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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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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...

Cathy Sorenson

Cathy Sorenson

Sep 2, 2018

Cathy Sorenson, community theater actress, choral singer at St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church, super-aunt and absolute lover of animals, passed away Sept 2. A dedicated math teacher at Whitney Young High School, Cathy rarely took a sick day in 27 years. She was the better half to Ron Sabel for many years. Loving daughter of the late Gustav and Eulaylah...

Angeline Bochenek

Angeline Bochenek

Sep 2, 2018

Angeline Bochenek nee Barbise, age 95. Beloved wife of the late William Bochenek; loving mother of Judy (David) Amren, Maryann (Ralph) Breh, Angela (John) Marra, the late Bill Bochenek; beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Barbise; fond grandmother of Laura (Bob) Schreiber, Steven (Greta) Amren, Mark (Maria) Amren, Deana Breh, James Breh, Christina Marra, Anthony Marra, Gabriella Marra,...

Michael Modzelewski

Michael Modzelewski

Sep 2, 2018

Michael A. Modzelewski, 25; Devoted and loved son, brother, grandson, nephew and uncle. Visitation Friday Sept. 7th from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral service Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment to follow at Maryhill Cemetery. Info: 708-456-8300

Vito Cannizzaro

Vito Cannizzaro

Sep 1, 2018

Vito Cannizzaro, age 81. Devoted husband of the late Giuseppa nee Bondi; beloved father of the late Anna (Joe) Perez and the late Salvatore Cannizzaro; grandfather of Anthony, Stephanie and Danny Perez; great grandfather of Rileigh and Jailyn. Visitation Friday, September 14, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 10:00 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence...

William Conrick

William Conrick

Sep 1, 2018

William F. Conrick, Veteran WWII U S Marines. Beloved husband for 59 years of Camille nee Basile. Loving father of Mary Ann (Dan) Jordan, William, Jean (The late Terry) Allen, Joanne (Dan) Lynch, Thomas, and Cathy (Jay) Ek. Fond grandfather of Lisa, Lauren, Cami, Jack, Megan, Mary, Billy, Amanda, Michael, Danny, Ann Marie, Tom, Brendan, Sean, Maggie and Aidan. Dear...

James Andres

James Andres

Sep 1, 2018

James Andres, age 67, at rest September 1, 2018. Father of James Andres Jr. (Jennifer) and Elizabeth Andres. Brother of John (Patricia), Joanne (Thomas) Lockwood, and Mary Kay. Grandfather of Alexandra, Cooper and Charlie. Former husband of Karen Lucia-Andres. Uncle and cousin of many. Jim was a proud member of the plumber's union local 130 U.A. for 45 years. Memorial...

Joseph Manna

Joseph Manna

Aug 31, 2018

Joseph Manna, Jr., 79; Cherished husband of Jacqueline nee Caputo; Beloved father of Jennifer (Ben) Gulino, Joseph (Steve) Manna, Mark Manna and Jennifer Denes; Loving grandfather of Giovanni, Joseph, Frank, Brianna and Anthony; Dear brother of Al (Shirley) Hansen. Visitation Tuesday Sept. 4th from 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral service begins Wednesday...

Peter Chamberlain

Peter Chamberlain

Aug 31, 2018

Peter John Chamberlain, 85 of Chicago; formerly of Kent, England, passed away August 31, 2018. According to Peter's wishes, no services will be held. Peter is survived by his lovely companion of 60 years; his favorite mechanic and Formula One buddy; the one he shared recipes and letters with despite her losing them; Tigerlily, his kindredspirit; the boy he watched...

Henry Wulff

Henry Wulff

Aug 31, 2018

Henry R. Wulff, Age 87. Beloved husband of Marilyn nee Bychowski and the late Virginia. Loving father of Carol (Jackie) Dukes. Cherished grandfather of Virginia (Tony) DeLorenzo and Jack R. Dukes. Great grandfather of Gabriella DeLorenzo. Funeral Services and Interment (St. Adalbert Cemetery) were held privately. Funeral Info: Cumberland Chapels, 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com

Rudolf Kiefer

Rudolf Kiefer

Aug 30, 2018

Rudolf "Rudi" Kiefer, age 90, of Chicago, passed away peacefully on August 30th surrounded by his loving family. Rudi was the beloved husband of the late Shirley, nee Bourassa; devoted father of Terry (Ted) Alexander; loving son of the late Elisabeth and Karl Kiefer; fond Uncle Rudi to his nieces and nephews. He was a caring friend and neighbor, and...

Robert Dubberke

Robert Dubberke

Aug 30, 2018

Robert F. Dubberke, 62; Retired Lt. C.F.D., passed away suddenly August 30th; Devoted husband of Ginny nee DiBenedetto; Cherished father of Stacy (Sean) Glascott, Robert P. and Michael Dubberke; Loving grandfather of Ryan, Lily and Nora; Beloved son of Robert E. and Susan Dubberke and son-in-law of Filomena and the late Pietro DiBenedetto; Dear brother of Jim (Linda) Dubberke and...

Patricia Mlejnek

Patricia Mlejnek

Aug 29, 2018

Patricia Mlejnek, 81, passed away August 29, 2018Also Know as Mrs. P to many of her Potter children's friendsBeloved mother of Rae (Tom), the late Michael Potter, the late Scott Potter, Shawn (Teresa) Potter, Kevin Potter, Brian Mlejnek, Chris (Tracey) MlejnekLoving Gramu and Great Gramu to many. All those who had the fortunate chance to know this very vivacious personality,...

Phyllis Kaszubski

Phyllis Kaszubski

Aug 29, 2018

Phyllis T. Kaszubski, 96, of Park Ridge. At Peace with Christ, Wednesday, August 29, 2018. Beloved daughter of the late Thomas and Sophie Kaszubski. Dear sister of Sophie ,Helen (the late Teddy Jezuit) the late Frances (the late Nick Arnieri) Anthony (the late Mary) and Jean (the late Foster Ratteerree). Loving aunt, great aunt and great great aunt to many.Visitation...

Kenneth Marzec

Kenneth Marzec

Aug 29, 2018

Kenneth A. Marzec, age 67, passed away on August 29th surrounded by his loving family. Ken was the beloved husband of Pamela, nee Persico, for 48 wonderful years; loving father of Joseph (Juliana), Kenneth (Jennifer) and Christine Marzec; cherished grandfather of Victoria Marzec, Anthony Davis, Jessica and Alexandria Marzec, Isabella Mote, Teah Jones, Landon Marzec and William and Michael Powyszynski;...

Stephen Witek

Stephen Witek

Aug 28, 2018

Stephen A. Witek, Age 84. Beloved husband of the late Joan B. (nee Bialko). Loving father of David Witek & Susan Witek-Sperling. Devoted brother-in-law of Joseph & Germaine Bialko. Fond uncle of six nephews & three nieces. He was preceded in death by his sister and two brothers. U.S. Marine Corp Veteran of Korean War. Member of Ridgemoor Country Club,...

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