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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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Kyuko Yoshida
Apr 29, 2025
Kyuko “Ken” Yoshida, age 80. Beloved husband of Kathleen Yoshida nee Winiecki for 55 years; loving father of Kristin (Cory) Lapinski nee Yoshida and Karen Yoshida; beloved son of the late Yuhachi and Yoko Yoshida; fond grandfather of Bryce and Adeline Lapinski; dear brother of Kinu Segawa, Kofu Yoshida, Yone Yoshioka, Naoko Koike, and Yutaka Yoshida; fond uncle and great...
Jonathan Colon
Apr 29, 2025
Jonathan "Jon" Colon passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025, at the age of 52. His battle with serious medical issues over the last ten years showed his courage and resilience. Despite constant setbacks, Jon stayed strong until the end. Jon had been with his wife, Shawna, for the past 31 years. Together they had two beautiful children, Amber and...
Karen Pope
Apr 27, 2025
Karen H. Pope nee Hulchiy, age 86. Beloved mother of Kathy “Kook” (Mark) Krieschen, Scott Pope, Kris (Dale) Dabaco, and the late Tom Pope; loving grandmother of Brad (Dani), Katie (Adam), Nick (Lindsay), Karen (Rick), Kerry (fiancé Shelby), Zack (Taryn), Kloe (Travis), and Kacey; great grandmother of 14 grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Nick and Kathleen Hulchiy nee Zubinski;...
Luigina Cesario
Apr 27, 2025
Luigina Cesario (née Alfano), Age 95 It is with enormous sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Luigina Cesario (née Alfano), who entered peacefully into heaven, surrounded by her family, on April 27, 2025—Sunday of Divine Mercy—at the age of 95. Our cherished matriarch leaves behind a legacy of love, enormous strength, and unwavering devotion to...
Michelle Gutierrez
Apr 27, 2025
Michelle dedicated 35 years of service to American Airlines as a Fleet Service Agent, where she cherished her colleagues, referring to them as her "AA Family." Her deep affection for her job was evident, and her spirit remained unbroken despite the challenges that ultimately led her to leave the profession she loved so dearly. From an early age, Michelle exhibited...
Loretta Doherty
Apr 27, 2025
Loretta M. Doherty 81 nee Lanners. At Peace with Christ Sunday, April 27, 2025. Beloved wife of the late William “Bill”. Loving mother of Marge Bujak, Mary (Larry) Romano, Bill (Rose), Patrick (Shelly) and Sheila (Len) Laidlaw, Cherished grandmother of Katy, Kerri, Bobby, Eric (Sarah), Kyle, Billy, Sean, Brian, Catrina, Madysen, Dalton, Colt and the late Danny. Great grandmother of ...
Tom Fisher
Apr 27, 2025
Tom Fisher 54 of Park Ridge, Coach for the Park Ridge Football and Maine Eagles Wrestling. He was also an Eagle Scout. At rest Sunday, April 27, 2025. Beloved husband of Amy Roback. Beloved son of Gary and Ann. Loving father of Tate, Gabrielle and Cole. Dear brother of Cherie (Dennis), Stephen (Joan) and James (Janee). Loving uncle to many....
Anna Caputo
Apr 26, 2025
Anna Caputo 87 of Park Ridge. At Peace with Christ Saturday, April 26, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Giuseppe. Loving mother of Cathy (Vito) De Joy, Natale (Jo Marie) and Vito (Christina). Cherished grandmother of Nina Marie, Christina, Luke, Giuseppe, Teresa, Michael, Isabella, Giuseppe, Nicholas and Anthony. Dear sister of Nuccia the late Andrea, the late Dina and the...
Elizabeth Handzel
Apr 25, 2025
Elizabeth "Liz" Handzel (nee Fabianski), age 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 25, 2025. Liz was the beloved wife of Robert W. for 35 wonderful years; loving mother of Angela and Jeremy (Jillan) Handzel; dear daughter of the late Dolores (nee Crouse) and Robert Fabianski; dearest sister of Susan (Emil) Villager, Patti (Scott) Schulz, Mark (Cecile), and...
Jerzy Macko
Apr 25, 2025
Jerzy "Jurek' Macko, age 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 25, 2025, with family at his side. Jurek was the beloved husband of 54 years to Maria (nee Grzesik); loving father of Jolanta (Kazimierz) Chlon, Andrzej (Ania) Macko, Marcin (Sylwia) Macko and Lukasz (Ida) Macko; dearest son of the late Stefania (nee Kubielas) and the late Jozef Macko; cherished...
Dale Lewandowski
Apr 21, 2025
Dale L. Lewandowski, age 68, passed away after a brief illness on April 21, 2025. Dale was the dear son of the late Marie (nee Gurtowski) and the late Irvin Lewandowski; beloved brother of Richard Lewandowski, Mary (the late Kenneth) Kainu, Judith (Fiance' Louis Tenuta) Lewandowski, Diane (the late Christopher) Green and the late Ronald Lewandowski; fond cousin of Maryellen...
Frances Purchla
Apr 20, 2025
Frances Purchla age 98, at rest on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025. Frances was born on November 10,1926 in Poland to the late Jan and the late Stefania Czachor. She was preceeded in death by her beloved husband Stanley. Loving mother of Mary (Walter) Mundala and Helen (Gary) Slonski. Cherished grandmother of Edward (Kimberly) Mundala, Christine (John) Kanoski, Thomas (Agnieszka)...
Leonarda Virgilio
Apr 19, 2025
Leonarda Virgilio (nee Francone), beloved wife of the late Giovanni Virgilio. Dear sister of the late Suora Sabina Francone, Ascelsa (the late Giuseppe) Carone and Domenico (Grazia) Francone. Sister-in-law of Tommaso (Raffaela) Virgilio, Domenico (Domenica) Virgilio, and Michele Virgilio. Loving aunt, godmother and friend of many. In lieu of flowers, donations to St Jude would be appreciated. Visitation for Leonarda...
Kathleen Cipriano
Apr 18, 2025
Kathleen Cipriano, age 82, at rest on April 18, 2025. Kathleen was born on October 16, 1942, in Abergavenny, Wales, and resided in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Daughter of Bridget and John Williams. Beloved wife to Raymond Cipriano. Loving mother of Eileen Cipriano, Maureen Cipriano-Johnson (Matt Johnson), and Noreen (Bryan) Woods. Beloved grandmother of John Raymond Geisser. Fond sister of Maureen(the...
Nicolas Zavolokoff
Apr 18, 2025
Nicolas Zavolokoff II age 28, at rest on April 18, 2025. Loving son of Nicholas and Mary Zavolokoff. Dear nephew of Michael Kozlowski, the late Steven Kozlowski, JoAnne (the late James) Kuksuk the late Cathy Bracken, George Zavolokoff, Paul (Nadyja) Zavolokoff, Sonia Zavolokoff. Dearest cousin of Matthew, Michael Jr. and Jacob Kozlowski, Ashley (Dallas) Englehart, Katie (Gregory) Mucia and Ilona...
Caryl Valenti
Apr 17, 2025
Caryl L. Valenti, 90 At Peace with Christ Thursday, April 17, 2025. Caryl was a beautiful ballroom dancer, exceptional seamstress and a quilter extraordinaire. Beloved wife of the late Dominic. Loving mother of Deborah (Don) Paras and Susan (Chris) Schaefer. Cherished grandmother of Natalie (Joe), Heather (Riley) and Michelle (Reed), GiGi of Joey. Dear sister of the late Gary (the...
Philip Lonigro
Apr 17, 2025
Philip Lonigro age 99, at rest on April 19, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Teresa (nee Abbatecola). Loving father of Mike (Clara), Joe (Anna), the late Maria and Vince and Maria (Bill) Goode. Fond grandfather of Phil (Kim), Teresa (the late Jeff), Theresa (Eilya), Angela (Reagan), Annalisa (Zach) Christina (Robert), Michael and Melanie. Great grandfather of 10. Visitation for...
Joyce Mcauliffe
Apr 17, 2025
Joyce S. McAuliffe (nee Kuzel), Retired C.P.D., age 82, passed away on April 17, 2025. Joyce was the beloved wife of Edward F. McAuliffe Retired C.P.D. for 40 wonderful years; loving mother of Jennene (Robert) Whalen; dear daughter of the late Jeanette (nee Shababy) and the late Charles Kuzel; cherished grandmother of Kelly and Valerie Whalen; dearest sister of Judith...
Pearl Wilson
Apr 17, 2025
Pearl J. Wilson nee Friel, 101. At Peace with Christ Thursday, April 17 th one day short of her 102 nd birthday. Loving mother of Brad (Lenore), the late Brian (Wendy), the late Bobby (the late Lorene) and the late Billy (Pat). Beloved daughter of the late Neil and the late Ida Friel. Cherished grandmother of Kelly (Thomas), Steven (Mia)...
Frank D'Attomo
Apr 16, 2025
Frank A. D’Attomo 61 of Norridge. At rest Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Beloved son of Barbara and the late Louis. Loving brother of Anthony (Maureen), Daniel F., Louis J. (Debbie) and John D. (Lisa). Fond uncle of Alan, Nicole, Joseph, Noelle, Natalie, Louis IV and Christina. Visitation Tuesday, April 22 nd from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Cumberland Chapels (...
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