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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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Thomas Shields
Nov 12, 2021
Thomas W. Shields 64, suddenly of Jefferson Park. At Peace with Christ, Friday, November 12, 2021. Beloved son of the late William and the late Lucille. Dear brother of Tim (Tona) . Fond uncle of Tim (Monika), Tom (Rachel) and Talia (Matt). Great uncle of Timmy, Angeline, Tessa, Joey and Capri. Visitation Tuesday, November 16th from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M....
Daniel Kvorka
Nov 11, 2021
Daniel Joseph Kvorka June 2, 1963 - November 11, 2021. Danny was born to Joseph Kvorka Jr. and Phyllis Novotney Kvorka at Oak Park Hospital on June 2, 1963. Due to complications, he was immediately baptized the hospital by Rev. John Bajus, joining the family of Christ, before joining his older siblings, Karen, Don and Kathy, at home. His godparents...
Martin Smialek
Nov 9, 2021
Martin Smialek, age 82, United States Air Force Veteran, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2021. Martin is the beloved husband of Maria, nee Garcia, for 53 wonderful years; dearest brother in law of Gloria Herrick, Roberta Mack, Jose (Myung), Sai and the late Juan Garcia; fond uncle of many. Visitation Wednesday, November 17, 2021, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00...
Zofia Kenar
Nov 9, 2021
Zofia Kenar, nee Such, age 87, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2021. Zofia was the beloved wife of Stanley for 63 wonderful years; loving mother of Carl (Zofia) Kenar and Agatha (Stanley) Kasprzyk and the late Albert Kenar; dearest daughter of the late Aniela and Karol Such; cherished grandmother of Mark (Ashleigh) Kenar, Richard (Patricia) Kasprzyk, Monica (David) Bierowka...
Arthur Rathke
Nov 9, 2021
Arthur J. Rathke, 84, Elk Grove Village Fire Department Retired and U.S. Army Veteran, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2021. Arthur is the beloved husband of Janet, nee Thomas, for 59 wonderful years; loving father of Charlotte Rathke and Sharon (Paul) Jaffray; cherished grandfather of Douglas, Joshua and Rachel Roberts; dear brother of Michael (Carol) Rathke; fond uncle of...
Barbara Targos
Nov 9, 2021
Barbara Ann Targos nee Dusza, age 79. Devoted wife of the late Anthony J.; beloved mother of Deborah (Joseph) Lechman, Christine Targos and Michelle (Donald) Larsen; loving grandmother of Joseph (Svetla) Lechman, Jennifer Lechman, Brianne Larsen and Nicholas Larsen; great grandmother of Liliana Lechman; dear sister of the late John (the late Rita) Dusza and the late Felicia (the late...
James Foster
Nov 9, 2021
James Coburn Foster "Big Jim", age 83, passed away peacefully at his home on November 9, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was the beloved husband of Patricia Joan, nee LaCroix, for 58 wonderful years; loving father of Tina (Ron) Hauri, Angelina Mia (James) Lucchesi, Jeffrey James (Cheryl) and Timothy Coburn Foster C.F.D.; cherished grandfather of Victoria Ann Lucchesi,...
Olga Kinach
Nov 8, 2021
Olga Kinach nee Brykina, age 94. Beloved wife of the late Mikolay Kinach; beloved mother of Nina (John) Pelc, Vala (Robert) Wunnicke, Lora (the late Vito) Kinach-Boffa; fond grandmother of Teresa (Patrick) Polli, Lisa (Tony) Montiel, Robert Jr. (Kathie) Wunnicke, Irene (Eric) Salman, Benjamin Boffa, and Andrew Boffa; great grandmother of Kyle Montiel, Trevor Montiel, Claire Wunnicke, Trey Montiel, Kathleen...
Christina Bondi
Nov 8, 2021
Christina Bondi, 54. Beloved daughter of Neil and the late Alexandria; Loving sister of Laura (Nuccio) D'Argento, Deanna Bondi, the late Suzanna Bondi and "Adopted Sister" Karen Dragel; Dear aunt of Enzo and Lina; Devoted doggy mommy to Ellie, Emma, and Esther. Visitation Friday, Nov. 12th from 3:00 - 8:00 pm at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge. Funeral...
John Pipitone
Nov 8, 2021
John Vito Pipitone, age 81, passed away peacefully at home on November 8, 2021. John was the beloved husband of the late Vera, nee Monegato; loving father of Michelle A. and Anthony J. Pipitone; cherished grandfather of Deanne N. Pipitone, Ashley L. McMahon, Michael A. and Kendel M. Pipitone; great grandfather of Milaina Christine Gepfrey; dear brother of the late...
Jeannine Vacca
Nov 7, 2021
Jeannine Vacca, nee Jeannine Valentine France Marianne Bernadette Duvent, age 81, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2021. Jeannine was the beloved wife of the late Francesco “Frank” Vacca; loving mother of Frank (Andi) Vacca and Antonette “Toni” Cuffan; cherished grandmother of Brian, Matthew, Stevie, Marco and Anthony; great grandmother of Dylan, Violette and Juliette; dear sister of the late...
Wasyl Pawlenko
Nov 5, 2021
Wasyl 'Bill' Pawlenko, born in Lyapatyha, Ukraine on February 15, 1927, passed away peacefully in his home, with his daughter at his side on November 5, 2021, 3 months shy of his 95th birthday. Beloved husband of the late Alexandria (nee Cheroim.) Loving father to Vera 'Bipa' Pawlenko, Mykola Pawlenko and the late Walter 'Wally' Pawlenko. His pride and joy...
Brian Oye
Nov 4, 2021
Brian Thomas Oye Born October 3rd, 1949 and Deceased November 4th, 2021 At 72 years of age, Brian was the beloved husband of Grace Maria Oye, wife of 47 years. He was the loving father of Eric Brian and Kristen Marie, brother of Donna Kulowitch and grandfather of five, Karina, Alexander, Samantha, Ivy, and Winter. Brian was an incredible influence...
Judith Haines
Nov 4, 2021
Judy A. Haines 81 of Schaumburg. At rest Thursday, November 4, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Ronald. Loving mother of Jim (Kathleen) Bruno and Jennifer (Joe) Gallo. Fond step mother of Jodine (Rob) Brown and Michael (Sharon) Haines. Cherished grandmother of Jordan, Joe, Jessie, Marissa, Samantha, Carina, Sydney and Calista. Dear sister of Joanne Scheurer, Janet Perry and Jill...
Richard Humanski
Nov 4, 2021
Richard A. Humanski, age 61, at rest on November 4, 2021. loving father of Colin and Kara Humanski. Cherished son of Janet and the late Raymond Humanski. Dear grandson of the late Henry and the late Mary Humanski and the late Harry and the late Natalie Ziemkowski. Cousin of Michelle Ziemkowski, Judy Rochon and Chad Hensley. Visitation Monday, November 8,...
Nick Schiavone
Nov 3, 2021
Nick Schiavone, age 91, of Addison and formerly of Bloomingdale, passed away on November 3, 2021. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 2, 1930 to Salvatore and Carmela Schiavone, née Farella. He was one of seven children and grew up in Chicago’s Little Italy neighborhood. He is survived by his wife, Jeannette, née Morano, their children, Marilyn (John)...
Phyllis Pappas
Nov 2, 2021
Phyllis Neva Pappas, nee DiCristofano, 70; Devoted wife of the late Philip; Cherished mother of Elena (Michael) Pappas Bordoshuk; Proud and Loving grandmother of Eve and Lucy; Beloved daughter of the late Neva (nee DiVito) and the late Domenic DiCristofano; Dear sister of Nicolette (Robert) Capobianco and Joseph (Laura) DiCristofano; Dear aunt to Jacqueline (Gregory) Perry, Gina (Giuseppe) Infusino, Grace,...
Roseanne Sorenson
Nov 1, 2021
Roseanne Sorenson, age 71, at rest on November 1, 2021. Loving mother of Patricia (Ryan) Davis and Carol (John) Rizzi. Dear daughter of Elaine Satterlee and the late Bryce Sperandio. Beloved grandmother and Goat of Sara, Nicholas and Nolan. A Memorial Mass will take place on Saturday November 20th, 2021. At 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis Borgia Church 8033 W...
Marilyn Cusumano
Oct 31, 2021
Marilyn Ann Cusumano, nee Krause, age 86, passed away suddenly at home on October 31, 2021. Marilyn is the beloved wife of Giuseppe for 45 wonderful years; loving mother of Salvatore (Elizabeth) and Rosalia (Orlando Colon) Cusumano; dearest daughter of the late Irene and Frank Krause; cherished grandmother of Maria Ortiz, Monserrat and Jose' Montes De Oca and Annelisa Cusumano;...
Karen Finamore
Oct 31, 2021
Karen M. Finamore, 55, passed away October 31, 2021. Beloved wife of Paul for 32 wonderful years. Cherished daughter of Joseph and Carole Stark. Loving stepmother of Stephanie (Arthur). Beloved grandmother of Cobin and Sienna. Dear sister of Michael (Jill) Stark and Daniel Stark. Best aunt of Jeffrey and Melissa. Memorial Visitation will be Thursday November 18, 2021 from 4:00...
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