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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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Ted Minassian

Ted Minassian

Aug 23, 2018

Ted Minassian, age 59, passed away peacefully on August 23rd surrounded by his loving family. Ted was the beloved husband of the late Norma, nee Page; loving father of Leloni, Cindy and Leona; dearest son of the late Mary and Jacque; cherished grandfather of Leanora Hall; dear brother of Rosa and Alex; fond uncle of Paul (Evie), Andrea (Jimmy) and...

Mary Fondriest

Mary Fondriest

Aug 22, 2018

Mary Fondriest nee Salvadori, age 90, passed away peacefully at home with her husband, Bruno of 69 years at her side. Beloved mother of Linda (Steve) Andreeff and Robert Fondriest. Loving grandmother of Steven (Susan) Andreeff, Daniel Andreeff, Timothy (Terra) Fondriest, Mark (Kristin) Fondriest, Rebecca (Andrew) Stringer and Mary (Daniel) Johnston. Great grandmother of Amelia and Henry Fondriest, Ray Fondriest,...

Irene Gawron

Irene Gawron

Aug 22, 2018

Irene J. Gawron (nee Giba) age 88, passed away on August 22, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Walter Gawron. Loving mother of Marta Gawron and Mark (Betty) Gawron and the late Maria (Victor) Koter-Dominelli. Dear sister of Christine (The late Lawrence) Hageman and sister-in-law of Eva Giba and Irena Steinhof. Proceeded in death by her siblings, Wanda, Ted,...

Sandra Michalski

Sandra Michalski

Aug 22, 2018

Sandra J. Michalski nee Bromund, age 73. Beloved wife of the late Ronald A. Michalski; loving mother of Tammy (Skip) Hansen, Sherry Michalski, Ronald (Annette) Michalski, Robert (Lisa) Michalski, and the late Lorraine Michalski; beloved daughter of the late Adolph and Jewell Bromund nee Liberdonie; fond grandmother of TJ, Tom, Michael, Misty, Krystle, Nico, Ronald III, Joshua, Anthony, Cecily, and...

Santina Oliva

Santina Oliva

Aug 21, 2018

Santina Oliva nee Ippolito, 94; Devoted wife of the late August; Beloved mother of Lucia (Tim) Casey, John Oliva and the late James Oliva; Loving grandmother of Laura, Michael, Lisa and Michelle and great-grandmother of 9. Visitation Friday August 24th from 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Entombment...

Millie Gottsponer

Millie Gottsponer

Aug 19, 2018

Millie Mae Gottsponer, nee Zimmerman, age 90. Beloved wife of the late Joseph F. Gottsponer; loving mother of Fred Gottsponer, Carol (Chuck) Mardoian, Marilyn (Tom) Byrne and the late Dennis Gottsponer; fond grandmother of Colin (Amanda), Brandon, Maura and Melissa; dear sister of Bertha (the late Carl) Zimmerman, the late John, Ernest, Veronica, Robert and Carol. Visitation Thursday, August 23,...

Lillian Pearson

Lillian Pearson

Aug 18, 2018

Lillian L. Pearson, age 91, passed away on August 18, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Leslie. Loving mother of Robert C. Fletter and Sharon (the late James L.) Sybula. Cherished grandmother of Kim, Denise, Jamie and Tracy. Great grandmother of 8. Dear sister of Frank (Dawn) Scarpulla, Charles (the late Carmella) Scarpulla and the late Ronald (Carol) Scarpulla. Visitation...

Ostap Warenycia

Ostap Warenycia

Aug 17, 2018

Ostap Warenycia, Age 94, at rest August 17, 2018. Memorial service will take place on Saturday, August 25th, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph the Betrothed Ukrainian Catholic Church 5000 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60656. Interment will follow at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery.

Robert Gelfond

Robert Gelfond

Aug 17, 2018

Robert W. Gelfond, age 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Bob will be remembered as so full of life, he was always making a joke or telling a story. He attended Notre Dame, was a Fightin’ Irish football fan and enjoyed wines from his favorite Napa and Sonoma vineyards. He had a passion for gardening, reading, and the...

Dorothy Passeri

Dorothy Passeri

Aug 17, 2018

Dorothy R. Passeri (nee Cavico) age 98. Devoted wife of the late Donald. Beloved mother of Carol (the late James (Lampres), Jean (John) Colantonio, Maria (Guy) Sisco and the late Robert “Beaver” (Marilyn) Passeri. Loving grandmother of 12, great grandmother of 15 and great great grandmother of 2. Visitation Monday August 20, 2018 from 3:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland...

Jennie Kazlauskas

Jennie Kazlauskas

Aug 16, 2018

Jennie Kazlauskas, nee Stramaglio, 88, passed away August 16, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Kazlauskas. Loving mother of Raymond Wnek, the late Diane Rickard. Cherished grandmother of Matthew Rickard. Dear sister of, Carmella Abern, Richard Stramaglio, Mary Cartina, Victor Stramaglio, George Ann Cartina, George Stramaglio, Patricia Schumacher, the late Ralph Stramaglio, the late Rose Barone, the late Isabell...

Rose Arquilla

Rose Arquilla

Aug 16, 2018

Rose Arquilla, nee Giacalone, 93, passed away August 16, 2018. Devoted wife of the late Harry. Beloved mother of Joyce (Michael) DeFranze. Loving grandmother of Michael (Jill) and Mark. Loving great-grandmother of Juliana, Jenna, Chloe, and Cara. Dear sister of the late Catherine (the late Mario) Arquilla and the late Tony (the late Sarah) Giacalone. Visitation will be Sunday, August...

Donna Dziadosz

Donna Dziadosz

Aug 15, 2018

Donna Jean Dziadosz, beloved wife of Richard; loving mother of Richard Jr. (Rosemarie) and Victor (Toni) ; cherished grandmother of Kara, Hanna, Carter, Hayden and Landon. Loving sister of Rosemary (Russell) Sabatino, Phyllis (late Dan) Huizinga and the late Frank and David Guarino. Also survived by nieces, nephews and many friends. Special thank you to Kindred Hospice for the special...

Lucille Seriano

Lucille Seriano

Aug 14, 2018

Lucille Seriano, nee Ragosta. Beloved wife of the late Joseph C. Seriano; loving mother of the late Joseph J. Seriano and the late Mary Janice (Greg) Stevens; beloved daughter of the late Vincenzo and the late Jennie (nee Scudiero) Ragosta; Cherished grandmother of Nicole Stevens; dear sister of the late Mary Ragosta and the late Frank Ragosta; fond aunt of...

Mary Petty

Mary Petty

Aug 14, 2018

Mary Jane Petty, 70, passed away August 14, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Leroy Petty. Loving mother of Brian, Timothy (Patricia), Michael, and Kathleen (William). Fond grandmother of Kelsey, Michael, and Cara. Dear sister of Sandra and the late Carol. Fond aunt of many. Memorial Visitation will be Saturday, August 25th, from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Cumberland...

Lorrayne Raiman

Lorrayne Raiman

Aug 13, 2018

Lorrayne Raiman, nee Weber, age 90. Beloved wife of the late Richard A., Sr.; loving mother of Linda (Walter) Reichstadter, Janette (the late Tennessee) Rangel, Diane (Jerry) Russo, Nancy Raiman, Peggy (the late Georg) Adamson, Karen (Kevin) Gillen and Richard, Jr. (Jon) Raiman; fond grandmother of 18; great grandmother of 23; dear sister of the late Albert and Herman Weber;...

Robert Patterson

Robert Patterson

Aug 12, 2018

Robert W. Patterson 95 of Park Ridge. Veteran of WW II, Recipient of The Purple Heart. At rest Sunday, August 12, 2018. Beloved husband of Rae nee Spahr. Loving father of Carol (Jim) Gonzalez and John (Nikki). Beloved son of the late James Blaine and Benice. Fond grandfather of Thomas (Rachael), John, Grace (Joe), Mary Clare, Molly, George and Jack....

Gloria Swanson

Gloria Swanson

Aug 11, 2018

Gloria A. Swanson, nee Andrews, age 85, passed away peacefully on August 11th. Gloria was the beloved wife of the late Harry; loving mother of Glenn W., Michael A. (Stefanie J.) and John D. (Anne Britt-Swanson) Swanson; dearest daughter of the late Mildred and Orville Andrews; cherished grandmother of Dana, Kristen and the late Nicole Swanson and Danny Britt, Kevin...

Irvin Dzikowski

Irvin Dzikowski

Aug 11, 2018

Irvin Diks Dzikowski, 100, of Chicago IL passed away August 11th, 2018. Irvin, son of late Rose Sosnowski and late Walter Dzikowski, is survived by his wife Irene nee Kole, his two children, Diane and Michael Diks, and his two grandchildren Mallory and Dexter Kling. Irvin greatly valued education. He was a chemical engineer with a specialty in metal corrosion....

Steven Razny

Steven Razny

Aug 11, 2018

Steven M. Razny, age 63. Devoted husband of Elizabeth, nee Czesak; loving father of Tom (Nikki) and Mike (Lauren); fond grandfather of Jon, Nina and Nathan; beloved son of the late Angela nee Czajka and Joseph Razny; dear brother of Teresa (Victor) Kubica and Adam (Halina) Razny; brother-in-law of Czeslawa (Tadeusz) Golik and Teresa Zurek; fond nephew of Estelle Czajka...

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