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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.

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Virginia Faraci

Virginia Faraci

Jul 17, 2025

Virginia Rose Faraci nee Balzano 85 of Park Ridge. At Peace with Christ Thursday, July 17, 2025. Beloved wife of Victor. Loving mother of Peter J. (Josephine) and Carla Cannon. Cherished grandmother of Christine, Ariana, Gabriela and CJ. Dear sister of Paula (Tony) Pascente and the late John (the late Margie) Balzano. Fond aunt and great aunt to many....

Rosalie Bykowski

Rosalie Bykowski

Jul 16, 2025

Rosalie Virginia Bykowski, age 82, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025. Rosalie was the beloved daughter of the late Rose (nee Smolka) and the late Casimer Bykowski; loving first cousin of Leonard (Judith) Januzik, Sharon (Kenneth) Piekosz, Richard (Sandra) Bykowski and many other loving cousins. Her family will forever be grateful to Lydia and Mustaf for their kindness to...

Elda Silva

Elda Silva

Jul 16, 2025

Elda "Hilda" Silva, nee Cazuela, age 96, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 16, 2025. Elda was the beloved wife of the late Raul U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII; loving mother of Robert A. and Mario R. (Nancy) Silva; dearest daughter of the late Claudia and Julio Garcia-Cazuela; cherised grandmother of Anthony (Lisa) Celaya-Silva, Deana (Andy) Liggett and...

Francesco Concialdi

Francesco Concialdi

Jul 16, 2025

Francesco "Frank" Concialdi age 96, at rest on July 16, 2025. Frank was born on October 2, 1928 in Caccamo, a town located on the Tyrrhenian coast of Sicily in the Metropolitan City of Palermo. He was preceeded in death by his parents, Francesco and Giuseppina Concialdi. Frank is the beloved husband of the late Maria Rosa Concialdi. Loving father...

Carmen Derango

Carmen Derango

Jul 16, 2025

Carmen A. DeRango (nee Avigliano), age 90, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025. Affectionately known as Carmy, she lived a long, beautiful life full of laughter, strength, and unwavering devotion to her family. She faced life’s joys and challenges with unmatched bravery, an enduring sense of grace, and a heart full of love. Carmen was the beloved wife of...

Lillian Hanna

Lillian Hanna

Jul 13, 2025

Lillian T. Hanna age 96, at rest on July 13, 2025. Dearest sister of Julia (the late William) Parkinson, the late George (Barbara) Hanna, the late Marie (the late Michael) Niziolek. Fond aunt of the late Edward, William, the late Thomas, Christie, Michele, Elaine, Mary, Patricia, George and great aunt of many. Visitation for Lillian will take place on Saturday...

Donna Kudlik

Donna Kudlik

Jul 13, 2025

Donna L. Kudlik 69 of Park Ridge. At peace with Christ Sunday, July 13, 2025. Beloved wife of Randy. Loving mother of Timothy,  Maureen and Matthew. Beloved daughter of the late John and the late Helen Hanlon. Dear sister of Noreen (Peter) Gayford , the late Thomas and the late John Hanlon. Visitation Wednesday, July 16 th from 3:00...

Louis Vasselli

Louis Vasselli

Jul 12, 2025

Louis D. Vasselli 71 of Park Ridge. At Peace with Christ Saturday , July 12, 2025. Born on the South Side of Chicago. Beloved husband of 40 years to Karen Carsello. Beloved son of the late Noreen Krupp,  late Buff Belter and Robert Belter. Loving brother of Joseph (Susan) Vasselli and Frank (Anne) Vasselli. Loving brother in law of Madonna...

Patricia Battaglia

Patricia Battaglia

Jul 11, 2025

Darlene Battaglia 77. At rest Friday, July 11, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Gaetano “Guy”. Loving mother of the late Frank and the late Brian (Francine). Beloved daughter of the late Frank and the late Anna Greer. Cherished grandmother of Brian, Lauren (Brent), Heather (Kenneth), Connor and Tyler. Great grandmother Isaiah, Kyleigh and Bennett. Dear sister of Carrie...

John Dahlquist

John Dahlquist

Jul 10, 2025

It is with great sadness we share the passing of a true gentleman – John (Jack) Cornelius Dahlquist, age 96 of Norridge, IL. Jack was the youngest of four sons of the late Leonard and Mildred (nee Thise). He was preceded in death by his three older brothers: Chuck, Don and Len, his beautiful wife of 72 years Joan Marie,...

Gail Swanson

Gail Swanson

Jul 9, 2025

Gail Swanson passed peacefully, from the comfort of her home, at the age of 90 on July 9, 2025. Gail was the devoted wife of 61 years to the late Raymond Swanson; loving mother of Pamela Swanson, Cindy Guerriero, and Laurie (Bill) Spinelle; grandmother of Tyler (Stephanie) Swanson, Scott (Mandi) Spinelle, Lee Spinelle, Kyle (Alyssa) Guerriero, Austin (Joanna) Guerriero; and...

Carol Glash

Carol Glash

Jul 8, 2025

Carol L. Glash (née Gruhn), age 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 8, 2025. Carol was the beloved wife of Roy for 74 wonderful years; devoted mother of Janis (Karl) Belz, James Glash, and Joyce (the late Richard G.) Busser; dear daughter of the late Ethel and Raymond Gruhn; cherished grandmother of Jennifer (Benjamin Redding) and...

Margaret Szajowski

Margaret Szajowski

Jul 8, 2025

Margaret Szajowski of Park Ridge. Formerly from Pcim, Poland. At Peace with Christ Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Beloved wife of Ed. Loving mother of Tony (Nichole) and Alexandra Szajowski. Beloved daughter of the late Ted and the late Bernice Kubon. Cherished grandmother of Sofie, Nahla and Eleanor. Dear sister of Anthony (Marie) Kubon, Lucianne (William) DeMarco and the late Anne...

Pantaleon Olabarria

Pantaleon Olabarria

Jul 7, 2025

Pantaleon Lugo Olabarria, age 96, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 7, 2025. Pantaleon was the loving father of David (Vanessa) Lugo and Nancy (Michael) Palomo; dearest son of the late Monserrate Olabarria and the late Jose' Lugo; cherished papa of Madeline and Nathan Palomo; dear brother of David Lugo, and he was preceded in death by 8...

Kathleen Groh

Kathleen Groh

Jul 7, 2025

Kathleen F. Groh (nee Fallon), age 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 7, 2025. Kathleen was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth R.; loving mother of Robert Alexander "Alex" Groh and Amy G. (Joseph) Chovan; dearest daughter of the late Esther and Robert Fallon; cherished grandmother of Hannah, Logan, Daniel, Kaleb, Chiara, Damian, Samuel and Lucia;...

Giuseppe Cappelluti

Giuseppe Cappelluti

Jul 7, 2025

Giuseppe Cappelluti, age 79, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 24, 1946, in Bari, Italy, Giuseppe brought with him a strong heart, steady hands, and an unwavering devotion to family when he came to the United States to build a better life.A devoted husband to his life-long love Giuseppina, Giuseppe was...

Adam Janik

Adam Janik

Jul 7, 2025

Adam C. Janik, age 30, passed away unexpectedly on July 7, 2025. Adam was the beloved son of Ursula (nee Madura) and Czeslaw Janik; dear grandson of Maria and the late Adam Janik and the late Wladysaw and Karolina Madura. Adam will be lovingly remembered by his many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.  Adam worked for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation...

Carol Sparacio

Carol Sparacio

Jul 6, 2025

Carol A. Sparacio 86 of Norridge. At rest Sunday, July 6 th . Beloved wife of the late Bennett. Loving mother of Lisa Sparacio ( Paul Tatarka) the late Frank and the late Cindy. Loving companion Michael Brost for 23 years. Dear sister of Jeanne (the late Paul) Marcotte. Fond aunt of David (Diane) , Brian (Dianna) Marcotte and...

Irinea Abdon

Irinea Abdon

Jul 6, 2025

Irinea "Irene" Abdon, age 85, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025. Irinea was the loving mother of Ludy, Sylvia and Armando Abdon, Jr.; dearest daughter of the late Segundina and Clemente Abaya; beloved sister of Clemente, Susan and the late Ernesto and Manuel Abaya and Nena Tandoc; fond aunt of many. Visitation Friday, July 18, 2025, from 3:00 p.m....

Thomas Szczech

Thomas Szczech

Jul 6, 2025

Thomas J. Szczech Jr, 82, at rest July 6, 2025. Proud U.S. Army Military Police veteran and Lane Tech High School Alumni. Devoted husband of Mary Szczech nee Mazzocchi. Dear son of the late Thomas Sr. and Josephine Szczech. Dear brother-in-law of Karen and Gail Mazzocchi. Fond uncle of Kari, Nicky, and Eddie (Tara)Mazzocchi; great uncle of Jessica Eubanks, Nicholas...

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