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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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Katharina Klupp

Katharina Klupp

Jan 14, 2022

Katharina "Kathy" Klupp, nee Lambrecht, age 96, passed away peacefully at home on January 14, 2022. Kathy was the beloved wife of George for 64 wonderful years; loving mother of Katie (Mark) Andriate and Sylvia Klupp; cherished grandmother of Kayla and Lisa Andriate. Katharina is survived by many aunts and uncles and is a niece to many in Europe. Visitation...

Genowefa Kolodziejski

Genowefa Kolodziejski

Jan 14, 2022

Genowefa Kolodziejski nee Szypczak, age 89. Beloved wife of the late Casimir Kolodziejski; loving mother of Margaret (Richard) Kozlowski, and Mirek Joe Bielak; loving stepmother of Christine Buttleman and Eddy (Mary) Kolodziejski; beloved daughter of the late Andrzej and Anna Szypczak nee Kiszka; fond grandmother of Jessica, Thomas, Michelle, Karoline (Jerry), Katherine, Holly, Katie, Sarah, and the late Matthew. Visitation...

Gregory Capace

Gregory Capace

Jan 14, 2022

Gregory James Capace, age 67, gained his heavenly body on Friday, January 14, 2022. Greg is preceded in death by his father, Frank Capace, and his mother, Lenore (Loeb) Capace. Greg is survived by his beloved wife, Margaret (Garcia) Capace; his brother, Robert (Theresa) Capace, as well as many nieces and nephews including Michael and Hayden Capace. Greg was a...

Maria D'Addosio

Maria D'Addosio

Jan 14, 2022

Maria D'Addosio (nee Pepe) age 80. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Michael (Anna), Pete (Azzaya), Martino, Rosa (Ricky) Lester, Anna Maria Johnson and the late Tina (David) Ball. Grandmother of 24 and great grandmother of 24. Dear sister of Josephine (Joe) Pontarelli, Michael (Kasha) Pepe, Vito Pepe and the late Anna. Fond aunt, cousin and friend...

Gaetano Mazza

Gaetano Mazza

Jan 14, 2022

Gaetano ‘Guy’ Mazza, 95, passed away January 14, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Vincenza for nearly 60 years. Loving father of Tina (John) Mulligan and Mary Ann (Jeff) Solida. Cherished grandfather of John (Sabrina) Mulligan, Michael (Jenny) Mulligan, Daniel (fiancée Nicole) Solida, and Christina (Cody) Olsen. Great grandfather of Abigail Olsen and Juliana Mulligan. Dear brother of Maria, the...

Betty Kownacki

Betty Kownacki

Jan 14, 2022

Betty J Kownacki (nee Gordon) age 90, passed away on January 14, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Walter. loving mother of the late Fred Jr. (Janina) Schroeder. Great grandmother of Dylan and Klara Schroeder. Loving grandmother of Fred III (Joanna) Schroeder and the late Richie. Dear sister of many brothers and sisters and fond aunt, cousin and friend of...

Gerlando Tamburello

Gerlando Tamburello

Jan 14, 2022

Gerlando Tamburello passed away on January 14, 2022 at the age of 75 in his winter home in Holiday, Florida. Gerlando is survived by his devoted wife Franca of 52 years. He was a proud Dad to three children: Francesca (spouse John), Raimonda (partner Michael), and Giuseppe (spouse Jessica). He was a loving grandfather to five wonderful grandchildren: Adrianna, John,...

Domenica Guzzo

Domenica Guzzo

Jan 14, 2022

Domenica Guzzo, nee Incandela, age 82, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2022. Domenica was the beloved wife of the late Francesco; loving mother of Pietro (Margarita), Gaetano (Antonina) and Antonino (Aurelia) Guzzo, Anna (Lawrence) Amato and Cecilia (Vito) Pellitteri; dearest daughter of the late Cecilia and Gaetano Incandela; cherished nonna of Domenica, Francesco, Rosario, Francesco, Domenica, Filippo, Domenica, Rosie,...

Thomas Harden

Thomas Harden

Jan 13, 2022

Thomas “Tommy” Harden 65 of Des Plaines. At Peace with Christ, Thursday, January 13, 2022. Beloved husband of Emily nee Barone. Loving father of Lisa (Rino) Bonfiglio, Tommy (Amanda) and Ryan (Nathalia). Beloved son of the late Thomas and the late Alma. Cherished grandfather of Domenico and Jace. Dear brother of Rick (Joanne), Linda (Ray) O’Brien, Greg, Nancy and the...

Franca Torres

Franca Torres

Jan 12, 2022

Franca "Fran" Torres, nee Gigliotti, age 67, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2022. Fran was the beloved wife of David for 34 wonderful years; loving mother of Daniela (Evan) Klepec and Gabby Torres; dearest daughter of the late Ligia and Francesco Gigliotti; dear sister of Elsa (Tony) Sottile and Camillo "Frank" Gigliotti; fond aunt of many. Visitation Tuesday, January...

James Chmura

James Chmura

Jan 11, 2022

James Chmura, suddenly, age 70. Former Mayor of the Village of Norridge. Devoted husband of Barbara nee Moore; beloved father of Matthew and Ryan; beloved son of the late Philip and the late Michaeline Chmura. Visitation Monday, January 17, 2022 from 3:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL 60706. Funeral Service and Interment will...

Vincenzo Brocato

Vincenzo Brocato

Jan 11, 2022

Vincenzo Brocato, age 87, born in Cefalu Prov Di Palermo, Sicilia, passed away January 11, 2022. Devoted husband of the late Maria Nee Catalanotto. Loving father of Domenica (Michael) Lasaponara. Fond grandfather of Brianna and Michael Lasaponara. Dear brother of Rosaria (late Salvatore) Portera, Maria (late Gino) Merendino, Giovanna (Giuseppe) Giaimo, Rosario (Rosaria) Brocato, Late Salvatore (Caterina) Brocato, and the...

Robert Elliott

Robert Elliott

Jan 10, 2022

Robert 'Bob' E. Elliott, age 64, passed away unexpectedly at home on January 10, 2022. Robert was the dear companion of Lorena Vences; loving father of Kristine (Ron) Peterson and Amber (Collin) Butler; beloved son of the late Frances Gignac and Richard Elliott; cherished grandfather of Justine, Megan, Jason, Riley and Ellie; dear brother of Raymond (Julie) Elliott and Linda...

Juan Diaz

Juan Diaz

Jan 10, 2022

Juan O. Diaz 69 of Norridge. Veteran of the U.S. Navy. At Peace with Christ, Monday January 10, 2202. Juan is survived by the love of his life, Ela, Loving father of Juan (Rosie) and Michael Diaz. Beloved son of the late Ricardo and the late Prudentia. Cherished grandfather of J.D. Diaz. Dear brother of Maria (Miguel) Abarca , Ricardo...

Scott Leipart

Scott Leipart

Jan 10, 2022

Scott E. Leipart, age 38, passed away suddenly on 01/10/2022. Beloved husband of Stephanie nee Stevens; loving son of James Sr. and Dawn (nee Leonard) Leipart; beloved son-in-law of Roger K. and Suzanne (nee Anderson) Stevens; dear brother of James Jr. (Courtney) Leipart, Matthew Leipart and Mark (Laura) Leipart; brother-in-law of Christine (Andrew)Erickson, Courtney (Dan) Fulkerson, Jonathan Stevens and Carri...

Vito Campanella

Vito Campanella

Jan 10, 2022

Vito Campanella, age 91. Beloved husband of the late Rosa nee Recchia; beloved son of the late Frank & Rose (nee Ciringione) Campanella; dear brother of John (Domenica) Campanella, Adolph (Anna) Campanella, Maria (Joseph) Casali, Rose (Ettore) Marsico, the late Michael (Nicoletta) Campanella and the late Victoria (the late Phil) Abbatecola; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday,...

George Tomaszewski

George Tomaszewski

Jan 10, 2022

George A. Tomaszewski, age 84. Beloved husband of the late Freda nee Lymperopulos; loving father of Karen and George (Kathy); fond grandfather of Jessica, Jonathan and Alex; great grandfather of Nathan; dear brother of Julie (the late Warren) Barr, Frank (the late Pat) Tomaszewski, Kathy (Vernon) Albright, the late John (the late Marilyn) Tomaszewski and the late Sally (the late...

Richard Okrasinski

Richard Okrasinski

Jan 10, 2022

Richard Okrasinski, age 91, at rest on January 10, 2022. Richard was a Veteran in the United States Air Force and a Chicago Police Officer for 38 years. Beloved husband of Kathy "Bunchie" (nee Doherty). Devoted father of Tommy Okrasinski, Rick (Jennifer) Okrasinski, Dr Robin (Dr. Kenneth) Wind, Lonnie (Patrick) Kelly, Daniel (Lisa) Cerrentano and the late Krissy Cerrentano. Devoted...

Russell Ford

Russell Ford

Jan 10, 2022

Russell E. "Gene" Ford, age 89, U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2022. Gene was the beloved husband of the late Stella, nee Glodz; loving father of Terry (Nicky) Ford; cherished grandfather of Stella and Sophia; dear brother of Joan (Sam) Chia; fond uncle of many. Visitation Tuesday, January 18, 2022, from 9:00...

John Ignoffo

John Ignoffo

Jan 10, 2022

John G. Ignoffo, 78; Beloved husband of Minerva and the late Patricia; Devoted father of John Ignoffo and Lisa (Nick) Homrich; Loving grandfather of Matthew (Jillian) Jacobucci, Alyssa Jacobucci, Joseph, Ryan and Alexa Ignoffo and great-grandfather of Carson. Visitation Thursday Jan. 13th from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL 60706. Funeral Service and...

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