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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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Michelle Gutierrez

Michelle Gutierrez

Apr 27, 2025

Michelle dedicated 35 years of service to American Airlines as a Fleet Service Agent, where she cherished her colleagues, referring to them as her "AA Family." Her deep affection for her job was evident, and her spirit remained unbroken despite the challenges that ultimately led her to leave the profession she loved so dearly. From an early age, Michelle exhibited...

Loretta Doherty

Loretta Doherty

Apr 27, 2025

Loretta M. Doherty 81 nee Lanners. At Peace with Christ Sunday, April 27, 2025. Beloved wife of the late William “Bill”. Loving mother of Marge Bujak, Mary (Larry) Romano, Bill (Rose), Patrick (Shelly) and Sheila (Len) Laidlaw, Cherished grandmother of Katy, Kerri, Bobby, Eric (Sarah), Kyle, Billy, Sean, Brian, Catrina, Madysen, Dalton, Colt and the late Danny. Great grandmother of ...

Tom Fisher

Tom Fisher

Apr 27, 2025

Tom Fisher 54 of Park Ridge, Coach for the Park Ridge Football and Maine Eagles Wrestling. He was also an Eagle Scout. At rest Sunday, April 27, 2025. Beloved husband of Amy Roback. Beloved son of Gary and Ann. Loving father of Tate, Gabrielle and Cole. Dear brother of Cherie  (Dennis), Stephen (Joan) and James (Janee). Loving uncle to many....

Anna Caputo

Anna Caputo

Apr 26, 2025

Anna Caputo 87 of Park Ridge. At Peace with Christ Saturday, April 26, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Giuseppe. Loving mother of Cathy (Vito) De Joy, Natale (Jo Marie) and Vito (Christina). Cherished grandmother of Nina Marie, Christina, Luke, Giuseppe, Teresa, Michael, Isabella, Giuseppe, Nicholas and Anthony. Dear sister of  Nuccia the late Andrea, the late Dina and the...

Elizabeth Handzel

Elizabeth Handzel

Apr 25, 2025

Elizabeth "Liz" Handzel (nee Fabianski), age 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 25, 2025. Liz was the beloved wife of Robert W. for 35 wonderful years; loving mother of Angela and Jeremy (Jillan) Handzel; dear daughter of the late Dolores (nee Crouse) and Robert Fabianski; dearest sister of Susan (Emil) Villager, Patti (Scott) Schulz, Mark (Cecile), and...

Jerzy Macko

Jerzy Macko

Apr 25, 2025

Jerzy "Jurek' Macko, age 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 25, 2025, with family at his side. Jurek was the beloved husband of 54 years to Maria (nee Grzesik); loving father of Jolanta (Kazimierz) Chlon, Andrzej (Ania) Macko, Marcin (Sylwia) Macko and Lukasz (Ida) Macko; dearest son of the late Stefania (nee Kubielas) and the late Jozef Macko; cherished...

Dale Lewandowski

Dale Lewandowski

Apr 21, 2025

Dale L. Lewandowski, age 68, passed away after a brief illness on April 21, 2025. Dale was the dear son of the late Marie (nee Gurtowski) and the late Irvin Lewandowski; beloved brother of Richard Lewandowski, Mary (the late Kenneth) Kainu, Judith (Fiance' Louis Tenuta) Lewandowski, Diane (the late Christopher) Green and the late Ronald Lewandowski; fond cousin of Maryellen...

Frances Purchla

Frances Purchla

Apr 20, 2025

Frances Purchla age 98, at rest on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025. Frances was born on November 10,1926 in Poland to the late Jan and the late Stefania Czachor. She was preceeded in death by her beloved husband Stanley. Loving mother of Mary (Walter) Mundala and Helen (Gary) Slonski. Cherished grandmother of Edward (Kimberly) Mundala, Christine (John) Kanoski, Thomas (Agnieszka)...

Leonarda Virgilio

Leonarda Virgilio

Apr 19, 2025

Leonarda Virgilio (nee Francone), beloved wife of the late Giovanni Virgilio. Dear sister of the late Suora Sabina Francone, Ascelsa (the late Giuseppe) Carone and Domenico (Grazia) Francone. Sister-in-law of Tommaso (Raffaela) Virgilio, Domenico (Domenica) Virgilio, and Michele Virgilio. Loving aunt, godmother and friend of many. In lieu of flowers, donations to St Jude would be appreciated. Visitation for Leonarda...

Kathleen Cipriano

Kathleen Cipriano

Apr 18, 2025

Kathleen Cipriano, age 82, at rest on April 18, 2025. Kathleen was born on October 16, 1942, in Abergavenny, Wales, and resided in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Daughter of Bridget and John Williams. Beloved wife to Raymond Cipriano. Loving mother of Eileen Cipriano, Maureen Cipriano-Johnson (Matt Johnson), and Noreen (Bryan) Woods. Beloved grandmother of John Raymond Geisser. Fond sister of Maureen(the...

Nicolas Zavolokoff

Nicolas Zavolokoff

Apr 18, 2025

Nicolas Zavolokoff II age 28, at rest on April 18, 2025. Loving son of Nicholas and Mary Zavolokoff. Dear nephew of Michael Kozlowski, the late Steven Kozlowski, JoAnne (the late James) Kuksuk the late Cathy Bracken, George Zavolokoff, Paul (Nadyja) Zavolokoff, Sonia Zavolokoff. Dearest cousin of Matthew, Michael Jr. and Jacob  Kozlowski, Ashley (Dallas) Englehart, Katie (Gregory) Mucia and Ilona...

Caryl Valenti

Caryl Valenti

Apr 17, 2025

Caryl L. Valenti, 90 At Peace with Christ Thursday, April 17, 2025. Caryl was a beautiful ballroom dancer, exceptional seamstress and a quilter extraordinaire. Beloved wife of the late Dominic. Loving mother of Deborah (Don) Paras and Susan (Chris) Schaefer. Cherished grandmother of Natalie (Joe), Heather (Riley) and Michelle (Reed), GiGi of Joey. Dear sister of the late Gary (the...

Philip Lonigro

Philip Lonigro

Apr 17, 2025

Philip Lonigro age 99, at rest on April 19, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Teresa (nee Abbatecola). Loving father of Mike (Clara), Joe (Anna), the late Maria and  Vince and Maria (Bill) Goode. Fond grandfather of Phil (Kim), Teresa (the late Jeff), Theresa (Eilya), Angela (Reagan), Annalisa (Zach)  Christina (Robert), Michael and Melanie. Great grandfather of 10. Visitation for...

Joyce Mcauliffe

Joyce Mcauliffe

Apr 17, 2025

Joyce S. McAuliffe (nee Kuzel), Retired C.P.D., age 82, passed away on April 17, 2025.  Joyce was the beloved wife of Edward F. McAuliffe Retired C.P.D. for 40 wonderful years; loving mother of Jennene (Robert) Whalen; dear daughter of the late Jeanette (nee Shababy) and the late Charles Kuzel; cherished grandmother of Kelly and Valerie Whalen; dearest sister of Judith...

Pearl Wilson

Pearl Wilson

Apr 17, 2025

Pearl J. Wilson nee Friel, 101. At Peace with Christ Thursday, April 17 th one day short of her 102 nd birthday. Loving mother of Brad (Lenore), the late Brian (Wendy), the late Bobby (the late Lorene) and the late Billy (Pat). Beloved daughter of the late Neil and the late Ida Friel. Cherished grandmother of Kelly (Thomas), Steven (Mia)...

Frank D'Attomo

Frank D'Attomo

Apr 16, 2025

Frank A. D’Attomo 61 of Norridge. At rest Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Beloved son of Barbara and the late Louis. Loving brother of Anthony (Maureen), Daniel F., Louis J. (Debbie) and John D. (Lisa). Fond uncle of Alan, Nicole, Joseph, Noelle, Natalie, Louis IV and Christina. Visitation Tuesday, April 22 nd from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Cumberland Chapels (...

Marian Digioia

Marian Digioia

Apr 15, 2025

Marian DiGioia age 91, at rest on April 15, 2025. Marian was born on January 15, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois to the late  Dominick and the late Marie Cannella and resided in Norridge, Il. Beloved wife of the late Louis DiGioia. Loving mother of Susan Bravieri, Sharon Smid, Karen DiGioia and the late Louis (Shelley) DiGioia. Cherished grandmother of Richie...

Cheryl Wrobel

Cheryl Wrobel

Apr 13, 2025

Cheryl Ann Wrobel (nee Quinlisk), age 66, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2025. Cheryl was the beloved wife and life partner to Keith for over 40 wonderful years, the proud mother of Sarah, Michael, and Steven, and a cherished grandmother to Charlotte, Harrison, and Jaxx. She was a sister to Lynn and Michelle and an aunt and great-aunt their...

Rosina Weissmann

Rosina Weissmann

Apr 11, 2025

Rosina "Rosie" Weissmann (nee Kuhn), age 84, passed away unexpectedly at her home on April 11, 2025. Rosie was the beloved wife of the late John; loving mother of Anna (Harry Kempf) and the late John Martin Weissmann; dear sister of the late Paul (Margaret) and the late Matthew (Theresa) Kuhn, and she was a fond aunt of many. She...

Brian Chakires

Brian Chakires

Apr 10, 2025

Brian Daniel Chakires, born December 20, 1991, peacefully passed away at the age of 33 on April 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and friends.  Brian was the beloved son of Mary nee Lyons (Pete Asuras); dear brother of Matthew Chakires; long-time partner of Erin Slaski; cherished grandson of Dan and Kay Lyons; loving nephew of the late Danny...

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