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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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Ernest Taylor

Ernest Taylor

Aug 26, 2020

Ernest C. Taylor Jr., age 78, at rest on August 26, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Anita D. (nee Israelson). Loving father of Charles and Eric. Fond grandfather of Trevor and Samantha. Dear brother of Arthur Taylor. Fond uncle of Lauren Taylor and Nicole (Nick) Greco. Visitation Sunday, August 30, 2020 from 3:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels...

Joseph Curgino

Joseph Curgino

Aug 25, 2020

Joseph J. Curgino 94 of Bloomingdale. At Peace with Christ, Tuesday, August 25, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Rose nee Pontrelli. Loving father of Andrew (Wendy), Grace Curgino (James M. Landis) and Rose Ann (Anthony) Viola. Fond grandfather of Lindsay (Dave), Michael (Colleen), Michelle (Douglas), Michael, James M. II, Gianna, Anthony (Cori) and Isabella. Great grandfather of Jackson, Greyson,...

Laura Valenzano

Laura Valenzano

Aug 23, 2020

Laura Valenzano, nee Iaffaldano, age 85, passed away on August 23, 2020, at her home with her family by her side. Laura was the beloved wife of Francesco "Frank" for 60 wonderful years; loving mother of Giuseppe "Joseph" (Domenica) Valenzano, Anna (Carlo) Iaffaldano and Carlo (Francesca) Valenzano; dearest daughter of the late Giovanna and Carlo Iaffaldano; cherished grandmother of Frank...

Gregory Cazolas

Gregory Cazolas

Aug 21, 2020

Gregory J. Cazolas 59 of Norridge. At Peace with Christ, Friday, August 21, 2020. Beloved son of the late Lee and Vivian. Dear brother of Karen Cazolas Lemon (Sheila Magnus) and Linda (the late Thomas) Olen. Visitation Wednesday from 3:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Cumberland Chapels (FRIEL FUNERAL DIRECTORS) 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Services Begin: Thursday 9:00 A.M....

Phyllis Melone

Phyllis Melone

Aug 20, 2020

Phyllis N. Melone nee Scordato, age 77. Devoted wife of Tobey; beloved mother of Dan (Cindi) and John; loving grandmother of Chloe. Visitation Monday, August 24, 2020 from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL 60706. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. Info...

Vincent Ghilarducci

Vincent Ghilarducci

Aug 19, 2020

Vincent E. Ghilarducci, age 51. Beloved son of the late Guido (surviving Linda) Ghilarducci and Gail Ghilarducci nee Gendola; dear brother of Lisa (Michael) Tuchel, Craig (Danielle) Nagrocki, Alan (Amanda) Nagrocki ; fond uncle of Jahnai, Steven, Sarah, Jeremiah, Austin, Isabella, Hunter, Charles, and Emmalin; great uncle of Autumn. Interment is private. Due to the recent public health concerns the...

Blanca Vargas

Blanca Vargas

Aug 19, 2020

Blanca A. Vargas, age 90. Beloved wife of the late Domingo Vargas; loving mother of Migdalia "Daly" Vargas, Blanca (Fernando) Pacia, and Ferdinand (Cristina) Vargas; beloved daughter of the late Jose and Obdulia Velez nee Sanabria; fond grandmother of David (Vanessa) Vargas; great grandmother of Vincent and Andrew Vargas; dear sister of Ferdinand (Palmira) Velez and the late Francisco Nazario;...

Dennis O'Meara

Dennis O'Meara

Aug 18, 2020

Dennis Brian O’Meara, age 82, of Shakopee, MN passed away on August 18, 2020 at Hope Residence in Belle Plaine, MN. Dennis was born in Chicago, Illinois. He was raised in the 1940’s by parents who did not want developmental disabilities to prevent him from reaching his full potential. The persistence of Dennis’ parents and his supportive loving family formed...

Richard Losik

Richard Losik

Aug 18, 2020

Richard F. Losik, age 82, retired Chicago Police Officer, United States Marine Corps Veteran, passed away on August 18, 2020. Rich was the loving father of Julie (Bob) DePalma, Rick and Tom (Stefanie) Losik; dearest son of the late Frances and Frank Losik; beloved grandfather of Michelle, Kyle, Ryan and Jake Losik and Holly DePalma; dear brother of Robert (Karen)...

Francis King

Francis King

Aug 17, 2020

Francis M. King, Age 88. Beloved son of the late Michael and Margaret (nee Mulkeen) King. Dear brother of James King. Visitaion Friday August 21 from 8:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge and will then proceed to St. Eugene Church for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Entombment Maryhill Mausoleum. Due to the current health...

Mary Karnick

Mary Karnick

Aug 16, 2020

Mary Justine Karnick (nee Franklin), 87 years young, died suddenly, Surrounded by her six children, at home as she desired. Mary was an avid reader and bowler. She was a sweet soul, faithful and kind, caring for everyone she met. Now in the arms of God, Mary was preceded in death by her loving husband Thomas, her parents Robert G....

Janette Mieczkowski

Janette Mieczkowski

Aug 16, 2020

Janette Mieczkowski nee Wlodarska, 68, passed away August 16, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Toni Mieczkowski. Loving mother of Eva (Rick) Pristera, Adam (Julia) Mieczkowski, and the late Mark (Denise) Mieczkowski. Beloved daughter of Irene and the late Stanislaw and the late Wladyslaw. Loving grandmother of Gianna, Frankie, Alyssa, Benjamin, and Elijah. Dear sister of Hanna (Jozef), Marian (Maria),...

Jimmy Bowen

Jimmy Bowen

Aug 15, 2020

Jimmy Dell Bowen, age 51, passed away on August 15, 2020. Jimmy was the dear husband of Massiel, nee Rodriguez; loving father of Alec and Gabriel Bowen and Jasmine Nunez; dearest son of Robbie Davis and the late Jimmy Bowen; beloved brother of Tracy (Deon) Kruse. Visitation Friday, August 21, 2020, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with funeral service...

Anthony Lupo

Anthony Lupo

Aug 15, 2020

Anthony Nicholas Lupo, 86; Beloved husband of 66 years to Mary Ann nee Cingrani; Cherished father of the late Nancy Lupo Henke (Jeffery), Toniann Lupo Caprio (Gary) and Lisa Lupo Murphy (Martin): Loving papa of Elizabeth, Nina, Joseph, Natalie, Sarah, the late Mary, George, Matthew, and Grace; Dear brother of the late Nick (the late Lillian), the late James (the...

Suvit Chulasavake

Suvit Chulasavake

Aug 13, 2020

Suvit Chulasavake age 68, at rest suddenly on August 13, 2020. Beloved husband of Wuthinun Chulasavake. Loving father of Dan and Nevin (Rei) Chulasavake. Visitation will take place on Saturday August 22, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 2:30 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge, Il. Committal service will follow at Acacia Park...

Fiorino Sacco

Fiorino Sacco

Aug 12, 2020

Fiorino Sacco, age 81, at rest on August 12, 2020. Beloved husband of Aurora (nee Spataro). Loving father of Laura (Charles), Joseph, and Robert (Jessica). Cherished Nonno of Sabrina, Gabrielle, Joseph and James and also Nonno to Baer and Bo. Dear brother of Francesca (the late Raffaele) Cipolla and Ada (Pasqualino) Mauro. Brother in law of Maria (the late Francesco)...

Edgar Ruano

Edgar Ruano

Aug 12, 2020

Edgar Eliseo Ruano, age 68, at rest on August 12, 2020. Beloved husband of Rosa. Loving father of Edgar Jr. (Abigail), Ronald (Maritza) and Brandon Ruano. Cherished grandpa of Edgar III, Samantha, Stephanie, Justin, Natasha and Royce. Beloved son of Eliseo and Floridalba. Dear brother of Eric, Thelma, Walter, Ingrid, Mildred, Mynor, Henry and Shirley. Fond uncle, brother in law,...

Audrey Graziano

Audrey Graziano

Aug 12, 2020

Audrey Graziano, age 80, at rest on August 12, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Maurice. Loving mother of William (Laurie) Novak, Jeffrey (Laura) Novak, Ellen (Bob) Butler and Patricia (the late Nick) Milazzo. Cherished grandmother of Jessica (Bobby) Connon, Alyssa (Michael) DeSantis, Robert (Maria) Butler, Jeffrey, Natalie Nicole and Alison Novak, Emily Butler, Ryan Novak, Salvatore Milazzo, Jennifer Butler...

Glenn Schmidt

Glenn Schmidt

Aug 11, 2020

Glenn W. Schmidt, 93, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2020. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Navy during both WW2 and the Korean conflict. Beloved husband of the late Dorothe (nee Mueller). Loving father of Joseph (Kathleen) Schmidt, Clare (Anthony) Bogusz, Ken Schmidt, the late Caryl Schmidt, and Warren Schmidt. Beloved son of the late William...

James Jennings

James Jennings

Aug 8, 2020

James Dooley Jennings, 73, passed away peacefully on August 8th. He was the beloved son of the late Genevieve and Joseph Jennings and brother of the late Joseph. He is survived by his brother, Thomas (Ruth) Jennings, nephews Mark (Lorinda) Jennings, Stephen (Monique) and Michael Jennings, niece, Catherine (Stephen) Tucker, and several cousins. James was a graduate of Marquette University...

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