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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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Teresa Benduha
Jun 27, 2021
Teresa Benduha, Age 101, nee Mallard. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Mary Jo (Robert) Macada, Jim (Mary) Benduha, Barry (Louise) Benduha and the late Lorry Benduha. Cherished grandmother of Anthony Macada, Danine (Daniel) Datil, Michelle Macada, Samantha Benduha, Daniela Benduha, Rachel Benduha and Lauren Benduha. Great grandmother of Isabelle Datil, Olivia Clavio and Elijah Datil. Dear...
Olimpia Korzeniewski
Jun 27, 2021
Olimpia Korzeniewski, nee Kalinowska, age 95, passed away on June 27, 2021 with her family at her side. Olimpia was the beloved wife of the late Wincenty; loving mother of Maria (Adolph) Bosowski, Halina Korzeniewski, Teresa (Stanley) Wodka, Heather Orozco, John Korzeniewski and Adam (Agnes) Korzeniewski, Eva (Kevin) Crown and the late Casey and Bonnie Korzeniewski; cherished grandmother of Casey,...
Rosemary M. Orlando
Jun 26, 2021
Rosemary Margaret Orlando (nee Bonafede) age 91, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on June 26, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Russell, loving mother of Michael (Cathleen), Mary (Cheryl Dann), Rosemary and Margaret Orlando and Tricia (Steven) Maher, dearest daughter of the late Josephine (nee Bruno) and the late Samuel Bonafede, cherished grandmother of Michael (Connie),...
Donald Kraus
Jun 25, 2021
Donald B. Kraus, age 84. Beloved husband of the late Italia Kraus nee Civitella; loving father of Lori (Michael) McLaughlin, Robert Kraus, and the late Daniel Kraus; beloved son of the late Joseph and Edna Kraus nee Scaglarini; fond grandfather of Danielle, Michael, Kelly, and Katie McLaughlin; dear brother of Jeanette (Jim) Modic, Rich (the late Sherry) Kraus, and Norman...
Ida Grande
Jun 24, 2021
Ida Grande nee LoBianco of Arlington Hts, age 92. Beloved wife of Fiore for 68 years; loving mother of Maria (Lou) Mago, Russ (Judy) Grande and John Grande; proud grandmother of 6, Michael, Danielle, Joey, Katie (Ben), Anthony and Angela. Visitation Tuesday, June 29, 2021 from 3:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL 60706....
Anna Rizzo
Jun 23, 2021
Anna Rizzo, Age 85, Nee Guerrieri. Beloved wife of the late Nick V. Rizzo. Loving mother of Richard, Joseph (Francesca), Laura (David) Gaab and Nicole. Cherished sister of Frank (Joan) Guerrieri and was preceded in death by her three sisters and five brothers. Dear sister in law of Lynn & Mary Guerrieri and LaVerne & Annabelle Rizzo. Fond aunt, cousin...
Carmelo Blacconeri
Jun 23, 2021
Carmelo Blacconeri, age 83. Beloved husband Nancy nee Zic; Beloved son of the late Carmela nee Vigneri and Pietro; dear brother of Maria (Carlo) Mazzuca and Michela (Fernando) Tronco; fond uncle of many. Visitation Sunday June 27, 2021 from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL 60706. Funeral services begin Monday at 10:00 a.m....
Marian Cackowski
Jun 21, 2021
Marian Cackowski, age 72, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2021. Marian was the beloved husband of Regina Kunovszky; loving father of Elzbieta (Wojciech) Romanowski and Piotr (Cecilia) Cackowski; cherished grandfather of Kathryn and Emily Romanowski, Ava and Christian Cackowski; dearest brother of Henryk (Eugenia) and Waldemar Cackowski. Visitation Friday, June 25, 2021, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at...
Joseph Cicinelli
Jun 21, 2021
Joseph R. Cicinelli, age 82, U.S. Army Veteran, passed away suddenly on June 21, 2021. Joseph was the loving father of Gina (Wilfredo) Alequin and the late Janessa Cicinelli; cherished grandfather of Anthony (Alina) Alequin, Christina D'Attomo and Izik (Jenna Ofenloch) Alequin; great grandfather of Aiden and Abigail; dear brother of the late Nicholas (Sylvia) and the late Ronald (Dolores)...
John Masley
Jun 20, 2021
John Myron Masley, PhD, MBA, 73; Beloved husband of Elizabeth nee Wahrbein; Devoted father of Arlene (David) Nowicki, Karen (Justus) Joseph, Joseph (Crystal) Masley and the late Frank Masley; Loving grandfather of Hana, Devin, Clara, Brandon, Serena, Caroline, Justus Jr., the late Lily and Naomi; Cherished son of Helen and the late Myron Masley; Dear brother of Peter (Irene) Masley,...
Vincenza "Gen" Barone
Jun 20, 2021
Vincenza "Gen" Barone, nee Loisi, Age 90. Devoted wife of the late Elmer. Beloved mother of Beatrice (Friend, Keith Sanders) Balon, James (Catherine) Barone and Liboria (Charles) DeCola. Loving "GG" to Jamie (Josh) Robertson, Christy (Ryan) Kersbergen, Jenna (Kyle) Harding, Tammie (Jason) Lira and the late Christopher. Great grandmother of Nathan, Jacob, Noah, Zoe, Morgan, Mason, Kyle, Jr., Andrew, Austin...
Nicola Griseta
Jun 19, 2021
Nicola "Nick" Griseta, age 77, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2021. Nick was the beloved husband of Romana "Roma", nee Chudzik, for 26 wonderful years; loving father of William, Vito, Jeff (Lindsay) and Laura Griseta; dearest son of the late Candida and Giuseppe Griseta; cherished grandfather of Giovanni; dear brother of Onofrio "Vito" (Genevieve) Griseta, Cecilia (Vito) Pompeo, Antonia...
Anthony Spizzinoco
Jun 18, 2021
Remembering Tony …… My mind is racing, I can’t think, I can’t concentrate, I can’t breathe. How am I going to go on without my sweet Tony… He was what we lived for. We lost him twice – once on January 9, 1993 and again on June 18, 2021 only this time he will only live in our hearts and...
Joan Raimondi
Jun 17, 2021
Joan Mary Raimondi (nee Kostner) 85, of Norridge was called home to the Lord on June 17, 2021. She was born at home in Chicago on January 30, 1936 to the late Genevieve Sniegowski (the late Thaddeus Piorek) and the late Edward Kostrzewski. Joan Mary was the beloved wife and best friend to the love of her life, Michael for...
Modesto Patruno
Jun 17, 2021
Modesto Cosimo Patruno, 79, passed away June 17, 2021. Beloved husband of Antonia nee Nardulli for 59 wonderful years. Loving father of Angela (Peter), D'Aloia, Lucrezia Patruno, Luigi (Sherry) Patruno. Beloved son of the late Angelo and Angela Patruno. Loving grandfather of Cristina (Jim), Joseph, and Sofia. Great grandfather of Rosa. Dear brother of Vitina, Santino, Tonino, Mario, Maria, and...
Ida Santucci
Jun 17, 2021
Ida Santucci (nee DiCristofano), Age 92 of Chicago, IL, passed peacefully at her Son’s John, home in Arlington Heights, IL. Ida was born March 7, 1929 in Pizzone, Italy, the daughter of Donato and Domenica DiCristofano. She married Francesco Santucci in Pizzone. She migrated to the United States with her parents in the mid 1950s where she established strong family...
Jessica Dinelli
Jun 16, 2021
Jessica Catherine Dinelli age 42, at rest unexpectedly on June 16, 2021. Beloved daughter of Terry and Karen Dinelli. Dear sister of Joe Dinelli . Cherished wife of Frank Autunnale. Fond granddaughter of the late Andrew and the late Catherine Klosowski and the late Eleanor Guzay. Fond Niece, Cousin and friend to many. You will forever be in our thoughts...
Victor Tortorello
Jun 15, 2021
Victor James Tortorello, age 100, at rest on June 15, 2021. Vic was a Veteran of the United States Navy during WWII. Loving husband of the late Theresa C. Tortorello (nee Camera). Caring father of Patricia Tortorello, Chuck Tortorello, Donna Hannigan and the late Dr. Paul J. Tortorello. Proud grandfather of Sarah and Rachel Hannigan. Dear brother of the late...
Shari Kertez
Jun 14, 2021
Shari H. Kertez, nee Hanhardt 71, At Peace with Christ, Monday, June 14th . Beloved wife of the late Michael. Loving mother of Kate (Michael) Mraz and Michael Kertez. Cherished grandmother of Ava. Beloved daughter of Angeline and the late William Hanhardt. Dear sister of Candice, Sara, Joene, Billie, Angela “Angel” (Joel) Levin and Edward (Kathlene) Hanhardt. Shari worked in...
Julie Gopon
Jun 13, 2021
Julie E. Gopon, nee Smith, of Montgomery, TX, was called home to the Lord on Sunday, June 13, 2021, following a short, courageous battle with cancer. Born in Chicago on Aug 6, 1943, she is survived by her devoted husband Gene; loving children Denise (Patrick) Larsen, Jeffrey, Kevin (Tina) and Steve (Mary) Gopon; beloved grandchildren Julie, Jessica, Nicholas and Samuel...
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