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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.

Christine Samaan

Christine Samaan

Aug 29, 2021

On August 29th, 2021, Christine M. Samaan (nee Sakowicz), age 72, passed away peacefully in St. Charles, IL with family at her side. She was born on December 19, 1948, in Chicago, IL. She graduated from Carmel High School of Girls in 1967 and went on to attend Loop College where she met her former spouse, John Samaan. She is...

Barbara Orre

Barbara Orre

Aug 28, 2021

Barbara A. Orre, Age 85, nee Winter. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Orre Jr. Loving mother of Karen (Joseph) Bellini, Steven (Linda) Orre, the late Robert (late DeeDee) Orre, and the late Patricia (late Barry) Wold. Cherished grandmother of Laura Orre, Kathleen (Brian Schrop) Bellini, Nathan, Lucas and the late Steven Orre. Great grandmother of Brayden Schrop. Dear sister...

Dr. Thomas Schorsch

Dr. Thomas Schorsch

Aug 27, 2021

Thomas J. Schorsch, D.D.S, Age 87. Beloved husband of the late Darlene (nee Zitka). Loving father of Thomas (Mimi Zaphiratos) Schorsch, Jr., Patricia (Wayne Gulbranson) Schorsch , David (Suzanne) Schorsch, Alison Schorsch, Paul Schorsch and the late Alicia Schorsch. Cherished grandfather of Kristen Schorsch, Lauren (Joseph) McKay and William Schorsch. Dear brother of Donald (Louise) Schorsch. Fond uncle of many...

Vito Losurdo

Vito Losurdo

Aug 27, 2021

Vito Losurdo, age 88. Vito was born in Italy and was the beloved husband of the late Teresa (nee Colapinto). Loving father of John Losurdo, Joseph (Michele) and Angelo (Susan) Losurdo. Fond grandfather of Jonathan, Jake, Jeffrey and Joseph, Anna-Terese and Jack, Enzo and Zanna. Dear brother of the late Dominic (Maria) Losurdo. Fond uncle of Many. Visitation Tuesday, August...

Vincenzo Mazzola

Vincenzo Mazzola

Aug 24, 2021

Vincenzo "Enzo" Mazzola, age 86, at rest on August 24, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Rosaria (nee Fazio). Loving father of Rico, John (Heather) Tom (Josie) and Rose (Ramiel) Spinozzi. Cherished Nonno of Enzo, John, Mia, Gianna and Angelina. Visitation will take place on Saturday, August 28, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. until time of prayer service at 10:30 a.m....

Steven Miller

Steven Miller

Aug 24, 2021

Steven G. Miller, 76, passed away August 24, 2021. Retired CPD. Beloved partner of Gail Kieduk for 28 wonderful years. Loving father of Jennifer (Kevin) Miller and Jeffrey (Tina) Miller. Cherished grandfather of Jamie, Kaitlyn, Jack, Ivy, Zack, Ben, Emily and Abbey. Dear brother of Scott (Nancy) Miller. Fond uncle of many. Visitation will be Thursday, August 26, from 3:00...

Elizabeth Buena

Elizabeth Buena

Aug 23, 2021

Elizabeth F. Buena (nee Francisco), age 68, at rest on August 23, 2021. Beloved wife of Ceazar Buena. Loving mother of Ryan, Ron, Raymond and Rommel. Loving grandma of Aleya, Alexandra, Nathan and Jayden. Dear sister of Dalisay Penera. Fond aunt, cousin and friend to many. Visitation will take place on Friday, August 27, 2021 from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m....

Joseph Perez

Joseph Perez

Aug 22, 2021

Joseph F. Perez lll, 66, U.S. Army Veteran, passed away August 22nd, 2021. He was the beloved husband of the late Anna Verdeaux-Perez; Loving father of Jenny (Nagil) Diaz, Anthony Perez, Danny Perez, and the late Stephanie (Cody King) Perez; Dear grandfather of Daniel and Jenina Diaz, Jailyn Perez and Ryleigh King; Son of Joseph (Jeanie) Perez ll and the...

Wyatt Adamski

Wyatt Adamski

Aug 22, 2021

Wyatt Adamski, age 63, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2021. Wyatt was the beloved son of the late Helen and Walter Adamski; loving brother of Wayne, Warren and Wade Adamski, ,and he was a fond uncle of many. Visitation Friday, August 27, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of a 10:30 a.m. Service at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W....

Maria Bartemes

Maria Bartemes

Aug 19, 2021

Maria "Mary" Bartemes, nee Stark, age 77, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2021. Mary was the loving mother of Alfred W. "Fred" (Linda) Feichtl; dearest daughter of the late Elisabeth and Franz Stark; cherished grandmother of Licia Epstein and Andrea (Steve) Barabasz; dear sister of Frank (Nancy W.) Stark; fond Aunty “Mame” of Elisabeth Stark and the late Philip...

Olive Milewczyk

Olive Milewczyk

Aug 17, 2021

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Primet Rotondo

Primet Rotondo

Aug 16, 2021

Primet V. Rotondo nee; D’Urso; Beloved wife of Mike L. Rotondo Sr.; Devoted mother of Gina (Ronald A.) Walker, Michele Rotondo and Mike (Jennifer) Rotondo Jr.; Loving daughter of the late Archie and Mary D’Urso; Dear sister of the late Frank (the late Catherine) D’Urso, the late Theresa (the late Al) Quentere; Dear grandmother of Nicholas (Michelle) Rotondo, Eston Rotondo,...

Joseph Hutmacher

Joseph Hutmacher

Aug 16, 2021

Joseph E. Hutmacher, age 90 of Des Plaines, Illinois (formerly of Chicago and Rosemont), married 68 years to Mary, nee Fleming, passed away on August 16, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Born September 30, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Joseph and Clara Hutmacher, nee Heckenkamp. Beloved youngest brother of Mary “Sweetie”, Bette, Madeline, Lucille, Bill, and Bob....

Michael Scanlon

Michael Scanlon

Aug 16, 2021

Michael "Mike" Scanlon, age 79, U.S. Army Veteran, born in Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick, Ireland, passed away on August 16, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family. Mike was the beloved husband of Ann (nee O’Callaghan), for 54 wonderful years; loving father of Joann M. (Lane) Hendle, Michael J. (Kathleen) Scanlon and Eileen F. (Billy) Mahler; dearest son of the...

Glenn Szczepanski

Glenn Szczepanski

Aug 14, 2021

Glenn S. Szczepanski 8/29/1959-8/14/2021  Born & raised in Chicago, Illinois. Reunited with his Late parents Paul & Dorothy (Kadow) Szczepanski. Cherished brother of Dora Ann (late Jerry) Collie (LA), James (Gloria) Szczepanski (IL), Karen (Mark) Plusa (MN), Susan (Thomas) Watt (IL) Adored Uncle of Teresa Collie-McNeal, Maverick Collie, Tracy & Jaimie Szczepanski, Paul (Becky) Plusa, Christopher Plusa, Mykell Szczepanski, Daniel...

Vicente Castellano, Jr.

Vicente Castellano, Jr.

Aug 13, 2021

Vicente Castellano Jr., 46 of Akron, Ohio. At Peace with Christ, Friday, August 13, 2021. Loving father of Vicente, Suheidy and Christian. Beloved son of Vicente Sr. and Maria. Dear brother of Hilda (Adam) Rouse, Adriana (Carlos) Estrada, Rene, Erik and Sara. Fond cousin, uncle and friend to many. Visitation Friday August 20th From 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at...

Michael Skrobacz

Michael Skrobacz

Aug 12, 2021

Michael Skrobacz 99. At Peace with Christ, Thursday, August 12, 2021. Beloved husband of Irena for 50 years. Dear brother of the late Vasyl, Kateryna and Stefan. Fond uncle of Oksana and Ihor Jackiw and children, Lunia and John Poluchowych and children, Nestor & Nadia Wozny & children, Ulana Lamothe & children, Tetyana & Danylo Melnyk & children and Natalie...

Dominic Michi

Dominic Michi

Aug 10, 2021

Dominic Anthony Michi, 19; Cherished son of Susan (nee Tufano) and Anthony; Loving brother of Amanda (Stephen Dunleavy); Beloved grandson of the late Angeline and the late Frank Tufano and the late Mary and the late Evo Michi; Dearest nephew of Jerry (Kathy) Tufano, Louis (Jill) Tufano, Ronald (Anna) Michi and Donna (Joe) Sotomayor; Much loved cousin and friend to...

Benedetta Digati

Benedetta Digati

Aug 10, 2021

Benedetta DiGati, (nee Gullo) Beloved wife of Rosario. Loving mother of Frances (Ross) Panepinto, Linda and Leonard (Linda). Dear grandmother of Faith, Elizabeth, Gabriella and Mia. Fond sister of Epifanio (Isabell) Gullo and Benedetto (Gina) Gullo. Dear aunt of Many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, August 13, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence...

Catherine Petrakis

Catherine Petrakis

Aug 10, 2021

Catherine Rinaldi Petrakis, April 25, 1927 – August 10, 2021. Beloved daughter of the late Josephine and the late Carmelo Rinaldi; dear sister of the late Thomas and the late Paul. She was proud of the fact that she was born on State Street above her fathers’ store at 917 S. State Street in Chicago. She graduated in 1942 from...

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