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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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Dominga De Reyes

Dominga De Reyes

Jul 20, 2019

Dominga Febo de Reyes (Mama Minga), a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend to all, has left us here on earth to be with our heavenly Father.Mama Minga is survived by her daughter, Blanca Sanchez, her son, Angel Manuel Reyes and her sister, Ramona Colon; 13 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren, a slew of nieces, nephews, and extended...

Gus Michalopulos

Gus Michalopulos

Jul 19, 2019

Gus Michalopulos, age 95, passed on July 19, 2019. Beloved husband of Angeline nee Minutillo; loving father of Jean (Mark) Mall; fond grandfather of Heather; dear brother of Jimmy, Nick, Becky, the late Billy, the late Carl, the late Alexander, the late Martha, the late Cleon and the late Tom; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass...

Don Defranza

Don Defranza

Jul 18, 2019

Don DeFranza, age 76, Retired Lieutenant with the Chicago Police Dept. for 33 years. Beloved husband of Mary Ellen (nee Fardy). Loving father of Kerri, Daniel (Chrissy) and Lori. Devoted grandpa of Brendan, Kevin, Brian, Jake, Jillian, Dillon and Austen. Cherished son of the late Josephine DeFranza. Brother in law of Kathleen (Dick) Cyr and Suzanne (The late Jim) Collins....

David Nicosia

David Nicosia

Jul 18, 2019

David A. Nicosia, age 60, passed away on July 18, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer. David was the beloved son of Joan R., nee Stackiewicz, and John R. Nicosia; dear brother of Sharon (the late Ken) Stipta and the late Paul A., Steven R. and Jeffrey R. Nicosia. David was a caring and thoughtful person, a quiet man,...

Raymond Polak

Raymond Polak

Jul 16, 2019

Raymond Louis Polak, Age 82, at rest on July 16, 2019. Beloved husband of Joan (nee Lesch) Polak. Loving father of Martin (Cecilia) Polak. Cherished grandfather of David, Matthew, Emily, Ricardo, Rebecca, Emanuel and Valerie. Dearest son of the late Zigmund and the late Antoinette (nee Kusek) Polak. Visitation Thursday, July 25, 2019 from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland...

Emil Bertolozzi

Emil Bertolozzi

Jul 16, 2019

Emil " Bert" Bertolozzi. Age 97, proud veteran of WWII; Beloved husband of the late Tosca nee Pecchia; Loving father of Larry (Cathy), Rick, and the late baby Larry; Cherished grandfather of Christopher, Robert and Tommy; Caring brother of Ella( late Salvatore) Flosi, late Eva ( late Fred) Chiappe, late Leo( late Eva) Bertolozzi and the late Ebe Bertolozzi; Fond...

Alan Campbell

Alan Campbell

Jul 16, 2019

Alan L. Campbell Jr., Age 56. Devoted son of Darlene (nee Hoede) and Alan L. Campbell Sr. Dear brother of Michael Campbell. Loving nephew of Elsa (Carl) Wunschel, Erika (John) Ciran and Janet Campbell. Cherished uncle of Amanda, Melissa, Meghan and Shannon. Fond cousin and friend of many. Visitation Monday July 22 from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels,...

Edda Toniolo

Edda Toniolo

Jul 16, 2019

Edda M. Toniolo, age 72, at rest on July 16, 2019. Beloved wife of Joseph for 49 years. Loving mother of Lisa Gigliotti, Joseph (Borislava) Toniolo and Mark Toniolo. Cherished grandmother of Lia, Joey, Luca, Jax, Diana and Mario. Dear daughter of the late Carlo and the late Maria (nee VIsentin) Bolzan. Fond sister of Antonio (the late Luigina) Bolzan,...

Mary Knitter

Mary Knitter

Jul 15, 2019

Mary Knitter, nee DiCiaula, age 89, passed away on July 15, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was the beloved wife of Alexander J. for 67 wonderful years; loving mother of Michael C. (Susan), Christine A. and Paul (Nancy) Knitter; dearest daughter of the late Christina and Matteo DiCiaula; cherished grandmother of Benjamin, Joshua, Jonathan, Stephen, Emily, Amanda and...

Jean Colantonio

Jean Colantonio

Jul 15, 2019

Jean Colantonio, Age 76 nee Passeri. Beloved wife of John. Loving mother of Anthony Donatello, Jacqueline Pyka, Donna (Paul) Kowalski, Patsy Colantonio, J.C. (Tina), Jimmy (Jen), Mario and Yvonne Tiede. Cherished grandmother of 15 and great grandmother of four. Dear sister of Carol (late Jim) Lampres, Maria Sisco and the late Beaver (Marilyn) Passeri. Fond aunt of many. Visitation Thursday...

Barbara Sanders

Barbara Sanders

Jul 14, 2019

Barbara Ann Sanders, nee Bugner; Beloved wife of the late Paul Clark, passed away at the age of 70 on July 14, 2019; Loving mother of Patrick (Antonia), Erin and Timothy CFD (Lisa); Proud grandma of Brendan U.S.M.C., Kylie, Kaelan, ClareRose and Luke; Cherished sister of Cresence Bookstein; Fond aunt and loyal friend to many; In honor of her faithful...

Bonnie Moore

Bonnie Moore

Jul 13, 2019

Bonnie J. Moore, Age 84. Loving mother of Robert (Mary Grace) Alvord, Cynthia (John) Sutton, Richard (Sandra) Alvord and the late Patricia Alvord. Cherished grandmother of Katie (Jon) Wendling, Steven (Melissa) Alvord, Mark (Charron) Alvord, Lindsay (Phil) Gomez, Daniel Sutton, Emilia (David) Klucznik, Maria Alvord and Richard Robert Alvord. Great grandmother of six. Dear sister of James W. Moore, James...

Sandy Mazur

Sandy Mazur

Jul 13, 2019

Sandy Lynn Mazur, nee Stiles, Sgt. C.P.D. Retired, age 60, passed away on July 13, 2019, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Sandy was the loving fiancee of Michael A. Wick; dearest daughter of Joan and Timothy Stiles; beloved sister of Timothy Jr. (Debbie) and Kevin (Julie) Stiles, and she was a fond aunt of many. In lieu of...

Bianca Remafedi

Bianca Remafedi

Jul 13, 2019

Bianca Maria Renata Remafedi, nee Michelotti, age 95, passed away on July 13, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Bianca was the beloved wife of the late Didaco "Dido" Remafedi; loving mother of Susan M. Rifken and Gary J. Remafedi; dearest daughter of the late Severina and Eugenio Michelotti; cherished grandmother of Michelle A. Rifken; dear sister of the late...

Timothy Flahive

Timothy Flahive

Jul 13, 2019

Mr. Timothy Michael Flahive, age 92, of Jefferson, NC passed away Saturday night, July 13, 2019 at Westwood Hills Nursing & Rehab Center in Wilkesboro, NC. Mr. Flahive was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 9, 1926 to the late John J. and Nellie Ellen Cahill Flahive. He served in the United States Navy; with Admiral Byrd on the expedition...

Rocco Smeriglio

Rocco Smeriglio

Jul 11, 2019

Rocco Angelo Smeriglio, age 86, passed away peacefully on July 11; loving husband of Elizabeth, nee Scarpelli, for 57 years. Cherished father of Joseph (Concetta), Rocco Jr. (Andrea), Chiara (late Christopher) Zelko; devoted grandfather of Nicholas, Michael, Francesca, Emilia, Rocco, Francesco, Joseph, Antonio; beloved son of the late Giuseppe and Chiara, nee Russo; loving brother of the late Frank (Grace),...

Norma Orlando

Norma Orlando

Jul 11, 2019

Norma A. Orlando, nee Polidori, age 87, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2019. Norma was the beloved wife of the late Frank M.; loving mother of Michael Francis (Diane Gabl), Nancy Jean and Kenneth Matthew (Jessica Whetter) Orlando; dearest daughter of the late Mary and Primo Polidori; cherished grandmother of Pierce Orlando; dear sister in-law of Sam (Angel) and...

Esther Zielinsky

Esther Zielinsky

Jul 10, 2019

Esther S. Zielinsky, nee Kendzior, age 91, passed away on July 10, 2019. Esther was the beloved wife of the late Terry; loving mother of Ronald (Lauren) and Gary (Debbie) Zielinsky; cherished grandmother of Dana (Jordan) Steinberg, Ashley (Dan) Harris, Kevin (Altera) and Kyle Zielinsky; great grandmother of Zachary; dearest sister of the late Evelyn Pizek and the late Charlotte...

Romeo Bruno

Romeo Bruno

Jul 10, 2019

Romeo "Mayo" S. Bruno, age 99, known professionally in the entertainment business as "Mayo" Bruno, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. A member of the greatest generation, he was a proud veteran of WW II, who served his country in the U.S. Army Medical Corp. stationed in England. He was the loving son of the late Joseph and...

Kenneth Burger

Kenneth Burger

Jul 9, 2019

Kenneth John Burger, Sgt. C.P.D. Retired, U.S. Navy Veteran of Korea, Canine Trainer, age 88, passed away on July 9, 2019. Ken was the beloved husband of Leona, nee Sadorf, for 62 wonderful years; loving father of Jeffrey J. Burger and Leslie C. (Michael Maddaloni) Marshall; dearest son of the late Edythe and John Burger; dear brother of the late...

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