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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.

Joyce Wilson

Joyce Wilson

Sep 20, 2020

Joyce F. Wilson, age 77, passed away on September 20, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Joyce was the beloved wife of Bernard A. Stark, Jr.; loving mother of Michael B. Stark and Shari A. (Michael) Brosnan; dearest daughter of the late Mary, nee Hobbs, and the late Joseph Wilson; cherished grandmother of Jacob, Michael Ethan, Gabrielle, Daniel, Michael B....

Marcus Wegner

Marcus Wegner

Sep 20, 2020

Marcus Robert Wegner, age 43, at rest on September 20, 2020. Marc was born in Chicago and resided in Texas. He is the Beloved husband of Anna Sojka. Loving father of Ashley Jane Wegner. Cherished son of Linda Wegner (Lee Soifer) and Steven (Debbie) Wegner. Loving brother of his twin sibling Matthew (Stacy) Wegner and David Wegner and Eric (Jennifer)...

William Monteleone

William Monteleone

Sep 17, 2020

William (Bill) Joseph Monteleone of Park Ridge, IL ( born April 8, 1935) passed away peacefully to his heavenly home on September 17, 2020.He was a beloved and devoted husband of 61 years to Dolores ,(nee'Drab), loving father to Pamela Molinare and Karen (Daniel) Zeller. Proud grandfather to Maria, Nicholas, Natalie,Tyler, and Sadee. Brother of Joyce (Merrill) Poynter and the...

Stamatia Karapournos

Stamatia Karapournos

Sep 16, 2020

Stamatia Karapournos nee Mourounas, 78, passed away September 16, 2020. Beloved wife of Nick Karapournos for 57 wonderful years. Loving mother of Mary (Nikita) Andriotis, Dora (Jim) Diamond, and Joanne (Dan) Matusek. Beloved daughter of the late Nicholas and the late Theodora Mourounas. Loving grandmother of Jimmy (Amara), Nikko (Leah), Costa (Jo), Tina, Elaine, John. Dear sister of Kiriakoula Loparnos,...

Susie Lampugnano

Susie Lampugnano

Sep 15, 2020

Susie Lampugnano nee Giagnorio, age 93. Beloved wife of Joseph Lampugnano; loving mother of Vito (Linda), Matthew (Mary), and Joseph (Ann); beloved daughter of the late Matteo (Maria) Giagnorio nee Scalzatti; fond grandmother of Francesca, Melissa, Joseph (Niratcha), Katy, Matthew (Sarah), and Concetta (William); great grandmother of Gabriel, Madison, Jayden, Nakin, Nathan, Reagan, and Logan; loving sister of Molly, Mary,...

Anita Aiello

Anita Aiello

Sep 14, 2020

Anita J. Aiello, age 70, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2020. Anita was the dearest daughter of the late Dorothy, nee Pascaly, and the late John Aiello; loving niece of the late Margaret Lanzarotta, Rose and Kate Aiello; beloved cousin of Joseph (Mary Kay) and Richard (Debra) Giacalone, Mary Ann (the late Edward) Kozel, Kathy (Larry) Larys and the...

Josephine Coppola

Josephine Coppola

Sep 14, 2020

Josephine A. Coppola, nee John, age 89. Beloved mother of James and Michael; loving grandmother of Nikki and JD, dearest great grandmother of Maggie and Katie; dear sister of Nellie John, Mary (the late Bob) Procunier and the late Elsie Sargis; fond aunt of many nieces & nephews. Memorial Visitation Sunday Sept. 27 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at...

Kathleen Gillespie

Kathleen Gillespie

Sep 13, 2020

Kathleen M. Gillespie, 79. At Peace with Christ, Sunday, September 13, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Dominick. Loving mother of John (Christine), Kathy Iscra, Carolyn (Gino) Jacobazzi,and Michael (Colleen). Cherished grandmother of Stephanie, Katrina, Aidan, Johnny, Timmy, Danny, Gino, Amanda, Julia, Michael, Connor, Caitlyn and Mack. Dear sister of Thomas Geoghegan and Mary (Andrew) Walsh. Visitation Friday 4:00 to...

Richard Loranz

Richard Loranz

Sep 13, 2020

Richard M. Loranz Sr. age 82, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020. Beloved husband of Jacqueline L. (nee Vaessen). Loving father of Richard Jr. (Connie), Michael and Lynn (William) Strieby. Dear son of the late Harry and Sophie (nee Bodziach) Loranz. Cherished grandfather of Jason Strieby and Thomas Loranz. Dear brother of Daniel (Janice) Loranz and the late Lorraine...

Kathleen Marrese

Kathleen Marrese

Sep 12, 2020

Kathy R. Marrese, 66 of Park Ridge. At Peace with Christ, Saturday, September 12, 2020. Beloved wife of Mike. Loving mother of Louis (Lena), Joe and Diana (Mark) Matozzi. Beloved daughter of Catherine and the late James Giglio. Cherished grandmother of Adriana, Luca and Liliana. Dear sister of James (Darlene) Giglio, Sabrina (Larry) Draus and Michael (Aida) Giglio. Fond aunt...

Janina Orlow

Janina Orlow

Sep 10, 2020

Janina J. Orlow, age 98, passed away on September 10, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Thaddeus, Lester (Kathy) and John. Loving grandmother of David Orlow. Dear sister of Josephine. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, September 13, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge,...

Giuseppe Scianna

Giuseppe Scianna

Sep 8, 2020

Giuseppe Scianna, age 77, born in Alta Villa Milicia, Sicilia. Beloved husband of Teresa nee Cerami; loving father of Elena (Angelo) Fantucchio, Rosie (Angelo-Commander, Illinois State Police) Mollo and Sam (Rosa) Scianna; beloved son of the late Salvatore and Elena (nee Oliveri) Scianna; fond grandfather of Vincenzo, Chloe, Gianella and Matteo; dear brother of Angela (the late Salvatore) Panettone, Gaetana...

Carol Fagiano

Carol Fagiano

Sep 8, 2020

Carol M. Fagiano, age 68, at rest on September 8th, 2020. Loving mother of Tami (Michael) Faulwell. Fond grandmother of Nate and Chesney. Dear brother of Philip (Kathy) Fagiano, Marc (Michele) Fagiano, Patricia Naughton, and Wally Fagiano. Fond aunt of many. Memorial visitation will take place on Saturday, September 12, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels...

Donald Jones

Donald Jones

Sep 8, 2020

Donald D. Jones, 65. Beloved son of the late Roscoe ‘Scotty’ and the late Mary Jones. Dear brother of Charles (the late Joanne) Jones and James (Martina) Jones. Loving uncle of many. Memorial Visitation will be Sunday, September 27, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W Lawrence Ave, Norridge. Family and friends wishing to attend the...

Salvatore Porretta

Salvatore Porretta

Sep 8, 2020

Salvatore "Sam" G. Porretta, 52, suddenly passed on September, 8, 2020. Beloved son of Pat and Anna (nee Sanfratello) Porretta. Devoted Husband of Ania Sodziak. Treasured father of Pasqualino and Luca. Dear brother of Tina (Frank) DeCicco. Loving grandson of the late Concetta and Salvatore Porretta and the late Antonina (nee Campagna) and Vincenzo Sanfratello. Sam was uncle to Gia,...

Annalisa Paliferro

Annalisa Paliferro

Sep 7, 2020

Annalisa C. Paliferro, nee Mangione, age 39. Beloved wife of Anthony M. Paliferro; loving mother of Domenico La Camera and Luciano Paliferro; beloved daughter of Alessandro and Assunta Mangione (nee D'Avanzo) and beloved daughter-in-law of Cesare and Maria Paliferro (nee Grasso); dear sister of Mike (Claudia) Mangione; loving sister-in-law of Natalie (Christian) D'Agostino, Cristina (Adam) Peters; fond aunt of Alessandro...

Lillian Kersten

Lillian Kersten

Sep 6, 2020

Lillian E. Kersten nee Gratz, age 94. Devoted wife of the late Raymond F.; beloved mother of Raymond, Jr. (Mary) and James (Mary); loving grandmother of Nathan Kersten, Adam (Danica) Kersten, MaryBeth (Jeff) Long, Jim Kersten and Christopher (Nina) Kersten; great grandmother of Meena, Gabriel, Henry and Milo; dear sister of the late Edward (the late Margaret) Gratz. We now...

Linda Ranallo

Linda Ranallo

Sep 5, 2020

Linda Lou Ranallo 72, of Harwood Heights. At rest Saturday, September 5, 2020. Beloved daughter of the late Louis and Norma. Dear sister of Debbie (Gene) DePilla, Tina (Steve) Lastovich , Mark (Lisa) and the late Peter (Diane).Fond aunt and great aunt. Family and friends will meet on Saturday, September 12th 9:00 A.M. at the Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Christ...

Catherine Copello

Catherine Copello

Sep 5, 2020

Catherine Copello, age 96, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2020. Catherine was the beloved daughter of the late Jennie, nee Bernero, and the late Joseph Copello; loving sister of the late Marie Copello. Visitation Tuesday, September 8, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. until an 11:00 a.m. funeral service at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. The interment will...

Luca Berlingerio

Luca Berlingerio

Sep 4, 2020

Luca J. Berlingerio, age 5, passed away suddenly on September 4, 2020. Beloved son of Simone and Anna (nee Sas) Berlingerio. Fond grandson of Rocco and Giovanna Berlingerio and Tadeusz (the late Halina) Sas. Loving great grandson of Antonia (the late Simone) DiBari. Dear brother of Rocco T. Berlingerio. Visitation Friday, September 11, 2020 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m....

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