Obituaries
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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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,...
Kenneth Zell
Nov 21, 2018
Kenneth L. Zell, Age 84. Beloved husband of Violet nee Derus. Loving father of Debbie (Robert) Butler, Sandra Zell, Cindy (Bill) Pahl and Joseph (Kara) Sturgeon. Cherished grandfather of Chris & Jason Butler, Ryan & Sean Clark, Hannah & Kevin Pahl and Owen Sturgeon. Great grandfather of Zoey and Bodhi. Dear brother of the late David (Diane) Zell. Fond uncle...
Emil Sterkowicz
Nov 20, 2018
Emil Joseph Sterkowicz, age 95, U.S.M.C. WWII, passed away peacefully on November 20th. Emil was the beloved husband of the late Eileen G., nee Cataffo; loving father of Martha M. Bieber and Thomas M. (Mary) Sterkowicz; dearest son of the late Mary and Joseph Sterkowicz; cherished grandfather of Rebecca A. and Katie N. Bieber, Jessyca, Rachel and Christa Sterkowicz; dear...
Samuel Calomino
Nov 20, 2018
Samuel Joseph Calomino passed away Tuesday, November 20 with his beloved wife, Susan, and his favorite niece, Charity Dorman Farnsworth, holding his hands. Sam was the second of two children born October 29, 1942 to the late Joseph F. and Madelyn Zito Calomino of Chicago, Illinois. Sam always referred to his twin sister, Gracemarie Calomino Kornhauser, as his “older” sister...
Phillip Kerns
Nov 19, 2018
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Bernice Grimm
Nov 17, 2018
Bernice J. Grimm 101 of Norridge. At rest Saturday, November 17, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Irving . Beloved mother of Terrence (Diane) Grimm and Coreen (John) Kocisko. Fond grandmother of John (Joann) Kocisko, Debbie Partyka, Dana Grimm Jefferey ( Heather ) Grimm, Becky (Michael) Lennarson. Great Grandmother of Tara, Steven, Nikki, Michael, Julia, Christopher , Thalia and the...
Isabella Yousef
Nov 17, 2018
Isabella M. Yousef, age 36, passed away suddenly on November 17th. Isabella was the beloved fiance' of the late Lance Larsen; dearest daughter of Eugenia, nee Monno, and the late Mohammed Yousef; chersihed granddaughter of the late Isabella and John Monno; dear sister of Zarefah, Abdel and John (Julie) Yousef; fond aunt of Madison Loster and Giovanni Yousef. Visitation will...
Fabiana Sazo
Nov 14, 2018
Fabiana Sazo, 87, passed away November 14, 2018. Beloved wife of Jose Sazo. Loving mother of Oscar (Lucia) Sazo, Anabella (Patrick) Allen, Lilian (Roger) Townsend. Beloved daughter of the late Juan and Marcelina Pirir-Andrade. Fond grandmother of Valeria, Adriana, Amanda, Ryan, Brendon, Samantha, Zoe. Dear sister of Alicia (Max) Marroquin, Eduardo (Sandra) Pirir, Maria Elena (Hermelindo) Castanon, Francisco (Margarita) Pirir,...
Joseph Abbinanti
Nov 14, 2018
Joseph A. Abbinanti, age 85, U.S. Navy Veteran. Devoted husband of the late Eileen nee Greif; beloved father of Rosemary Abbinanti, Jim (Jill) Abbinanti, Trish (Tom) Bednarek and Elizabeth "Biz" Abbinanti; loving grandfather of Ally, Lexy and Mikey; dear brother of Madaline (Albin) Betker; fond companion of Penny Burns. Memorial Visitation Monday, November 19, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. until time...
Anthony Delmedico
Nov 14, 2018
Anthony J. DelMedico, age 93, WWII Navy Veteran. Devoted husband of the late Dora nee Battisti; beloved father of Tony (Donna) DelMedico, Sharon DelMedico, James DelMedico and Donna (John) Serwetnyk; loving grandfather of Tony, Kristen and Michael; dear brother of Anna (the late Joseph) Giametta, Virginia (Sam) Storto, Frank (the late Maggie) DelMedico and the late Vincent (Janice) DelMedico; fond...
Steve Tolomeo
Nov 14, 2018
Steve C. Tolomeo, 93; Beloved husband of Mildred and the late Ethel; Loving father of John (Cynthia) Tolomeo and stepfather of Frank (Debbie) Yaeger and Cynthia (the late Joseph) Curalli; Dear grandfather of Matthew (Gina), Christopher (Kimberly), Jonathan (Michele), Jillian Mott, Joseph (Carleen) Curalli, Dana (Keith) Walega and Jenna (Jaime) Guarjardo and great-grandfather of Christian, Jonathan Jr, Jacob, Nicholas, Gianna,...
Ronald Kucharz
Nov 13, 2018
Ronald Edward Kucharz 74, formerly of Harwood Heights. At rest Tuesday, November 13, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Cynthia. Loving father of Kim (Mark) Keifer and Mike (Mariam). Fond grandfather of Brittany, Stefanie, Emily and Joe. Dear brother of Barbara (the late Mike) Mormino ,Ed, John (Pam), Rick and the late Josephine (the late Dennis) Leshnik. Loving uncle to...
Alvina Sima
Nov 12, 2018
Alvina D. Sima (nee Jedinak), age 93, passed away on November 12, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Raymond L. Sima. Loving mother of Jim Sima, Carol (Jim) Senderak and Tom (Colleen) Sima. Cherished grandmother of Jim (Chrissy Dubickas), Christopher (Jessica) Sima, Andrew (Lee), Scott, and Ashley Senderak, Chas (Chrissy) Sima, Jackie (Mike) Landuyt and Jamie Sima. Great grandmother of...
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