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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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Marie Fraticola

Marie Fraticola

Jul 26, 2018

Marie Fraticola nee Mauro, age 84. Beloved wife of the late Angelo, Sr.; loving mother of Joseph (Karen), Patrick (Cookie) and Angelo, Jr. (Susan); fond grandmother of Lindsey (Michael), Courtney (Anthony), Christy, Philip (Robyn), Lisa (Giuliano), Alicia and Nina; great grandmother of Weston & Ellie Marie; fond aunt of many. Visitation Sunday, July 29, 2018 from 3:00 until 7:00 p.m....

Evelyn Panek

Evelyn Panek

Jul 26, 2018

Evelyn Panek, 97, passed away July 26, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Alfred. Loving mother of Fred Panek, Colleen (the late Terry) Breslin, Gary (Tina) Panek. Beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Nora Bysiek. Loving grandmother of Leslie, Michael, Joe, Matt, Nick, the late Debbie. Great grandmother 11; great-great grandmother of one. Dear sister of Lorraine (Edward) Bartosh....

Helen Piemonte

Helen Piemonte

Jul 25, 2018

Helen Piemonte nee De Paolis, age 89. Beloved wife of the late Carmen; loving mother of John (Marie), Mark (Joanne) and the late Don; mother-in-law of Mary Ann Schwandt; fond grandmother of Mark C. (Daniela), Daniel (Antonia) and Michael C. Piemonte; great grandmother of Dominic and Amelia; preceded in death by 3 brothers; fond aunt of many. Visitation Tuesday, July...

Randall Good

Randall Good

Jul 25, 2018

Randall Lee Good, age 53. Beloved husband of Aleja Good nee Manuel; beloved son of the late Omer Good and Flora Earline Sullivan; dear brother of James Good and Christopher Carter; fond uncle of Evan Good, Alexis Good, and Allison Good. Visitation Monday July 30, 2018 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge,...

Betty Bruce

Betty Bruce

Jul 24, 2018

Betty Bruce, nee Doran, 76, passed away July 24, 2018. Born in Sharon, Tennessee on November 4, 1941 to Lewis and Jewell Doran. Betty worked at Blasetti’s Steakhouse for more than 20 years. She was a caring lady with a beautiful heart that took care of anyone that was in need. She is survived by her daughter Judy (Chuck) Kuhn,...

Frank Bellissimo

Frank Bellissimo

Jul 23, 2018

Frank L. “Lefty” Bellissimo, age 82. Beloved husband of Marie Bellissimo nee Rizzo; loving father of Donna (Aldo Espinoza) Eichelberg and the late Thomas (Chris) Zupo; beloved son of the late Lawrence and Stella Bellissimo nee Murda; fond grandfather of James (Inna Burdein) Eichelberg and the late Richard Eichelberg; great grandfather of Frances Eichelberg; dear brother of the late Thomas...

Linda Simmons

Linda Simmons

Jul 22, 2018

Linda Rae Simmons (nee Raffaelli), age 70. Beloved wife of Patrick J. Simmons; loving mother of Patrick R. (Alicia) Simmons;beloved daughter of the late Raymond and Doris Raffaelli nee Puccinelli. Memorial visitation Friday, July 27, 2018from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL 60706. Family and friends to meet Saturday at St.Thomas of...

Daniel Troupe

Daniel Troupe

Jul 22, 2018

Daniel A. Troupe, 71; U.S. Navy Veteran; Cherished husband of Ellen nee Koszewski; Proud and loving father of Lisa and Jeffrey Troupe; Loving son of the late Mary and the late Robert Troupe; Brother of Robert "Bobby" Troupe; Fond cousin and friend to many. Memorial Visitation Thursday July 26th beginning at 4:00 p.m. and concluding with a prayer service at...

Salvatore Cupello

Salvatore Cupello

Jul 21, 2018

Salvatore Cupello, age 90. Beloved husband of Rita nee DeLio. Loving father of Nella (Vince) Fasano, Marcella, Fran (Frank) Palazzo, Paula (Joe) Cutri, and Frank (Connie). Cherished grandfather of eight and great-grandfather of eleven. Dear brother of Enzo, Walter, Theresa, Franca, Fran, and the late Mario and Adamo. Brother-in-law of Carmen, Rosina DeLio, and seven siblings in Italy. Fond uncle...

Leroy Grochocki

Leroy Grochocki

Jul 21, 2018

LeRoy A. Grochocki, Age 83, Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Elaine M., (nee Rath). Loving father of Sharon (Jeff Hinton) Pascente, Sandy (Ernie) Van Stedum and Janice Grochocki. Cherished grandfather of Greg (Jennifer) Stranski and Adam Van Stedum. Great grandfather of Jack Stranski. Dear brother of Eleanor (late Marshall) Mlot, Loretta (late Joe) Johncola and George (Carol) Grochocki....

Maria Gallina

Maria Gallina

Jul 20, 2018

Maria Concetta Gallina, Age 76, nee Cusumano. Beloved wife of 50 years to Antonino. Loving mother of Cathy (Mario) Bruno, Joe (Melanie) Gallina and Margaret Cardone. Cherished Nonna of Emilio, Nico and Sabrina Bruno, Anthony, Julia and Isabella Gallina, Vanessa, Francesco and Bianca Cardone. Dear sister of Sam (Wilma) Cusumano, Joe (Marilyn) Cusumano, Elena Gagliano, Vince (Anna) Cusumano, Nancy (Christ)...

John Olson

John Olson

Jul 20, 2018

John W. Olson, age 66, passed away suddenly on July 20, 2018. Beloved husband of Denise (nee Fagerson). Loving father of Julie Olson, Johnny and Step-children Danielle (Gill) Bloomer, Angelo (Stacy) Loverde and Gina Loverde. Fond grandfather of Tyler, Angelina, Michael, Jaron, A.J., Nick, Francesca and Kalli. Dear brother of Wally Olson and Lori (John) Hansen. Memorial Mass Thursday, July...

Daniel Bieniarz

Daniel Bieniarz

Jul 19, 2018

Daniel S. Bieniarz, 88; Korean War Veteran; Devoted husband of Alice nee Rogalski; Beloved father of Alison (Timothy Kohlstedt) Bieniarz, Amy (David) Ross, and James (Diane) Bieniarz; Loving grandfather of Andrew, Kayla, Billy, Daniel, Samantha, Addy, and Jason; Son of the late Stanley and the late Michalina Bieniarz; Preceded in death by 2 sisters and 10 brothers; Fond uncle to...

Bertha Cobb

Bertha Cobb

Jul 18, 2018

Bertha ‘Terri’ Cobb, 92, passed away July 18, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Martin Cobb. Devoted mother of Martin (Sue), Michael, the late Ronald (Patricia), and Kenneth (Cynthia). Cherished daughter of the late Jacob and Bertha Gart. Loving grandmother of Katie (Nicholas), Jeffrey (Megan), Robert, Christopher, Kyle, and Lisa. Great grandmother of Claire. Dear sister of John (Sheila), Mary...

Phyllis Tuttle

Phyllis Tuttle

Jul 17, 2018

Phyllis Irene Tuttle, age 71, passed away on July 17, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Salvatore Aiello and the late John Joseph Tuttle. Loving mother of Marie Santa Aiello and Samantha (Sean) Hartl, the late Peter Aiello and step-children Ronald Aiello, Vincent (Judy) Tuttle, Philip Aiello, Mary Aiello, Cathy Aiello, and Joseph Tuttle. Cherished grandmother of Chloe. Dear sister...

Joseph Szandra

Joseph Szandra

Jul 17, 2018

Joseph Szandra, M.D., Age 97. Pediatrician for over 45 years with Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago. Beloved husband of Luboslawa nee Kurylowycz for 71 years. Loving father of Diana Roxsolana (Dr. Wolodymyr) Minkowycz, Renata Motria Szandra and Lisa Violet (George) Sambor. Cherished grandfather of Liliana Minkowycz, Adria (Caleb) Rich, Daniel and Hannah Sambor. Fond uncle of many. He is also...

Maria Nasti

Maria Nasti

Jul 16, 2018

Maria Nasti, nee Ruggiero, Age 82. Devoted wife of the late Joseph. Beloved mother of Elena (Salvatore) Fulco, Lina (Mike) Falco, Vince (Rosemary), John (Karen) and Sam (Linda) Nasti. Loving grandmother of 12. Great grandmother of 3. Dear sister of Enrico Ruggiero. Visitation Thursday 3 to 9:00 p.m.at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Friday 9:00 a.m. from...

Joseph Petruzzi

Joseph Petruzzi

Jul 15, 2018

Joseph A. Petruzzi 67. At Peace with Christ , Sunday , July 15, 2018. Loving father of Sarah (Scott) Asselborn, Joseph and Elizabeth “Lizzy”. Beloved son of the late Joseph and Dolores. Fond grandfather of Anthony and Vincent “Vinny”. Former husband of Patsy. Dear brother of James Ret. CPD , Charlie Ret. CFD and the late Dolores Ventura. Fond uncle...

Natividad Vélez

Natividad Vélez

Jul 15, 2018

Natividad "Natty" Vélez (nee Acosta), formerly of Harwood Heights, passed away on July 15, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Jose Manuel Vélez. Loving mother of Jose (Tina), Manuel "Tony" (Christina), Elisa (Michael) Makar and Alma "Letty" (Steve) Vélez. Cherished grandmother of Christopher, Ashley, Brittany, Antonio, Melinda, Adam and Vincent. Great grandmother of Olive, Mila, Myra, Justis and Isabella. Dear...

Joan Diemer

Joan Diemer

Jul 15, 2018

Joan Victoria Diemer, nee Gold, age 91, passed away on July 15th surrounded by her loving family. Joan was the beloved wife of Gerhard Herman Diemer for 71 wonderful years; loving mother of Marilyn Staerk and Warren (Sherry) Diemer; cherished grandmother of Katherine Smith, Emily Staerk and Austin Diemer; dearest sister of Jean (the late Alonzo) Menking, the late Victor...

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