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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 Michaelsen
Mar 27, 2020
John G. Michaelsen, age 88 years old, passed away peacefully on March 27th 2020. Beloved husband of the late Florence Michaelsen (nee Stanczyk). Loving father of Stacy (Steve) Wodka, Lisa (Tim) Travers and Eric (Leeanne) Michaelsen. Proud grandfather of Jessica (Taylor) Layman, ALex, Lindsey Travers (Patrik Maldre) Zachary, Kelsey, Nicole, Taylor and Jenna. Dear brother of Ruth Benson and Carol...
Lawrence Attore
Mar 27, 2020
On March 27, 2020, Lawrence Attore Jr., age 73, passed away unexpectedly at his Elk Grove home. Larry was born on March 22,1947 in Chicago, IL to Yolanda and Larry Attore Sr, the oldest of three children. The family made their home in Des Plaines, IL where Larry attended school, graduating from Maine West High School in 1965.Larry began his...
James Guida
Mar 26, 2020
James M. Guida, age 86, Korean Conflict Veteran. Devoted husband of the late Patricia P. nee O'Connor; loving father of Edmond (Holly); fond grandfather of Jordan, Chloe and Jade; dear brother of Joan Guida and Marianne (Will) Pearce; Brother-in-law of John, Mary, Michael (Maureen), the late Phillip and the late Edmond Jr. “Bud” O’Connor; fond uncle and friend of many....
Frances Neville
Mar 24, 2020
Frances Neville age 91, known to her friends and acquaintances as the “Rum Cake Lady”, passed away on March 24, 2020. Frances was born June 19, 1928, she was raised in Chicago, in the Humboldt Park Neighborhood, on the Cities Northwest Side. She retired from Illinois Bell after many, many years, where she worked as a Clerk, Supervisor and Union...
Joseph Santelli
Mar 22, 2020
Joseph F. Santelli Sr., 81, Born in Chicago on December 10, 1938, died March 22, 2020 at Loyola Medical Center. Joseph was a life long Chicagoan. He attended Steinmetz High School in Chicago and Graduated with a Masters Degree in Education from Chicago State University. Joseph married his beloved wife, Arlene (Petrucci) in 1964. He taught Mechanical Drawing and Drafting...
Denise Mayer
Mar 21, 2020
Denise Mayer, 59, passed away March 21, 2020. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Jason, Justin (Pamela), Johnathon (Taryn), Brandon (Erica), and Brianna. Beloved daughter of the late Frank and Lorraine Carbello. Cherished grandmother of Aiden, Austin, Meredith, Ava, Alyssa, Matthew, and Nathan. Dear sister of Diane, Jeffrey, Lisa, and the late Ronnie. Fond aunt of many....
Maria Licari
Mar 20, 2020
Maria Licari, nee Figuccia, age 80, passed away on March 20, 2020. Maria was the beloved wife of Giacomo for 63 wonderful years; loving mother of Phil (Teresa) Licari and the late Rosaria (Joseph) Ishu; dearest daughter of the late Maria and Ignazio Figuccia; cherished grandmother of David Jack Ishu, Lisa Marie, Laura Ann, James Michael and Linda Karen Licari...
Guido Ghilarducci
Mar 19, 2020
Guido "Ralph" Ghilarducci, age 79. Devoted husband of Linda Ghilarducci nee Braidwood; beloved father of Lisa (Mike) Tuchel, Vince Ghilarducci, Alan (Amanda) Nagrocki, Craig (Danielle) Nagrocki; loving grandfather of Jahnai, Steven, Sarah, Jeremiah, Austin, Isabella, Hunter, Charles, and Emmalin; great grandfather of Autumn; dear brother of Theresa Maggio. Interment is private. Due to the recent public health concerns the family...
Bonadel Purpura
Mar 19, 2020
Bonadel Ann Purpura nee DuMont, Age 89. Passed Away on March 19, 2020 at Three Oaks Assisted Living in Cary, Illinois after a long battle with Vascular Dementia. Born in Chicago, IL on December 25, 1930 to Raymond DuMont (passed away on October 3, 1965) and Dorothy nee Jonas (passed away on February 27, 1941, at the age of 32)....
Thomas Craig
Mar 17, 2020
Thomas C. Craig, age 72. Devoted husband of Patricia nee Gentile; beloved father of Tara (James) Shannon, Tracey (Michael) Gumiela and Thomas (Alison) Craig; loving grandfather of Aidan, Evan, Grace, Elena, Jason and Madelyn; dear brother of the late Charliene (the late James) Bollin; Brother-in-law of Mickey (Donna) Gentile; dear cousin to the late Richard (Lynda) Poppa; fond uncle of...
Frank Soluri
Mar 16, 2020
Frank Soluri, Age 65. Beloved father of Mary Soluri. Devoted son of the late Frank & Pauline (nee Modica) Soluri. Dear brother of Tony (Suzanne) Soluri. Fond uncle of many. Funeral Services and Entombment will be held privately.
Armando Di Nunzio
Mar 16, 2020
Armando Di Nunzio, age 90, passed away on March 16, 2020. Armando was the beloved husband of the late Autilia; loving father of Maria and Miriam Di Nunzio. He was preceded in death by 5 siblings in Italy, and he was a fond uncle, cousin and friend of many. Armando was a member of Operating Engineer's Union Local #150 for...
James Sundry
Mar 16, 2020
James Sundry, age 66, passed away on March 16, 2020. Beloved son of the late Ann nee Hriczik and Jim V. Sundry; dear nephew of Tom Hriczik; fond cousin and friend of many. Jim was a football player during his years at East Leyden High School. Proud member for 35 years of the Electrical Union 134. Jim loved the game...
Vilge Vaccaro
Mar 16, 2020
Vilge Liberata Vacarro, 82, passed away March 16, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Pardo Vaccaro. Loving mother of John and Danny (Anna Marie) Vaccaro. Cherished grandmother of Antonio. Dear sister of Maria, Nick, the late Ernestina, and the late Delia. Services are private. Entombment All Saints Mausoleum.
Fred Cichon
Mar 15, 2020
Fred Cichon, 78, of Norridge, born in Poland; Beloved husband of the late Danuta; Cherished father of Jolanta (Bruce) Cardish, Christine (Pete) Lais and Andrew (Diane) Cichon; Loving grandfather of Mark, Luke and Matthew Cardish, Peter, Paul, Jack, Alexis and Johnny Lais and Olivia and Isabella Cichon; Dear brother of Helen (John) Cichon, Bernice (the late Janusz) Kuta, the late...
Nadine Arenivas
Mar 15, 2020
Nadine Arenivas nee Dennis, age 86. Devoted wife of the late Ralph; beloved mother of Doris Schittino, Patricia (Frank) Matelli, the late Linda (Robert) Cole and the late Gloria Arenivas; loving grandmother of 11; great grandmother of 15. Visitation Wednesday, March 18, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence...
Ted Lysecki
Mar 14, 2020
Theodore “ Ted “ Lysecki 75 of Des Plaines. At Peace with Christ, Saturday, March 14, 2020. Beloved husband of Judy. Loving father of Ted (Beth) and Dawn (Ted) DiVito. Dear son of the late Theodore and Paulina. Fond grandfather of David and Lauren. Dear brother of the late Mary (the late Richard) Keshen. Fond uncle and great uncle to...
Raymond Podgorski
Mar 13, 2020
Raymond “Pete” Podgorski 90. At rest Friday, March 13, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Joan. Loving father of Peter (Kathy), Stan, Penny (Bob), Paris and the late Leo (Edith) and Peggy Krause. Fond grandfather of Matthew, Leo, Michael, Stephanie, Kimi, Heavyn and Keleigh. Great grandfather of 11. Dear brother of Michael, Terry and the late Ed and Lorraine. Visitation...
Colette Zyrkowski
Mar 12, 2020
Colette L. Zyrkowski 66 . At rest Thursday, March 12, 2020. Beloved daughter of the late Anthony and Helen . Dear sister of Mark (Nancy), Tammie (Perry) Variano, Brian and Renee (Trent) Rhinerson. Fond aunt of Marjorie (Doug), Mark (Alycia), Melissa (Paolo), Trent (Anne) and Bob (Megan). Great aunt of many. Colette’s passion for life was an inspiration to every...
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