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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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John Smigla
May 6, 2020
John E. Smigla Jr. age 88, at rest on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. John was a Veteran in the United States Army. Loving father of Jerome (Christine Wynn), Harold (the late Brenda), Katherine (Joseph) Nuccio, Roger (Melissa), Gregory (Sandra) and Joseph Smigla. Devoted grandfather of Daniel Smigla,Gina (Justin) Grimm, Erin Smigla, Lisa Nuccio, Andrew Smigla, Samuel Smigla, Barbara Smigla, Stephanie...
Ruth Fudalej
May 6, 2020
Ruth M. Fudalej, nee Harfmann, age 65, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2020. Ruth was the loving mother of Peter (Gabriela) and Zachary (Kirsten) Fudalej; dearest daughter of Adam and the late Eleonore Harfmann; beloved sister of Heidi and Kurt (Barbara) Harfmann, and she was a fond aunt of many. Due to the current Covid19 outbreak all services are...
Joanne Lee
May 6, 2020
Joanne A. Lee (nee Savage), age 85 of Oak Park, IL.; dear wife of the late Robert Russell Lee. Loving mother of identical twins Robert and Richard, the late David D. (Linda) and Daniel S. Lee. Devoted grandmother of Michelle (Phillip) Barreto, David R. (Karen) Lee, Heather Gibson, Danielle (Justin) Jeffrey, Samuel Bakos, Robert and Dominique Lee. Blessed great grandmother...
Emilia Bruno
May 5, 2020
Emilia Bruno, Age 93, nee Presta, passed away May 5, 2020 and was entombed on May 8, 2020 at All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines, Illinois. Dearly beloved wife of the late Giuseppe. Loving mother of Rose (Frank) Cosentino and Franco (Anna) Bruno. Dear daughter of the late Pasquale and Carolina (nee Ziccarelli) Presta. Cherished grandmother of Irma (Anthony) Bondi, Paolo...
Paul Fanslow
May 5, 2020
Paul David Fanslow, age 54, died suddenly on may 5th, 2020. Loving father of Mary, Lizzie and Jerry Fanslow. Loving son of Richard and Nancy and Kathy. Dear brother of Richie, Vicki and Tracy. Fond uncle of Candi, Richie, Chris and Leanna and loving partner of Maria Teresa Palanca. Due to the current health crisis, all services will be private.
Pasquale Chieco
May 5, 2020
Pasquale Chieco, Age 84. Beloved husband of Angela nee Balice. Loving father of Vito (Mary), Joseph (Camille) and Paul (Jonnie) Chieco. Cherished grandfather of Nikita, Pasquale, Angela, Giuseppe, Camille, Angelina, Joey, Devin, Jacob and Luca. Great grandfather of Greyson. Dear brother of Rosa (late Valerio) Martino, Paolo (Carmine) and Maria (Antonio) Francone. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Private...
Ronald Lewandowski
May 4, 2020
Ronald I. Lewandowski, age 76, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2020. Ron was the loving father of Fawn and Andrea; beloved step-father of Ted and Tonine; dearest son of the late Marie and Irvin Lewandowski; dear grandfather of 6; dearest brother of Richard, Mary, Dale, Judith and Diane; fond uncle of many. Due to the current Covid19 Outbreak, all...
Brandon Heard
May 4, 2020
Brandon E. Heard, age 43, suddenly. Loving Fiancé of Kathy Diaz; dearest father of Dakota, Alyssa and Olivia. Due to the current health crisis, all services will be private. A Memorial will take place at a later date. Info 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com.
Joseph Canzolino
May 3, 2020
Joseph “Joe” Canzolino passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020. He was 78 years old. He would tell you that the “Golden Years” were total bull#$%&. A lifelong Chicagoan, he was the oldest of 5 siblings of whom he is survived by Victor (Kathy). He graduated from Fenwick High School in Oak Park and later went on to graduate from...
Violet Zell
May 3, 2020
Violet L. Zell, Age 77, nee Derus. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth L. Zell. Loving mother of Joseph (Kara) Sturgeon, Elizabeth Jacobs Vanco, Debbie (Robert) Butler, Sandra Zell and Cindy (Bill) Pahl. Cherished grandmother of Owen Sturgeon, Chris & Jason Butler, Ryan & Sean Clark and Hannah & Kevin Pahl. Dear sister of Donald (Francine) Derus, Diane (Ken) Wendeln,...
Wayne Meyer
May 2, 2020
Wayne Harold Meyer, age 75, passed away on May 2, 2020. Wayne was the beloved husband of Joyce, nee Borgardt, for 52 wonderful years; loving father of Jennifer L. (Aaron) Jones and Elizabeth J. (Andreas) Soteropoulos; dearest son of the late Ruth and Harold Meyer; cherished grandfather of Camden Teubner, Quinten and Iain Jones. Wayne was also a brother, uncle,...
Shirley Kohnke
May 1, 2020
Shirley Kohnke (nee Eichelman),of Schiller Park, age 92, at rest on May 1, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Albert H. Kohnke. Loving mother of Sharan (Stan) Fouch. Dear grandmother of Scott (Allyson) Ostriker and Kim (Erik) Dilling. Great grandmother of Cooper, Anya, Jacob, Marissa and Jack. Dear sister of the late Charlotte Buck and fond aunt and friend of...
Phillip Tarasiewicz
Apr 30, 2020
Phillip Leo Tarasiewicz, age 78. Beloved husband of the late Maria Tarasiewicz nee Petrucci; loving father of Angela (Tony Ragona) Potaczek, Phillip P. (Cathy) Tarasiewicz; beloved son of the late Teofil and Virginia Tarasiewicz nee Wojczyski; fond grandfather of Kelly Tarasiewicz and Kaitlyn Tarasiewicz; fond uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews. Due to the public health concerns...
Maria Lombardo
Apr 30, 2020
Maria Lombardo, nee Fricano, age 87, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2020. Maria was the beloved wife of the late Rosario; loving mother of Angela (the late Giovanni) Donancricchia, Francesca (Adam) Pancewicz; Maria (the late William) Bahr, Rose Lombardo, Philip (Colette) Lombardo, Vince (Carolyn) Lombardo, and the late Vincenzo Lombardo; dearest daughter of the late Francesca and Rosario Fricano;...
Giulia Difronzo
Apr 29, 2020
Giulia F. DiFronzo, age 70. Beloved daughter of the late Rocco and Stella DiFronzo nee Lagni; dear sister of Maria (the late Donato) Trentadue, Gina (the late Vito) DiDonna, Giuseppe DiFronzo, and the late Consiglia DiFronzo; fond aunt of Leonard (Kristin) Trentadue, Rocco (Melinda) Trentadue, Luigi (Donna) DiDonna, and Rocco (Mary) DiDonna. A memorial service will be held at a...
Irma Cosentino
Apr 28, 2020
Irma Cosentino, Age 86, nee Bruno. Beloved wife of the late Emilio. Loving mother of Frank (Rose) Cosentino, Renato (Theresa) Cosentino and Silvana (Benedetto) DeRango. Adored daughter of the late Mariano and Assunta (nee Molinaro) Bruno. Cherished grandmother of Irma (Anthony) Bondi, Paolo (Lucia) Cosentino, Laura Cosentino, Stefania Cosentino, Emilio Cosentino, Adriano (Annamaria) Cosentino, Mirella (Kyle) Sabol, Domenico (Anna Lisa)...
Maria Allegretti
Apr 28, 2020
Maria Allegretti nee Scarano, age 96. Devoted wife of the late Donato; beloved mother of Filippo Allegretti and the late Celestina (Umberto) Barsellotti; loving grandmother of Francesca, Maria Domenica and Antonella Barsellotti; dear sister of Annunziata Palese, Madalena Scarano, Rocco Scarano, the late Carmelina Allegretti, the late Teresa Scarano, Lucia Scarano and Vincenzina Scarano; fond aunt of many. Private visitation...
Carol Blazer
Apr 27, 2020
Carol A. Blazer 68. At Peace with Christ Monday , April 27, 2020. Beloved wife of Michael. Loving mother of Melissa (Camden) Johnson and Christopher (Emily). Beloved daughter of the late Chester and Eleanor Schwarz. Fond grandmother of Audrey and Jolie. Dear sister of Sue (Geotge) Sparks, John (Connie) and Jim (Barbara) Schwarz. Aunt and great aunt to many. Due...
Robert Kubala
Apr 26, 2020
Robert L. Kubala 74, A life long resident of Norridge and retired Lieutenant of the Norwood Park Fire Department. At Peace with Christ Sunday , April 26, 2020. Due to the current Health Crisis Funeral Arrangements will be held privately . Entombment All Saints Mausoleum, Des Plaines. A Catholic Funeral Mass will be held at a later date. Arrangements conducted...
William O'Connell
Apr 25, 2020
William "Duke" O'Connell, Army veteran and was a Lieutenant with the Chicago Fire Dept. for 42 years. beloved husband of Roberta (nee Klatt) and the late Lucille Vacaro. Stepfather of Cheryl (Will) Kurima. Devoted grandfather of Sophie and Rachel. Dear brother of the late Mary (the late Angelo) Dina and the late Frank (Connie) Schadeck. Beloved uncle, cousin and friend...
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