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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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Elaine Wheeler
Aug 13, 2019
Elaine M. Wheeler (nee Repplinger), 95 years young, at rest on August 13, 2019 at Scandia Village in Sister Bay, WI. Beloved wife of the late Albert F. Wheeler. Loving mother of Susan Schippits (Jack Deibel) and Dale (Melody) Wheeler. Cherished grandmother of Amanda Wheeler and Shannon (Keith) Zaffuto. Dear Aunt and friend to many. Visitation Tuesday, August 20, 2019...
Mildred Sauber
Aug 13, 2019
Mildred Sauber. Loving mother of Carolyn, Paulette, Judy, the late Johnny and Tommy. Fond grandmother of Bobby, Billy, Tiffany and Robin. Great grandmother of 11 and great great grandmother of 2. Family and friends are asked to meet Friday, August 16, 2019 at Forest Hill Cemetery, 815 Riford Rd Glen Ellyn, IL, 60137 for a Committal Service at 11:00 a.m....
Garrett Brodersen
Aug 12, 2019
Garrett Logan Brodersen, 16, lost his life unexpectedly due to a car accident on August 12, 2019. Beloved son of Eric (CFD) and Jonna (nee Biggs.) Loving brother of Gavin and Dallas Brodersen. Cherished grandson of Heinz and Hildegard Brodersen and the late Clayton Raymond and the late Janet (nee Kendzy) Biggs. Dear nephew of Jessica (nee Biggs) (Dan) Bacoulis,...
Frances Cauwels
Aug 11, 2019
Frances I. Cauwels (nee Cain) age 85, passed away on August 11, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Frank R. for 47 wonderful years. Loving mother of Deborah J. (Kenneth) Jones, Rebecca S. (james) Ortiz and Brian F. (Roxane) Cauwels. Cherished grandmother (Nanny) of Brad (Jordan) and Mike Jones, Brandon and Joshua Ortiz, and Kathryn and Kyle (Kiana) Cauwels. Caring...
Joseph Debenedictis
Aug 11, 2019
Joseph DeBenedictis 80, formerly of Schiller Park. At Peace with Christ, Sunday, August 11, 2019. Beloved husband of Nicoletta nee Magrone. Loving father of Marco, Rose (Patrick) Glasso, Mina (Chris) and Lello (Danielle) Brandonisio. Beloved son of the late Luca and Maria Rosa. Fond grandfather of Tina, Cara, Rosario, Mario, Michael, Robert Jr., Patrick, Nicholas, Luca and Nicolette .Dear son...
Edward Henriksen
Aug 10, 2019
Edward Henriksen, age 95, U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII, passed away on August 10, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Edward was the beloved husband of Helen, nee Zielinski, for 69 wonderful years; loving father of Daniel (Anne) Henriksen and Donna (Edward) Boyk; dearest son of the late Paula, nee Jensen, and the late Jorgen Henriksen; cherished grandfather of Eric...
Donna Bruss
Aug 9, 2019
Donna Bruss, 79, passed away August 9, 2019. Beloved wife of Jerry for 60 wonderful loving years. Loving mother of Sherry (Larry) Orrell and Bill Bruss. Loving grandmother of Hayden Orrell. Dear sister of Sharon (Sal) Siciliano and the late Ronald Zera. Fond aunt of many. The family requests no flowers be sent.
Kenneth Reznicek
Aug 9, 2019
Ken Reznicek, age 86, passed away on August 9, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Ken was the beloved husband of Maria, nee Rafols, and the late Catherine, nee Schmitt; loving father of Sue (Fr. Stephen) Hrycyniak, Mark (Kelly) Reznicek, Sheri (Sean) McCarty, Chris (Jerry) Shea, David (Christine) Reznicek and step-father of Julie Horwitz; dearest son of the late Ann...
Jerome Campbell
Aug 8, 2019
Jerome E. "Jerry" Campbell, age 87, U.S. Navy Veteran, passed away on August 8, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Jerry was the beloved husband of Barbara, nee Dixon, for 62 wonderful years; loving father of Michael J., Kenneth A. (Robin), Patrick T. (Deborah) and Matthew E. (Angela) Campbell; dearest son of the late Clarice and James Campbell; cherished grandfather...
James Conlon
Aug 7, 2019
James E. Conlon, age 86. Beloved husband of Patricia Conlon nee Husfield; loving father of James (Tracey) Conlon Jr, Kathleen (Bruce) Busleta, Debra Follis, Maureen (Don) Hofert, Robert Conlon, Thomas (Janet) Conlon, and the late Barbara McManamon; beloved son of the late James and Agnes Conlon nee Flanagan; fond grandfather of 11; great grandfather of 1; fond uncle of many...
John Kocisko
Aug 7, 2019
John W. Kocisko 82 of Norridge. May John rest in peace, enjoy driving your truck to the junk yard in the sky. Beloved husband of Coreen nee Grimm. Loving father of John (Joann) and Becky (Michael) Lennarson. Beloved son of the late John and Susie. Fond grandfather of Nikki, Michael, Christopher and Julia. Great grandfather of Tyler. Dear brother of...
John Cholewa
Aug 7, 2019
John Cholewa, age 85, passed away on August 7, 2019. Beloved husband of Shirley (nee Cooper). Loving father of John (Elaine nee DiMauro) and Cheryl. Fond grandfather of 5 and great grandfather of 2. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital www.stjude.org or P.A.W.S http://www.pawschicago.org/ would be appreciated. Visitation Will take place on Sunday, August 11,...
Michaelene Plier
Aug 7, 2019
Michaelene ‘Micky’ Plier, 76, passed away August 7, 2019. Beloved wife of Leroy for over 54 years. Loving mother of David (Lori) Plier, Donna (Vincent) Gagliardi. Beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Estelle Jendy. Fond grandmother of Joshua, Emma, Alex Plier and Daniel, Natalie Gagliardi. Beloved cousin of Collette (Howard) Pokorny. Fond aunt of countless nieces and nephews. Cherished...
William Tomei
Aug 5, 2019
William Tomei, age 94, WWII Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Angeline nee LoConte; loving father of Steve (Bonnie), Mark (Madlynn) and Kurt; fond grandfather of Natalie and Frank. Visitation Friday, August 9, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. until time of Funeral Service at 8:30 p.m. Interment is Private. Info 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com.
Daniel Sugrue
Aug 4, 2019
Daniel E. Sugrue, age 73, U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2019. Daniel was the loving husband of Iris D., nee Neuberger, for 24 wonderful years; dearest son of the late Adele, nee Richter, and the late Joseph Sugrue; dear brother of Joe (Kim) and Sharon Sugrue and Nancy (Mike) Connor. Dan was...
Remo Mancini
Aug 3, 2019
Remo Mancini, Age 90. Beloved husband of Rita nee Pontarelli. Loving father of Mirella (Antonio) Tenuta and the late Giulio Mancini. Cherished grandfather of Nick (Kristen) Mancini, Melissa (fiancée Dan) Mancini, Anthony Tenuta and Gabriella Tenuta. Great grandfather of Roman and Jaden Mancini. Dear brother in law of Ross (Gina) Pontarelli. Fond uncle of Dan, Bob, John and Mike. Visitation...
Pasquale Dibenedetto
Aug 2, 2019
Pasquale DiBenedetto, Age 87. Beloved husband of Caterina nee Santucci. Loving father of Mary (Michael) Krutz, Frank (Caryn), Robert (Dara) and Linda DiBenedetto. Cherished grandfather of Kelly (Mike) Gunsteen, Jamie & Christina Krutz, Frank A. & Anthony J. DiBenedetto. Great grandfather of Owen & Abigail Gunsteen. Dear brother of Alfredo (late Antoinette) DiBenedetto. Fond uncle of many. Visitation Tuesday Aug....
Sara Testa
Aug 2, 2019
Sara Testa (nee Montevago) of Skokie, age 97, at rest August 2, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Ben Ross Testa. Adored mother of Dominick (Julianne) Testa. Loving daughter of the late Anthony and Mae Montevago. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday Aug. 6 from 3 to 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge....
William Higgins
Aug 1, 2019
William P. Higgins, Veteran of the U.S. Army, 92 of Chicago, IL., Dear Husband of Florence (nee Phelan) for 62 wonderful years; Loving Father of Patrick J. (Sarah E. Edwards) of Nashville, Mary Regina Higgins (Randall E.) Reither, William J. (Cynthia J. Kraft) Higgins and Eileen T. Higgins; Beloved Son of late Patrick J. and late Helen (nee Cummings) Higgins,...
Gary Winstead
Jul 30, 2019
Gary V. Winstead, age 75, suddenly. Beloved husband of Muriel nee O'Connor; loving father of Megan (Jason) Egbert and Ryan (Ashley) Winstead; fond grandfather of Nathan, Daniel, Ethan, Emmett and the late Ryan Patrick; dear brother of Gail (the late Marvin) Menconi; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Visitation Saturday, August 17, 2019, 9:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon...
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