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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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Adeline Godlewski
Feb 22, 2020
Adeline L. Godlewski nee Kosiek. Beloved wife of the late Donald T.,Loving daughter of the late John Kosiek and Victoria Kosiek nee Sliwa. Dear sister of Virginia Kosiek, Lillian (Paul) Wardzala, Theresa (the late Mark) Yanushis, Bernice Kosiek, Helen (Ted) Dedic. Fond aunt, great aunt and great great aunt to many. Preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Chester (Irene)...
John Geraci
Feb 21, 2020
John Geraci, age 83, passed away at home on February 21, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Caccamo, Sicily to the late Domenico and Francesca Geraci. John is survived by his wife Rosetta, nee Panzeca; his daughter Francesca (Rocco) Pavone; his son Domenic (Irene); his grandchildren Elyssa (Tony), Briana, Francesco, Sophia, Nicolas and Ariana. Dear brother of the...
Margaret Florio
Feb 20, 2020
Margaret Mary Florio of Elmhurst, formerly a long-time resident born and raised in Schiller Park. Sister of Dolores Florio, daughter of the late Mary and James Florio, 50 years of teaching History and Spanish at DeKalb High School (DeKalb), Lyons Twp. High & Junior College (LaGrange), and College of DuPage (Glen Ellyn). She graduated from Northern Illinois University (DeKalb). Earned...
Patricia Miller
Feb 20, 2020
Patricia A. Miller, nee Frueh, age 84, passed away unexpectedly at her home on February 20, 2020. Patricia was the beloved wife of the late Fred H.; loving mother of Mark E. (Nancie) Frighetto, Chris S. (Kristin) and Fred P. (Aileen) Miller; dearest daughter of the late Esther and Albert Frueh; cherished grandmother of Keely Miller, Reid Frighetto, Jordan Miller...
Elsie Burger
Feb 20, 2020
Elsie H. Burger, 91, passed away February 20, 2020. Beloved daughter of the late Francis and Magdeline Burger. Dear sister of the late Joseph (Dolores) Burger. Loving aunt of Jeff (Mari) Burger, Stephen Burger, and Lisa (Albert) Wentzel. Visitation will be Friday, February 28, from 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 12:00 noon, at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W...
Krissy Sass
Feb 20, 2020
Krissy A. Sass, age 25, passed away unexpectedly on February 20, 2020. Krissy was the beloved daughter of Mita, nee Santos, and David Sass; loving sister of Kevin Sass; cherised granddaughter of Angelita and the late Fernando Santos and the late Donnie and Robert Sass, Sr.; dear niece of Eric Santos, Czarina Glos, Omar (Mila), Charles and John (Colleen) Santos,...
Eugene Mateja
Feb 20, 2020
Eugene V. Mateja, age 88, U.S.M.C. Veteran of the Korean War, passed away peacefully at his home on February 20, 2020. Eugene was the beloved husband of Bernice J., nee Stark, for 62 wonderful years; loving father of Cindy (Don) Lellish and Steve (the late Debbie) Mateja; dearest son of the late Stephanie and Vincent Mateja; proud poppy of Nicole...
Elizabeth Kubarek
Feb 19, 2020
Elizabeth T. Kubarek nee Kurek, passed away at the age of 70 after courageously battling an aggressive form of brain cancer for 28 months. Beloved wife of John Kubarek; loving mother of Richard (Anna) Kubarek; beloved daughter of the late Jan and Maria Kurek nee Zadora; loving grandmother of Olivia Kubarek; dear sister of Ryszard (Danuta) Kurek; loving step-sister of...
Therese Engels
Feb 19, 2020
Therese Marie Engels, age 89, at rest on February 19, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Gerard. Loving mother of Andrew (the late Jean) and Barbara (Tony) Scianna. Dear grandmother of Michael, Sara, Anthony and Bailey (Will) Jones. Fond sister of Grace (the late Ray) Richard. Sister in law of Matt (The late Agnes) Engels. Aunt of Kevin and Eileen....
Anthony Disilvestro
Feb 16, 2020
Anthony “Tony” DiSilvestro, age 90. Devoted husband of the late Matilde nee Colantonio; beloved father of Dino DiSilvestro and Mary (Antonio) Iannotta; loving grandfather of Gaetano Iannotta; dear brother of Elisa (the late Joe) Forte and Ray (the late Mary Ann) DiSilvestro; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, February 20, 2020, from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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