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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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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
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
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
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
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
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...
Charles Chrisos
Oct 2, 2020
Charles George Chrisos, 76, passed away unexpectedly at Resurrection Hospital on Friday Oct, 2, 2020. He was born Oct, 12, 1943 in Chicago and had been a Chicago resident for his entire life. Charles joined the Army, he was stationed at Fort Knox and then in Alaska. He married his beloved wife Linda Marie Chrisos (Fiorito) on Oct, 12, 1974....
Pamela Fabian
Oct 1, 2020
Pamela J. Fabian passed away peacefully on October 1, 2020. Pamela was the dearest daughter of the late Hazel, nee Emory, and the late Michael Fabian; loving sister of Deborah (Dan) Tun and Mike (Mary Lu) Fabian, and she was a fond aunt, loving and special friend of many. Memorial visitation Saturday, October 10, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. until the...
Alfredo Rosado
Sep 30, 2020
Alfredo Rosado, age 68, passed on September 30, 2020. Loving father of Joanne and the late Alfred Rosado. Cherished grandpa of Jonathon, Jason, Isabelle, Justin, the late Nicholas and Alexander. Dear son of the late Ricardo and the late Lucy Rosado. Loving brother of Raymond, Ricardo (Sheri) Rosado, Judy Rosado, Magdalia (Marcelino) Reyes, Milagros Torres, Mildred Rosado and Violetta (Rubin)...
Wladyslaw Gwozdz
Sep 30, 2020
Wladyslaw Gwozdz passed away September 30, 2020. Beloved husband of Julia. Loving father of Zofia (Andrew) Golebiowski. Fond grandfather of Maya and Mackenzie. Dear brother of Wanda Kogut. Visitation will be Sunday, October 4, from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W Lawrence Ave, Norridge. Funeral will begin on Monday at 9:00 a.m. at the funeral home,...
Mary Donato
Sep 29, 2020
Mary J. Donato, Age 99, nee Pandolfi. Beloved wife of the late Mario. Adored mother of Ronald (Carmella) Donato, Elena King and Barbara (William) Mitchell. Cherished grandmother of Mario (Julie), Anthony (Patty), Michael (Wendy), Annamarie (Anthony), Neil (Danielle), Paul (Allison) and Joseph. Dear sister of Silvia Pandolfi, the late Ida and the late Frank (late Esther). Great grandmother of 13....
Cathryn Crane
Sep 29, 2020
Cathryn "Lynn" Crane, 76; Devoted mother of Tony (Letty) Marsico, Boopy Marsico and Murphy; Beloved daughter of the late Velma and the late Elmer Crane; Loving grandmother of Brooke, Elle, Henry, Hogan and Ollie; Dear sister of Gael Crane, Sue (Jim) Crowley, Moe Crane, the late Joyce Crane and Mike Crane; Fond aunt to many; Longtime companion of Earl Segerdahl....
Elizabeth Joris
Sep 28, 2020
Elizabeth R. Joris nee Bianco, 88; Devoted wife of the late Richard; Beloved daughter of the late Vito and the late Vincenza (nee LaRocca); Loving sister of Angeline (the late Patrick) Loftus and the late Joseph (Lorraine) Bianco; Dear aunt to many. Friends and family can meet at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge at 10:45 a.m. on Thursday...
Grazia Carrara
Sep 27, 2020
Grazia Carrara, 90 of Mt. Prospect. At Peace with Christ, Sunday, September 27, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Vito. Loving mother of Rosa (Daniel) Chovan, Maria (the late Donald) Inzerillo and Michelina (Matthew) Aldakka. Fond grandmother of Grace (Roan), Joseph (Amy), Daniella, Roberta (Antonio), Christina, Nicole (Adam), Vito, Sarrah (Elias), Sami Micheal, Deanna , Sabrina. Great grandmother of many....
Elizabeth Kamien
Sep 27, 2020
Elizabeth Kamien, age 52, passed away suddenly on September 27, 2020. Loving mother of Christopher, and Vincent Munyon. Dearest grandmother of Emily Kamien. Cherished daughter of Lottie and the late Henry Kamien. Fond sister of Lila Krzak, Eva (Roger) Hawking and Donna Kamien. Loving Aunt of Jessica Krzak, Amanda Perez, Olivia Hawking, Jacob Hawking, Mario Perez and the Nicholas Daniels....
Angela Disalvo
Sep 27, 2020
Angela S. DiSalvo, age 81, passed away on September 27, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Gioacchino. Loving mother of Anthony (Deborah) and JoAnn (C.F.D.) (Stacey). Fond grandmother of Christopher (Carissa) and Nicole (Seth Corbin) Dear sister of the late Josephine (Egisto) Pacini. Fond aunt of Michael (Wendy) DiSalvo and Monica (Andrea) Giannotti. Visitation Thursday, October 1, 2020 from 3:00...
Mary Pfannkuche
Sep 26, 2020
Mary Lou Pfannkuche (nee Bianchi) age 90. Beloved wife of the late William J. Loving mother of Joseph (Denise) Pfannkuche, Carol (James) Gillespie and Philomena (Joseph) Wood. Dear grandmother of Matthew, Timothy (Jennifer), Anthony (Kathleen), Kathleen (Jacob) and Mark. Great grandmother of 9. Fond sister of Dolores (the late Ron) Pearce, the late Nicholas (Gundren) Santoro and the late Paul...
Joe Columbia
Sep 26, 2020
Joe Columbia, Age 90. Beloved husband of Francesca nee Baratta. Loving father of Mario (Annette), Kathy (Angelo) Lombardo and Vince (Viriana) Columbia. Adored son of the late Mariano and the late Caterina (nee Battaglia) Columbia. Cherished grandfather of Jennifer Columbia, Joe (Emily) Columbia, Tina (Paul) Vivacqua, Anthony and Rosario Lombardo, Massimo, Matteo and Milena Columbia. Great grandfather of Liam, Francesca...
Fabiola Castaneda
Sep 24, 2020
Fabiola Castaneda, Age 79 (nee Suarez). Loving mother of George (Irma Fuentes), Doug, Harold (Rhonda) and the late Oscar Castaneda. Cherished grandmother of Angela, Kacey, Maxwell, Quinn, Mallory, Amanda, Audrea, Jasmin, Yvette, Alex and Brenda. Great grandmother of Five. Dear sister of the late Alicia. Fond aunt and friend of many. Private funeral service will be held. Interment Maryhill Cemetery.
Catherine May
Sep 23, 2020
Cathy R. May, 58; Beloved daughter of the late Margaret (nee Alterio) and the late Robert May; Cherished sister of Robert (Frank Rodriguez) May-Rodriguez, Jerry (Cheryl) May, David (Kym) May and the late William May; Loving aunt of Makayla, Emily, Rachel, Mallory, Marissa, Stephanie, Amanda, Rebecca, Bobby, Anthony, Billy, Angelina, Gia and Nick. In addition to being a loving aunt,...
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