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.

Brenda Aaberg

Brenda Aaberg

May 7, 2025

Brenda Ann Aaberg (nee Kuenneth) passed away on May 7, 2025 at Central Baptist Village in Norridge, Illinois. Born May 8, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, Brenda was one of two children born to Herbert and Ann Kuenneth. Brenda was united in marriage to John Aaberg on August 25, 1962. They lived in the Logan Square neighborhood in Chicago for more...

Mitch Majeske

Mitch Majeske

May 6, 2025

Mitchell J. Majeske 70 of Davis Junction. At rest Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Renee. Loving father of Ashley. Beloved son of the late Harold and the late Dolores. Dear brother of Marianne (John) DeVries, Michael (Catherine) and the late Mark. Fond uncle and great uncle to many. Visitation Friday, May 16 th from 3:00 to...

Cynthia Nytko

Cynthia Nytko

May 5, 2025

Cindy was born on May 26, 1948, in Chicago. She is the daughter of the late Chester and Helen (Tadel) Nytko. Cindy attended Columbus College School of Design on a scholarship and completed her Bachelor of Arts degree from Lake Erie College. She had an accomplished career in fashion and art. In 2012, she began studying Feng Shui and later...

Len Pape

Len Pape

May 4, 2025

Len R. Pape, 81, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025.  Len was born on March 12, 1944 to William and Genevieve Pape in Chicago.  Len was a devoted husband to his late wife, Diane, for 52 loving years.  After serving in the U.S. Army, Len became a beloved father to Mark (Catherine) Pape and Jessica (Peter) Selim whose lives...

Giuseppe Triggiano

Giuseppe Triggiano

May 3, 2025

Giuseppe Triggiano age 96, at rest on May 3, 2025. Giuseppe was formerly of Norridge, and passed away on May 3, 2025. Giuseppe was born on September 16, 1928 in Carbonara, di Bari, Italy to Nicola Antonio Triggiano and the late Stella (nee Manolascina) Triggiano. Beloved husband of Clementina (nee Favia) for 66 years. Loving father of Stella (Ted) Akers...

Michael Mangano

Michael Mangano

May 3, 2025

Michael Mangano, age 69, at rest on May 3, 2025 at his home in St. Charles, IL after a long battle with cancer. Michael was born in Chicago, IL to the late Dominick (the late Darlene) Mangano and the late Jeanette (nee Schillaci) Mangano. He was the beloved husband of 47 years to Nancy (nee Walicki), cherished father of Dina...

Dominik Pribyl

Dominik Pribyl

Apr 29, 2025

Dominik Pribyl, age 21, passed away unexpectedly at his home on April 29, 2025. He was the beloved son of Romana Bartosova and Robert Pribyl. He is also lovingly remembered by Robert’s wife, Bernadette Ray. Dominik was a devoted brother to Patrick and David Pribyl, and the cherished grandson of Marie Pribylova and Vladymir Pribyl, and Kvetoslav Bartos and the...

Kyuko Yoshida

Kyuko Yoshida

Apr 29, 2025

Kyuko “Ken” Yoshida, age 80.  Beloved husband of Kathleen Yoshida nee Winiecki for 55 years; loving father of Kristin (Cory) Lapinski nee Yoshida and Karen Yoshida; beloved son of the late Yuhachi and Yoko Yoshida; fond grandfather of Bryce and Adeline Lapinski; dear brother of Kinu Segawa, Kofu Yoshida, Yone Yoshioka, Naoko Koike, and Yutaka Yoshida; fond uncle and great...

Jonathan Colon

Jonathan Colon

Apr 29, 2025

Jonathan "Jon" Colon passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025, at the age of 52. His battle with serious medical issues over the last ten years showed his courage and resilience. Despite constant setbacks, Jon stayed strong until the end. Jon had been with his wife, Shawna, for the past 31 years. Together they had two beautiful children, Amber and...

Karen Pope

Karen Pope

Apr 27, 2025

Karen H. Pope nee Hulchiy, age 86. Beloved mother of Kathy “Kook” (Mark) Krieschen, Scott Pope, Kris (Dale) Dabaco, and the late Tom Pope; loving grandmother of Brad (Dani), Katie (Adam), Nick (Lindsay), Karen (Rick), Kerry (fiancé Shelby), Zack (Taryn), Kloe (Travis), and Kacey; great grandmother of 14 grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Nick and Kathleen Hulchiy nee Zubinski;...

Luigina Cesario

Luigina Cesario

Apr 27, 2025

Luigina Cesario (née Alfano), Age 95 It is with enormous sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Luigina Cesario (née Alfano), who entered peacefully into heaven, surrounded by her family, on April 27, 2025—Sunday of Divine Mercy—at the age of 95. Our cherished matriarch leaves behind a legacy of love, enormous strength, and unwavering devotion to...

Michelle Gutierrez

Michelle Gutierrez

Apr 27, 2025

Michelle dedicated 35 years of service to American Airlines as a Fleet Service Agent, where she cherished her colleagues, referring to them as her "AA Family." Her deep affection for her job was evident, and her spirit remained unbroken despite the challenges that ultimately led her to leave the profession she loved so dearly. From an early age, Michelle exhibited...

Loretta Doherty

Loretta Doherty

Apr 27, 2025

Loretta M. Doherty 81 nee Lanners. At Peace with Christ Sunday, April 27, 2025. Beloved wife of the late William “Bill”. Loving mother of Marge Bujak, Mary (Larry) Romano, Bill (Rose), Patrick (Shelly) and Sheila (Len) Laidlaw, Cherished grandmother of Katy, Kerri, Bobby, Eric (Sarah), Kyle, Billy, Sean, Brian, Catrina, Madysen, Dalton, Colt and the late Danny. Great grandmother of ...

Tom Fisher

Tom Fisher

Apr 27, 2025

Tom Fisher 54 of Park Ridge, Coach for the Park Ridge Football and Maine Eagles Wrestling. He was also an Eagle Scout. At rest Sunday, April 27, 2025. Beloved husband of Amy Roback. Beloved son of Gary and Ann. Loving father of Tate, Gabrielle and Cole. Dear brother of Cherie  (Dennis), Stephen (Joan) and James (Janee). Loving uncle to many....

Anna Caputo

Anna Caputo

Apr 26, 2025

Anna Caputo 87 of Park Ridge. At Peace with Christ Saturday, April 26, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Giuseppe. Loving mother of Cathy (Vito) De Joy, Natale (Jo Marie) and Vito (Christina). Cherished grandmother of Nina Marie, Christina, Luke, Giuseppe, Teresa, Michael, Isabella, Giuseppe, Nicholas and Anthony. Dear sister of  Nuccia the late Andrea, the late Dina and the...

Elizabeth Handzel

Elizabeth Handzel

Apr 25, 2025

Elizabeth "Liz" Handzel (nee Fabianski), age 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 25, 2025. Liz was the beloved wife of Robert W. for 35 wonderful years; loving mother of Angela and Jeremy (Jillan) Handzel; dear daughter of the late Dolores (nee Crouse) and Robert Fabianski; dearest sister of Susan (Emil) Villager, Patti (Scott) Schulz, Mark (Cecile), and...

Jerzy Macko

Jerzy Macko

Apr 25, 2025

Jerzy "Jurek' Macko, age 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 25, 2025, with family at his side. Jurek was the beloved husband of 54 years to Maria (nee Grzesik); loving father of Jolanta (Kazimierz) Chlon, Andrzej (Ania) Macko, Marcin (Sylwia) Macko and Lukasz (Ida) Macko; dearest son of the late Stefania (nee Kubielas) and the late Jozef Macko; cherished...

Dale Lewandowski

Dale Lewandowski

Apr 21, 2025

Dale L. Lewandowski, age 68, passed away after a brief illness on April 21, 2025. Dale was the dear son of the late Marie (nee Gurtowski) and the late Irvin Lewandowski; beloved brother of Richard Lewandowski, Mary (the late Kenneth) Kainu, Judith (Fiance' Louis Tenuta) Lewandowski, Diane (the late Christopher) Green and the late Ronald Lewandowski; fond cousin of Maryellen...

Frances Purchla

Frances Purchla

Apr 20, 2025

Frances Purchla age 98, at rest on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025. Frances was born on November 10,1926 in Poland to the late Jan and the late Stefania Czachor. She was preceeded in death by her beloved husband Stanley. Loving mother of Mary (Walter) Mundala and Helen (Gary) Slonski. Cherished grandmother of Edward (Kimberly) Mundala, Christine (John) Kanoski, Thomas (Agnieszka)...

Leonarda Virgilio

Leonarda Virgilio

Apr 19, 2025

Leonarda Virgilio (nee Francone), beloved wife of the late Giovanni Virgilio. Dear sister of the late Suora Sabina Francone, Ascelsa (the late Giuseppe) Carone and Domenico (Grazia) Francone. Sister-in-law of Tommaso (Raffaela) Virgilio, Domenico (Domenica) Virgilio, and Michele Virgilio. Loving aunt, godmother and friend of many. In lieu of flowers, donations to St Jude would be appreciated. Visitation for Leonarda...

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