulone, Sarah (James) Aspenleiter, Erika (Shane) and Meghan Nordoff,...

Alan Rickert

Alan Rickert

Jul 1, 2022

Alan Keith Rickert, age 70, formerly of Chicago, Illinois, but most recently resided in Delavan, Wisconsin passed away on July 1st, 2022, after a well fought battle against cancer. Al was an avid bowler who enjoyed living in the fast lane, which made sense because he loved fast cars and fast boats. His lake friends may have called him Al,...

Patricia Crouse

Patricia Crouse

Jun 29, 2022

Patricia "Patsy" A. Crouse, age 89, passed away on June 29, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Charles Crouse and the late John Smorynski. Dear Daughter of Walter Nagraba and Adeline Stojek (nee Trent). Dear step mom of Charles (Alima) and Gary (Kathy). Dearest sister of Juanita (Jesse) and Andrea (the late James). Loving Auntie of the late David, Steven,...

Giuseppe Mondelli

Giuseppe Mondelli

Jun 28, 2022

Giuseppe "Joe" Mondelli, age 61. Beloved husband of Lucy nee Mele; loving father of the late John; beloved son of Maria and the late Giovanni; dear brother of Carmella (Larry) McNiff; brother-in-law of Lina (Michael) Natali; fond uncle of John, Matthew (Colleen), Mark, Joey, Anthony (Colleen) and Joseph. Visitation Wednesday, July 06, 2022 from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland...

Giuseppa Scimeca

Giuseppa Scimeca

Jun 28, 2022

Giuseppa Scimeca nee Porretta, age 82, born in Caccamo-Prov Di Palermo (Sicily). Beloved wife of the late Giuseppe. Loving mother of Donna (Van) Borden. Beloved daughter of the late Pietro and Domenica Porretta. Fond grandmother of Natasha and Nadya Borden. Dear sister of Giovanni (Giovanna), Vincenzo (Lina) and Giuseppe (Rosa) Porretta. Loving godmother of Joseph Criscione and Cristine Porretta. Fond...

Frank Bielik

Frank Bielik

Jun 28, 2022

Frank Bielik, 93, passed away June 28, 2022. Patriarch of our family, dearly loved by wife Martha for 69 years and children, Steven, Victoria, Christine, Susan and the late Frank. Proud grandfather of 15 and great grandfather of 10. The youngest of 11 born to Vincent and Maria Bielik. Devout parishioner of St. Monica. The love you and Mom shared...

Aristide Bifero

Aristide Bifero

Jun 27, 2022

Aristide “Augie the Barber” Bifero, age 89, born in Acerra (Prov. Di Napoli) Italy – passed away on June 27, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Elisabetta (nee De Benedetto); loving father of the late Antonio (Ippolita) Bifero, Carmela “Lina” (Angelo) Velliotis, Luigi (Stacey) Bifero, & Frank (Jeanna) Bifero; beloved son of the late Antonio & Carmela (nee Di Maio)...

Roy Carlson

Roy Carlson

Jun 27, 2022

Roy A. Carlson 92. Veteran of the Korean War. At rest Monday, June 27, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Diane “Dee”. Loving father of Jeffrey (Mary), Thomas (Barbara) and Gerald. Fond grandfather of Meghan (Rick), Julianne (Ryan), Carissa (Steve), Deanna, Bridget, Stephen (Ellen), Lauren, Adam and Kristen. Great grandfather of Scarlett, Reagan, Rowan, Freya, Natalie and Meadow. Fond uncle...

Enzo Venuti

Enzo Venuti

Jun 26, 2022

Enzo Venuti, age 86, passed away peacefully at his home on June 26, 2022. Enzo was the beloved husband of the late Victoria, nee Bolzan; loving father of Danny (Raffaella) and Johnny (Maria) Venuti; dearest son of the late Ida and Angelo Venuti; cherished grandfather of Alexander, Giuliana and Isabella. Enzo was a fond uncle, cousin and godfather of many....

Carole Diana

Carole Diana

Jun 26, 2022

Carole Joy Diana, nee Rossow, age 70, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2022. Carole is the beloved wife of the late Dennis Diana; loving mother of Jennifer (Tony) Messina and Rob (Emily) Diana; dearest daughter of the late Kay and Fred Rossow; cherished grandmother of Peter, Gianna and Frankie Messina, Leo and Dean Diana; dear sister of the late...

Carmen Miro

Carmen Miro

Jun 26, 2022

Carmen Miro, age 76, Born in Mugnano Del Cardinale, Prov Di Avellino Italy. Loving father of Orazio (Lucia) Miro; beloved son of the late Orazio & Filomena (nee Guerriero) Miro; fond grandfather of Isabella, Olivia, & Carmine; dear brother of Guiditta, Angela, Antonietta, Anna, the late Filomeno, the late Agnese, the late Carmine, the late Guiditta, the late Giuseppe, the...

Joanne Barrett

Joanne Barrett

Jun 26, 2022

The world lost the kindest soul on June 26, 2022 when Joanne M. Barrett, age 79, passed away peacefully. Joanne leaves behind her loving children Mary (Tim) Kirby, Patrick and Julia; beloved grandchildren Jane, William and Margaret; caring longtime partner David Mazur; fond nephews Barrett (Kathleen) O’Donovan; Colin (Joan) O’Donovan and niece Moira (Brent) Warnement; loving Goddaughter Laura (Michael) Cronin...

Theodore Baniewicz

Theodore Baniewicz

Jun 25, 2022

Theodore J. Baniewicz, 94, passed away June 25, 2022. Beloved son of the late Mary Baniewicz and Phil Baniewicz. Godfather of John (Sharon) Schoenberger. Dear cousin of Raymond Bilka, John Bilka, the late Edward Bilka and the late Charles Bilka. Robert Bilka, the late Eileen Beckman, Paul Schoenberger, Richard Schoenberger, Michael Schoenberger, the late Cecilia Barnes, Rose Mary Pecaro, Joseph...

Rena Walzer

Rena Walzer

Jun 25, 2022

Rena I. Walzer, nee Birnhaupel, passed away on June 25, 2022 with her family at her side. Rena was the beloved wife of the late Alfred Baird Walzer and the late Edward C. Boiarski; loving mother of Andrew (the late Jacquelinne Martinez) Walzer; cherished grandmother of Max and Chaz Walzer, and fond aunt of many. Visitation will be on Friday,...

Audrey Klafta

Audrey Klafta

Jun 24, 2022

Audrey L. Klafta, nee Lizak, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2022. Audrey is the beloved wife of James J. for 63 wonderful years; loving mother of Paula Klafta, Jerome (Laurie) Klafta M.D. and M. Jennifer (Karl) Huff; cherished grandmother of Kristen (Kenneth) Stauffer, Kimberly Klafta M.D., Brian Klafta, John Klafta and Emily Huff; great grandmother of Felicity, Clara and...

Julia Romano

Julia Romano

Jun 24, 2022

Julia Joan Romano (Whisler) 96, Born February 22, 1926, Bushnell, IL to Melvon Rufus and Nora Belle (Hatch) Whisler. Norridge Resident since 1957. Beloved wife of Michael “Mike / Mickey” for 70 years; He preceded her in death on November 16, 2014. Loving mother of Michael (Betty) Romano Jr. and Marlene (Thomas) Lesko; Loving grandmother of Michael C. (Jennifer) Romano,...

Betty Wilk

Betty Wilk

Jun 24, 2022

Betty Ann Wilk, age 86, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2022. Betty was a longtime resident of Harwood Heights, IL. She was predeceased by her parent's Bertha, nee Hausberger and Carl Wilk, and her nephew Philip Carl Cholke. She is survived by her loving sister Carlene Marie Cholke, and her dear nephew Michael Robert Cholke. Betty graduated from St....

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