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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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Grace Cleys

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Joaquin Gamboa

Joaquin Gamboa

Sep 4, 2021

Joaquin Gamboa, age 83, at rest on September 4, 2021. Beloved husband of Maria (nee Jaquez). Loving father of Carmen Cripe and Jack (Gina) and Francisco (Kerry) Gamboa. Cherished grandfather of Alicia, Alexander, Andrew, Cristina, Isabella, Julia, Olivia and Tommy. Devoted son of the late Francisco and the late Carmen Gamboa. Dear Brother of Luisa, Ignacio, Beatrice, Cruz, Josefina, Florinda,...

Albert Myrdacz

Albert Myrdacz

Sep 3, 2021

Albert "Wojciech" Myrdacz, age 87, passed away on September 3, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Albert was the beloved husband of the late Mary "Marysia" Kaczor for over 55 years. He was the loving father of Sophia (James) Erskine, John Myrdacz and Lucille (David) Niznik; dearest son of the late Zofia and Ludwig Myrdacz; cherished grandfather of Michael, Timothy...

Mark Sottile

Mark Sottile

Sep 2, 2021

Mark J. Sottile, age 51, passed away suddenly at his home on September 2, 2021. Mark is the loving father of Arianna Sottile; cherished son of Elsa and Tony Sottile; dear grandson of the late Ligia and Frank Gigliotti and the late Gilda and Pasquale Sottile; dearest brother of Tony (Deb) and Rob (Sheri) Sottile; fond uncle of Anthony, Joey,...

Richard Deluca

Richard Deluca

Sep 2, 2021

Richard S. DeLuca, age 63. Beloved son of the late Tony and the late Irene nee Berson; dear brother of Peter, Dr. Robert (Marietta), Michelle and the late Diane; fond uncle of Karisa (Tony) Disano, Natalie (Phil) Patete, Dominick (Nicole) DeLuca, Nicholas DeLuca and the late Nadia; great uncle of Anthony, Aria, Anthony, Siena, Deacon and Caitlin. Memorial Visitation Wednesday,...

Leona Walz

Leona Walz

Aug 29, 2021

Leona P. Walz, age 90. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Walz; loving mother of Jackie (Dennis) Raucci and Joni (Tom) Kopanitsanos; fond grandmother of Frank (Sarah) Kopanitsanos and Faye (Jordan) Gayle; dear sister of the late Lorraine Wojcik, the late Ted (the late Ella) Pasternak and the late Louise (the late Joe) Costantino; fond aunt of Joseph Costantino; dear...

Christine Samaan

Christine Samaan

Aug 29, 2021

On August 29th, 2021, Christine M. Samaan (nee Sakowicz), age 72, passed away peacefully in St. Charles, IL with family at her side. She was born on December 19, 1948, in Chicago, IL. She graduated from Carmel High School of Girls in 1967 and went on to attend Loop College where she met her former spouse, John Samaan. She is...

Barbara Orre

Barbara Orre

Aug 28, 2021

Barbara A. Orre, Age 85, nee Winter. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Orre Jr. Loving mother of Karen (Joseph) Bellini, Steven (Linda) Orre, the late Robert (late DeeDee) Orre, and the late Patricia (late Barry) Wold. Cherished grandmother of Laura Orre, Kathleen (Brian Schrop) Bellini, Nathan, Lucas and the late Steven Orre. Great grandmother of Brayden Schrop. Dear sister...

Dr. Thomas Schorsch

Dr. Thomas Schorsch

Aug 27, 2021

Thomas J. Schorsch, D.D.S, Age 87. Beloved husband of the late Darlene (nee Zitka). Loving father of Thomas (Mimi Zaphiratos) Schorsch, Jr., Patricia (Wayne Gulbranson) Schorsch , David (Suzanne) Schorsch, Alison Schorsch, Paul Schorsch and the late Alicia Schorsch. Cherished grandfather of Kristen Schorsch, Lauren (Joseph) McKay and William Schorsch. Dear brother of Donald (Louise) Schorsch. Fond uncle of many...

Vito Losurdo

Vito Losurdo

Aug 27, 2021

Vito Losurdo, age 88. Vito was born in Italy and was the beloved husband of the late Teresa (nee Colapinto). Loving father of John Losurdo, Joseph (Michele) and Angelo (Susan) Losurdo. Fond grandfather of Jonathan, Jake, Jeffrey and Joseph, Anna-Terese and Jack, Enzo and Zanna. Dear brother of the late Dominic (Maria) Losurdo. Fond uncle of Many. Visitation Tuesday, August...

Vincenzo Mazzola

Vincenzo Mazzola

Aug 24, 2021

Vincenzo "Enzo" Mazzola, age 86, at rest on August 24, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Rosaria (nee Fazio). Loving father of Rico, John (Heather) Tom (Josie) and Rose (Ramiel) Spinozzi. Cherished Nonno of Enzo, John, Mia, Gianna and Angelina. Visitation will take place on Saturday, August 28, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. until time of prayer service at 10:30 a.m....

Steven Miller

Steven Miller

Aug 24, 2021

Steven G. Miller, 76, passed away August 24, 2021. Retired CPD. Beloved partner of Gail Kieduk for 28 wonderful years. Loving father of Jennifer (Kevin) Miller and Jeffrey (Tina) Miller. Cherished grandfather of Jamie, Kaitlyn, Jack, Ivy, Zack, Ben, Emily and Abbey. Dear brother of Scott (Nancy) Miller. Fond uncle of many. Visitation will be Thursday, August 26, from 3:00...

Elizabeth Buena

Elizabeth Buena

Aug 23, 2021

Elizabeth F. Buena (nee Francisco), age 68, at rest on August 23, 2021. Beloved wife of Ceazar Buena. Loving mother of Ryan, Ron, Raymond and Rommel. Loving grandma of Aleya, Alexandra, Nathan and Jayden. Dear sister of Dalisay Penera. Fond aunt, cousin and friend to many. Visitation will take place on Friday, August 27, 2021 from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m....

Joseph Perez

Joseph Perez

Aug 22, 2021

Joseph F. Perez lll, 66, U.S. Army Veteran, passed away August 22nd, 2021. He was the beloved husband of the late Anna Verdeaux-Perez; Loving father of Jenny (Nagil) Diaz, Anthony Perez, Danny Perez, and the late Stephanie (Cody King) Perez; Dear grandfather of Daniel and Jenina Diaz, Jailyn Perez and Ryleigh King; Son of Joseph (Jeanie) Perez ll and the...

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