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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.

Arthur Pape

Arthur Pape

Dec 2, 2018

Arthur J. Pape, age 93, U.S. Army WWII Veteran. Devoted husband of the late Loretta M. nee Gorzynski; beloved father of Rosemary (John) Brusseau and Kathy (Chuck) Ghiloni; loving grandfather of Carolynn, Charles, Theresa (Nick), Michael, Mark and Mary; dear brother of Ruth (the late Bob) Weber, the late Gertrude (the late Arthur) Lynch and the late Dorothy (the late...

Helen Mazurek

Helen Mazurek

Dec 2, 2018

Helen M. Mazurek, nee Szpila, age 89, passed away on December 2nd surrounded by her loving family. Helen was the beloved wife of the late Stanley J. Mazurek, Jr.; loving mother of Victoria A. (Guenther) Hehn, Robert J. and the late Steven J. Mazurek; cherished grandmother of Vanessa (Alex VanHorn) Mazurek, Matthew (Therese) and Daniel (Alexius) Hehn and Brittany Mazurek;...

Karen Ellison

Karen Ellison

Dec 1, 2018

Karen Marie Ellison, nee Visus, age 62, passed away on December 1st surrounded by her loving family. Karen was the beloved wife of Steven R. for 27 wonderful years; loving mother of Andrew Steven (Jasmine Chorath) Ellison; dearest daughter of the late Patricia and Andrew Visus; dear sister of Deborah and Valerie J. (Michael Hickey) Visus; fond aunt, cousin, niece...

Thomas Moro

Thomas Moro

Nov 30, 2018

Thomas A. Moro, 49, passed away suddenly on Nov. 30th. Tom will be forever remembered by his wife and best friend of 22 years, Lisa Patterson Moro. Tom was a devoted and loving father to his children; Ben, 16, and Kate, 13. Tom was preceded in death by his parents John P. Moro and Jeanne (DesForges) Moro. He is survived...

Lori Timothy

Lori Timothy

Nov 29, 2018

Lori A. Timothy nee Houman, 54; Paramedic Field Chief 454, C.F.D.; Loving wife of Michael J., retired Battalion Chief, C.F.D.; Devoted mother of Ryan (Ryan) Kohler, Michael P. Timothy, Sean F. Timothy and Katelyn Timothy and grandmother to Jack and Luke Kohler; Beloved daughter of the late Frank and the late Audrey Houman; Dear sister of Susan, Mary Lynn, Janine...

Joan Palminteri

Joan Palminteri

Nov 29, 2018

Joan Palminteri 87 of Carol Stream. At Peace with Christ, Thursday, November 29, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Robert Morelli. Loving mother of Lynn (Rocco) Queeno and Rose (the late Wally) Pawlowicz.Beloved daughter of the late Vito and Rose Palminteri. Fond grandmother of Joan, Ron, Natalie (Mark) and Rachael. Great grandmother of Riley, Dustin, Bella, Gia, Olivia, Ronnie and...

William Tortoriello

William Tortoriello

Nov 28, 2018

William John Tortoriello, age 68. Beloved husband of Janet Tortoriello nee Costabile; loving father of William (Kristina) Tortoriello, and Michael (Amalia) Tortoriello; beloved son of the late Thomas and Angeline Tortoriello nee Trimarco; dear brother of Lenore (Donald) Meccia, Thomas (Maria) Tortoriello, Antoinette Tortoriello, Anthony (Francine) Tortoriello, and Angela (Joseph) David; loving brother-in-law of France (Chuck) Costabile and Joy (Chris)...

Frank Amanti

Frank Amanti

Nov 27, 2018

Frank L. Amanti, 88; U.S. Navy Korean War Veteran; Beloved husband of the late Frances nee Scherer; Cherished father of Susan (Mike) Messina, Michael Amanti and the late Terry (Judy) Amanti; Loving grandpa of Michael (Nicolette) Messina, Elise Amanti and Sarah (Rick) Litz and great-grandpa of Emma; Dear brother of Joyce (Ted) Federico and Dominick (the late Rina) Amanti; Fond...

Anna Fischer

Anna Fischer

Nov 27, 2018

Anna Fischer, nee Rill, age 88, passed away peacefully at her home on November 27th. Anna was the loving wife of the late Franz; dearest daughter of the late Theresa and Paul Rill; beloved sister of the late Paul and Christian Rill. Anna was a former member of the friendship club at Our Lady, Mother of the Church. Visitation Friday...

Roy Jablonski

Roy Jablonski

Nov 26, 2018

Roy James Jablonski 84, Retired C.P.D., of Buffalo Grove. At Peace with Christ, Monday, November 26, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Ann. Loving father of Laura (Ted) Warzacha and Joe (Kathy) Jablonski. Beloved son of the late Anthony and Anne nee Zmich. Dear step-father of Angie (Bob) Valentini, Joe (Julie) DiLorenzo, Mary Ann (the late Dan) Miller and Rose...

William Davis

William Davis

Nov 26, 2018

William Reese Davis, age 96 at rest November 26, 2018. Beloved husband to the late Virginia Elizabeth Davis for 63 years. Loving father of Patrick (Colleen) Davis, Kathleen (Thomas) Miller, and the late William Jack Davis; beloved son of the late William and Janet Davis; fond grandfather of Christian (Chasidi), Michelle, Brittany, and William Morgan; great grandfather of William Reese,...

Marnie Adamski

Marnie Adamski

Nov 25, 2018

Marnie D. Adamski, age 48, U.S. Air Force Veteran, passed away suddenly on November 25th. Marnie was the beloved daughter of Geraldine, nee Stramaglio, Adamski and Warren Adamski; cherished granddaughter of the late Ralph and Josephine Stramaglio and the late Walter and Helen Adamski. Visitation will be Friday November 30th from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., with funeral service 7:00...

Nikola Junkovic

Nikola Junkovic

Nov 24, 2018

Nikola Junkovic, Age 60. Beloved son of Maria (nee Markovic) and the late Frano Junkovic. Dear brother of Tom and Joe. Visitation Monday Nov. 26 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Tuesday 9:00 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Paul of the Cross Church for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment...

Ralph Sottile

Ralph Sottile

Nov 22, 2018

Ralph Sottile 82. At Peace with Christ, Thursday, November 22, 2018. Retired owner of Ralph’s Barber Shop, located at 2618 N. Laramie, Chicago. Beloved husband of Maria. Loving father of Julie (Frank) Rizzo, Joseph (Linda) and the late Pasquale. Fond grandfather of Frank (Margaret), Gina (Adrian), Maria (Richard), Joseph, Angela (Christopher). Dear brother of Tony, Emil and the late Mario,...

Kenneth Zell

Kenneth Zell

Nov 21, 2018

Kenneth L. Zell, Age 84. Beloved husband of Violet nee Derus. Loving father of Debbie (Robert) Butler, Sandra Zell, Cindy (Bill) Pahl and Joseph (Kara) Sturgeon. Cherished grandfather of Chris & Jason Butler, Ryan & Sean Clark, Hannah & Kevin Pahl and Owen Sturgeon. Great grandfather of Zoey and Bodhi. Dear brother of the late David (Diane) Zell. Fond uncle...

Emil Sterkowicz

Emil Sterkowicz

Nov 20, 2018

Emil Joseph Sterkowicz, age 95, U.S.M.C. WWII, passed away peacefully on November 20th. Emil was the beloved husband of the late Eileen G., nee Cataffo; loving father of Martha M. Bieber and Thomas M. (Mary) Sterkowicz; dearest son of the late Mary and Joseph Sterkowicz; cherished grandfather of Rebecca A. and Katie N. Bieber, Jessyca, Rachel and Christa Sterkowicz; dear...

Samuel Calomino

Samuel Calomino

Nov 20, 2018

Samuel Joseph Calomino passed away Tuesday, November 20 with his beloved wife, Susan, and his favorite niece, Charity Dorman Farnsworth, holding his hands. Sam was the second of two children born October 29, 1942 to the late Joseph F. and Madelyn Zito Calomino of Chicago, Illinois. Sam always referred to his twin sister, Gracemarie Calomino Kornhauser, as his “older” sister...

Phillip Kerns

Phillip Kerns

Nov 19, 2018

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Bernice Grimm

Bernice Grimm

Nov 17, 2018

Bernice J. Grimm 101 of Norridge. At rest Saturday, November 17, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Irving . Beloved mother of Terrence (Diane) Grimm and Coreen (John) Kocisko. Fond grandmother of John (Joann) Kocisko, Debbie Partyka, Dana Grimm Jefferey ( Heather ) Grimm, Becky (Michael) Lennarson. Great Grandmother of Tara, Steven, Nikki, Michael, Julia, Christopher , Thalia and the...

Isabella Yousef

Isabella Yousef

Nov 17, 2018

Isabella M. Yousef, age 36, passed away suddenly on November 17th. Isabella was the beloved fiance' of the late Lance Larsen; dearest daughter of Eugenia, nee Monno, and the late Mohammed Yousef; chersihed granddaughter of the late Isabella and John Monno; dear sister of Zarefah, Abdel and John (Julie) Yousef; fond aunt of Madison Loster and Giovanni Yousef. Visitation will...

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