Obituaries
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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Daisy Rubino
Sep 16, 2021
Daisy Ann Rubino nee Cardella, 94; Loving wife of the late Frank; Devoted mother of Judy M. (Jeff) Lemke; Adored grandmother of Robert (Krystle Carey) Lemke, Brittany (Mike) Giovannini and Candace (Kyle) Buckley; Amazing great-grandmother of Cameron, Lucas, Trey, Julia, Cole and Jordan; Dear daughter of the late Mary and the late Charles Cardella; Daisy was preceded in death by...
Michael Walter
Sep 15, 2021
Michael J. Walter, age 78. He was a business owner of Perfect Image as well as a long time Boy Scout leader. Beloved husband of Eileen Walter nee Powell; loving father of Nancy (Richard) Zver and Colleen (David) Vickery; beloved son of the late Marvin and Ruth Walter nee Gottschalk; fond grandfather of Matthew, Hannah, and Lindsey Zver and Alexander,...
Charles Spain
Sep 15, 2021
Charles J. Spain, age 93, U.S. Army Veteran and long time resident of Norridge, IL, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2021. Charles was the beloved husband of the late Ellen Mae, nee Swigart, for 66 wonderful years; cherished father of Steven Charles (Marilyn) Spain, Karen Eileen (David) Jeschke and Gary Joseph (Susan) Spain; dearest son of the late Joseph...
Kenneth Brown
Sep 15, 2021
Kenneth Brown. Son of Lee and Marie. Born and raised in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood. He and highschool weren't a fit so he dropped out and joined the Army's 187th Airborne/ “Rakkasans”. Ken jumped into Korea where he sustained multiple shrapnel injuries and was awarded the purple heart. After his military service he had plans to continue parachuting as a smoke...
Anna Rita Zaccardelli
Sep 15, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Anna Rita Zaccardelli. Rita died at home on September 15, 2021. Beloved daughter of the late Assunta and the late Pasquale Zaccardelli. Dearest sister of Aldo Cardelli and Lina Zaccardelli. Cherished aunt of Fara (Phil) Alexander, Gina Cardelli and Alexa Cardelli. Proud grand aunt of Ferris Alexander. Rita courageously...
Joseph H. Karpinski
Sep 14, 2021
Joseph H. Karpinski, Age 89. Beloved husband of Sophia nee Truta. Loving father of Margaret (George) Marneris, Maria (Tadeusz) Parzygnat and Ted (Maria) Czerwinski. Cherished grandfather of Thanasy (Shereen) & Alexis, Marneris, Klaudia & Daniel Czerwinski. Great grandfather of Aletheia Marneris. Joseph was preceded in death by his 11 siblings. Visitation Sunday September 19, from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m....
James Mcintyre
Sep 13, 2021
James D. McIntyre, 55, suddenly passed away on Sept. 13, 2021 in Schaumburg. Beloved husband of Carolyn nee Stark. Loving father of James (Brianna) McIntyre Jr., Sean (Anne) McIntyre and Kevin McIntyre. Cherished grandfather of Casey McIntyre. Dear brother of MaryEllen Smith, Lorretta (Bob) Keehnast, Rosemary (Marty) Sloan, Tommy (Mary) McIntyre and the late John McIntyre. Fond uncle of many....
Grace Dimatteo
Sep 13, 2021
Grace B. DiMatteo of Rosemont. At Peace with Christ, Monday, September 13, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving mother of Ralph (Lisa), Rocky (Paulette) and the late James (Carole). Cherished grandmother of Chrissie (Mike), James, Frankie (Hortense), Dana, Danielle (Justin) and Rocco. Great grandmother of Jenna, Parker and Juliana. Dear sister of the late Mike (the late Marie)...
Josef Riffert
Sep 12, 2021
Josef Riffert, age 89, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2021. Josef was the loving husband of the late Anna, nee Heckele; loving father of Erika (Pete) Horstmann and Joseph (Debbie) Riffert; dearest son of the late John and Rosina Riffert; cherished grandfather of Michael (Marilyn) and Brian (Genevieve) Riffert and Dawn (Luis) Corrrea; great grandfather of Sabrina, Emily, Justin,...
Walter Stancy
Sep 11, 2021
Walter T. Stancy, age 81, passed away suddenly on September 11, 2021. Walter was the beloved husband of Sandra L., nee Small, for 54 wonderful years; loving father of Walter Thomas "Tom", Scott James (Melissa) and Donna Marie (Randy Antes) Stancy; dearest son of the late Mabel and Walter Stancy; cherished grandfather of Jacob, Payton and Caleb; dear brother of...
Daniel Bacone
Sep 11, 2021
Daniel E. Bacone, age 70, at rest on September 11, 2021. Loving life partner to Theresia Wolf. Fantastic brother of Dorothy (Richard) Evenhouse, John (Joyce) and Kenneth (Linda). Loving uncle to six nieces and nephews. Dan was a lover of all kinds of music, especially Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys and he was also an avid Chicago White Sox...
Angelyn Avet
Sep 8, 2021
Angelyn Avet, Age 74, ( nee DiJohn) of Chicago, formerly of Park Ridge. Loving mother of Bridget Avet and George Avet Jr. Beloved daughter of the late Anthony and Bernice (nee Pellegrino). Cherished grandmother of Henry. Dear sister of Frank (Karen) DiJohn. Fond aunt of many. Proud master of Max. Funeral services and entombment at All Saints Cemetery will be...
Rosa Bruno
Sep 8, 2021
Rosa Bruno, nee DeBellis, age 82, passed away on September 8, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Rosa was the beloved wife of Antonio for 63 wonderful years; loving mother of Elena Maria (Victor "Vito") Dicosola and Dominick (Camilla) Bruno; dearest daughter of the late Margherita and Domenico DeBellis; cherished nonna of Angela and Rosa Dicosola and...
Grace Cleys
Sep 7, 2021
Chicago - Grace Gertrude Cleys, 98, passed away peacefully while in hospice at Lutheran General Hospital on Tuesday, September 7,2021. Much of her family was able to be with her in her departing days. She was born to Theresa Nelligan Cianglo and Joseph Nelligan Sr. in Chicago on March 24, 1923. Grace attended school at Lake View High School and...
Santo Porro
Sep 7, 2021
Santo J. “Sandy” "Saint" Porro, age 80. Beloved husband of Annette nee Budrius; loving father of Jennifer (Patrick) Funk; fond grandfather of Jacob and Luke; beloved son of the late Joseph and Rose nee Schembari; dear brother of Concetta (Joseph) Oliva, Ross N., Anthony J. (Rebecca) and the late Joseph J.; fond uncle of many. Visitation Saturday, September 11, 2021...
Angeline Santella
Sep 6, 2021
Angeline Santella, nee DiFrisco, age 101, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2021. Angeline was the beloved wife of the late Paul; loving mother of Joseph J. (Kathy) and James P. Santella and mother in-law of the late Joanne Santella; dearest daughter of the late Maria and Vincenzo DiFrisco; cherished grandmother of Grace, Isabella and Jacob Corluka; dear sister of...
Leonard Schmidt
Sep 5, 2021
Leonard Schmidt, 98, passed away September 5, 2021. Beloved husband of Donna Jean for 73 wonderful years. Loving father of Donna (Greg) Dittmar, Patricia (Bill) Kolettis, John (Nancy) Schmidt, Lawrence (Katie) Schmidt. Cherished grandfather of Jeffery, Steven, Jason, Jaclyn, Diana, Katelyn, Andrew, Elizabeth, Jonathan, Emily, Daniel, Sofia, Noelle, Isabelle, the late Benjamin. Great grandfather of five. Dear brother of the...
Thomas Naegele
Sep 5, 2021
Thomas John Naegele, 72, U.S. Army Reserve; Beloved companion of Robyn Chaney; Loving father of Dana (Louis Giovannetti), Jason (Staci) and Ryan (Johnee); Devoted grandfather of Carson, Tyler, Georgie, Makenna, Blase and Sienna; Dear brother of Richard Naegele and uncle to Barrett Naegele and Keryn Pasch-Testa; Former spouse of Marge Naegele (Joe Marley); All services private. For info: 708-456-8300
Roger Divito
Sep 5, 2021
Roger Vince DiVito, passed away on September 5, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Roger was the beloved husband of Nicole, nee Croon, for 23 wonderful years; loving father of Ben, Christopher and Matthew DiVito; dearest son of Josephine, nee DiMeo, and Dominick DiVito and son in-law of Laila and the late Harry Croon; dear brother of...
Billy Stacy
Sep 4, 2021
Stacy, Billy Ray, age 76, passed away peacefully on (09/04/2021) Billy Ray was the beloved husband of Edna (Duarte- Stacy): loving father of Tony Stacy, Mike Stacy and Patricia (Raul) Hernandez; cherished grandfather of (Jennah & Elijah Hernandez, Kayla Stacy) dearest brother and fond uncle of many. Memorial Visitation Monday, September 13, 2021, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at...
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