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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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Anna Grossmayer

Anna Grossmayer

Sep 11, 2018

Anna S. Grossmayer (nee Heiberger). age 96. Retired from the staff at Wright College in Chicago and was also a former member of the St. Priscilla Church Choir. Beloved wife of the late Nick M. Grossmayer. Loving mother of Michael and Cathy Grossmayer, Marilyn (Carl) Young, Ronald (Mary), David and the late Thomas (Susan) Grossmayer. Fond grandmother of Matthew (Mandi...

Theodora Bakouris

Theodora Bakouris

Sep 11, 2018

Theodora Bakouris, Age 83, nee Margaritis. Beloved wife of the late Louis. Loving mother of John (Cindy) Bakouris, Stephanie (Jim) Apostolos and the late Mark (Mary) Bakouris. Cherished grandmother of Katie and Zack Bakouris, Nicolette, Michael, Luke and Anna Apostolos, Nick and Madison Bakouris. Dear sister of Mary (late Gust) Nicholson, Terry (Linda) Tontis, Santhy (Dave) Myers and the late...

Michael Santoro

Michael Santoro

Sep 11, 2018

Michael J. Santoro, 73; Beloved son of the late Michael and the late Mary Santoro; Dear brother of Vito (Carol), Adam (the late Judith), Thomas (Barbara), Anthony (Linda) and John (Cynthia); Fond uncle and great uncle to many nieces and nephews. Memorial Visitation Saturday September 22nd from 1:00 p.m. until time of memorial service at 3:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels...

Filippo Abbinantefina

Filippo Abbinantefina

Sep 10, 2018

Filippo Abbinantefina 87, at rest Monday, September 10, 2018. Beloved husband of Rosalia. Dear brother of Giuseppa, Angela (Paolo)Enfiomusi, Antonio ( Antonia) and the late Cecilia (the late Tony) Fontanazza. Fond uncle and great uncle to many. Visitation Monday from 3:00 to 8:30 P.M. at Cumberland Chapels (FRIEL FUNERAL DIRECTORS) 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Services Begin: Tuesday 9:00...

Ann Pusczan

Ann Pusczan

Sep 10, 2018

Ann Marie Pusczan, 58. At rest Monday, September 10, 2018. Beloved wife of Kurt. Beloved daughter of Margaret and the late James Butsback. Dear sister of Mary Beth (Mike) Rooney and Jim (Mary Sue) Butsback. Fond daughter in law of Raymond and the late Alice Pusczan. Sister in law of Brian (Wendy) Pusczan and Colette (Iyad) Sabbagh, loving aunt to...

Helen Marvin

Helen Marvin

Sep 10, 2018

Helen Anna Flakus Marvin born September 15, 1920, surrounded by her children, passed into heaven peacefully on Monday, September 10, 2018. Helen was preceded by her husband Frank Marvin, her son Richard (Carol) Marvin, and her son Frank Marvin Jr. She is survived by her daughter Bette (Tony) Spilotro, her daughter Sharon (late Sam) DiMarco, and her beloved son Mark...

Marianne Mester

Marianne Mester

Sep 9, 2018

Marianne Antoinette Mester. Baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at age 90, in Englewood, Florida. Beloved wife and soul mate of the late Harvey George Mester. Loving mother of Kenneth Anthony (Deborah) Mester, Barbara Mary (the late Dr. Casimir Francis) Firlit, Stephanie Jean (Frank) Pisterzi. Dearest grandmother of Matthew (Heather) Firlit, Michelle Firlit, Rebecca...

Peter Virgilio

Peter Virgilio

Sep 9, 2018

Peter Virgilio, Age 44. Beloved father of Nick P. Virglio. Loving son of Thomas and Raffaella (nee D’Ambrosio). Dear brother of Pasquale (Edyta) Virgilio and John Virgilio. Fond uncle of Victoria and Sophie Virgilio. Member of I.U.O.E. Local 150. Visitation Wednesday Sept. 12 from 3 to 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge. Funeral Thursday 8:45 a.m....

Walter Karpinski

Walter Karpinski

Sep 9, 2018

Walter J. Karpinski, 98, passed away September 9, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Margaret. Loving father of Linda Spinelli and Arlene (the late Anthony) Farina. Fond grandfather of Caitlyn and Daniel Farina. Dear uncle of many. Visitation will be Friday, September 14, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W Lawrence Ave, Norridge. Mass of Christian...

Donald Bowman

Donald Bowman

Sep 8, 2018

Donald A. Bowman, age 76, passed away on September 8th surrounded by his loving family. Donald was the beloved husband of Susan L., nee Gregg-Behnke; loving father of Donald A. Jr. (Tammy); dearest son of the late George and Almalu Bowman; cherished grandfather of Kyle A. and Kayla R. Bowman; dear brother in-law of Roberta Leoni and the late Penny...

Arthur Sanders

Arthur Sanders

Sep 8, 2018

Arthur E. Sanders, age 74, passed away on September 8th surrounded by his loving family. Art was the beloved husband of Patricia Mae, nee Gaynor, for 53 wonderful years; loving father of Cheryl L. (John) Adrian, Arthur E. III (Lynne) Sanders, Michelle A. (Jim) Stach, Kristin M. (Edward) Cox and Jennifer K. (William) Donegan; dearest son of the late Bernice...

Douglas Irwin

Douglas Irwin

Sep 8, 2018

Douglas H. Irwin II, age 46, passed away suddenly on September 8th. Doug was the beloved boyfriend of Joan D. Rivera for 15 wonderful years; loving step-dad of Janeigh Bertrand; dearest son of Barbara J. and the late Douglas Irwin I; dear brother of Antoinette, Raymond, Sean, Joseph and Blake Irwin; fond nephew of Sandy Goshinski and uncle of many....

Ann Rakoski

Ann Rakoski

Sep 7, 2018

Ann E. Rakoski nee Sokol. Beloved wife of the late Frank Rakoski. Devoted mother of Daniel, Linda, Patricia (Robert Wolak). Fond grandmother of Brandon and Alexander Wolak. Daugther of the late Joseph and Kinga Sokol. Dear sister of Estelle (late Casimir) Wojcehowski and the late Stanley (Pauline) Sokol, late Angeline (late Walter) Cichon, late Helen (late Stanley) Smosna, late Josephine...

Michael Ksiazek

Michael Ksiazek

Sep 7, 2018

Michael W. Ksiazek, age 74, U.S. Army Veteran, passed away peacefully on September 7th. Michael was the beloved husband of the late Hyon Chu, nee Yi; loving father of Michelle O'Leary, Judith (Luigi) Picicco and Michael Ksiazek; fond grandfather of Michael Ksiazek; dear brother, uncle, cousin and friend of many. Michhael was employed with United Airlines for over 30 years...

Robert Turk

Robert Turk

Sep 6, 2018

Robert E. Turk Sr. 86, Veteran of the Korean War, U.S. Marine Corps. At Peace with Christ, Thursday, September 6, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Ann. Loving father of Patricia (Donald) Krebs, Robert (Janine) and the late Caryl Turk. Fond grandfather of Abby and Claire. Dear brother and uncle to many. Visitation Friday from 3:00 to 9:00 P.M. at...

David Eaton

David Eaton

Sep 6, 2018

David J. Eaton, age 83, U.S. Army veteran, passed away September 6th with his loving wife at his side. Dave was the beloved husband of Linda G. (Maldonado) for 28 wonderful years; loving father of Carol Beth (Mark) Lamb and James David (Dawn) Eaton; dearest son of the late Ebba Marie Dorothea and William Strandberg Eaton; cherished grandfather of Joshua,...

Bruce Tyda

Bruce Tyda

Sep 6, 2018

Bruce E. Tyda, age 63. Devoted husband of Jan nee O’Connor; beloved father of Jeffrey; beloved son of Doris and the late Edward Tyda and son-in-law of John and Joan O’Connor; dear brother of Susan (Robert) Tyda-Malanowski and brother-in-law of Susan (Louis) Liotine, Thomas (Brenda) O’Connor and Michael (Evelyn) O’Connor; fond uncle and friend to many and special cousin to...

Frank Krofel

Frank Krofel

Sep 4, 2018

Frank R. Krofel, age 74, known as “Fiat Frank,” passed away on September 4, 2018, after a brief bout with cancer. He is preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Garbacz, father Frank Krofel, beloved wife, Barbara (nee O’Brien), favorite aunt, Annette Dick, and many family and friends. Frank will be lovingly remembered by his daughter Michelle (Mike), grandson Jack,...

Giuseppina Zivkovic

Giuseppina Zivkovic

Sep 4, 2018

Giuseppina"Pina" Zivkovic, nee Gandolfo, age 86, passed away peacefully on September 4th. Pina was the beloved wife of the late Novi; loving mother of Mark (Jean) Zivkovic, Susan (Richard) Schneider, David, Michael (Dawn) and the late Richard Zivkovic; cherished grandmother of Christopher, Chelsea and John Zivkovic, Sam and Maxine Schneider; dearest sister of the late Rocco, Michele, Maria and Paolo;...

Joseph Dipietra

Joseph Dipietra

Sep 2, 2018

Joseph DiPietra, 94; Devoted husband of the late Francesca nee Accardi; Beloved father of Paula (Claudio) Turano; Loving grandfather of Alessandra (Bill) Rizos and Gerard (Monika) Turano and great-grandfather of Anthony. Visitation Wednesday, Sept. 5th from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Lying in state Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until Funeral Mass at 10:30...

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