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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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Noreen Lorentz
Jan 1, 2022
Noreen R. Lorentz (nee Wolniewicz) age 84, at rest on January 1, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Leroy J. Lorentz. Loving mother of Lawrence Lorentz, Linda Lorentz-Yates (Susan Yates), Leonard (Dayna), Leanne (Perry) Guzior, Leslie (Vincent) Daly. Cherished grandmother of Christopher, Melissa, Brianna, Colin, Aubrey and Lucas. Dear sister of the late Norbert Wolniewicz. Visitation Saturday, January 8, 2022,...
Robert Crescio
Jan 1, 2022
Robert L. Crescio age 90, at rest on January 1, 2022. Beloved husband of Trudie (nee Ryll) Dear brother of RoseMary (Peter) Lofendo and the late John (the late Mildred) Crescio. Fond uncle of Nina nee Lofendo (James) Ferolo, Deia nee Lofendo (Rocky) Campanelli. Great uncle of Grace, Rose, Frances, Anthony, Peter and Michael. Visitation will take place on Thursday,...
Carmen Catania
Dec 31, 2021
Carmen M. Catania (nee Vega Flores), age 91, at rest of December 31, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Frank A. Catania. Loving mother of Nelly (Ray) Traynor, Merly (the late Gary) Archie, Elsy Rivera, Carmen (Luis) Amezquita and Annette Van Mieghem. Cherished grandmother of Toni (Eric) Siewert, Raymond (Carolyn) Traynor, Jeanette (John) Geroulis, James Archie, Luis Amezquita, Timothy and...
Everett Schlegel
Dec 31, 2021
Everett R. “Jim” Schlegel, age 102. Everett was a Pearl Harbor survivor. Beloved husband of the late Lorraine Schlegel nee Krysiak for 37 years; loving father of Beverly “Stormy” (Robert) Capiga and Bill “William” (Connie) Schlegel; fond grandfather of Robert, Brenda, Joseph, Helen, Susan, and Scott; great grandfather of Celeste, Meadow, Bobby, and Foxley; great great grandfather of Zena Rose;...
Betty Holzkamp
Dec 30, 2021
Betty Lerain Holzkamp, 98, of Gardner, KS, passed away Dec. 30, 2021 at Homestead of Olathe. Funeral service will be held at 9:30 am on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022 at the Irving Park Cemetery Chapel, 7777 Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL 60634. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Condolences may be left at www.brucefuneralhome.com Betty was born...
Sandra Damico
Dec 30, 2021
Sandra K. "Sandi" Damico, nee Thomas, age 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on December 30, 2021. Sandi was the beloved wife of the late Edward J.; Loving mother of Robert E. (Laura), James E. and Lisa A. Damico; dearest daughter of the late Charlotte and Otto Thomas; cherished grandmother of Michael and Alena; dear sister of...
Mary Woychek
Dec 29, 2021
Mary Woychek (nee Wardzala) age 98, at rest on December 29, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Charles J. Woychek. Loving mother of Barbara (Dr. Ted) Matuga, Mary (the late Ray) Boksa, Charles J., Michael and Teresa (the late John) Dubil. daughter of the late Albert and the late Mary Wardzala. Cherished grandmother of 10 and great grandmother of 16....
Rosa Pawlowskyj
Dec 28, 2021
Rosa Pawlowskyj, age 96, at rest on December 28, 2021. Visitation will take place on Saturday, January 8, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge, Il. The funeral will then proceed to Our Lady Mother of the Church, 8747 W. Lawrence Ave. Chicago, IL. 60656, for 11:30 a.m. Mass. Interment will follow...
Zenovia Stasula
Dec 28, 2021
Zenovia Stasula 90. At Peace with Christ, Tuesday, December 28, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Jaroslaw. Loving mother of George (Irene) and Lidia. Cherished grandmother of Olena (Alex) Kalausich and Ulana (Mark) Horbal. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 30th at the St. Joseph Ukrainian Catholic Church 5000 N. Cumberland Ave., Chicago 60656 from 10:00 A.M until time...
Gerard Salud
Dec 28, 2021
Gerard Paul Salud, age 41, at rest on December 28 2021. Beloved husband of Mary Ann (nee Sosa). Loving father of Gabriella, Madysen and Giana. Cherished son of Robert and Sonia (nee Capulong) Isaac. Fond cousin and friend to many. Visitation Wednesday,January 5, 2021 from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge, Il. Funeral Thursday,...
Michael Lojewski
Dec 27, 2021
Michael Lojewski, age 51, passed away unexpectedly on December 27, 2021. Michael was the beloved son of Dianne Denmark and Leonard Lojewski, and he was a nephew, cousin and friend of many. Visitation will be Tuesday, january 4, 2022, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. (Funeral Service at 5:00 p.m.) at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. The...
Stanley Zachar
Dec 27, 2021
Stanley "Stash" Zachar, 68, passed away suddenly on December 27, 2021 with his son, Mark, and wife, Helena, at his side. Stash was a true Chicagoan, born and raised. His joys were "watching the game", fishing, golfing, and playing with his 8 grandchildren. There was almost nothing he couldn't fix or do himself. He is the beloved husband of Helena...
Lisa Forte
Dec 27, 2021
Elisabetta (Lisa) Di Silvestro Forte, born in Castel San Vincenzo Italy on September 20, 1929, died peacefully surrounded by family on December 27, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of Dominic, David (Susan), and Anna Marie; devoted nonna to Danielle, Anthony (Gretta), Marissa, Joseph and Sofia; dearest sister of the late Tony (the late Matilde) and Romolo...
Paula Bertolozzi
Dec 27, 2021
Paula Bertolozzi, age 79, at rest on December 27, 2021. Beloved wife of Richard Bertolozzi. Loving mother of Lisa Zuraski and Lana (Wayne) Sampson. Dear daughter of the late Peter and the late Laura DaPrato. Cherished grandmother of Connor, Taylor, Sydney and Mackenzie. Dear sister of the late Peter DaPrato (Valerie) and Fond aunt of Julie Schultheis. Fond cousin and...
Leacle Evans
Dec 26, 2021
Leacle L. "Lee" Evans, age 93, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2021. Lee was the beloved husband of 72 years to the late Dorothy, nee Withers; loving father of Wanda G. Koch, Sharron D. Skelly and Shelia A. (Gerald) Cramer; cherished grandfather of Trudi Lee (Paul) Herdzina, Ryan M. Graham, Lance W. (Jessica) Skelly, Justin K. Cramer and Chase...
Domenica Tangorra
Dec 26, 2021
Domenica Tangorra, nee Uva, age 97, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2021. Domenica was the beloved wife of the late Filippo; loving mother of Philip (Patricia) and Michael (Grazia) Tangorra; dearest daughter of the late Carmela and Michele Uva; cherished grandmother of Phil, Lisa, Charity, Nissa, Nicole, Stephanie and Lucky; great grandmother of many; dear sister of the late...
Keith Proctor
Dec 26, 2021
Keith A. Proctor, age 91, U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War and U.S.P.S. Letter Carrier for 35 years passed away peacefully on December 26, 2021. Keith was the loving father of Mary Grace (Robert) Alvord and Kathleen (James) Christensen; dearest son of the late Roy and Beatrice Proctor; cherished grandfather of Katherine (Jon) Wendling, Michael (Nikki) Christensen, Steven (Melissa)...
Arlene Salerno
Dec 25, 2021
Arlene Salerno nee Horning, age 82. Loving partner of Joseph Vary. Loving mother of Michael Salerno, Jerry Olive, and Tammy (Pete) Russo. Loving stepmother of Concetta (Jim) Plovanich, Christine (Jay) Petras. Fond grandmother of James (Sharisse) Salerno, Alexis Salerno, Nicki Russo, and Giovanni Russo. Dear sister of Gerald (Mary Ellen) Horning, the late Kathy (Bill) Gierke. Fond aunt of many...
Hortense Johnson
Dec 25, 2021
Hortense O. Johnson, age 101 of Chicago. At rest December 25, 2021. Loving sister of the late Roland (the late Janet) and the late Robert (Marilyn). Dear aunt of Tom (Diane), Larry (Angie), Michael Johnson ,Judy (Dino) Divizio, Carolyn (Richard) Rivera and the late Nancy Suterko. Great aunt of Christine (Christopher) Cannata, Jessica (Christopher) Smith, Katie (Ryan) Parks, Michelle (Greg)...
Lian Mung
Dec 25, 2021
Lian Za Mung, age 26, U.S. Army member, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2021. Lian was the beloved husband of Lyssa Sai-Mung; dearest son of Niang Bawi and Thuam Pau; dear brother of Pum Tuang, Thang Khup and Tuang Thang; fond cousin, nephew and friend of many. Lian was a beautiful person who was loved by everyone. Visitation Monday,...
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