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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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Giuseppe Ferri

Giuseppe Ferri

Oct 14, 2020

Giuseppe "Joe" Ferri, age 81, U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2020. Joe was the loving brother of Benedetta Ferri, Angela (Alberto) Martinelli and the late Maria (Giuseppe) Lucente; dearest son of the late Maria, nee Brandonisio, and the late Rocco Ferri; beloved uncle of Saverio (Lisa), Rocco (Tina) and Emanuele (Theresa) Lucente,...

Michelangelo Lorusso

Michelangelo Lorusso

Oct 13, 2020

Michelangelo "Mike" Lorusso, age 75, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2020. Mike was the beloved husband of Nicoletta, nee Lafronza, for 52 wonderful years; loving father of Giovanni "Johnny" (Rosa) Lorusso and Maria (George) Ballis; dearest son of the late Maria, nee Scavo, and the late Giovanni Lorusso; cherished grandfather of Nicole, Francesca and Michael Lorusso and Angelo Ballis;...

John Geraci

John Geraci

Oct 12, 2020

John R. Geraci, age 80, U.S. Army Veteran, beloved Husband of Olivia M. (nee Giamalva) Geraci, loving father of John R. EPPD. (Carol) Geraci, Anastasia (Joe) Santoro, Alex (Lauren) Geraci, Elizabeth Geraci-Gierman. Beloved son of the late Alexander & Catherine (nee Higgins) Geraci. Fond grandfather of Dan, Haley, & Joe Geraci, Alexandria, Anthony, & Ava Santoro, Sarah, Emily & Alison...

Lyridia Rigodon

Lyridia Rigodon

Oct 10, 2020

Lyridia (Lyrie) Rigodon (nee Lelina) peacefully went to be with the Lord on October 10, 2020 at 68 years of age.Lyrie, as she was fondly called, is survived by her loving husband, Arturo Rigodon, and son, Richard (Ricky) Castillo. She is the beloved grandmother of Madeline (Maddie) and Megan Castillo. Daugher of Lorena Lelina and sister of Billy and Clarissa....

Frank Garro

Frank Garro

Oct 10, 2020

Frank A. Garro 96 of Schaumburg., Veteran of WW2. At rest Saturday, October 10, 2020 Beloved husband of the late Diana. Loving father of Christine (Gerry) Avi and Cheryl Garro Lenz (Joe Coleman). Cherished grandfather of Deanna (John), Michelle (Marc), Cara (Donley),and Tommy. Great grandfather of Joey, Mikey, Giuliana, Dominic and Ryan. Dear brother of the late Connie, Emily, Gabe,...

Dorothy Evans

Dorothy Evans

Oct 10, 2020

Dorothy A. Evans (nee Withers) age 88. Devoted wife of Leacle. Beloved mother of Wanda Koch, Sharron Skelly and Shelia (Gerald) Cramer. Loving grandmother of Trudi (Paul) Herdzina, Ryan Graham, Justin Cramer, Lance (Jessica) Skelly and Chase Cramer. Great grandmother of Blake Skelly and Jaxson Skelly. Dear sister of the late Red Withers, the late Calvin Withers and the late...

Louise Zimmerman

Louise Zimmerman

Oct 10, 2020

Louise Zimmerman (Berasi), 98, of Franklin Park, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020. Born in Freeport, Pennsylvania, she moved to Chicago with her family as a child. She was the youngest of five and often spoke fondly of her childhood days, saying, “We were poor but we were always happy.” Louise was a product of her hardworking and practical...

Victoria Odarczenko

Victoria Odarczenko

Oct 9, 2020

Victoria Lyn Odarczenko. Beloved daughter and girlfriend; loving niece of several aunts and uncles. Joyful cousin of many; faithful and fun-loving friend to countless. The family requests that if you have a picture of Victoria, than you please bring a copy of it to the visitation so that it can be added to a memorial picture board. Visitation will be...

Grace Cappuccitti

Grace Cappuccitti

Oct 9, 2020

Grace Cappuccitti 78. At Peace with Christ, Friday, October 9, 2020. Beloved wife of Bruno. Loving mother of Cesidio Anthony (Annie) and Maria (Tim) Mizutowich. Cherished grandmother of Emma, Katie, Kyle and Mia. Dear sister of Matthew (Charlotte) , Pasquale Fiore, the late Josephine (the late Natale Trentadueand) and the late Antoinette Schultz. Dear aunt and great aunt. Visitation Monday...

Frank Giampa

Frank Giampa

Oct 8, 2020

Dear family, friends, and loved ones… Please join me for Frank’s final entombment and brief ceremony on Wednesday, the 28th of April, at the Queen of Heaven Cemetery, located at 1400 South Wolf Road in Hillside. We will gather by vehicle at the Wolf Road Main Entrance Cemetery Office Building at one o’clock pm. Once assembled, we will be led...

Geraldine Marbach

Geraldine Marbach

Oct 8, 2020

Geraldine M. Marbach 84 of Norridge. At Peace with Christ Thursday, October 8, 2020. Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of Mary Kay (Mike) Wojciehowski, Anne Marie, Julie (Brian) Due, Joseph (Leslie), Mark (Toni), Marissa (Bill White), Mary Anne (Bill) Rickert and the late Jimmy (Roseann). Fond grandmother of Brian (Kristyn), Ryan (Carrie), Maggie (Kyle), Ellie (Dan), Shannon,...

Ruth Kohlin

Ruth Kohlin

Oct 8, 2020

Ruth H. Kohlin, age 85, passed away on October 8, 2020. Beloved wife of Carl. Loving mother of David (Marilyn), Sue and Carol (David) Eichorst. Cherished grandmother of Daniel (Maggie) Kohlin, Diane (Miles) Venere, Kaitlyn Eichorst, Carina Eichorst and Kayla Kohlin. Dear sister of Henry (Janet) Bourdage. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Visitation Thursday, October 15, 2020...

Margaret Nelson

Margaret Nelson

Oct 7, 2020

Margaret Diane “Dee” Nelson age 83, passed away October 7, 2020. Beloved wife of the late John Nelson She was the loving mother of Cynthia (Peter) Salamone, Patricia (late Terry) Schulz, and Rich (Kristen) Hassler. She was the adored grandmother of Allison, Jonathan, Ryan, Christine, Jacklyn, Joy (Tim) and Peter (Carly). Great-grandmother of Giovanni, Gabriele, Lucca and Vincent. Dear sister...

Domenica Geraci

Domenica Geraci

Oct 7, 2020

Domenica Geraci, age 94. Passed away on October 7, 2020. Loving daughter of the late Rosario and the late Giacoma (nee Rizzo) Geraci. Dear sister of Agata (the late Anthony) Maiorana, Francesca (the late Giovanni) Badame, Giuseppe (Vincenza) Geraci and Giovanni Geraci and the late Antonino, the late Marianna (the late Domenico) Iannelli and the late Salvatore (the late Anna)...

Peter Soto

Peter Soto

Oct 6, 2020

Peter A. Soto, age 82, passed away on October 6, 2020. Peter was a retired Deputy Fire Commissioner with the Chicago Fire Dept. for 35 years and was also a Veteran in the United States Army. Beloved husband of Marietta (nee Vivirito) for 58 years. Loving father of Nadine (the late Matthew) Skelly, Nicolette Soto and Natalie Soto. Cherished grandfather...

James Berles

James Berles

Oct 5, 2020

James J. Berles, age 76. Beloved son of the late John & Cleo (nee Demus) Berles; dear brother of William Berles & the late Carol Berles; fond friend of Steve, Donna & Dennis Bilski; dear cousin of Koula & Gus Spears. Friend, business associate & agitator to many through the years. Funeral services will be private. Arrangements by Cumberland Chapels....

Marie Nee

Marie Nee

Oct 4, 2020

NEE, Marie Antoinette (nee Vaccarella) Known to everyone as “Toni”. Toni Nee made her last generous and selfless gesture on October 4, 2020, signing off on an extraordinary life peacefully, surrounded by family and on her own terms. She led her life with fierce independence, while simultaneously possessing a remarkable ability to cultivate lasting friendships with everyone she encountered. Her...

Giulia Fricano

Giulia Fricano

Oct 3, 2020

Giulia Varsellone, in Sciortino and Fricano, age 90, born in Bagheria (PA) Sicilia. Giulia was the beloved wife of the late Salvatore Sciortino and the late Filippo Fricano; loving mother of Agostino (Lety) and Luigi (Fiance' Alessandra Rosa) Sciortino; dearest daughter of the late Luigi and Nunzia (nee Accomando) Varsellone; fond grandmother of Giovanni (Fiance' Nicole), Salvatore (Jennifer) and Juliano...

Sylvia Johnnic

Sylvia Johnnic

Oct 3, 2020

Sylvia L. Johnnic, nee Andreoni, age 89, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2020. Sylvia was the beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of Debbie (Jim) Reimer, Sandy (Dave) Rickert and Linda (Robby) Koenig; cherished grandmother of Dani (Lee) Baker, Sami (Dustin) Mills, Trevor (Alli) Reimer, Bobbi Koenig, Nikki (Marty Swatek), Stevi and JR Rickert; proud great grandmother...

Laverne Krzywicki

Laverne Krzywicki

Oct 2, 2020

Laverne J. Krzywicki, nee Kotwas, age 91, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2020. Laverne was the beloved wife of William R. "Bill" for 66 wonderful years; loving mother of Rosanne (James) Dziedzic and Debra (Glenn) Babich; cherished grandmother of Christopher (Soo Shin) Dziedzic, Alison (Bryan) Fischer, Traci Dziedzic, Danielle (Matt) Giangrand and Aims Babich; beloved great-grandmother of Londyn and...

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