Obituaries

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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Kellie Turyna

Kellie Turyna

Dec 14, 2019

Kellie L. Turyna, age 42. Beloved daughter of Susan and Nick Sr. Mugavero and the late Rory Turyna; dear sister of Ryan (Lindsey) Turyna and Nick Jr. (Samantha) Mugavero; fond aunt of Tyler, Mia Ella, and Rhys; fond niece, cousin and friend of many. Visitation Friday, December 20, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. until time of Funeral Service at 8:00 p.m....

Leonard Defabio

Leonard Defabio

Dec 14, 2019

Leonard L. DeFabio 91 of Jefferson Park, Veteran of the Korean War, Retired C.P.D. At rest Saturday, December 14, 2019. Beloved husband of Mary nee Prus. Loving father of Ronald (Geralyn), Cynthia (Robert) DeBartolo and Denise Keliuotis (Jerry Crandall). Fond grandfather of Robert, Amanda, Nicholas, Hailie, Grace and Kyra. Great grandfather of Angela. Dear brother of the late Sophie (the...

Lawrence Bunyon

Lawrence Bunyon

Dec 14, 2019

Lawrence "Larry" P. Bunyon, age 71. Beloved husband of Susan nee Merola; loving father of Lawrence, Jr. (Josephine) and Patrick (Melinda); fond grandfather of Ava, Ariana, Lawrence and Leo; dear brother of Patrick (Rose) Bunyon; brother-in-law of the late Guy Sr. (Sharon) Merola; fond uncle of Marci, Guy, Jr., Patrick (Kylie), Matthew and Nicole. Memorial Visitation Saturday, December 21, 2019...

John Digiovanni

John Digiovanni

Dec 13, 2019

John D. DiGiovanni, age 58. Beloved son of the late Sam and the late Marie DiGiovanni; dear brother of Joe DiGiovanni; special uncle of Sam DiGiovanni, Michael Carrozza, and Peter Carrozza; loving great uncle of Alexa Carrozza. Visitation will be Tuesday December 17, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a service at 7:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels at...

Josef Protyniak

Josef Protyniak

Dec 12, 2019

Josef Protyniak, age 98. Beloved husband of Kataryna Protyniak nee Baluch; loving father of Orysia (Andrew) Atanowsky and Daria (Pat) Harrison; fond grandfather of Christina Brown and Andrew Kusznir; great grandfather of Ava and Ella. Visitation Sunday December 15, 2019 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. with a Panachyda at 5:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge, IL 60706. Funeral...

Charlene Timothy

Charlene Timothy

Dec 11, 2019

Charlene J. Timothy nee Battaglia, age 84. Beloved mother of Michael (the late Lori) Timothy, James Timothy and Kathy (Jack) Cerone; loving daughter the late Charles and the late Harriet Battaglia; fond grandmother of Ryan, Michael, Sean, Katelyn and Timothy; great grandmother of Jack and Luke; dear sister of Jack (Carol) Battaglia. Lying in state Monday, December 16, 2019 from...

Andrea Aldridge

Andrea Aldridge

Dec 10, 2019

Andrea Rene Aldridge nee Bagley, age 63. Beloved wife of Billy Aldridge; beloved daughter of the late Edwin and Florence Bagley nee Storce; dear sister of Christine (Robert) Spirling; fond aunt of Ed Bagley, Amanda Bagley, and Allison Bagley. Interment private.

Lorraine Mcgee

Lorraine Mcgee

Dec 10, 2019

Lorraine D. McGee, nee Penar, age 93, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2019. Lorraine was the loving wife of the late Edward J.; beloved mother of Susan T. (Thomas) Tisza, Nancy E. (Kenneth) Kielbasa and the late Audrey (Thomas) Mooney and the late Kathleen (John) Mlinarcik; dearest daughter of the late Marie and John Penar; cherished grandmother of Megan...

Victor Godyn

Victor Godyn

Dec 10, 2019

Victor Jerzy Godyn, age 52, passed away suddenly on December 10, 2019. Victor was the beloved husband of Beata, nee Bratko, for 29 wonderful years; dearest son of Wladyslawa and the late Zdzislaw Godyn; dear brother of Pawel (Beata) Godyn, and a fond uncle to their children Julia and Olivia. Victor was an avid Bicyclist. A memorial visitation will be...

Daniel Geyer

Daniel Geyer

Dec 9, 2019

Daniel J. Geyer, 80, passed away December 9. Retired Chicago Police Officer. Loving father of Tony (RoseLynn) Geyer. Cherished grandfather of Stephanie. Dear brother of George (Janet) Geyer. Fond uncle of many. Served over 30 years with CPD, retiring with the 18th District. Visitation will be Thursday, December 12, from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W...

Maria Castaldo

Maria Castaldo

Dec 8, 2019

Maria Castaldo (nee Macaione). Beloved wife of the late Agostino, Loving mother of Gabriella (Mike) Volpentesta, Rosa (the late George) Ferrari, Connie (the late Joe) Ventrella, Bonnie (Allen) Kronstat and the late John Castaldo and mother in-law of JoAnn (Bob) Pesa; cherished grandmother of Anthony (Josie) Volpentesta, Lisa (Pete) Leuzzi ,the late Giorgio (Marisa) Ferrari, Danny (Angel) Volpentesta, Christina Ventrella,...

Cherine Ashpole

Cherine Ashpole

Dec 8, 2019

Cherine S. Ashpole, age 86, at rest on December 8, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Lyle G. Ashpole. Loving mother of Sharon Barcham and Judith (Jeffrey Mason). Cherished grandmother of Jacqueline Torres-Ashpole (Tony Petraitis), Jacob Mason and James Mason. Great grandmother of Lela Petraitis. Dear sister of Margaret (the late Frank) Barcham and the late Esther Begovich and family....

Lawrence Porada

Lawrence Porada

Dec 8, 2019

Dr. Lawrence Alan Porada, age 65, passed away on December 8, 2019. Lawrence was the beloved son of Florence, nee Kosinski, and the late Joseph J. Porada Sr.; dear brother of Dr. Joseph J. and Robert J. (Kathleen) Porada. He was a fond uncle of many. Visitation will be Saturday, December 14, 2019, from 9:30 a.m until 10:30 a.m. at...

Joan Jablonski

Joan Jablonski

Dec 7, 2019

Joan R. Jablonski, nee Maida, Age 89. Devoted wife of the late Raymond. Beloved mother of Gale (Bruce Blankenship) Maida and the late James Jablonski. Visitation Wednesday December 11 from 9:30 a.m. until time of funeral service 11:30 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery.

James Viverito

James Viverito

Dec 7, 2019

James V. Viverito, age 67, passed peacefully on December 7, 2019. James was the beloved husband of Marilyn, nee McGrew for 47 loving years. Son of the late Dominic and Eleanore nee Wade. Brother to John (Renee), Dominic (late Jean) and Jeffrey. Uncle to Candice (Eric) Schmidt, Kristen (Stephanie Benning), Danielle (Nilay) Gandhi, Michael McGrew, Melanie (Mike) Ferrara and Nicholas...

Geraldine Carlson

Geraldine Carlson

Dec 5, 2019

Geraldine R. ‘Gerri’ Carlson, 93, passed away December 5, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Howard E. Carlson. Loving Mother of Cindy Carlson, Marty Carlson, Ron (Sharyl) Carlson, Mary Jo (Mark) Sikorski, Tom (Jane) Carlson, the late Howard Scott (Natalie) Carlson. Cherished grandmother of Marie, Matthew, Danielle (Louie), Derick (Laura), Jason (Missy), Jeremy, Jessica (Aaron), Sarah (Paul), Rachel (Leah). Great...

Luis Arana

Luis Arana

Dec 3, 2019

Luis R. Arana, age 40. Beloved son of the late Armando Arana and Maria (nee Caceres) Arana; dear brother of Manuel Arana, Favio, Ramirez, and the late Frank Arana; fond uncle of Betsellina, Jocelyn, Justin, and Luz. Visitation will be on Tuesday December 10, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A service will be held Tuesday at 7:30 p.m....

Stella Szlaga

Stella Szlaga

Dec 1, 2019

Stella Szlaga, 96, passed away December 1, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Jan Szlaga. Loving mother of Halina (Steve) Siergiejczuk, Lillian Szlaga, Bugsy (Judy) Szlaga, Grazyna Troch. Cherished grandmother of Jason (Becky) Szlaga, Danny (Nicole) Szlaga, Jonathon (Lauren) Szlaga, Tom Cruz, David Cruz, Connie Troch, John Paul Troch. Great grandmother of 17. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 4, from...

Edward Hrycko

Edward Hrycko

Dec 1, 2019

Edward A. Hrycko, Sr., age 93, U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, and Retired Letter Carrier for the Village of Harwood Heights, IL, passed away on December 1, 2019 at his home. Edward was the beloved husband of the late Elaine, nee Ziemek; loving father of Edward A., Jr., Michael A., Kathryn A. and Mark S. Hrycko, Elizabeth S....

Ernest Cosmen

Ernest Cosmen

Dec 1, 2019

Ernest F. Cosmen, age 85, U.S. Army Veteran, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2019 In Naples FL. Ernest was the beloved husband of the late Mary Ann, nee Richter; beloved son of the late Ernie Cosmen and the late Ann Cosmen, née Kramer; loving father of Michael (Cassandra) Cosmen; cherished grandfather of Brittney Little; dear brother of Judy (Don)...

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