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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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James Stojack

James Stojack

Dec 26, 2019

James N. Stojack, 83, passed away December 26, 2019. Beloved husband of Maureen nee Shea for over 53 wonderful years. Loving father of Kristina Stojack, Matthew (Carol) Stojack, Kerri Stojack. Cherished grandfather of Benjamin (Julie) Stojack. Fond uncle of many. Dedicated civilian employee for the Chicago Police Department for 48 years. Proud graduate of the Art Institute of Chicago. Visitation...

Robert Marion

Robert Marion

Dec 26, 2019

Robert C. Marion 85 of Schaumburg, Veteran of the Korean War. At rest Thursday December 26, 2019. Beloved son of the late Georgette (the late Ralph) White and the late Emil Marion. Fond cousin to many. Visitation Monday from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. at Cumberland Chapels (FRIEL FUNERAL DIRECTORS) 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Services will be held at...

Zdzislaw Osika

Zdzislaw Osika

Dec 25, 2019

Zdzislaw Osika, age 71. Beloved husband of Krystyna Osika nee Rapala; loving father of Beata (Adam) Kogut, Aneta (Pankracy) Dudek, Krzysztof (Lucyna) Osika, Robert (Sylwia) Osika, and Marcin (Marzena) Osika; beloved son of the late Wladyslaw and Urszula Osika nee Kukulka; fond grandfather of David, Christopher, and Patricia Kogut, Daniel, Natalia, and Ewelina Dudek, Kamil and Emilia Osika, and Weronika,...

Leonardo Balachia

Leonardo Balachia

Dec 25, 2019

Leonardo Balachia, age 77. Beloved son of the late Angela nee Gianvecchio and Vincenzo Balachia; dear brother of Maria (the late Santo) Librizzi, Grace (the late Vincenzo) Ballarino, Josephine Balachia; and the late Charlie (the late Grace) Balachia; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday December 28, 2019 from 9:00 until 11:00 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W....

Edward Zenchina

Edward Zenchina

Dec 25, 2019

Reverend Dr. Edward Zenchina, 92, was born in Chicago January 26, 1927 and passed away December 25, 2019. Rev. Zenchina was the son of the late John and Rose (nee Misina) Zenchina; brother of Irene (Rudolph) Sayotovich; uncle to James and Ronald Sayotovich of Lanz, Michigian. Having resided in Phoenix and Chicago, Rev. Zenchina studied at Moody Bible Institute and...

Thespina Lonis

Thespina Lonis

Dec 24, 2019

Thespina C. Lonis, Age 85. Beloved daughter of the late Christ and Mary Lonis. Dear sister of the late Alexandra, Nicholas, Constantine and Bessie. Fond aunt of many. Visitation Monday Dec. 30 from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge and will then proceed to Transfiguration of Our Lord Greek Orthodox Chapel (Within the...

Carol Luka

Carol Luka

Dec 24, 2019

Carol Lea Luka nee Lonergan, age 72. Carol was a Legal Assistant for 50 years. Beloved wife of Thomas Luka; loving daughter of the late Stanley and Jean Lonergan nee Fisher; beloved mother of Tammi (Tim) Malinowski; fond grandmother of Jacob and Sydney Malinowski; dear sister of Suzan Baig; fond aunt of Jason and Justin Baig. Visitation Sunday December 29,...

Edward Collins

Edward Collins

Dec 24, 2019

Edward Charles Collins Jr., Age 89. Navy Veteran of Korean Conflict and 34-year veteran of C.P.D. passed away peacefully on Dec. 24, 2019. Beloved husband of Catherine (nee Bugajsky). Loving father of Edward C. III (Isabel), Mesa Collins, and Kathleen (Robert) Franklin. Dearest son of the late Edward and Pauline. Cherished grandfather of Edward, Robert, Ana and Steven. Loving great...

Shirley Tonner

Shirley Tonner

Dec 22, 2019

Shirley A. Tonner 91 of Northlake. At rest Sunday, December 22, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Robert Tonner and the late Ralph Caliendo. Loving mother of Ralph (Gale) Caliendo, Linda Rosch and the late Darlene Caliendo-Trevino (Joe Trevino). Fond grandmother of George, Joseph, Nicole and Danielle. Dear sister of the late Virginia, Robert and Cathy. Fond aunt and great...

Peggy Mcnamara

Peggy Mcnamara

Dec 22, 2019

Peggy McNamara, Age 86, nee Riggs. Beloved wife of the late William McNamara (C.F.D.). Loving mother of William Jr. (Karen) McNamara and the late Nancy Kresz. Visitation Friday Dec 27 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Saturday, Friends and family to go directly to First Baptist Church of Niles, 7339 N...

Doris Priola

Doris Priola

Dec 22, 2019

Doris J. Priola, nee Devoney, age 91, passed away on December 22, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Doris was the beloved wife of the late Felix for 70 wonderful years; loving mother of Pamela Jo (Paul) Breider and Kim Mari (Neal) Topping; dearest daughter of the late Josephine, nee DiGilio, and the late Edward Devoney; cherished grandmother of Tiffany...

Donna Chmura

Donna Chmura

Dec 20, 2019

Donna Marie Chmura, age 59, at rest on December 20, 2019. Dearest daughter of the late Lawrence and the late Elaine (nee Kuberski) Chmura. Beloved sister of Suzanne Chmura and the late Mark (Cindy nee Malik) Chmura. Loving aunt of Mark (Jessica) and Steven (Laura) Chmura and great aunt of Logan, Olivia, Ella and Charlotte. Visitation Sunday, December 22, 2019...

Alexander Knitter

Alexander Knitter

Dec 18, 2019

Alexander J. Knitter, age 94, at rest suddenly on December 18, 2019. Alexander was a Veteran in the United States Navy during WWII. Beloved husband of the late Mary (nee DiCiaula). Loving father of Michael C. (Susan) Knitter, Christine A Knitter and Paul (Nancy) Knitter. Dear son of the late Henry and the late Helen (nee Reinke) Knitter. Cherished grandfather...

George Halka

George Halka

Dec 17, 2019

Visitation Friday December 21st from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Saturday 8:30 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Edward Church for Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment with military honors to follow Mass at Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

John Rocks

John Rocks

Dec 16, 2019

John E. Rocks, Age 89. Beloved husband of the late Henriette nee Borkowski. Dear brother of Eileen (late James) Staunton, Rosaleen (late Michael) Reilly, Margaret (Liam) Boylan, Mary (late Jerry) Brzica, Thomas (Angela) Rocks, the late Patrick and the late Kathleen (late Daniel) Riney. Fond uncle, grand uncle and great grand uncle of many. Visitation Friday December 20 from 3:00...

Gail Schroeder

Gail Schroeder

Dec 16, 2019

Gail Lynn Schroeder, passed away on December 16, 2019. Beloved wife Joe Johnson. Loving daughter of Raymond and Beatrice Schroeder. Dear sister of the late Nora Schroeder and fond aunt, cousin and friend to many. Memorial Visitation Friday, December 20, 2019 from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, 10:30 a.m. until time of Memorial Service at 11:30 a.m.at Cumberland Chapels...

Kathleen Janis

Kathleen Janis

Dec 16, 2019

Kathleen Ewanio Janis, Age 70, nee Wiewiora. Beloved wife of the late Gene Ewanio and the late Lance Janis. Loving mother of Kevin (Marion) Ewanio, Jeffrey (Tina) Ewanio and Robert (Wesley Walton) Ewanio. Cherished grandmother of Hannah and Isabella. Dear sister of Valerie (Brad) Rederer. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday Dec. 19 from 3 to 9:00...

Lucia Primavera

Lucia Primavera

Dec 15, 2019

Lucia Primavera, nee Tangorra, age 83. Beloved wife of the late Domenico; loving mother of Benedetto (Nicolette), Rocco (Martha) & Frank Primavera; fond grandmother of Michela, Lucia Primavera, Giulia (Todd) Kuntz and Domenico Primavera; great grandmother of Rocco; dear sister of Teresa (the late Giuseppe) Monteleone, Maria (the late Pietro) D'Aprile; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday,...

Chiparo Joseph A.

Chiparo Joseph A.

Dec 15, 2019

Joseph A. Chiparo, Jr., U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War, age 65, passed away on December 15, 2019. Joseph was the beloved husband of Yoon for 40 wonderful years; dearest son of the late Concetta and Joseph Chiparo, Sr.; loving brother of JoAnn (Richard) Battaglia, Cathy Schaub and the late Charles and Frank Chiparo; fond uncle of many. Joseph...

Sandra Scruggs

Sandra Scruggs

Dec 15, 2019

Sandra C. Scruggs, nee Czajkowski, age 68. Beloved wife of the late Cesar Perez and former wife of Robert Scruggs; beloved daughter of the late Frank and the late Esther Czajkowski; special momma to her pets Frankee, Estee and T.T.; dear sister of the late Frank Czajkowski and sister-in-law of Rikki Fine; fond aunt of Cari (Joe) Netzel, Frank Czajkowski...

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