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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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Wanda Kinel

Wanda Kinel

Dec 17, 2021

Wanda Kinel nee Jakubowicz, 93, passed away December 17. Beloved wife of the late Stanislaw Kinel. Loving mother of Wesley (Margaret) Kinel and the late Kazimierz Sawaryn. Cherished grandmother of Lauren, Emily, and Kevin. Dear sister of the late Halina and the late Kazimierz. Fond aunt of many. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 22, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m....

Giovanni Alesi

Giovanni Alesi

Dec 16, 2021

Giovanni Alesi, age 71, at rest on December 16, 2021. Giovanni was born on December 3, 1950 in Ciminna Sicily. Beloved husband of Provvidenza (nee Arnone) Alesi. Loving father of Rosa Maria (Chris) Marquardt, Domenico (Marialisa) Alesi, Adamo (Rebecca Aguilera) Alesi and Giovanni (Ardyn Leigh) Alesi. Cherished Nonno of Gabriella, Gianluca, Enza, Giovanni, Angelica, Adamo, Alessandro and Annalisa. Dear brother...

Christos Doulas

Christos Doulas

Dec 16, 2021

Christos A. Doulas, age 68. Beloved husband of Marisa nee Biancofiore; loving father of Joanne (Joshua) Boswell, Luisa (John) Spilios, Thomas Doulas and Christopher Doulas, Jr.; beloved son of Ioanna nee Papapetrou and the late Athanasios Doulas; fond grandfather of Noa, Mia, Christos, Zoe and Baby Boy on the way; dear brother of Kiki Safakas; fond uncle cousin and friend...

Lois Elliott

Lois Elliott

Dec 16, 2021

Lois R. Elliott, age 86, at rest on December 16, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Walter. Loving Mother of Cindy (Denny) McCabe, Christy (Tom) King, Scott (Melinda) Elliott, Heidi (Mike) Fafinski and the late Greg Elliott. Cherished daughter of the late Ralph and the late Mildred (nee Wareberg) Jossi. Fond Grandmother, (affectionally known as "Mimi") to Justin (Emily) McCabe,...

Jerry Dachno

Jerry Dachno

Dec 14, 2021

In loving memory of Jaroslaw Dachno a.k.a Jerry The most amazing father and grandfather you will forever be missed Pop / Moon you have been the best father in the world You knew exactly what you meant to me/us Pop You did everything right you were the best father/grandparent I can go on and on about you You will be...

Radmila Sora

Radmila Sora

Dec 14, 2021

Radmila "Dayle" Sora (nee Rankovich) age 73, at rest on December 14, 2021. Beloved wife of Joseph Sora. Loving daughter of the late Milan and the late Draga Rankovich. Dear sister of Zoran and Ron "Ranko" Rankovich. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation will take place on Friday December 17, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral...

Ann Smith

Ann Smith

Dec 12, 2021

Ann R. Smith, nee Williams, age 83, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2021, with her loving family by her side. Ann was the beloved wife of the late William D.; loving mother of William T. "Tim" (Carin) and Mara L. (Jeff) Jost; dearest daughter of the late Catherine and James Williams; cherished grandmother of Colin, Brendan, Linnea, Shannon and...

Joann Biedron

Joann Biedron

Dec 12, 2021

Joann B. Biedron, nee Esczuk, age 82, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Joann was the beloved wife of the late Richard R.; loving mother of Richard (Linda) Biedron and Debra Swintek; dearest daughter of the late Bernice and Joseph Esczuk; cherished grandmother of Tiffany (Terry) Puls, Krystin (Casey) Weseman, Daniel (Kathleen) and Brianna...

Helen Giec

Helen Giec

Dec 12, 2021

Helen Giec nee Dembowska, 75; Beloved wife of Bruno; Cherished mother of George (Grace) Giec and Theresa (Tony) Miserendino; Loving grandmother of Michael and Kevin Giec and Lindsay Miserendino; Dearest daughter of the late Stefania and Wladyslaw Dembowski; Dear sister of Antoni Dembowski, the late Regina Dembowska, the late Mieczyslaw Dembowski, and the late Eugieniusz Dembowski; fond aunt of many...

Marilyn Purgatorio

Marilyn Purgatorio

Dec 11, 2021

Marilyn J. Purgatorio, nee LaGioia, age 69. Devoted wife of the late Dennis; beloved mother of Anthony (Courtney) Purgatorio and Gina (Matthew Randa) Battista; fond grandmother of Tucker, Trevor, Torunn, Anthony, Vincent and Carly. Visitation Sunday, December 19, 2021 from 2:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL 60706. Interment Private. For info 708-456-8300 or...

Jennifer Gehl

Jennifer Gehl

Dec 10, 2021

Jennifer A. Gehl nee Archacki, age 45, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends. Beloved wife of David Gehl; loving mother to Aidan "AJ" Gehl; beloved daughter of Robert and Antoinette Archacki; loving daughter-in-law of Lindy (the late David) Gehl; dear sister of Pete (Elizabeth) Archacki; sister-in-law of Brian (Jennifer) Gehl; fond aunt of Austin, Andrew, David, Jake, Dylan,...

Salvatore Nitti Jr.

Salvatore Nitti Jr.

Dec 10, 2021

Salvatore Nitti Jr., age 71, passed away peacefully December 10, 2021. Salvatore was the former husband of Nancy Zielinski; loving father of Lisa Principato, Natalie (Jimmy, III) Richardson, Tiffany Nitti, Dean Testerman, and the late Johnny Zielinski; loving grandfather of Nikko, Kalee, Donte, Jimmy III, Giovanni, Arriana, Gianna, Liv, Cross, Sabrina, and Aaron; great grandfather of Nikko; dear brother of...

Kenneth Johnson

Kenneth Johnson

Dec 10, 2021

Kenneth M. Johnson, age 83, passed away peacefully at his home on December 10, 2021. Kenneth was the beloved husband of the late Jean, nee Ballan; loving father of Tracy (Jessica Lindahl) and Anthony (Sheri) Johnson and Kelly (Randy) Russ; dearest son of the late Evelyn and George Johnson; cherished grandfather of Conor, Austin, Taylor, Randy Jr., Ricky, Lexi, Michael...

Russell Wykel

Russell Wykel

Dec 9, 2021

Russell Wykel, age 50, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2021. Russell was the beloved husband of Stephanie Oleszczuk; loving father of Sapphire Rose (David) Polich and Dale Roy Oleszczuk; beloved son of Lenora and Donald Wykel; fond grandfather of Sephiroth; dear brother of Sue and Elliott (Kim) Wykel and Pamela (Tom) Bertellotti; fond uncle of Jeremy, Sam and Hailey....

Antonio Viso

Antonio Viso

Dec 9, 2021

Antonio V. Viso, age 62, at rest on December 9, 2021. Antonio was born in Ciminna Sicily on December 3, 1950. Beloved husband of the late Natalie (nee Perri). Loving father of Anthony. Dear son of Maddalena (nee Abruscato) and the late Vincent Viso. Fond brother of Joseph (Celeste) Viso. Dear uncle of Joseph Vincent and Anthony Michael Leszko. Visitation...

Dorothy Lukasik

Dorothy Lukasik

Dec 9, 2021

Dorothy Lukasik, nee Jasick, 91, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2021. Dorothy was the beloved wife of the late Chester J. Sr.; loving mother of Linda Covello, John (Pam), Thaddeus, Lois (Jose), Rico, the late Lana (Wayne) Spina, the late Chester J. Jr., and the late Laura (Gumer) Rodriguez; fond grandmother of nine and great grandmother of six; dear...

Brian Feign

Brian Feign

Dec 9, 2021

Brian R. Feign, 62, passed away December 9, 2021. Beloved husband of Ellen nee Coconate for 37 years. Cherished son of the late Robert and Margaret Feign. Dear brother of Debbie (Ken) Busam, Robin (Pat) Moran, Maureen Feign, and Gerry Feign. Brother-in-law of Lou (Sue) Coconate, Mark (Diane) Coconate, the late Joseph Coconate, and the late Thad Coconate. Fond uncle...

Fred Fantozzi

Fred Fantozzi

Dec 8, 2021

Fred P. Fantozzi, age 68. Beloved husband of Joan Fantozzi nee Sacco; loving father of Jennifer (Alex) Parkalob, Michael (Maegan) Fantozzi, and Paul (Christina) Fantozzi; beloved son of the late Otello and Mary Fantozzi nee Biagi; beloved nonno to Nina, Makayla, Alex, and Mia; dear brother-in-law of Mary (Mark) Holub, Lou (Yvonne) Sacco, Michael (Barbara) Sacco, and Vince (Stacey) Sacco;...

Wanda Bronski

Wanda Bronski

Dec 7, 2021

Wanda Ann Bronski 92. At Peace with Christ Tuesday, December 7, 2021.Beloved wife of the late John Anthony. Loving mother of Linda, John (Karen), Cindy and the late Bettina. Beloved daughter of the late Matthew and Katherine Bieniak. Cherished grandmother of Jessica (Mike), Nathan (Jenny), Katherine (Scott), Denise (Brian) and Lauren (Brock). Great grandmother of 12. Dear sister of the...

Andrea Tinerella

Andrea Tinerella

Dec 6, 2021

Andrea R. Tinerella nee Trout, 68; Beloved wife of the late Joseph; Loving mother of Rosario (Kelly) and Joseph; Loving grandmother of Nicolas, Alexander and Sydney “Peach”; Dear sister-in-law and aunt. Andrea was a long time employee at CNO Financial. Visitation Monday Dec. 13th from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral prayer service...

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