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.
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Michael Conforti
Feb 16, 2021
Michael A. Conforti, age 92. Beloved husband of the late Lorraine Conforti nee Turek; loving father of Karen (Leonard) Giordano and the late Michael (Lynette) Conforti; beloved son of the late Daniel and Violet Conforti nee Costible; fond grandfather of Jaclyn (Jim) Brunner, Gina Giordano, Cayla Conforti, Danielle Conforti, and Taylor Conforti; great grandfather of Jayden and Jianna; dear brother...
Mamie Palazzolo
Feb 16, 2021
Mamie Palazzolo nee Catalano , age 78. Beloved wife of Mario Palazzolo. beloved daughter of the late Anthony and Rosaria Catalano nee Sarullo; Loving mother of Joanne (Mark) Kosinski, Frank (Cheryl) Palazzolo, Vita Palazzolo, Anthony Palazzolo, Mario (Sarah) Palazzolo Jr.; fond grandmother of Anne Palazzolo, Mary (Jordan) Davis, Sara (Michael) Price, Nicole (Cameron) Cudd, Michael (Amanda) Kosinski, Alyssa Polan, Kristen...
Adriano Castellucci
Feb 15, 2021
Adriano Castellucci 90, formerly of Lyons. At Peace with Christ Monday, February 15, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Maria. Loving father of Angelo (Carmela) and the late Joseph. Fond grandfather of Adriano, Joseph, Maria and Christopher. Dear brother of Alba, the late Gino and the late Maria. Fond uncle and great uncle to many. Family and friends will meet...
Esther Chiero
Feb 15, 2021
Esther B. Chiero, age 95. Esther’s journey through life came to an end on February 15, 2021 when she peacefully passed away, able to rejoin her husband of 54 years, Lou, a former Chicago Fire Chief. Together they enjoyed bowling, card games, bingo and traveling, with several cruises and numerous trips to Vegas prior to Lou’s passing. She was a...
Felisa Leyba
Feb 14, 2021
Felisa T. "Fely" Leyba, nee Tapawan, age 85, passed away on February 14, 2021, at her home with her loving family by her side. Felisa was the beloved wife of Crispin "Chris" for 50 wonderful years; loving mother of Chris (Elaine) Leyba, Arlene (Paul) Jones and Ronald (Lenneth) Leyba; dearest daughter of the late Maria and Sevirino Tapawan; cherished grandmother...
Giuseppe Mariani
Feb 14, 2021
Giuseppe Mariani, age 82, Born in Casacalenda, Italy. Beloved husband of Doris “Smiley” Costabile; loving father of Nella Mariani, Nancy Mariani and Amy (Eddie) Cortez; beloved son of the late Nella Marchitto and Frank Mariani; Exceptional grandfather of Massimo and Leonardo; dear brother of Lina (Mario) Picicco; Fond uncle of many and loved by all that knew him. Visitation Thursday,...
Adela Hernandez
Feb 14, 2021
Adela Hernandez age 36, passed away suddenly on February 14, 2021. Loving mother of Liliana. Beloved daughter of Ricardo and Adela Hernandez. Dear granddaughter of Maria (nee Lopez) and the late Ricardo Hernandez. Fond sister of Juan (Liz) Hernandez, Ana Louisa (Manuel) Soto and Maria Paredes. Dear aunt of Anthony (Felicia) Navarro, Vivian Soto, Jason Soto, Ignacio Paredes Jr, Roman...
Paul Czernia
Feb 13, 2021
Paul L. Czernia age 74, passed away on February 13, 2021. Paul was a veteran in the United States Marine Corps. and was a retired Chicago Police officer. Beloved husband of Barbara E Czernia (nee Gerald). Loving father of Carrie (Todd) Settepani. Beloved son of the late Michael and the late Virginia (nee Grossel) Czernia. Fond grandfather of Paige Loquercio...
Kirk Berbert
Feb 13, 2021
Kirk A. Berbert, 64, passed away February 13, 2021. Beloved husband of Denise nee Flahaven. Loving stepfather of Ryan Martensen. Beloved son of the late Diane nee Seirmenta and Joseph Berbert. Dear brother of Cindy (Joseph) Conigliaro. Fond uncle of Danielle (Dave) Tiedel and Christina (James) Totten. Great uncle of Dominick. Dear nephew of Ken Berbert and Joyce (Charles) Cutsforth....
Barbara Daker
Feb 13, 2021
Barbara Daker (nee Pomrening) age 73, At rest on February 13, 2021. Loving mother of Amy (nee Gronvold) (Gene) Kobilnyk and Laura (nee Daker) (Justin) Paliotte. Fond grandmother of Dominick Malek and Gabriel Paliotte. Visitation Wednesday, February 17, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge. Funeral Thursday, beginning at the funeral home...
Eileen Casey
Feb 12, 2021
Eileen Marguerite Casey (nee O'Malley), age 82, at rest on February 12, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Michael “Mickey” Casey. Loving mother of Mary Bridget (Peter Incardone) Casey-Incardone, Timothy (Carla) Casey, Terrence (Sandy) Casey, Daniel (Kathy) Casey and Dennis Casey. Devoted grandmother of Michael, Marguerite and Pierce Incardone, Siena Casey, Megan, Abbey and Jake Casey, Brendan Casey, Beth, Kevin,...
Milena Ielletich
Feb 12, 2021
Milena Ielletich nee Pavletic, age 96. Beloved wife of the late Otto Ielletich; loving mother of Ron Ielletich; beloved daughter of the late Pious and Violet Pavletic. Services being held are private. For more info please call 708-456-8300.
Rodelio Ochoa
Feb 11, 2021
Rodelio Ochoa, 63, at rest on February 11, 2021. Rodelio was born in Laguna Philippines and resided on the far northwest side of Chicago. Loving husband of Ma Gloria (nee Sabay). Cherished father of Rodel, Yuan and Aynsley, Glodelette (Tony) Mequiz and Ma Paz (Ruel) Joson. Loving son of Candelaria (nee Remoquillo) and the late Armando Ochoa. Dear grandfather of...
Bernadine Kaufman
Feb 11, 2021
Bernadine Kaufman passed away on a peaceful, snowy afternoon, moving on towards the love and light waiting to welcome her. A life-long Chicagoan, “Deena” grew up on Chicago’s East Side, a blue-collar neighborhood dominated by the steel industry and the Eastern European immigrants who came to work in the mills. The daughter of Edward, a steel-mill worker, and Bernice Vukmirovich,...
Michael Mroski
Feb 10, 2021
Michael J. Mroski, age 69, U.S. Army Veteran, passed away on February 10, 2021. Michael was the beloved husband of Harriet A., nee Mikulak, for 47 wonderful years; loving father of Andrea Schoen, Michelle (Antonio) Castrejon, Steven and Carolyn (Chris Pulido) Mroski; dearest son of the late Elizabeth and John Mroski; cherished grandfather of Antonio, Jr., Julie, Lily, Pedro, Jessica...
Rose Maddaleni
Feb 9, 2021
Rose E. Maddaleni (nee Farrell) age 90, at rest on February 9, 2021. Rose resided in Harwood Heights for 62 years. Beloved wife of the late Peter F. Loving mother of Christine (Michael) Seghi, Richard (Vicki) Maddaleni and Cathleen “Kelly” (the late Richard) Majewski. Loving grandmother of Sean (Missy) Seghi, Heather (Steve) Dakins, Ryan (Kelly) Seghi, Peter (Nicole) Maddaleni, Sarah...
Salvatrice Ricotta
Feb 9, 2021
Salvatrice Ricotta beloved wife of the late Antonino. Loving mother of Gesualdo (Josephine) Ricotta, Randi (Carmelo) Amoroso, Josephine LoGalbo & the late Maria (the late Francesco) Giangrasso. Fond grandmother of Frances (Claudio) Flores, Jenny (Matt) Bojrab, Maria (Travis) DuPriest, Maria (Ben) Saltz, Anthony (Sasha) Ricotta & Jessica (Ryan) Goldflies & Dominic (Christine) Amoroso. Great grandmother of Claudio, Maria, Lucy, Lily,...
Phyllis Fairbanks
Feb 8, 2021
Phyllis Fairbanks, 90. Beloved wife of the late Francis Fairbanks. Loving mother of the late Joann (John) Gaudi and the late Debra (Lee) Kerr. Cherished grandmother of Nicholas Gaudi, Marissa ( fiancé Ben Folks) Gaudi, Tony (Tiffany) Kerr, April (Matt) Wenzel and Amber (Brody) Bernshausen. Great grandmother of Joseph Gaudi, Hailey Kerr, Savannah and Kaden Wenzel, and Peyton & Easton...
Jean Jankowski
Feb 6, 2021
Jean M. Jankowski, nee Kauth, age 87, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2021. Jean was the beloved wife of the late Dennis P. ; loving mother of Terri (Bob) Gancarz, Greg (Sue) Jankowski, Cindy (Steve) Matuszak, Steve (Marianne) Jankowski, Kathy (Tom) Pekovitch, Margie (Ken) Masella, Sue (Steve) DePintor, Mary (Carl) Lenoci, Denise (Chris) Pasowicz, Dennis Jankowski and Janice (Mike)...
Martin Joyce
Feb 6, 2021
Martin Glen Joyce, Age 65. Loving son of the late Violette (nee Steger) and Robert Joyce. Dear brother of Ronald (Diane)Joyce. Cherished uncle of Michael (Ana) Joyce, and Rachel (Rob) Joyce-Waller. Fond great uncle of Robert (Alyssa) Joyce . Great great uncle of Olivia Joyce. Marty enjoyed playing Santa Claus for children, visiting flea markets for collectibles, and was a...
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