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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Nancy Ambroggio

Nancy Ambroggio

May 14, 2021

Nancy A. Ambroggio nee Lee 66 of Hoffman Estates. At Peace with Christ, Friday, May 14, 2021. Beloved wife of Bruce. Loving mother of Michael (Amanda) and Ann (Josh) Zucco. Beloved daughter of Robert and the late Joan Lee. Cherished grandmother of Kaylee and Robert. Dear sister of Robert (Nancy Jo), James (Laurie),John (Kate), Brian (Margaret) Lee, Mary (the late...

Maria Trentadue

Maria Trentadue

May 14, 2021

Maria Trentadue, (DiFronzo), age 87, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2021, with her family by her side. Maria was the beloved wife of the late Donato; loving mother of Len (Kristen) and Rocco (Melinda) Trentadue; dearest daughter of the late Stella and Rocco DiFronzo; cherished grandmother of Donato, Maria, Rocco, Marisa and Daniella Trentadue; dear sister of Gina (the...

Margaret Orlando

Margaret Orlando

May 14, 2021

Margaret "Peggy" Orlando, nee Chambers, age 72, passed away on May 14, 2021. Peggy was the devoted wife of Louis Ret. C.P.D., for 49 years and working on 50; beloved mother of Michael C.P.D. (Samantha), Nicholas C.P.D. (Nicole) and Anthony (Tony Wood) Orlando; loving grandmother of Connor, Ryann and Domenico; dear sister of William (the late Grace) Chambers. Patricia (the...

Josephine Jezier

Josephine Jezier

May 12, 2021

Josephine Helen Jezier, nee Oczkowski, age 101, passed away peacefully at her home on May 12, 2021. Josephine was the beloved wife of the late Benedict R. Jezier and the late Joseph Stanock; loving mother of Linda (Joseph) Canny and Michael (Louise) Jezier; dear sister of Joseph (Carol) Radecki and the late Stephanie Mataya and Adeline Perren, and she was...

Steve Siergiejczuk

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Anthony Mooney

May 6, 2021

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Werner Palmblad

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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