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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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Frances Cauwels

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

James Reeder

James Reeder

Jul 29, 2019

Dr. James “Jim” Allen Reeder of Des Plaines, Illinois passed away early Monday morning, July 29, 2019 at Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, IL. He was 57 years old. Jim was surrounded by family and friends, including his husband of more than 27 years, Dr. Gregory Michael Sarlo, when he died of complications related to double organ failure. Jim was...

Nicola Fosco

Nicola Fosco

Jul 29, 2019

Nicola Fosco, age 91, passed away on July 29, 2019. Nicola was the beloved husband of the late Maria, nee Savaiano; loving father of Bina (the late John) Walsh and Lucy (Juan) Vega; cherished grandfather of Alyssa and Kevin Walsh and Nico and Tony Vega; dearest brother of Antonia, Rita, Sigismonda and the late Anna. He was a fond uncle...

Audrey Restivo

Audrey Restivo

Jul 28, 2019

Audrey Restivo nee Matsie, age 91. Devoted wife of the late John; beloved mother of James Mapes; loving grandmother of Patti Lynn (Jeff) Nelson and John Walter Mapes. Visitation Friday, August 2, 2019 from 9:00a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL 60706. We will proceed to St. Rosalie Church in Harwood Hts, IL, for...

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