Obituaries

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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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

Please share your favorite memory of Phillip to be included in a special keepsake book for the family.

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...

Fabiana Sazo

Fabiana Sazo

Nov 14, 2018

Fabiana Sazo, 87, passed away November 14, 2018. Beloved wife of Jose Sazo. Loving mother of Oscar (Lucia) Sazo, Anabella (Patrick) Allen, Lilian (Roger) Townsend. Beloved daughter of the late Juan and Marcelina Pirir-Andrade. Fond grandmother of Valeria, Adriana, Amanda, Ryan, Brendon, Samantha, Zoe. Dear sister of Alicia (Max) Marroquin, Eduardo (Sandra) Pirir, Maria Elena (Hermelindo) Castanon, Francisco (Margarita) Pirir,...

Joseph Abbinanti

Joseph Abbinanti

Nov 14, 2018

Joseph A. Abbinanti, age 85, U.S. Navy Veteran. Devoted husband of the late Eileen nee Greif; beloved father of Rosemary Abbinanti, Jim (Jill) Abbinanti, Trish (Tom) Bednarek and Elizabeth "Biz" Abbinanti; loving grandfather of Ally, Lexy and Mikey; dear brother of Madaline (Albin) Betker; fond companion of Penny Burns. Memorial Visitation Monday, November 19, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. until time...

Anthony Delmedico

Anthony Delmedico

Nov 14, 2018

Anthony J. DelMedico, age 93, WWII Navy Veteran. Devoted husband of the late Dora nee Battisti; beloved father of Tony (Donna) DelMedico, Sharon DelMedico, James DelMedico and Donna (John) Serwetnyk; loving grandfather of Tony, Kristen and Michael; dear brother of Anna (the late Joseph) Giametta, Virginia (Sam) Storto, Frank (the late Maggie) DelMedico and the late Vincent (Janice) DelMedico; fond...

Steve Tolomeo

Steve Tolomeo

Nov 14, 2018

Steve C. Tolomeo, 93; Beloved husband of Mildred and the late Ethel; Loving father of John (Cynthia) Tolomeo and stepfather of Frank (Debbie) Yaeger and Cynthia (the late Joseph) Curalli; Dear grandfather of Matthew (Gina), Christopher (Kimberly), Jonathan (Michele), Jillian Mott, Joseph (Carleen) Curalli, Dana (Keith) Walega and Jenna (Jaime) Guarjardo and great-grandfather of Christian, Jonathan Jr, Jacob, Nicholas, Gianna,...

Ronald Kucharz

Ronald Kucharz

Nov 13, 2018

Ronald Edward Kucharz 74, formerly of Harwood Heights. At rest Tuesday, November 13, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Cynthia. Loving father of Kim (Mark) Keifer and Mike (Mariam). Fond grandfather of Brittany, Stefanie, Emily and Joe. Dear brother of Barbara (the late Mike) Mormino ,Ed, John (Pam), Rick and the late Josephine (the late Dennis) Leshnik. Loving uncle to...

Alvina Sima

Alvina Sima

Nov 12, 2018

Alvina D. Sima (nee Jedinak), age 93, passed away on November 12, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Raymond L. Sima. Loving mother of Jim Sima, Carol (Jim) Senderak and Tom (Colleen) Sima. Cherished grandmother of Jim (Chrissy Dubickas), Christopher (Jessica) Sima, Andrew (Lee), Scott, and Ashley Senderak, Chas (Chrissy) Sima, Jackie (Mike) Landuyt and Jamie Sima. Great grandmother of...

Antoinette Musso

Antoinette Musso

Nov 11, 2018

Antoinette “Toni” Musso, nee Chieppa, age 92. Devoted wife of the late Robert J.; beloved mother of Barbara (Don) DeVito, Joe (Debbie) Musso and Bunny (Ron) Paradiso; loving grandmother of Donnie (Sara), Anthony (Patricia), Danielle (Fiancee Ronnie), Joe Jr., Michael and Vinnie; great grandmother of Dylan, Donnie and Grace; dear sister of the late Celia, the late Genevieve, the late...

Virginia Farrell

Virginia Farrell

Nov 11, 2018

Virginia “ Ginny “ Farrell 86 of Norridge. At rest Sunday, November 11, 2018. Loving mother of Susan Farrell Stock (Marty Stock ) and the late Thomas. Beloved daughter of the late Theodore and Hilda Fugman. Fond grandmother of Ashley, Christopher, Krista and Colleen. Dear sister of Ted (Marcy) Fugman the late Dorothy (the late Bob ) Helling and Eleanor...

James Donoghue

James Donoghue

Nov 11, 2018

James J. Donoghue, 82 of Rosemont. At rest, Sunday, November 11, 2018. Former husband of the late Margaret. Loving father of Peggie (the late Steven) Chiero, JoAnn Donoghue ( Bob Palmer), Kathleen (Jim) Bruno, Rita, Debbie (Chris) Romine and the late Jimmy. Fond grandfather of Ryan, Kaitlin, Connor, Bobby, Marissa, Carina, Calista, Alyssa and Justin. Dear brother of the late...

Annabelle Siska

Annabelle Siska

Nov 11, 2018

Annabelle Siska, age 84, nee Calabrese. Beloved wife of 62 years to Thomas. Devoted mother of Anne (David) Kohler, Tommy (Kristin), Tony (Julie) and Tracy (Megan). Cherished grandmother of David Jr. (Savana), Nicholas, Kevin, Oriana, Giana, Zachary, Daniella and Anthony. Great grandmother of Carter. Visitation Wednesday Nov 14 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence...

Alan Culley

Alan Culley

Nov 10, 2018

Alan Lee Culley, 72, passed away November 10, 2018, in Santa Rosa, California, surrounded by his five loving children and brother, Rick. Born to George and June Culley in Winfield, Illinois, he graduated from West Chicago High School in 1965 and College of DuPage in 1973. Alan, known to his many friends as Big Al or Leo, was a truck...

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