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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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Michael Pruter

Michael Pruter

Apr 19, 2020

Michael Robert "Mike" Pruter, born in Chicago, Il. at St. Anne's on December 29th, 1954. Mike was born to second- generation Italian / Sicilian immigrant "Ma", Jennie J. Pruter (nee. Perto) and his "Iron Man" Dad, Robert G. "Bob" Pruter, who referred to Mike as "Mickey". Ma and Dad blessed Mike with two adoring sisters, Joyce Hermosillo, and Donna (Mark)...

Grace Romano

Grace Romano

Apr 19, 2020

Grace Romano nee Liotta, age 83. Beloved wife of the late Giovanni; loving mother of Mary Grace Romano, Margherita (Pasquale) Taibi & the late Gaetano Romano; beloved daughter of the late Calogero and Margherita (nee Catalano) Liotta; fond grandmother of Vincenzo, Giovanni and Massimo Taibi; dear sister of Josephine (the late Mario) Guagliardo, Helen (Steve) Andolino, Fran (the late Louis)...

Vincenza Randazzo

Vincenza Randazzo

Apr 19, 2020

Vincenza Randazzo nee Camaci, 81;. Beloved wife of the late Matteo; Loving mother of Vincenzo (the late Giovanna), Rosalia (Domenico) LaCamera, Vita (Salvatore) Giaimo and Rita (Antonino) Bondi. Cherished grandmother of Marinella (Aldo) Ercolano, Ignazio (Michelle) LaCamera, Matthew (Stephanie) LaCamera, Matteo Randazzo, Enza Maria (Antonio) Calderone, Vincenzo Giaimo, Matteo Giaimo, Domenico Bondi and Aviana Bondi; Great grandmother of Anthony, Domenico,...

Richard Urbinati

Richard Urbinati

Apr 18, 2020

Rich F. Urbinati, 44; Cherished husband of Merridith nee Menconi; Devoted father of Celia and Frank; Beloved son of Donna Urbinati nee Rossi and the late Richard Urbinati; Loving brother of Carl (Valerie) Urbinati; Dear son-in-law of Larry and Cecelia Menconi, brother-in-law of Lino Menconi, Sandra (Chuck) Auriemma, Christopher (Maria) Menconi, David (Julie) Menconi and Anthony (Katie) Menconi; Fond uncle,...

Irene Solberg

Irene Solberg

Apr 18, 2020

Irene Delores Solberg, 89, passed away April 18, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late John Solberg. Loving mother of Brendan (Kathy) Berry, Cheryl Ecke, Jack (Debbie) Solberg, Denise (the late Eric) Karels, and Scott Solberg. Loving grandmother of 11; great grandmother of 15; great great grandmother of 1. Dear sister of the late Mildred, June,...

Paul Wardzala

Paul Wardzala

Apr 18, 2020

Paul J. Wardzala 87 of Elmwood Park. At Peace with Christ, Saturday, April 18, 2020 Beloved husband of Lillian. Loving father of Joseph, Elizabeth (Robert) Davit and Larry. Beloved son of the late Martin and Anna. Fond grandfather of Patrick. Dear brother of the late Mary, Julia, Laura, Dorothy, Charles and Theresa. Fond brother in law of Virginia Kosiek, Theresa...

Giovanni Cinquegrani

Giovanni Cinquegrani

Apr 18, 2020

Giovanni Cinquegrani, age 82; beloved husband of Vivian Cinquegrani nee Codak; dear brother of Concetta (the late Santo) Piraino, Santina (the late Salvatore) Tumminello; the late Francesco (Concetta) Cinquegrani, and Pasquale (Anna) Cinquegrani; fond uncle of Sandro Cinquegrani, Antonio (Rosa) Tumminello, Salvatore (Antonio) DiGiorgio, Catherine (Pasquale) Puleo, and Rosario (Silvana) Tumminello; great uncle of Michael Puleo, Michelle (Maurizio) Marchese, and...

Alyce Pizza

Alyce Pizza

Apr 18, 2020

Alyce D. Pizza, wife of Frank Pizza (deceased) born June 12, 1916 gone home to God April 18, 2020. Loving mother of Dolores (Lee) Frank; grandmother of Jerry (Phyllis) Milos and Dawn (David) Reyes; great-grandmother of Candace (Karim) Talbot, Justin Milos, Jenna (Andrew) Donnal, Marisa Milos, Sierra Reyes, Madeline Milos, David Reyes, Nicco Reyes, and Jack Milos; great great grandmother...

Vito Cottone

Vito Cottone

Apr 17, 2020

Vito Cottone, age 72. Beloved son of the late Salvatore and the late Rosa nee Salamone; dear brother of Maria Rosa (Salvatore) Sparacino; fond uncle of Lorenzo (Adriana), Salvatore Vito and Rosana Sparacino; great uncle of Salvatore Pietro and Julian.Due to current health guidance, all services and entombment at All Saints Cemetery will be private. Info 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com.

Concetta Colinelli

Concetta Colinelli

Apr 17, 2020

Concetta Colinelli, nee Venetico, age 89, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2020. Concetta was the beloved wife of the late Onofrio for 49 wonderful years; loving mother of Salvatore (Rosa) Colinelli, Rosa (Dominic) Cordaro, Vito (Michelle) and the late Antonino (Vita Maria) Colinelli; cherished grandmother of Concetta (Vincenzo) Campanella, Filippo Cordaro, Onofrio, Onofrio and Benedetto Colinelli, Anthony Cordaro, Stacey...

Mary Belmonte

Mary Belmonte

Apr 17, 2020

Mary A. Belmonte 89 of Norwood Park Twp., At peace with Christ, Friday, April 17, 2020. Beloved wife of Gasper. Loving mother of Frank (Peggy), Veronica, Jeff (Vicki) Belmonte and Lisa (Dr. Larry) Kolar. Beloved daughter of the late James and Vera Verdi. Fond grandmother of Marcel, Kristyl (Nicc), Marissa (Chris), Brad, Stephanie and Ashley. Great grandmother of Kinsley and...

Valerian Kitty

Valerian Kitty

Apr 16, 2020

Valerian Kitty 78, of Park Ridge. At rest Thursday, April 16, 2020. Loving father of Alexandra “Sacha” Kitty Nelson and Ariana Kitty (Andrew M. Skic). Beloved son of the late Fred and Helen nee Soroka. Fond brother of Steffi Ano. Uncle of Vicky (Will) Tello. Great uncle of Mila. Former husband of Carolyn Kitty. Former father in law of William...

Iva Giambastiani

Iva Giambastiani

Apr 16, 2020

Iva Giambastiani (nee Gonnella) Age 85, Beloved wife of the late Antonio. Loving mother of Hon. Jennie (Hon. George Katsivalis) Giambastiani. Dear sister of the late Enrico (the late Adonella) the late Alberto (the late Teise) and the late Giampiero (the late Lauretta). Fond aunt of Velia (Salvatore) Faso, Anthony (Carrie) Gonnella and the late Gilberto (Patrizia) Gonnella. Iva is...

John O'Connor

John O'Connor

Apr 15, 2020

John O'Connor, 90, U.S. Army Veteran; Devoted husband of Joan nee Gierhahn; Beloved father of Jan (the late Bruce) Tyda, Susan (Louis) Liotine, Thomas (Brenda) O'Connor and Michael O'Connor; Loving grandfather of Jeffrey, Julie (Mike) Gentile, Anne Liotine, Emilie Liotine, John Paul O'Connor, Charlie O'Connor, William Lee, Deanna Higgins, Lauren O'Connor, Krissy O'Connor and Kevin O'Connor and great-grandfather of Vincent...

Nick Alexakis

Nick Alexakis

Apr 15, 2020

Nick G. Alexakis, age 81, passed away on April 15, 2020. Nick was the beloved husband of Maria N., nee Georgopoulos, for 44 wonderful years; loving father of Marika N., Georgia N. (Oliver Shields) and the late Konstantina N. (Jerell Chua); and cherished grandfather of Olympia, Nicola, Felix and Elliot. Nick was a dear brother to many, with siblings in...

Laura Camiliere

Laura Camiliere

Apr 15, 2020

Laura Camiliere nee Lopreste, age 97. Beloved wife of the late Thomas; loving mother of Ned (Diane), JoAnn Sorensen, Thomas (Mary) and Dianne (Dan) McMullin; beloved daughter of the late Grace nee Incandela & Vito Lopreste; fond grandmother David, Jennifer (Shaun), Nicole (Brent), Jenny (David), Michele (Bobby), Danny and Bryan; great grandmother of Dylan, Tommy, Angelina, Brianna, Gianna and the...

Robert Fabianski

Robert Fabianski

Apr 14, 2020

Robert R. Fabianski, age 89, U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean War serving on the U.S.S. Hubbard, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2020. Robert was the beloved husband of the late Dolores M., nee Crouse; loving father of Susan R. (Emil) Villiger, Patricia J. (Scott) Schulz, Elizabeth A. (Robert) Handzel, James J. (Martha) and Mark R. (Cecille) Fabianski; cherished...

Jim Gerke

Jim Gerke

Apr 13, 2020

Jim Gerke LUTCF, CLTC 76 of Park Ridge. At Peace with Christ, Monday, April 13, 2020 .Beloved husband of Mary nee Luba. Devoted son of the late Roman and Mary. Fond brother in law of Virginia Jonaitis and Lily Luba. Dear nephew of Josephine Chyler. A special thanks to his “Little brother” Cousin Robert Hicks. Jim began his career with...

Thomas Toton

Thomas Toton

Apr 13, 2020

Thomas D. Toton. Born November 4, 1932 Passed April 13, 2020.Loving husband, devoted father of 3 children, grandfather of 5, and loving uncle to his nieces and nephews. Thomas was a proud Navy veteran from the Korean war. Tom loved playing cards, especially poker. He was an avid reader, especially the newspaper. He loved cowboy movies and boxing. Tom was...

Paul Genova

Paul Genova

Apr 13, 2020

Paul A. Genova, 101, passed away peacefully April 13, 2020. Loving husband of the late Anna Marie "Kitty" (nee La Paglia). Beloved father of Mary Anne (Michael) Avram, Louise (Tom, CPD retired) Cradick and John Genova, CFD. Cherished grandfather of Theresa (John) Guleserian, Joseph (Maggie) Avram, Tom (Elise) Avram, the late John (Maureen) Cradick, Brian Cradick and Michael Cradick, Jason...

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