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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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Steve Siergiejczuk
May 12, 2021
Steve Siergiejczuk, age 81, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2021. Steve was the beloved husband of Halina Szlaga-Siergiejczuk; loving brother in-law of Bugsy (Judy) Szlaga, Julie Troch and Lillian Szlaga. Steve was a fond uncle of many. Visitation Thursday, May 20, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. until a 12:00 noon service at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL....
Shirley Ahsen
May 10, 2021
Shirley Ahsen nee Soldwisch, age 92. Beloved wife of the late Robert; loving mother of Susan (David) Lambert and Cheryl (Phil) White; fond grandmother of Dawn (Andrew), Brian (Devon), Jason (Lorelei), Jeremy (Heidi), Elissa (Brian) and Steven (Aileen); great grandmother of 13; great-great grandmother of 1; dear sister of Lois (the late Adam) Reichert, the late Jean, Bill, Richard and...
Nelson Dela Cruz
May 10, 2021
Nelson Larracas Dela Cruz, 58, passed away May 10, 2021. Beloved husband of Decena Ola for 19 years. Loving father of Jay R. and Nancy (Karlo). Loving grandfather of Karlo Jr. Dear brother to two sisters and two brothers. Fond uncle of many. Visitation will be Sunday, May 16, from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and Monday, May 17, from...
John Lavelle
May 8, 2021
John Lavelle, Age 90. U.S. Air Force Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Helen (nee Lewis) Lavelle. Loving father of Brian (Katie Geschke) Lavelle. Adored son of the late John and Bridgette (nee Deane) Lavelle. Dear brother of Kathleen Lavelle and the late Martin (Pat) Lavelle. Fond uncle, great uncle and friend of many. Visitation Wednesday May 12 from 3:00...
Judy Mewes
May 8, 2021
Judith "Judy" Mewes (nee Krause), Age 78. Loving mother of Annette (James) Driscoll and the late Roger Mewes. Cherished grandmother of Ehlana (Andrew Borst) Driscoll, Emma (Stacee Athmann) and Zachary Driscoll. Dear sister of Edward (Lois) Krause, Paul (Cynthia) Krause and the late Walter (late Brenda) Krause. Fond aunt of many. Visitation Tuesday May 11 from 10:00 a.m. until time...
Felix Mojica
May 7, 2021
Felix Mojica, Age 99. Beloved husband of the late Ramona (nee Garcia). Loving father of Esther (late Abraham) Rodriguez and Sylvia (Ruben Castillo) Mojica-Castillo. Cherished grandfather of Yolanda (Bob) Miller, Anthony (Steve) Rodriguez-Ochs, Francisca (Caleb) De Jong and Roberto (Sarah) Castillo. Great Grandfather of Richard Serrano, Agnes and Olivia De Jong. Dear brother of Juanita Sanjurjo, Jesus Mojica and was...
Josephine Bereza
May 7, 2021
Josephine Bereza, age 89, at rest on May 7, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Nicholas. Loving mother Eugene (Diane) Bereza and Irene (Paul) Jeannides. Cherished grandmother of Jill Jeannides, the late Nicholas Jeannides, Lindsey (Sean) Casey, Steven (Andrea) Jeannides, Dennis Bereza and Ann Bereza. Great grandmother of 6. Dear sister of the late Michael Demjanowicz. Fond aunt of Erwin,...
Ralph Ferri
May 7, 2021
Ralph V. Ferri, age 93. Devoted husband of Rita nee Tunzi; beloved father of Pasquina (the late Kenneth) Schnotala, Vito (Jean) Ferri, Adriana (Stan) Ferdinardo and Michael (Rose) Ferri; loving grandfather of Kenneth, Lauren (fiance’ Brett), the late Ralphy, Marianna, Rita, Angela, Joseph, Michael, Sammy and Dino; great grandfather of Lucille; dear brother of Vincent (Nina) Ferri, Mario (Vera) Ferri...
Antonina Staszel
May 7, 2021
Antonina Staszel (nee Truchan) age 74, passed away on May 7, 2021 Antonina was the beloved wife of the late Jozef. loving mother of Aniela (Jozef) Slaodyczka, Andrzej (Wladyslawa) Staszel and Marysia (Jan) Staszel; beloved daughter of the late Andrzej and Antonina (nee Lassak) Truchan. Cherished grandmother of Maria, Stanislaw, John, Anna, Andy, Zofia, Katarzyna, Jozef, Jozef, Stanislaw, Krzystof and...
Anthony Mooney
May 6, 2021
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Werner Palmblad
May 6, 2021
Werner Palmblad, 97, passed away May 6, 2021. Beloved husband of Lorraine for 72 years. Loving father of Cathy (Joe) Catallo, Richard (Gloria) Palmblad, and Nancy (John) Iberl. Beloved grandfather of Dawn (George), Lisa (Tom), Amy (Joel), Eric, Jason, Mike (Emily), Lindsey, and Joe (Jordan). Great grandfather of 17. Beloved friend of Fe Villardar who cared for him for many...
Lillian Baureis
May 5, 2021
Lillian Baureis nee Surgewicz, age 97. Devoted wife of the late Leonard; beloved mother of Cynthia (the late Bruce) Pearson, the late Donald Baureis and Alan (Kathleen) Baureis; loving grandmother of Lauren (Kevin) Riley, Bruce (Samantha) Pearson, Jason, David and Michael Baureis; great grandmother of Bruce, Ava, Brody and Dylan; dear sister of the late Sophie (the late Eugene) Adamski....
Marian Pajdzik
May 5, 2021
Marian Pajdzik, age 64, passed away on May 5, 2021. Beloved husband of Teresa (nee Florczyk). Loving father of Monika Pajdzik. Cherished son of the late Sebastian and the late Franciszka (nee Zbijowska) Pajdzik. Dear brother of Leon (the late Zofia) Pajdzik. Dear uncle of Marta, Joanna, Renata, Katherine, Marta, Matthew, Malgosia, Karol and Wojtek. Son-in-law of Franciszka and the...
Joseph Tufano
May 5, 2021
Joseph A. "Joe Who" Tufano, age 72, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2021. Joe was the beloved son of the late Yolanda and Andrew Tufano; dearest brother of the late Donald (Rosie) Tufano and the late Mary (the late Richard) Dolan; fond uncle of many. Joseph was a world renowned "Voice Natural Direct Sensitive" host of the radio program...
Jack Giamalva
May 3, 2021
Jack Giamalva, 92, peacefully passed away May 3, 2021, at his home in Norridge, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Frank Giamalva, wife, Marie Giamalva, sister, Jean Chiparo, and grandnephew, John Holland. He is survived by his niece, Cathy Yafchak, many other nieces, nephews, cousins, grandnieces and grandnephews, great grandnieces and grandnephews, and great, great...
Ricardo Hernandez
May 3, 2021
Ricardo Hernandez, age 70, Passed away on May 3, 2021. Beloved husband of Adela Hernandez. Loving father of Juan (Liz) Hernandez, Ana Louisa (Manuel) Soto and Maria Paredes and the late Adela Hernandez. Dear son of Maria and the late Ricardo Hernandez. Cherished grandfather of Anthony (Felicia) Navarro, Vivian Soto, Jason Soto, Ignacio Paredes Jr, Roman Hernandez, Bella Hernandez, Ricardo...
Ronald Miller
May 2, 2021
Ronald C. Miller, age 84. Beloved husband of Imogene Miller nee Tooley; loving father of Pamela (Brian) Coyne, Jennifer (Rick) Remington, and Ron Miller; beloved son of the late Chester and Rosalie Miller nee Scurto; fond grandfather of Kathleen (Steve) Uhlarik, Angela (Eric) Nelson, William (Emily) Bochenek, and Alyssa and Nathan Miller; great grandfather of Taylor, Allie, Ella, Avery, Olivia,...
Margaret Gill
May 1, 2021
Margaret R. Gill, Age 90 Dearly Beloved Mother of LeRoy T. (Teresa) Gill Jr. and Gregory P. (Deborah Stephan) Gill and the late Renee L. Robinson. Cherished Grandmother of Mikael (Christine) Gill, Asmarah (Marcus) Clinkscales, Tavia Robinson Cameron S. Gill, Nico DePratto and the late LeRoy T. Gill III. Proud Great Grandmother of Ten. Dear Sister of Alice Thompson and...
Daniel Chovan
Apr 30, 2021
Daniel T. Chovan 62 of Hoffman Estates. At Peace with Christ, Friday, April 30, 2021. Beloved husband of Rosa nee Carrara. Loving father of Grace (Roan) Oropesa, Joseph (Amy) and Daniella. Beloved son of the late Joseph and Eleanor. Cherished grandfather of Mateo, Daniel, Luca, Chiara, Noah, Damian, Alesso, Samuel and Lucia. Dear brother of Joseph (Julie), Susan, Janet (Rick)...
Mary Mellett
Apr 30, 2021
Mary R. Mellett, nee Savage, age 72, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2021. Mary was the beloved wife of the late James M. "Jim" Mellett C.P.D.; loving mother of Sheila M. (Thomas) Mruk, Michael J. and Charlie P. (Jennifer) Mellett River Grove P.D.; dearest daughter of the late Anna, nee O'Brien, and the late Charles Savage; cherished grandmother of...
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