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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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Rita Hess

Rita Hess

Feb 1, 2022

Rita Lynn Hess 65, at rest February 1, 2022. Beloved daughter of the late Anthony and the late Frances Skoraczewski. Dear sister of Anthony Skora and Theresa Fletcher. Fond aunt of Gina Fletcher. Cousin to many. Family and friends are to gather on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at the Queen of All Saints Basilica 6280 N. Sauganash Ave., Chicago, Il...

Vala Kostiw

Vala Kostiw

Jan 31, 2022

Vala Kostiw, age 97. Passed away on January 31, 2022. Visitation will be Monday February 7, 2022 from 12:00 pm until the time of the Chapel Service at 1:00 pm. Interment to follow at Elmwood Cemetery. For more info please call 708-456-8300.

Vilge D'Avanzo

Vilge D'Avanzo

Jan 31, 2022

Vilge D’Avanzo nee Savaiano, age 103, born in Pizzone (Prov.Di Isernia) Italy. Beloved wife of the late Pasquale; loving mother of Carmine (Antonietta) D’Avanzo, Domenica Macchia and Assunta (Alessandro) Mangione; fond grandmother of Vilge, Pasquale, Levio, Claudio, Isabella, Michael and the late Annalisa; great grandmother of Lucia, Carmine, Mario, Arianna, Carmine, Antonio, Letizia, Alex, Franco, Alessandra, Ljubo, Vittorio, Domenico and...

Debra Lonski

Debra Lonski

Jan 31, 2022

Debra A. Lonski (nee Bates) age 50, of Rosemont, at rest on January 31, 2022. Beloved wife of Bob Lonski. Dear mother Michael (Mika) James and Robert Jr. Grandmother of Mikie and Bella. Dear daughter of Roy Sr. and Betty Bates. Fond sister of Roy Jr. Bates. Cremation will take place with a memorial service at a future date.

Dorothy Scimeca

Dorothy Scimeca

Jan 30, 2022

Dorothy Ann Scimeca, nee Carley, age 92, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2022. Dorothy was the beloved wife of the late Bob; loving mother of the late Beverly Affetto; dearest daughter of the late Howard and Lucille Carley; loving grandmother of Kimberlee (James) Kuhn; cherished nanni of Jimmy and Jordyn Kuhn; dear sister of the late Ruth Alex; fond...

Therese Ebinger

Therese Ebinger

Jan 30, 2022

Therese M. Ebinger 93 of Norridge. At Peace with Christ Sunday, January 30, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Anthony. Loving mother of Larry (Nida) Ebinger and Diane (Tom) Zuber. Cherished grandmother of Matthew and David. Dear sister of the late Frank (the late Mary Alice), the late Jim (the late Carolyn), the late Eddy, the late Tommy (the late...

Ida Dibenedetto

Ida Dibenedetto

Jan 30, 2022

Born Ida Di Cristofano on June 22,1935, in Pizzone, Italy. Ida passed away peacefully in her home on January 30, 2022, at age 86. She was the youngest daughter of seven to the late Gesulina (Valentino) and Agostino Di Cristofano. Ida was the beloved and devoted wife to the late Ellio DiBenedetto. They were married on September 27,1957, and came...

Anita Vasquez

Anita Vasquez

Jan 29, 2022

Anita Vasquez, age 85, at rest on January 29, 2022. Beloved mother of Doris Slaven, Rita Castro and Diane (Tony) Dangerfield and the late Linda Torres. Cherished grandmother of Billy, David, Sylvia, Melissa, Kristen, Ashley, Breanna, Zaida and William. Great grandmother of Mason, Miranda, Gary Michael, Devin, Colin, Jayla, Sebastian, Alice, William Jr. and Lindsay and Dear sister of Esther...

Robert Wollschlaeger

Robert Wollschlaeger

Jan 29, 2022

Robert "Bob" Wollschlaeger, age 75, at rest on January 29, 2022. Beloved husband of Michele (nee Neri). Loving father of Mark (Sharon) Wollschlaeger and Ellen (Mark) Mazzola. Cherished papa of Jacqueline, Alexander and Emily Wollschlaeger and grandpa of Isabella and Daniella Mazzola. Beloved son of the late John and Florence Wollschlaeger. Dear brother of the late Jack (Renate) Wollschlaeger and...

Maria Sanchez

Maria Sanchez

Jan 28, 2022

Maria "Murphy" Sanchez, age 72 nee Barrera. Beloved wife of Luis Sanchez; loving mother of Christina (Francisco) Guzman and Diana (Todd Morelli) Sanchez; beloved daughter of the late Jesus Barrera Jr. and Eloisa Barrera nee Gonzalez; fond grandmother of Sydnee, Mia, Eliana, and Laila; dear sister of Jose (Evelyn) Barrera, Fidel (Nancy) Barrera, Victor (Maria) Barrera, Pablo (Carolina) Barrera, Arturo...

Paul Laloggia

Paul Laloggia

Jan 28, 2022

Paul S. LaLoggia, age 85, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2022. Paul was the beloved husband of Pauline, nee Milazzo, for 64 wonderful years; loving father of Paula Amundson and Susan (Peter) Koch; dearest son of the late Anna and Salvatore LaLoggia; cherished grandfather of Lauren (William) Huber, Ryan Amundson, Danielle Koch, Andrew Koch, Stephanie Koch, Geoffrey Koch and...

Anthony Deluca

Anthony Deluca

Jan 27, 2022

Anthony J. DeLuca 73, P.O.W. Veteran of the U.S. Navy. At peace with Christ, Thursday, January 27, 2022. Cohabitee of Arlene Podegracz, Loving father of Gina (Bob) Koch. Cherished grandfather of Ben and Gabe. Dear brother of Rosemary (Tony) Delaurentis, Russell (Cookie), Michael and Rose. Fond uncle and great uncle to many. Visitation Tuesday, February 1st from 9:00 A.M. to...

Carole Baker

Carole Baker

Jan 27, 2022

Carole Jean Baker (nee Werner) age 80, at rest on January 27, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth J. Baker. Loving mother of Kathleen (Keith) Hamilton, Suzanne Dahmer, Mary Baker and Elizabeth Baker. Cherished grandmother of Kaitlyn Dahmer and Ryan Hamilton and her four-footed buddy Lord Stanley. Dear sister of the late James (Roberta) Werner, Elaine Walker and Betty...

Joe Gagliardi

Joe Gagliardi

Jan 27, 2022

Joe Gagliardi “ A Legend” 97. At Peace with Christ, Thursday, January 27, 2022 . Beloved brother of Elsie (the late Sam Concialdi) ,( the late Charles Mueller) and the late Orlando (Janet Sue) Gagliardi. Cherished uncle of Susan Briden (Craig Hyslop), Linda Ori (George Rutkowski), Cindy (Anthony) Solano, Denise (Bobby) Bosco, Joe (Carol), Louis (Susan) and Carol Jean Gagliardi....

Luigi D'Anna

Luigi D'Anna

Jan 27, 2022

Luigi D'Anna, age 83, at rest on January 27, 2022. Beloved husband of Nina (nee Pesco). Loving father of Anthony (Anna), Cathy (Doninick) Tunzi, Maria (Tom) Hanlon and George .Cherished son of the late Antonino and the late Caterina (nee Siracusa) D'Anna. Loving papa, Luke (Maddie), Nicholas, Dominic, Gino, Stefanie, Marissa and Joey. Great great grandpa of Lily and Emilia....

Salvatore Milazzo

Salvatore Milazzo

Jan 25, 2022

Salvatore (Sam) Milazzo excelled at everything he did. After coming to the United States from Sicily at the age of 18, he learned to speak English, found a good job, and met and married the love of his life, Anna. Together, they raised two daughters and a son. They retired at a young age to Arizona, where Sam’s active lifestyle...

Robert Given

Robert Given

Jan 25, 2022

Robert E. Given (September 21, 1945 - Tuesday January 25, 2022.) Robert (Bob) Given of Berwyn, Illinois suddenly passed away at the age of 76 on January 25, 2022. Bob was born on September 21, 1945 in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada to Emery and Dorothea Given (nee Edwards), both proceeding him in death. From an early age Bob's talent and passion...

Ronald Wozniak

Ronald Wozniak

Jan 24, 2022

Ronald S. Wozniak, 81, passed away peacefully Jan. 24th, 2022 with his family at his side. Beloved husband of Judy for over 60 years; Loving father of Mike (Ann), Jim (Nancy), Bob (Jacqui) and Mary; Adored grandfather of Adam, Nikki, Steven, Ben, Sami, Abby, Maura and PJ and great-grandfather of Jyles; Dear son of the late Edmund and the late...

Rocco Saliano

Rocco Saliano

Jan 24, 2022

Rocco Saliano, age 76, passed away on January 24, 2022. Rocco was the beloved husband of Dorothy, nee Albergo, for 54 wonderful years; loving father of Roxanne and Sherri Saliano; dearest son of the late Mary and Benito Saliano; dear brother of Anne (the late William) Brzegowy, James (Ruth) Saliano, Roseann (Louie) Virgilio, Rita (Wally) Weisenburger and Lucy (Dan) Frimml;...

Stephanie Perez

Stephanie Perez

Jan 24, 2022

Stephanie M. Perez, 28; Beloved wife of Cody King; Devoted mother of Ryleigh; Loving daughter of the late Joseph Perez III and the late Anna Verdeaux-Perez; Dear sister of Jenny (Nagil) Diaz, Anthony Perez and Danny Perez; Dear aunt of Daniel and Jenina Diaz and Jailyn Perez. Stephanie was a young woman who brought joy and laughter to so many...

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