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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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Marie Dalicandro

Marie Dalicandro

Nov 9, 2020

Marie Dalicandro, age 96, of Chicago was called home on November 9, 2020 to join her loving parents the late Biondina, nee Avino, the late Gennaro Iovino, her late husband Daniel and sons the late Laurence and Daniel (Donna), and the late Michael (Mary Ellen Doherty) Dalicandro. Marie is survived by her beloved son James (Eileen Belmonte) Dalicandro. She was...

Pietro Mattiuz

Pietro Mattiuz

Nov 9, 2020

Pietro Mattiuz, age 81, U.S. Army Vet. Beloved husband of Irene nee Mion; loving father of Marco (Erika) and Fabio (Gina); beloved son of the late Giuseppe and Giuseppina (nee Macorin) Mattiuz; fond grandfather of Luca, Dario, Nico, Sofia, Stefano, Enzo and the late Alessandro; dear brother of Ezio (Pierina), Gabriele (Rina), Gastone Mattiuz; fond uncle of many nieces and...

Betty Zabratanski

Betty Zabratanski

Nov 7, 2020

Betty Zabratanski, age 72, at rest on November 7, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Medard. Loving mother of James (Mary) and Joseph (Kristin) and Paul (Lisa) Zabratanski. Devoted grandmother of Daniel, Elizabeth , Connor, Jake, Ava and Joshua. Dear sister of the late Gail (the Chuck). Visitation Tuesday, November 10, 2020 from 3:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels...

Terrence Salat

Terrence Salat

Nov 7, 2020

Terrence “ T.J” Salat II age 23. U.S. Navy. At rest Saturday, November 7, 2020. Beloved husband of Lisa , loving son of Terry (Amanda) and Mary A. Horvath-Salat (Alex Clar). Dear grandson of Al and the late Dolores Horvath and Jerrold and Patricia Salat. Fond brother of Tommy, Steven, Jon, Emma and Jack. Dear son in law of Lisa...

Donald Krautstrunk

Donald Krautstrunk

Nov 6, 2020

Donald Krautstrunk Sr., Chandler AZ, age 84, formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully, Friday November 6th 2020. Devoted and loving Husband of 57 years to the late Rosalie Krautstrunk nee Lanzarotti. Beloved father of the late Karen, Donald Jr. (Jodi), the late Robert (Colleen), Steven (Christine) and Timothy (Christa). Grandfather of 9: Steven Jr, Stefani (Ryan), Amanda (Nigel), Jeremy,...

Louis Calamus

Louis Calamus

Nov 6, 2020

Louis Calamus, Age 82. Beloved husband of Joanna nee Lesiak. Beloved son of the late George and Colleen (nee Naplos) Calamus. Dear brother of James & Deborah Calamus and brother in law of John (Lynn) Lambert. Fond uncle of Dayna & Zachary (Heidi) Calamus, Ben (Teri) Lambert, Lorissa (Dennis) Kurz. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the family will be holding...

Richard Brown

Richard Brown

Nov 5, 2020

Richard Brown, age 74, retired Chicago Police officer. Loving son of the late Jack and the late Irene Brown. Dear brother of Jack (Francine) Sue and Barbara. Fond uncle of many. Services and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations to your favorite charity would be appreciated.

Michael Orlando

Michael Orlando

Nov 5, 2020

Michael Orlando, age 62, passed away on November 5, 2020. Loving son of the late Frank and Norma (nee Polidori) Orlando. Dear brother of Nancy Jean Orlando and Kenneth (Jessica Whetter) Orlando. Fond uncle of Pierce Orlando. Life partner of the late Diane Gabl. Auto Upholsterer for over 35 years. Class of 1976, Ridgewood H.S. Avid toy & antiques collector...

John Fusco

John Fusco

Nov 4, 2020

Dr. John M. Fusco, Ph.D. Age 71, passed away November 4, 2020, at home surrounded by his loving family. John was the beloved partner of Florian Pasiliao; loving son of the late Mary, nee Kraft, and the late John Fusco; dear cousin of Schatzie (Roger), Bill & Ron Braun, Randy & Rick Riehman, the Bulgarelli, Costa, Onofrio and Kelly families....

Lorraine Gale

Lorraine Gale

Nov 4, 2020

Lorraine Gale, nee Renquin. Born in Chicago, IL February 8,1926. Devoted wife of the late Joseph Gale; loving mother of Kathy (Gary) Glowacz, the late Joyce (Karl) Gruns and the late Janis Gale; beloved daughter of the late Martha Godowa and the late Henry Renquin; fond grandmother of Joel (Martin) Gruns, Krista (Mike) Garbutt and Kevin (Beth) Glowacz; great grandmother...

Aracelia Burgos

Aracelia Burgos

Nov 3, 2020

Aracelia Burgos (Cardona) age 62, Born and raised in Puerto Rico, passed away on November 3, 2020. Beloved wife of Jose O. Burgos. Loving mother of Jose, Rosa (Javier) Figueroa and Aracelis (Santiago) Camacho. Dearest Mama of Aliyana, Xavier, Kalino, Joah and Santiago. Fond sister of Viviana, Lucy, Hiram and Kermy. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Aracelia worked...

Oleksandr Sotnikov

Oleksandr Sotnikov

Nov 3, 2020

Oleksandr Sotnicov, age 87, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Beloved husband of Ganna Sotnicova (nee Shumiak) and several grandchildren and extended family. Visitation will take place on Friday, November 6, 2020 from 9:45 a.m. until time of Funeral Liturgy at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Ukrainian Catholic Church 5000 N Cumberland Ave. Chicago. Interment will follow at...

Robin Price-Becker

Robin Price-Becker

Nov 1, 2020

Robin Ann Price-Becker, age 54, passed away on November 1, 2020. Robin was the beloved wife of Thomas for 24 wonderful years; loving mother of Zachary and Bradley Becker; dearest daughter of the late Wanda Gross and the late Edward Price; cherished sister of Scott, Donna and the late Jay "Bird" Homann; fond aunt of Gretchen (Ash) Cook and Rachel...

Mary Karg

Mary Karg

Nov 1, 2020

Mary Jean Karg 94. A longtime resident of Rosemont. At Peace with Christ, Sunday November 1, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Albert Sr. Loving mother of Albert Jr. (Linda), Russell (Kathleen), Eric (Rose), Sandra (Charlie) Federici, Deborah (Dan) Serum and Jennifer (the late Michael) Passialis. Fond grandmother of 13, great grandmother of 9. Dear sister of Lillian Keppler, Geraldine...

James Desalvo

James Desalvo

Oct 31, 2020

James E. DeSalvo, age 73. Beloved husband of Darlene DeSalvo nee Anderson; beloved son of the late Ernest (Lucille) DeSalvo; son-in-law of the late John Anderson; dear brother of Robert (Mary), Mary Anne Schiller, William (Elma), Theresa (late Jerome), the late Ernest and John; brother-in-law to Barbara and Conrad Thomas; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews; most loved uncle...

Minnie Nicolosi

Minnie Nicolosi

Oct 31, 2020

Domenica “Minnie” Nicolosi, nee Morreale, 96; Devoted wife of the late Jack; Beloved Mother of Laura Andriacchi, Joseph Nicolosi, Stephanie (Anthony) Lupo and Donna (John) Pahl; loving Nani to Marc Andriacchi, Domenica (Michael) Iannotti, Anthony (Beth) Lupo, Jr. and Jaclyn Sabatino; dearest “Big Nani” to Mikey, Jack, Stephanie, Charlotte, Corrina, Carmella, Gia and Luca; Sister of the late Sam Morreale,...

Charles Murphy

Charles Murphy

Oct 30, 2020

All services are private.

Zita Ong

Zita Ong

Oct 30, 2020

Zita Maria Castañeda Ong, age 60, passed away on October 30, 2020, due to high-grade neuroendocrine carcinoma. She transitioned out of the physical world surrounded by her loving family. Zita was the beloved wife of Ramon for 37 wonderful years; loving mother of John and Josh Ong; dearest daughter of the late Bernardino and Margarita Castañeda; cherished sister of Ding,...

Violet Fox

Violet Fox

Oct 29, 2020

Violet I. Fox, 98, passed away October 29, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Edward I. Fox for over 30 wonderful years. Loving stepmother of Diane (Sam) Hooker and Barbara (Lawrence) Cohen. Beloved daughter of the late Alma Hosanna. Fond grandmother of Jennifer and Alexandra Cohen. Dear sister of the late Albert Hosanna. Loving cousin of Rick Tamraz and many...

John Wasco

John Wasco

Oct 28, 2020

John A. “Bear” Wasco Ret. CPD, at rest October 28, 2020. Beloved husband of Mindy Kubak and the late Barbara nee Wronkowski. Loving father of Jeffrey (Patricia) and Mark (Krista). Beloved son of the late John P. and the late Evelyn nee Jendrychowski. Fond grandfather of Jeffrey, Jenna, Jackson, Cameron, Sean and Reid. Dear brother of Tony (Maureen) and the...

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