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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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Debra Motyka

Debra Motyka

Nov 27, 2021

Debra Ann Motyka nee Smolenski, age 58. Beloved wife of Donald Motyka; loving mother of Joseph, James, Michael, and Nicholas; beloved daughter of the late Harry and Mary Anne Smolenski; dear sister of the late Steven Smolenski. Visitation will be held on Thursday December 2, 2021 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Cumberland Chapels at 8300 W. Lawrence Ave...

Antonina Reina

Antonina Reina

Nov 27, 2021

Antonina Reina, nee DiStefano, age 92, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2021. Antonina was the beloved wife of the late Salvatore; loving mother of Ann Marie (Carlos) Jarrin, Pasquale (Angela) and the late Ippolito Reina; cherished grandmother of Salvatore (Lauretana), Rosario (Briana) Reina, Giancarlo (Gabriella) and Nina Jarrin; great grandmother of Isabella, Salvatore, Milania, Emme, Ian and Anthony Jarrin....

Julia Rivera

Julia Rivera

Nov 27, 2021

Julia A. Rivera, nee Robles, age 70, passed away peacefully at her home on November 27, 2021. Julia was the beloved wife of the late Hector M.; loving mother of Deborah (David) Martin, Hector "Cris" (Felicia "Cookie") Rivera, Luz "Nilda" (Jerome) Hollimon, Esteban G. and the late Javier I. Rivera; dearest daughter of the late Rogelia and Jose Robles; cherished...

Jerzy Staszewski

Jerzy Staszewski

Nov 26, 2021

Jerzy "Jerry" Staszewski, age 84, passed away unexpectedly at his home on November 26, 2021. Jerry was the beloved husband of the late Krystyna, nee Rosinski; loving father of Barbara (Jean-Marc Legrand) and Joanna Staszewski; cherished grandfather of Natasha and Thomas Legrand; dear brother in-law of Eugene (Grace) and Edward (Zosia) Rosinski; fond uncle of Konrad and the late Marcin....

Jeffrey Wrobel

Jeffrey Wrobel

Nov 26, 2021

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Domenica Valentini

Domenica Valentini

Nov 24, 2021

Domenica Valentini, nee Piscopo, age 94, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2021. Domenica was the beloved wife of the late Domenico; loving mother of Marie and Frank (Kathy) Valentini, Vallerie McLaughlin and Anna (Laura Hoehle) Valentini; dearest daughter of the late Filomena and Gaetano Piscopo; cherished grandmother of Brian (Jamie), Dan (Jill) and Mark (Rachel) Valentini, Lauren (Dean) Gudeman,...

Grace Smeriglio

Grace Smeriglio

Nov 24, 2021

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Zygmunt Kaluza

Zygmunt Kaluza

Nov 23, 2021

Zygmunt Kaluza, age 68, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2021. Zygmunt is the beloved husband of Grazyna, nee Nowak, for 46 wonderful years; loving father of Adam (Anna) and Andrzej "Andy" Kaluza and Teresa (Lukasz) Sadowski; dearest son of the late Adela and Michal Kaluza; cherished grandfather of Kasper, Olivia, Kaya and Dominic; dear brother of the late Roman...

Aurora Frasco

Aurora Frasco

Nov 23, 2021

Aurora Frasco (Vieyra), age 67, passed away unexpectedly on November 23, 2021. Aurora is the beloved wife of Fidel for 36 wonderful years; loving mother of Linda (Jose) Real, Adrian, Fidel Jr, (Yesenia) and Julisa Frasco; dearest daughter of the late Crispina and Francisco Vieyra; cherished grandmother of Liliana, Juliana, Julissa, Jose Jr., Rey and Adrian; dear sister of 10;...

Rosemarie Riggs

Rosemarie Riggs

Nov 23, 2021

Rosemarie Riggs 96 of Harwood Heights. In the presence of her Savior Tuesday, November 23, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Loving mother of Larry (Rae Lee) Riggs and Cindy (Tim) Donovan. Beloved daughter of the late John the late Rose Pummer. Cherished grandmother of Alan (Sandy), Eric (Brooke) and Brett (Jessica) . Great grandmother of Nora, Claire, Bethany...

Sarah Monteleone

Sarah Monteleone

Nov 22, 2021

Sarah Monteleone 81 of Norridge. At Peace with Christ, Monday, November 22, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Gennaro “Jerry”. Loving mother of Gino (Grace), Frank (Carrie), Jerry Jr. (Lizeth) and Anthony (Joanne). Cherished grandmother of Sara (Tim), Jerry, Brenden, Giuliana, Simon, Emily, Aiden, Anthony and Alexie. Dear sister of Marylou Tommasone, Michael (Anna) and the late Vito (Lori) DiCosola....

Barbara Kalasa

Barbara Kalasa

Nov 22, 2021

Barbara Kalasa, nee Osowski, age 84, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2021 with her daughters by her side. Barbara was the beloved wife of the late Edward; loving mother of Kathleen (Brian) Sauerland and Susan (Steve) Hermann; dearest daughter of the late Virginia and Harry Osowski; cherished glitzy gramma of Luke Sauerland, Paige Hermann, Danielle Sauerland and Ryan Hermann;...

Edward Ochab

Edward Ochab

Nov 22, 2021

Age 92, passed away 11/22/21. As a Korean War Army Veteran, he served his life with devotion to family and many charitable organizations. He is survived by his adoring wife of 66 years, Dolores (nee Taraszka); children Denise (Ralph), Dawn (Larry) and Douglas (Kathy); grandchildren Ralph (Amanda) and Jennifer (Terry); and great grandchildren Ethan and Liam. Preceded in death by...

Alicja Kumor

Alicja Kumor

Nov 21, 2021

Alicja Kumor, age 80, at rest November 21, 2021. Dear sister of Jan (Cecylia) Kumor. Aunt of John (Elizabeth Mlynarczyk) Kumor. Great aunt of Luke, Benjamin and Julia. Visitation Friday November 26, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge, Il. Interment will follow at St. Adalbert Cemetery...

Amedeo Vivacqua

Amedeo Vivacqua

Nov 20, 2021

Amedeo Vivacqua, age 72. Beloved son of Rita nee Zupo & the late Benito Vivacqua; dear brother of Mario (Barbara), Maria (Frank) Covello, Peter (Linda), Fran (Frank) Amuso, Ray (Ann), Silvia (Vito) Burdi and Robert (Maggie) Vivacqua; fond uncle and great uncle to many. Amedeo very much appreciated the little things in life; dressing up and going to family parties...

June Friel Jaroszynski

June Friel Jaroszynski

Nov 20, 2021

June Friel Jaroszynski 95. At Peace with Christ, Saturday, November 20, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Robert E. Friel and Harry Jarosznski. Loving mother of Billy, Barbara Lutz, Bobby, Jimmy (Jody), Johnny and the late Linda Freeburn. Beloved daughter of the late Rev. William and the late Ruth Thornberg. Loving grandmother of 21. Great Grandmother, Aunt, Great Aunt and...

Gloriana Perssico

Gloriana Perssico

Nov 19, 2021

Gloriana Perssico, nee Aguilar, age 79, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2021. Gloriana is the beloved wife of the late Carlos; loving mother of Lydia (John) Germain, Ney (Michael) Collins, Dora and Karlo Perssico; dearest daughter of the late Dora and Daniel Aguilar; cherished grandmother of James and Nicole Thomason, ,Jeremy Germain, Joseph Lopez and Jacob Perssico; great grandmother...

Liboria Bondi

Liboria Bondi

Nov 19, 2021

Liboria P. Bondi, 79, passed away November 19, 2021. Beloved wife of Vincenzo for 55 wonderful years. Loving mother of Giovan (Catherine) Bondi, Rosa (Agostino) Fardella, and Margaret (Ly) Nguyen. Cherished grandmother of Domenica, Nicolas, Joseph, Naiya, Mason, Ava, and Vincent. Dear sister of Roseanne and Rosina. Fond sister-in-law and aunt to many. Member of the Maria SS. Lauretana Society....

Dennis Kokinda

Dennis Kokinda

Nov 19, 2021

Dennis A. Kokinda, age 79, at rest on November 19, 2021. Beloved husband of Virginia (nee Guzzi). Loving son of the late Nicholas and Mary Kokinda. Dear brother of Dorothy (Edward) Necco and Diana (Lindsey) Gullett. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 from 10:30 a.m. until time of funeral service...

Pablo Alvarez

Pablo Alvarez

Nov 19, 2021

Pablo Alvarez, 95, passed away November 19, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Maria Teresa for 63 wonderful years. Loving father of Robert, Paul, Raul (Veronica), Rosa and the late Ricardo and the late Mario Alvarez; cherished grandfather of Paul, David (Stephenie), Kathryn (Jacob), Brandon, and Michael; great grandfather of Joshua, Desirey, Tavin, Payton, Casen, Austin, Amira, Layton and the...

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