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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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Vito Vitale
Dec 8, 2018
Vito Vitale, age 93, at rest on December 8, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Marie (nee Muscarello). Loving father Phyllis (Jeff) Ifkovits, Vince (Kathy) and Tony (Reenee) Vitale. Fond grandfather of Tracie (Eric) Krawczyk, Lisa (Bob) Reed, Nicole (Kevin) Bergquist, Michael, Natalie, Gabrielle and Vito. Great grandfather of Charlotte Reed. Dear brother of Tommaso (the late Ida) Vitale, and...
Lucille Reynolds
Dec 8, 2018
Penny Reynolds 92, born and raised in Chicago. At rest Saturday, December 8, 2018. Her son Bruce Parafiniuk and her husband Glenn Reynolds preceded her in death. Visitation Wednesday from 3:00 to 9:00 P.M. at Cumberland Chapels (FRIEL FUNERAL DIRECTORS) 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Services Begin: Thursday 11:00 A.M. at the Funeral Home and will proceed to St....
Petronella Blumer
Dec 7, 2018
Petronella Bertha Blumer 102. At Peace with Christ Friday, December 7, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of Richard (Bridget), Jan Younger (Scott Hicks), Mary Beth Fanto (Clyde Cady) the late Roger (the late Betty) and Edward. Fond grandmother of Roger, Jeanne (Jack), Edward (Alicia) and Michael (Leigh). Great grandmother of Kelly (Aaron), Kyle, Jessi (Mike), Christopher,...
Richard Villarreal
Dec 6, 2018
Richard James Villarreal, age 63, passed away suddenly on December 6, 2018. Richard was the devoted husband of Lisa Villarreal nee Wright; proud loving father of Nina (Scott) Del Boccio, Richard (Jodi) Villarreal, and Christian (Olivia) Villarreal; beloved son; cherished brother; loving grandfather of Sean, Alex, Julian, Cecilia, Adriana, and Quentin. Private cremation. No Services Held.
Lorraine Fabianowicz
Dec 6, 2018
Lorraine A. Fabianowicz nee Lakoski, age 94. Devoted wife of the late Andrew; Beloved mother of Charles (Karen) Fabianowicz, Alice Marszalek and the late Al Fabianowicz: loving grandmother of 13; great grandmother of 10. Visitation Friday December 14, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. Entombment...
Maria Zaporowicz
Dec 4, 2018
Maria Zaporowicz, age 95, at rest on Tuesday, December 4, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Stanley. Loving mother Kristine Zaporowicz-Cheevers (John Cheevers) and Irene Zaporowicz - Short (Robert Short). Dear grandmother of Sarah and Jacob Short. Dear sister of Sophie, and the late Joseph, Peter and Stanley. Fond aunt of Many nieces and nephews. Maria was a strong woman,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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