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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.

Patricia Mlejnek

Patricia Mlejnek

Aug 29, 2018

Patricia Mlejnek, 81, passed away August 29, 2018Also Know as Mrs. P to many of her Potter children's friendsBeloved mother of Rae (Tom), the late Michael Potter, the late Scott Potter, Shawn (Teresa) Potter, Kevin Potter, Brian Mlejnek, Chris (Tracey) MlejnekLoving Gramu and Great Gramu to many. All those who had the fortunate chance to know this very vivacious personality,...

Phyllis Kaszubski

Phyllis Kaszubski

Aug 29, 2018

Phyllis T. Kaszubski, 96, of Park Ridge. At Peace with Christ, Wednesday, August 29, 2018. Beloved daughter of the late Thomas and Sophie Kaszubski. Dear sister of Sophie ,Helen (the late Teddy Jezuit) the late Frances (the late Nick Arnieri) Anthony (the late Mary) and Jean (the late Foster Ratteerree). Loving aunt, great aunt and great great aunt to many.Visitation...

Kenneth Marzec

Kenneth Marzec

Aug 29, 2018

Kenneth A. Marzec, age 67, passed away on August 29th surrounded by his loving family. Ken was the beloved husband of Pamela, nee Persico, for 48 wonderful years; loving father of Joseph (Juliana), Kenneth (Jennifer) and Christine Marzec; cherished grandfather of Victoria Marzec, Anthony Davis, Jessica and Alexandria Marzec, Isabella Mote, Teah Jones, Landon Marzec and William and Michael Powyszynski;...

Stephen Witek

Stephen Witek

Aug 28, 2018

Stephen A. Witek, Age 84. Beloved husband of the late Joan B. (nee Bialko). Loving father of David Witek & Susan Witek-Sperling. Devoted brother-in-law of Joseph & Germaine Bialko. Fond uncle of six nephews & three nieces. He was preceded in death by his sister and two brothers. U.S. Marine Corp Veteran of Korean War. Member of Ridgemoor Country Club,...

Patrick Mccormack

Patrick Mccormack

Aug 27, 2018

Patrick J. McCormack, 89, native of Moate, Co Westmeath Ireland; Korean War veteran; Retired CPD; devoted husband of 55 yrs to the late Ann (nee Barnicle); loving father of John (Debbie), Mary (Jim Targosz), Kate (retired CPD), Jim, Bob & Tricia (Bill Moriarty retired CPD); proud grandfather of Patrick (Maria José), Michael, Jack, Brendan & Patrick McCormack; Maureen (Ken) Raffenetti;...

Charles Bilka

Charles Bilka

Aug 26, 2018

Charles “Chuck” A. Bilka, Age 69. Loving son of the late John and the late Margaret (nee Turchan) Bilka. Beloved brother of John (Elayne), Raymond and the late Edward (Terry) Bilka. Cherished uncle of Cynthia (Andrew) Burr and Kristina (Steve) Zugan. Great uncle of Michael and David Zugan, Elizabeth and William Burr. Fond cousin and friend of many. Visitation Tuesday...

Josephine Urso

Josephine Urso

Aug 26, 2018

Josephine Urso, age 74, passed away August 26, 2018. Beloved wife of Mario for 54 years. Loving mother of Pauline Urso and Joe (Angela) Urso. Devoted grandmother of Amelia and Elianna. Dear sister of Florence ( the late Rosario) Baldassone, Joanne (Greg) Cowley and the late Vito (Franca) Biondo. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday from 3...

Virginia Lombardi

Virginia Lombardi

Aug 26, 2018

Virginia “Chancey” Lombardi nee Serio, Age 90. Beloved wife of the late Anthony Lombardi. Loving mother of Michael (Denise), Anthony, Stephen (Miriam), Marylore, Gary (Vera), Joanna (Peter) McDaniel, Teresa (Robert) Rentner, Christina (Thomas) Tauer, Angela (John) Stranges and Lisa (John) Masen. Cherished grandmother of 20. Great grandmother of 11. Dear sister of Gus (late Dolores) and Anthony (Dorothy) Serio. Fond...

Joanne Wronke

Joanne Wronke

Aug 24, 2018

Joanne Marie Wronke, age 56, passed away after a sudden illness on August 24th. Joanne was the beloved daughter of Geraldine, nee Sarazinski, and the late Leonard Wronke; dearest sister of Lee A. Wronke and the late Linda Teufel; cherished niece of Carol (Richard) Chomko. Joanne was an employee for over 18 years with the American Medical Association. Visitation Monday...

Dominick Furio

Dominick Furio

Aug 23, 2018

Dominick Furio age, 47. Beloved husband of Kim Furio nee Van Gordon; beloved son of Francesca Furio nee Alberotanza and the late Giuseppe Furio; dear brother of Frances Furio, JoeVito Furio, and Cathy Furio; fond uncle of Samantha Parker, Genoveve Tomasin, VitAntonio Furio, Giuseppe Furio, John Emerson Otterlei, and Judson Ethan Otterlei. Visitation Sunday August 26, 2018 from 2:00 p.m....

Natalina Santoro

Natalina Santoro

Aug 23, 2018

Natalina Santoro, nee DiBiase, age 67. Beloved wife of Antonio; loving mother of Joseph (Anastasia) and Liliana Santoro; beloved daughter of the late Mario and Rosa (nee Crivaro) DiBiase; fond grandmother of Alexandria, Anthony and Ava; dear sister of Anna Maria (Antonio) DeSeta, Enzo (Sylvana), Aldo (Rosetta), Giuseppe (Patrizia) and Santo DiBiase; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation...

Anthony Vivirito

Anthony Vivirito

Aug 23, 2018

Anthony P. Vivirito, age 70, passed away suddenly on August 23rd. Anthony was the beloved husband of Jane, nee Wallace; loving father of Anthony P. Jr. (Anna) and Dina (Allison) Vivirito; cherished grandfather of Sadie, Lorenzo and Mariana; fond uncle of many. Anthony was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #5025 and the International Order of Odd Fellows...

Ted Minassian

Ted Minassian

Aug 23, 2018

Ted Minassian, age 59, passed away peacefully on August 23rd surrounded by his loving family. Ted was the beloved husband of the late Norma, nee Page; loving father of Leloni, Cindy and Leona; dearest son of the late Mary and Jacque; cherished grandfather of Leanora Hall; dear brother of Rosa and Alex; fond uncle of Paul (Evie), Andrea (Jimmy) and...

Mary Fondriest

Mary Fondriest

Aug 22, 2018

Mary Fondriest nee Salvadori, age 90, passed away peacefully at home with her husband, Bruno of 69 years at her side. Beloved mother of Linda (Steve) Andreeff and Robert Fondriest. Loving grandmother of Steven (Susan) Andreeff, Daniel Andreeff, Timothy (Terra) Fondriest, Mark (Kristin) Fondriest, Rebecca (Andrew) Stringer and Mary (Daniel) Johnston. Great grandmother of Amelia and Henry Fondriest, Ray Fondriest,...

Irene Gawron

Irene Gawron

Aug 22, 2018

Irene J. Gawron (nee Giba) age 88, passed away on August 22, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Walter Gawron. Loving mother of Marta Gawron and Mark (Betty) Gawron and the late Maria (Victor) Koter-Dominelli. Dear sister of Christine (The late Lawrence) Hageman and sister-in-law of Eva Giba and Irena Steinhof. Proceeded in death by her siblings, Wanda, Ted,...

Sandra Michalski

Sandra Michalski

Aug 22, 2018

Sandra J. Michalski nee Bromund, age 73. Beloved wife of the late Ronald A. Michalski; loving mother of Tammy (Skip) Hansen, Sherry Michalski, Ronald (Annette) Michalski, Robert (Lisa) Michalski, and the late Lorraine Michalski; beloved daughter of the late Adolph and Jewell Bromund nee Liberdonie; fond grandmother of TJ, Tom, Michael, Misty, Krystle, Nico, Ronald III, Joshua, Anthony, Cecily, and...

Santina Oliva

Santina Oliva

Aug 21, 2018

Santina Oliva nee Ippolito, 94; Devoted wife of the late August; Beloved mother of Lucia (Tim) Casey, John Oliva and the late James Oliva; Loving grandmother of Laura, Michael, Lisa and Michelle and great-grandmother of 9. Visitation Friday August 24th from 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Entombment...

Millie Gottsponer

Millie Gottsponer

Aug 19, 2018

Millie Mae Gottsponer, nee Zimmerman, age 90. Beloved wife of the late Joseph F. Gottsponer; loving mother of Fred Gottsponer, Carol (Chuck) Mardoian, Marilyn (Tom) Byrne and the late Dennis Gottsponer; fond grandmother of Colin (Amanda), Brandon, Maura and Melissa; dear sister of Bertha (the late Carl) Zimmerman, the late John, Ernest, Veronica, Robert and Carol. Visitation Thursday, August 23,...

Lillian Pearson

Lillian Pearson

Aug 18, 2018

Lillian L. Pearson, age 91, passed away on August 18, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Leslie. Loving mother of Robert C. Fletter and Sharon (the late James L.) Sybula. Cherished grandmother of Kim, Denise, Jamie and Tracy. Great grandmother of 8. Dear sister of Frank (Dawn) Scarpulla, Charles (the late Carmella) Scarpulla and the late Ronald (Carol) Scarpulla. Visitation...

Ostap Warenycia

Ostap Warenycia

Aug 17, 2018

Ostap Warenycia, Age 94, at rest August 17, 2018. Memorial service will take place on Saturday, August 25th, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph the Betrothed Ukrainian Catholic Church 5000 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60656. Interment will follow at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery.

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