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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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Merildo Antonacci

Merildo Antonacci

Feb 5, 2019

Merildo Antonacci 91 of Norridge. At Peace with Christ Tuesday, February 5, 2019. Beloved husband of Vanda. Loving father of Angie Spino. Fond uncle and friend to many. Visitation Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Cumberland Chapels (FRIEL FUNERAL DIRECTORS) 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Service Begin: Saturday 8:30 A.M. at the Funeral Home and will proceed to...

Dorothy Pietrzak

Dorothy Pietrzak

Feb 4, 2019

Dorothy M. Pietrzak, nee Huron, age 88, passed away on February 4, 2018. Dorothy was the beloved wife of the late Leonard; loving mother of Raymond D. (Jacqueline Sinclair) and Sandra L. Pietrzak; cherished grandmother of Michael, Lisa and Ryan Pietrzak and Daniel Carrasco; dearest sister of the late Francis Huron and Kathleen Johnson; fond aunt of many. Visitation will...

Maddalena Magnifico

Maddalena Magnifico

Feb 4, 2019

Maddalena Magnifico nee DeGirolamo, age 93. Beloved wife of the late Michael L. Magnifico for 67 years. Loving mother of Frank (Clare, nee Soldano), Tony (Mary Ann, nee Quilty), Marge (Steve) Anzalone and Mary (Giovanni) Camaci. Fond grandmother of 23 and great grandmother of 11. Loving sister of the late Vincenzo (Ida), the late Nina (Giuseppe), the late Michele (Domenica),...

Robert Brooks

Robert Brooks

Feb 3, 2019

Robert “Rob” W. Brooks 58. At rest Sunday, February 3, 2019. Beloved husband of Jayne. Loving father of Kevin (Becca), Brian and Kelly (Kris). Beloved son of Arlene and Paul Simko. Dear brother of Sandy (Tom) Georgitsis and the late Steve. Fond son in law of Jim and Eleanor Astbury .Brother in law of JoAnn (Ben) Kistler and Jill (John)...

Owen Doherty

Owen Doherty

Feb 3, 2019

Owen Doherty, 86, native of Castles, Isle of Doagh, Ballyliffin, County Donegal, Ireland; son of the late Henry and Kate Doherty (Denary); devoted husband of 56 years to Mary (nee Burke); loving father of Daniel (Laurie), Mary, Michael, and Kathleen (Jeff) Wolinski; cherished grandfather of Tommy, Brian, Kara, Katie & Kelly. Owen had 13 brothers and 4 sisters and is...

Antonio Dibrita

Antonio Dibrita

Feb 2, 2019

Antonio L DiBrita, Age 85. Beloved husband of Giovanna (nee Minelli). Loving father of Gina (Joseph) Samperi and Johnny (Angela) DiBrita. Beloved son the late Marie (nee Coduti) and Giovanni DiBrita and son in law of the late Carmela and Biagio Minelli. Cherished grandfather of Joseph Anthony, Gabriella Carmella, Anthony Rosario, Giovanni Antonio and Aviana Francesca. Dear brother of Lucia...

Geraldine Meccia

Geraldine Meccia

Feb 1, 2019

Geraldine “Dolly” Meccia, nee Giugliano, age 94. Beloved wife of the late Donald R. Sr.; loving mother of Donna Rose (Frank) Greco, Frank (Nada), Donald Jr. (Lenore) and Vita (Steve) Pedersen; fond grandmother of Frank (Becky), Nancy (Mike), Natalie (Tom), Nicolette (Dave), Dina (Jason) and Christopher; great grandmother of 13; dear sister of the late Frank, Nancy and Henry; fond...

Mary Ventrello

Mary Ventrello

Feb 1, 2019

Mary Ventrello (nee Paveglio), 95, entered peacefully into eternity on February 1, 2019 while surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 17, 1923, daughter of the late Silvio and Elizabeth Paveglio and sister to the late Katherine (Elmer) Reynolds. She was married to her loving husband, Tony, of 72 years who preceded her in death on February 4,...

James Degryse

James Degryse

Jan 31, 2019

James J. DeGryse, Age 84, US. Marine Corp Veteran, Retired SGT C.P.D. Beloved husband of 63 years to Barbara nee Bratt. Loving father of Debra (Tom) Schlak, Christine DeGryse, and Daniel (Victoria) DeGryse. Cherished grandfather of Katie (Kyle) McNeil, Daniel, Samantha, Nicholas and Alexandra DeGryse. Adored brother in law of Roger (Lu) Bryant. Fond uncle of Lisa (Anthony) Angelini and...

Vincenzo Urso

Vincenzo Urso

Jan 30, 2019

Vincenzo Urso, age 88, passed away suddenly on January 30, 2019. Vincenzo was the beloved husband of Caterina, nee Raia, for 68 wonderful years; loving father of Maria (Roman) Kowal; cherished grandfather of Dr. Michael (Paula) Kowal; dearest brother of Luigi (Lill) and Mario (the late Josephine) Urso, Petrina (Frank) Cassata and the late Rosaria (the late Antonino) Calzatini; fond...

Barbara Marous

Barbara Marous

Jan 29, 2019

Barbara MaRous 91 of Park Ridge. At Peace with Christ, Tuesday, January 29, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Arnold. Loving mother of Michael (Jane) and Kathryn. Dear grandmother of Anne, Sarah (Shawn), Lonni (Ashley), Kristin (Nick), Joey, Michael, Daniel (Ashley) and the late David. Great grandmother of Connor, Mason, David, Luke, Sammy, Gloria and Arianna. Barbara was a long...

Roy Murray

Roy Murray

Jan 27, 2019

Roy Edward Murray, 91, entered eternal life on January 27, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Marianne Dolores (nee Bogner) Murray for 68 years, and loving father to Thomas Kevin (Margaret) Murray, Roy Kyle (Barbara) Murray, Joanne Kathleen (Steven) Himrich and the late Mary Kimberly. Cherished grandfather of Kristen Ann Murray, Andrew Carl (Carrie) Murray, Stephany Joanne Himrich, and Philip...

Maria Ricchio

Maria Ricchio

Jan 26, 2019

Maria Carmela Gervasi-Naccarato Ricchio, 86, passed away peacefully at home in Long Grove on January 26th, 2019 after a long battle with congestive heart failure. Maria was born July 26th, 1932 in Castrolibero-Consenza, Italy to Luigi and Concetta Naccarato. Maria came from Italy with her two young daughters after her husband came to Chicago 3 years ahead of her. She...

Marlene Jaconetti

Marlene Jaconetti

Jan 26, 2019

Marlene R. Jaconetti, nee Rosanova, age 85, passed away on January 26, 2019. Marlene was the beloved wife of the late Natale for 51 wonderful years; loving mother of Deanna (Rober Zasada) Tyrpak; dearest daughter of the late Victoria and Vincent Rosanova; cherished nani of Dominique Tyrpak; dear sister of the late Louis Rosanova; devoted godmother of Daniel Jaconetti and...

Florence Baroni

Florence Baroni

Jan 25, 2019

Florence A. Baroni, nee Vitale, age 72, passed away on January 25, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Florence was the beloved wife of James D. for 50 wonderful years; loving mother of Donna J. (Paul) Murphy and Peter J. (Marjorie) Baroni; cherished grandmother of Sarah, Ryan, Michael, Matthew and Michelle; dearest sister of Patricia (Michael) Blakey, Michael (Deborah) Vitale...

Roman Pawluk

Roman Pawluk

Jan 25, 2019

Roman A. Pawluk, age 33, passed away on January 25, 2019. Roman was the beloved son of Anna, nee Krainyk and Bohdan Pawluk; dearest grandson of Irene and the late Charles Krainyk, and the late Olga and John Pawluk; cherished brother of Markian (Emily) and Adrian Pawluk; loving uncle of Maksym and Christian; proud master of Tizzy. Roman was proudly...

Jacqueline Fern

Jacqueline Fern

Jan 24, 2019

Jacqueline May "Jackie" "Ma Fern" Fern, nee Bellak, age 84, passed away on January 24, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Jackie was the beloved wife of the late Edward R. for over 50 wonderful years; loving mother of John J. (Linda) Fern, Kathy L. (Mike) Taylor, William T. (Kathy), the late Edward R. Fern III and mother in-law of...

Donna Skowronski

Donna Skowronski

Jan 24, 2019

Donna Skowronski, nee Mosk, age 72. Loving mother of Jennifer (Angel) Velazquez and Mary (Michael) Meranda; beloved grandmother of Alexis, Allisa, Marcello and Raffaella; dear sister of Norm Mosk, Jean (Steve) Wright and Cindy (Sam) Gullo; much loved aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday January 27, 2019 from 2:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence...

Frank Kofler

Frank Kofler

Jan 24, 2019

Frank M. Kofler, age 87, U.S. Army Veteran, passed away January 24, 2019 at his home. Frank was the beloved husband of the late June, nee Arcus, for 61 wonderful years; loving father of Robin (Jonathon) Luers; dearest son of the late Ethel and Frank Kofler; dear brother of Jeannette (Norman) Rosser; fond uncle of Victoria (Jason) Rybak and Michael...

Christine Terzo

Christine Terzo

Jan 24, 2019

Christine Terzo nee Nichetta, 98, passed away January 24, 2019. Devoted wife of the late John. Beloved mother of Mario, Peter (Chris) and Joanne Terzo. Loving grandmother of Michael (Nicole) Terzo, Brian (Catie) Terzo, the late Michelle and the late Mario Terzo. Great grandmother of Michael, Samantha, John, Allison, Emma, Jason, and Ryne. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 29, from...

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