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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.

Kenneth Schnotala

Kenneth Schnotala

Feb 16, 2020

Kenneth ‘Kero’ Schnotala, 67, passed away February 16, 2020. Beloved husband of Pat for 39 years. Loving father of Kenneth and Lauren (Brett). Cherished grandfather of Lucille. Dear brother of Mark (Theresa) Schnotala and Frank (Chris) Schnotala. Dear brother-in-law of Vito (Jean) Ferri, Michael (Rose) Ferri, and Adriana (Stan) Ferdinardo. Beloved friend of Craig Deraedt. Fond uncle of many. Visitation...

Franca Chiappetta

Franca Chiappetta

Feb 16, 2020

Franca Chiappetta, nee Covello, age 86, passed away on February 16, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Franca was the beloved wife of Benito for 59 wonderful years; loving mother of Mary (Tom) Koval, Joann (Dan) Baumgardner and Antonella "Toni" (Nick) Campana; dearest daughter of the late Emilia and Giovanni Covello; cherished grandmother of Tony (Damon) and Sabrina Koval, Alex...

Giovanna Urso

Giovanna Urso

Feb 16, 2020

Giovanna Urso, Age 69. Beloved wife of the late Salvatore. Loving mother of Anthony (teri Lehman) Urso, Vince (Lissett) Urso, Sam Urso and Dominico (Rose) Urso. Cherished grandmother of Victoria and Kristina Urso. Visitation Wednesday Feb. 19 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Thursday 9:00 a.m. from the funeral to St....

Jeanine Elgeness

Jeanine Elgeness

Feb 15, 2020

Jeanine Elgeness, Age 81, nee Wedgbury. Beloved wife of Rich. Loving mother of Rick (Jill), Sue (Jorge) Oakes, Mikes (Cathy) and Steve (Chris). Cherished grandmother of Jaclyn, Samantha, Ryan & Austin Oakes, Mike, Pete, Cassidy and Emilia. Dear sister of Rick (Vicki) Wedgbury, Diane (Chuck) Knudston, Rita (Luke) Luetkemeyer and the late Don (Jean) Wedgbury. Fond aunt of many. Funeral...

Raymond Rossini

Raymond Rossini

Feb 15, 2020

Raymond A. Rossini, Age 90. Beloved husband of the late Mary nee Dahlberg. Loving father of Suzanne (Frank) Paprocki, Jennifer (late Steven) Gosun, Renee (Jay) Baglieri. Cherished grandfather of Frank (Nicole), Dianna, Suzanne (Carl) Erickson, David, Adam, Michael (Allison) and Katie. Devoted great grandfather of many. Dear brother of the late Olga (late Dante) Capocci and the late Adelmo Rossini....

Alexandra Hordynskyj

Alexandra Hordynskyj

Feb 15, 2020

Alexandra 'Alex' Hordynskyj, 65, passed away February 15, 2020. Cherished wife of the late Anatole Hordynskyj. Loving daughter of the late Peter and Mary Iszczuk. Dear beloved sister of Bohdan Iszczuk and Luba (Steven) Macko. Loving aunt of Peter and Andrew Macko. Fond animal lover. Visitation will be Friday, February 21, from 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at...

Clyde Walker

Clyde Walker

Feb 14, 2020

Dr. Clyde Chester Walker, of Chicago/ Sleepy Hollow IL, died on Feb14, 2020 at age 76. He is survived by his loving wife Kathleen, his son Stephen, daughter Lisa and grandsons Matthew and Bradley, and much loved by his extended family. Dr. Walker was a longtime professor of Political Science and Law Enforcement at City Colleges of Chicago, serving both...

Margaret Kelly

Margaret Kelly

Feb 14, 2020

Margaret “ Meg” Kelly 65 of Norwood Park. At rest Friday, February 14th . Beloved wife of George, Loving mother of Debbie (Chris) Panagakos. Beloved daughter of the late Tom and Alyce Kearney. Cherished grandmother of A.J. and Ella. Dear sister of Fay (Brian) Darby, Cathy (Ed) Benfield and Mary Kearney. Fond aunt, great aunt and friend to many. Visitation...

Anita Taylor

Anita Taylor

Feb 14, 2020

Anita D. Taylor, 78, passed away February 14, 2020. Beloved wife of Ernest for 55 loving years. Loving mother of Charles and Eric. Cherished grandmother of Trevor and Samantha. Visitation will be Monday, February 17, from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W Lawrence Ave, Norridge. Interment private. Info: 708-456-8300

Virginia Taibi

Virginia Taibi

Feb 14, 2020

Virginia Taibi nee Urso-Cale, age 90, born in Ciminna Sicilia. Beloved wife of the late Vincenzo; loving mother of Pasquale (Margherita) & Salvatore (Ida) Taibi; fond grandmother of Vincenzo, Giovanni, Massimo, Vince, Salvo, Tony and Marco; dear sister of the late Caterina Urso-Cale, the late Anna (the late Domenico) Cale, the late Vito (Rosalia) Urso-Cale; fond aunt of many nieces...

Carolyn Jessup

Carolyn Jessup

Feb 13, 2020

Carolyn Sue (Heiny) Jessup died peacefully from complications of Leukemia on February 13, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was 87 years old.She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Toby Jessup. She is survived by her children James (Nan) LoBue of Statesboro, GA and Grandchildren Ernie and Audrey, Robert (Tina) LoBue of West Chester, PA and Grandchildren...

Jack Sochnuk

Jack Sochnuk

Feb 13, 2020

Jack J. Sochnuk, age 92, at rest on February 13, 2020. Jack was a United States Marine during WWII. Beloved husband of Mary Joan (nee Mann). And the late Rose (nee Gaik). Loving father of James and the late John and Janet. Dear grandfather of Sarah. Loving brother of the late William Sochnuk. Visitation Monday, February 17, 2020 from 4:00...

Patricia Himpelmann

Patricia Himpelmann

Feb 13, 2020

Patricia Himpelmann, age 66, at rest on February 13, 2020. Beloved wife of Nicholas. Loving mother of Angela Himpelmann and Nicholas Jr. Himpelmann. Dear grandmother of Tori, Jazmine, Savanna, Bella and Giselle. Dear sister of Sandra, Linda and Pamela. Fond aunt, friend and cousin to many. Visitation Thursday, February 20, 2020 from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. and Friday from 10:00...

Corrine Haedike

Corrine Haedike

Feb 13, 2020

Corrine D. Haedike nee Torchia, 78, passed away February 13, 2020. Beloved daughter of the late Frank and the late Madeline Torchia. Loving sister of the late Robert (Angela) Torchia. Fond aunt of Andrea Lesko, Daniel Torchia, Christine Simoneau and the late Robert Torchia Jr. Godmother of Beth Galivin Memorial Visitation will be Friday, February 21, from 9:30 a.m. until...

Margaret Brinlee-Brucken

Margaret Brinlee-Brucken

Feb 13, 2020

Margaret Brinlee-Brucken, at rest on February 13, 2020. Beloved wife of Robert Brucken. Loving mother of Olivia Brinlee. Cherished daughter of Barbara Ann (nee Bambula) and the late William Brinlee. Dear sister of Catherine (Robert) Del Carlo, Donna (Miguel) de la Guardia, Timothy (Sandra) Brinlee, James Brinlee, William (Charlotte) Brinlee Jr. and Christine (James) Ross and fond aunt, cousin and...

Sharon Gaspar

Sharon Gaspar

Feb 12, 2020

Sharon S. Gaspar, Age 74. Devoted mother of Mike (Stacy) Gaspar. Cherished grandmother of Kyle and Peyton Gaspar. Dear sister of the late Carol Jeschke. Fond cousin and friend of many. Visitation Wednesday Feb. 19 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. (Funeral Service 7:00 p.m.) at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Interment will be held privately at St....

Rene' Atansio

Rene' Atansio

Feb 12, 2020

Rene' A. Atansio, age 60, passed away at her home in Colorado on February 12, 2020. Rene' was the beloved girlfriend of Bruce Riggins; dearest daughter of the late Marie and Frank Atansio; dear sister of Regina Atansio and Renell (Frank) Composto; loving aunt of Heather (Terry) Lemke, Jason (Veronica) Wilk, Michelle (Steven Harrington) Composto and Elizabeth (Nathan) Schweitzer; great...

Diana Bottega

Diana Bottega

Feb 11, 2020

Diana Bottega, age 89, passed away on February 11, 2020. Visitation will take place on Saturday, February 15, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge, Il. Entombment will follow at Acacia Park Mausoleum in Chicago.

Joseph Depalma

Joseph Depalma

Feb 11, 2020

Joseph DePalma, 64; Cherished son of the late Maria and the late Vincenzo; Beloved brother of Rosa (Patrick) Dorsey; Loving uncle of Samantha (Timothy) Long, Vincent (Ariel) Dorsey and James Dorsey and great-uncle of Sophia, Gianna and Ava; Dear nephew of Dominic Taldone and Nicola DePalma. Visitation Thursday Feb. 13th from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W....

Giovannina Diberardino

Giovannina Diberardino

Feb 10, 2020

Giovannina "Joanne" DiBerardino, age 89, at rest on February 10, 2020. Beloved wife and best friend of the late Attilio. Loving mother of Dominic (Kathleen), Marie (James) White, Diane DiBerardino, and Laurie DiBerardino; beloved daughter of the late Celestino and the late Maria (nee Sicoli) Rossi. Loving grandmother of Joanna (Nicolo) Rallo, Phillip (Jessica) Barrington, Tiffany (Joseph) Woodman, Vanessa DiBerardino,...

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