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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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Connie Bauer

Connie Bauer

Aug 6, 2021

Connie C. Bauer nee LaBarbera, age 85. loving mother of the late Michael Colella; beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Rose LaBarbera nee Locacciato; fond grandmother of Brittany, Dezerae, and Michael; loving niece to Tony (the late Gale) Locaciatto; dear sister of Marie (the late Nunzio) Tisci and Tony (Rose) LaBarbera; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Service...

Peter Dipaolo

Peter Dipaolo

Aug 6, 2021

Peter A. DiPaolo 92 of Elmwood Park. Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp. At rest Friday, August 6, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Ann. Loving father of Dom (Nancy). Mary Ann (Bob) Petrunic, Peter, Anthony (Stephanie), Robert John and the late Phyliss. Dear grandfather of Carie Ann (Ritch), Brian Robert (Jennifer), Christina, Dominic (Emily), Kelly (Phil), Stephanie (Dan), Sarah,...

Zbigniew Ciolek

Zbigniew Ciolek

Aug 6, 2021

Zbigniew "Jerry" Ciolek, age 78, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2021. Jerry was the husband of Teresa, nee Borowski; loving father of Wanda (Richard) Ligas, Renee (Timothy) Krzyston, Joanna (Kevin) King and the late David Ciolek; dear son of the late Antonina and Jan Ciolek; cherished grandfather of Eric, Matthew and Kevin Ligas, Kristianna Krzyston, Christopher Ciolek, Adrian Krzyston,...

Joanne Drechney

Joanne Drechney

Aug 5, 2021

Joanne Drechney, 82, passed way August 5, 2021. Beloved wife of Daniel for 60 wonderful years. Loving mother of Rose (Bill) Molepske, Paul Drechney, and Christine (Jeffrey) Rio. Cherished grandmother of Kyle Molepske, Jenna Rio, Jessica Rio. Dear sister of Joseph (Ellen) Obirek, and Mary Ann (the late David) Yoshinari. Fond aunt of Jodi Obirek, Jeffrey (Natalia) Obirek, Holly Yoshinari,...

Katherine Ruiz

Katherine Ruiz

Aug 4, 2021

Katherine Ruiz nee Labellarte, age 88. Loving mother of James J. Ruiz and the late Michael J. Ruiz; beloved daughter of the late Michael and Isabella Labellarte nee Fasano; fond grandmother of Jennifer, John, Gina, Joseph; great grandmother of Jesse, Mason, Sonny, and Genesis; dear sister of the late Rose, Nick, and Theresa; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews....

Milton Cappello

Milton Cappello

Aug 3, 2021

Milton Cappello, 91, passed away August 3, 2021. Proud Army Veteran serving during the Korean War. Beloved husband of Lorraine for 68 wonderful years. Beloved son of the late Jerry and Rose Cappello. Fond uncle of many. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 10, from 9:00 a.m until time of Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W Lawrence...

Michael Ripke

Michael Ripke

Aug 3, 2021

Michael Andrew Ripke April 5, 1993 – August 3, 2021 Michael is survived by family and friends who loved him fiercely and with all their hearts, and he loved them in return. He was a very kind and sweet soul with many passions in life. He loved playing guitar, skateboarding, acting, and was a devoted friend of all animals, especially...

Robert Paredes

Robert Paredes

Aug 3, 2021

Robert R. Paredes, age 85, Korean era veteran of the U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2021. Robert was the beloved husband of the late Michelle, nee Preston; loving father of Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Edwin L. Wollen and Jason Preston; dear son of the late Maria and Lorenzo Paredes; grandfather of Edward (Samantha) Kroger; dearest...

Jerome Dalton

Jerome Dalton

Aug 2, 2021

Jerome A. "Butchie" Dalton, age 77, U.S. Army Airborne Veteran, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2021. Jerome was the beloved husband of the late Angela, nee Fabiano; loving father of Jerome M. (Michelle) and Elizabeth M. Dalton; dearest son of the late Mildred and Charles Dalton; cherished grandfather of Thomas M. and Timothy M. Dalton; dear brother of Charles...

Richard Perotti

Richard Perotti

Aug 2, 2021

Richard C. "Dick" Perotti, age 80, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2021. Dick was the beloved husband of the late Mariantonia "Toni", nee Longo; loving father of Rick (Lynn), Dina and the late Tracy Ann; cherished grandfather of Rick (Katie) and Michael; dear brother of Ronald, Robert (Judy), Roger (Rita), Russ (Fred) and he was a fond uncle of...

Theresa Wenner

Theresa Wenner

Aug 1, 2021

Theresa Wenner, nee Marz, age 90, passed away on August 1, 2021, with her daughter by her side. Theresa was the beloved wife of the late Anton; loving mother of Ingrid Wenner and special second mom to Diane Lombardo and Diane Blazek; dearest daughter of the late Rosa and Anton Marz; dear sister of Gisele (the late Andrew) Stitchalk and...

Antonio Dirutigliano

Antonio Dirutigliano

Aug 1, 2021

Antonio “Tony” DiRutigliano, 83. Beloved husband of the late Rosa nee Mazzoccoli; loving father of Maria (Tony) Bernabei and Susan DiRutigliano; beloved son of the late Armonia nee DiPalma and Giovanni DiRutigliano; fond grandfather of Michael, Ricky and Frankie; dear brother of Dina (the late Umberto) Cisternino, Franca (Gianni) Catalano and the late Vincenzo (Victoria) DiRutigliano; fond uncle of many....

Roger Knecht

Roger Knecht

Jul 31, 2021

Roger L. Knecht, age 85, at rest on July 31, 2021. Roger was a veteran in the United States Army. Beloved husband of Charlet (nee Friesel). Loving father of Bryan, Kenneth (Sally), Sandra and Michael (Julie). Beloved son of the late Fredrick and the late Viola Knecht. Fond grandfather of Christie (Marty) Lenz, Amanda, Leah, Katelyn and John. Great grandfather...

Richard Cozzi

Richard Cozzi

Jul 31, 2021

Richard E. Cozzi, Age 91. Beloved son of the late Anthony and Domenica (nee Mitchell) Cozzi. Visitation Saturday August 7 from 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Holy Family Parish ( Notre Dame de Chicago Church), 1334 W. Flournoy St., Chicago IL 60607. Entombment to follow at All Saints Mausoleum. Funeral Info:...

Santina Giovenco

Santina Giovenco

Jul 30, 2021

Santina Giovenco (nee Vitellaro) age 95 at rest on July 30, 202. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Maria (Benny) Manzella, Joseph (Karen) Giovenco, Carol (Jay) Gentile and Sandy Giovenco. Fond grandmother of 12 and great grandmother of 4. Dear sister of Connie (the late Martin) Chidichimo, Lilla, Maria and the late Felice, Giuseppe and Gino. Fond...

Frank Desio

Frank Desio

Jul 30, 2021

Frank B. Desio, age 95. Beloved husband of the late Barbara (nee Hessler). Loving father of Marguerite, Mark, Barbara (Tony) Caliendo, Carol, the late David, the late Patricia and the late Mary Therese. Fond Grandfather of Frank (Jen) Lesniak and Anthony Caliendo. Beloved Grandpa Poppy of Zoe. Cherished son of the late Frank and the late Philomena (nee Montague) DeSio....

Delores Lacorte

Delores Lacorte

Jul 30, 2021

Delores A. LaCorte, (nee Pizza), 100, Beloved wife of the late Nelson; Devoted mother of Marie (Ronald) Zagurski and Diane (Richard) Feign; Cherished grandmother of Scott (Karen) Zagurski, Kimberly (Tim) Monroe, Gina (Matt) Beyer, Jodi (Frank) Discipio, and Todd (Denise) Zagurski, and Great-grandmother of 14; Dearest sister of the late Frank, Nana, and Irma; Dear sister-in-law, aunt, and friend of...

Karen Inserra

Karen Inserra

Jul 30, 2021

Karen A. Inserra, age 60, at rest on July 30, 2021. Karen was an extremely intelligent and kind hearted woman; she had a wealth of knowledge in the studies of biology and of our natural world. She loved spending her days bird watching and being surrounded by nature with her children and her fur babies (Shelly, Bella, and the late...

Ryszard Czerwiec

Ryszard Czerwiec

Jul 29, 2021

Ryszard Czerwiec, age 68, at rest on July 29, 2021 in Poland. Beloved husband of the late Elzbieta. Loving father of Adriana Czerwiec (George Karavas), Patrick Czerwiec (Kirstin Glawe) and Michelle Czerwiec (Joshua Munson). Dear brother Wladyslaw (Ludwiga) Czerwiec and the late Stanislaw (Stanislawa) Czerwiec. Fond uncle cousin and friend to many. Visitation Monday August 16, 2021 from 3:00 until...

Phillip Defrancisco

Phillip Defrancisco

Jul 27, 2021

Phillip Carmen DeFrancisco, age 51, was called home on July 27, 2021. He is survived by his former spouse Elida Docampo-DeFrancisco and their beautiful loving daughter, Jasmin DeFrancisco. Phil was the loving son of Carmen (Sandra) DeFrancisco and Mary (Peter) Maniates, dear brother of Ashley DeFrancisco, step brother to Rick (Annie) Dobrowski and Danita (Robert) Fitch, Step brother to Joshua...

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