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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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Sam Digregorio

Sam Digregorio

May 15, 2025

Sam Joseph DiGregorio 93, Long time resident of Elmwood Park. At rest Wednesday, May 15, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Angeline. Loving father of Rochelle (Jim DeCorrevont) Schittino, Annamarie (James) Bannos and Nick (Amy).  Cherished grandfather of Patrice (Brian), Samuel (Stephanie), Anthony (Monica), Nicholas, Jimmy, Anjelica (Erich), Alexandria (Richard) and Avagrace. Great grandfather of 14. Dear brother of...

Andrea Arroyo

Andrea Arroyo

May 15, 2025

Andrea Aviles Arroyo September 15, 1940 - May 15, 2025 at the age of 84. Born in Xonacalta, Guerrero, Mexico. Andrea was married to Epifanio Arroyo for 58 years, who preceded her in death. Her laughter was contagious and she loved to dance at every event and the most fond memories of her dance moves were in her kitchen. Her...

Raymond Kurzer

Raymond Kurzer

May 14, 2025

Raymond J. Kurzer, age 98, U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025. Raymond was the longtime companion of Kay Latham; dearest son of the late Pearl (nee Zelinski) and the late Joseph Kurzer; loving brother of Marilyn (the late Raymond) Rogers and the late Lorraine (the late Russ) Hall, the late Jackie (the late Dick)...

Sandra Knecht

Sandra Knecht

May 14, 2025

In Loving Memory of Sandra Elizabeth Knecht November 24, 1965 – May 14, 2025 Sandra Elizabeth Knecht, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on May 14, 2025, at the age of 59. Though her life was not always easy, she faced every hardship with quiet strength and deep love. She is now free from pain, reunited...

Joanne Smuda

Joanne Smuda

May 12, 2025

Joanne Smuda (nee Kinczyk) Age 85. Beloved wife of the late Eugene. Loving mother of Janine Smuda. Visitation for Joanne will take place on Friday, May 16, 2025 from 9:00 am until 11:00 at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge. and then proceeding to St. James the Apostle Catholic Church in Chicago for 11:30 a.m. Mass. Interment will follow...

Salvatore Longo

Salvatore Longo

May 11, 2025

Salvatore "Sal" Longo, age 91, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025. Sal is the beloved husband of Giuseppina (nee Calabrese) for 66 wonderful years; loving father of Rosalia "Rose" (Thomas W., Jr.) Mader, Giuseppe "Pep" (Irene) and Luigi "Lou" (Laura) Longo; dear son of the late Maria (nee Patti) and the late Giuseppe Longo; proud "papa Toto" to Thomas...

Teresa Milkowska

Teresa Milkowska

May 10, 2025

Teresa Milkowska (nee Tarnogrodzka) age 76, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025. Teresa was the beloved wife of the late Mieczyslaw; loving mother of Jolanta (Jaroslaw) Lis, Iwona (Marek) Wojtulewicz, Katarzyna (Daniel) Perlowska and the late Andrzej (Urszula) Milkowski; cherished babcia of Agnieszka (Grzegorz), Patrick (Keely), Patryk, Karol (Sandra) Eric (Carol Ann), Michal, Gabriela (Bartek), Justin and Zuzanna; loving...

Soi Ly

Soi Ly

May 8, 2025

Soi Thi Ly age 85, at rest peacefully on May 8, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Soi was born in Vietnam and resided in Norridge, Illinois. Beloved wife of the late Muol Huynh. Loving mother of son Hol & family ,son Cam & family,  son Chau& family,son  Sanh & family, son Quay (Jimmy) & family, son Khoanh & family,...

Anna Montesanto

Anna Montesanto

May 8, 2025

Anna Montesanto, nee Lagioia, age 96, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025. Anna was the beloved wife of the late Rosario; loving mother of Josephine "Jo" (Edward) Kurek and Ben J. (Maria) Montesanto; dear daughter of the late Mary (nee Volpe) and the late Alex Lagioia; cherished Nana of Ben, Joseph and Maria Montesanto, and fur-babies Wrigley, Max and...

Brenda Aaberg

Brenda Aaberg

May 7, 2025

Brenda Ann Aaberg (nee Kuenneth) passed away on May 7, 2025 at Central Baptist Village in Norridge, Illinois. Born May 8, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, Brenda was one of two children born to Herbert and Ann Kuenneth. Brenda was united in marriage to John Aaberg on August 25, 1962. They lived in the Logan Square neighborhood in Chicago for more...

Mitch Majeske

Mitch Majeske

May 6, 2025

Mitchell J. Majeske 70 of Davis Junction. At rest Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Renee. Loving father of Ashley. Beloved son of the late Harold and the late Dolores. Dear brother of Marianne (John) DeVries, Michael (Catherine) and the late Mark. Fond uncle and great uncle to many. Visitation Friday, May 16 th from 3:00 to...

Cynthia Nytko

Cynthia Nytko

May 5, 2025

Cindy was born on May 26, 1948, in Chicago. She is the daughter of the late Chester and Helen (Tadel) Nytko. Cindy attended Columbus College School of Design on a scholarship and completed her Bachelor of Arts degree from Lake Erie College. She had an accomplished career in fashion and art. In 2012, she began studying Feng Shui and later...

Len Pape

Len Pape

May 4, 2025

Len R. Pape, 81, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025.  Len was born on March 12, 1944 to William and Genevieve Pape in Chicago.  Len was a devoted husband to his late wife, Diane, for 52 loving years.  After serving in the U.S. Army, Len became a beloved father to Mark (Catherine) Pape and Jessica (Peter) Selim whose lives...

Giuseppe Triggiano

Giuseppe Triggiano

May 3, 2025

Giuseppe Triggiano age 96, at rest on May 3, 2025. Giuseppe was formerly of Norridge, and passed away on May 3, 2025. Giuseppe was born on September 16, 1928 in Carbonara, di Bari, Italy to Nicola Antonio Triggiano and the late Stella (nee Manolascina) Triggiano. Beloved husband of Clementina (nee Favia) for 66 years. Loving father of Stella (Ted) Akers...

Michael Mangano

Michael Mangano

May 3, 2025

Michael Mangano, age 69, at rest on May 3, 2025 at his home in St. Charles, IL after a long battle with cancer. Michael was born in Chicago, IL to the late Dominick (the late Darlene) Mangano and the late Jeanette (nee Schillaci) Mangano. He was the beloved husband of 47 years to Nancy (nee Walicki), cherished father of Dina...

Dominik Pribyl

Dominik Pribyl

Apr 29, 2025

Dominik Pribyl, age 21, passed away unexpectedly at his home on April 29, 2025. He was the beloved son of Romana Bartosova and Robert Pribyl. He is also lovingly remembered by Robert’s wife, Bernadette Ray. Dominik was a devoted brother to Patrick and David Pribyl, and the cherished grandson of Marie Pribylova and Vladymir Pribyl, and Kvetoslav Bartos and the...

Kyuko Yoshida

Kyuko Yoshida

Apr 29, 2025

Kyuko “Ken” Yoshida, age 80.  Beloved husband of Kathleen Yoshida nee Winiecki for 55 years; loving father of Kristin (Cory) Lapinski nee Yoshida and Karen Yoshida; beloved son of the late Yuhachi and Yoko Yoshida; fond grandfather of Bryce and Adeline Lapinski; dear brother of Kinu Segawa, Kofu Yoshida, Yone Yoshioka, Naoko Koike, and Yutaka Yoshida; fond uncle and great...

Jonathan Colon

Jonathan Colon

Apr 29, 2025

Jonathan "Jon" Colon passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025, at the age of 52. His battle with serious medical issues over the last ten years showed his courage and resilience. Despite constant setbacks, Jon stayed strong until the end. Jon had been with his wife, Shawna, for the past 31 years. Together they had two beautiful children, Amber and...

Karen Pope

Karen Pope

Apr 27, 2025

Karen H. Pope nee Hulchiy, age 86. Beloved mother of Kathy “Kook” (Mark) Krieschen, Scott Pope, Kris (Dale) Dabaco, and the late Tom Pope; loving grandmother of Brad (Dani), Katie (Adam), Nick (Lindsay), Karen (Rick), Kerry (fiancé Shelby), Zack (Taryn), Kloe (Travis), and Kacey; great grandmother of 14 grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Nick and Kathleen Hulchiy nee Zubinski;...

Luigina Cesario

Luigina Cesario

Apr 27, 2025

Luigina Cesario (née Alfano), Age 95 It is with enormous sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Luigina Cesario (née Alfano), who entered peacefully into heaven, surrounded by her family, on April 27, 2025—Sunday of Divine Mercy—at the age of 95. Our cherished matriarch leaves behind a legacy of love, enormous strength, and unwavering devotion to...

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