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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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Joan Lajka

Joan Lajka

Jan 18, 2018

Joan Marie Lajka, nee Abram, age 79. At rest on January 18. Beloved and devoted wife of the late John M. Lajka, Jr. Ever grateful to God for her loving and caring children: Mary (Dumitru) Lupou, John, III (Rosemarie), Melissa (Stephan) Wiecek and Yvonne (Joseph) Consoli. Cherished “GaGa” of her precious angels: Dumitru, Martin, Monica, Megan, Allison, John, IV, Justin,...

Helen Olechny

Helen Olechny

Jan 17, 2018

Helen M. Olechny, resident of Las Vegas, Nevada since 1993, formerly of Antioch, Illinois and Chicago, Illinois. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Las Vegas, St. Peter in Antioch, and Holy Innocents in Chicago.Helen was the daughter of the late Bartholomew and Mary Wsol, born July 4, 1917 in Chicago, and beloved wife of...

Barbara Bilbo

Barbara Bilbo

Jan 16, 2018

Barbara A. Bilbo nee Krys, age 78. Beloved wife of the late Jerry “Skip” Bilbo. Loving mother of Corey (Sue) Bilbo, Janene (Fiancé Brian McLoughlin) Coconate, Steven (Sharon) Bilbo, and the late Jeffrey Bilbo. Beloved daughter of the late Stanley and Florence (nee Bryski) Krys. Dear sister of Stanley (Ann Marie) and Wayne (Uva) Krys. Fond cousin of Theresa Lind....

Elpidia Valles

Elpidia Valles

Jan 16, 2018

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Theresa Cosentino

Theresa Cosentino

Jan 15, 2018

Theresa Cosentino. Beloved wife of Giuseppe for 53 years; loving mother of Alfonso Cosentino, Carmela (Steven) Freel, Antonio (Lisa) Cosentino, Sonya (Matthew) Randazzo and Ruth (Gregory) Hausner; fond grandmother of Alexander, Giuseppe, Michael, Geena, Kristen, Matthew, Amanda, Daniel and Mark; dear sister of Joseph Munizza and the late Martino, Benedetto, Bruno, Peter Munizza and Antonia Leotta; fond aunt of many....

Daniel Dombroski

Daniel Dombroski

Jan 14, 2018

Daniel F. Dombroski, age 59, passed away on January 14th surrounded by his loving family. Dan was the beloved husband of Annette M., nee Allen, for 19 wonderful years; loving father of Daniel F. (Andrew Pope) Dombroski; dearest son of the late Eileen and Raymond Dombroski; dear brother of Marilyn (the late Tom) Winkelman, Darlene (Donald) Schultz, Carol (Angelo) Pagni,...

Mildred Pionto

Mildred Pionto

Jan 13, 2018

Mildred M. Pionto nee Augustine age, 91. Loving and devoted wife of the late Earl J. She was called home to heaven on Saturday January 13, 2018. Beautiful and loving mother of Mary Ellen (John) Pieranunzi, Josephine (Clay) Fornaro, Patrick (Nancy) Pionto, Kathy (Edward) Coco; cherished grandmother of John (Lisa), Michele (Patrick), Gina (Rocky), Rena (Paul), Lisa (Paul), Jennifer (Tony),...

Salvatore Segreti

Salvatore Segreti

Jan 12, 2018

Salvatore Luigi Segreti, age 68, passed away January 12th surrounded by his loving family and friends. Sal was the beloved husband of Ida Marie, nee Lopes, for 39 wonderful years; loving father of Joseph A. (Loralee) and Christina T. Segreti; dearest son of the late Giuseppina and Giuseppe Segreti and son in-law of the late Theresa and Joseph Lopes; cherished...

Myrna Daniels

Myrna Daniels

Jan 11, 2018

Myrna L. Daniels at rest Thursday, January 11, 2018. Beloved wife of Joseph Daniels. Loving mother of Scott (Linda), Steve (Julie), Robert Jr. (Jackie) Ganassin and Sheri (Chris) Casimino. Dear grandmother of Pierce, Parker, Danielle, Samuel, McKenna, Mitchell, Bryce, Caden and Drake. Fond sister of Jay (Eileen) and the late Neil Rosen. Aunt of Jason and Alexis. Fond niece, cousin...

Robert Coley

Robert Coley

Jan 9, 2018

Robert J. Coley, age 85, U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean War, passed away suddenly on January 9, 2018. Robert was the beloved husband of Mary Ellen, nee Harper, for 58 wonderful years; loving father of Theresa A. (the late Tim) Palermo, Robert J. II (Diane) and Frank W. (Kimberly) Coley; dearest son of the late Mary and Joseph Coley;...

Frances Dykema

Frances Dykema

Jan 9, 2018

Frances V. Schubert Dykema, nee Eiermann, 90, formerly of Naperville. Wife of 25 years to the late Wallace Schubert and then 20 years to the late Andrew Dykema. Mother of William Schubert (Kathryn), Darlene (Paul Ayers), Gail (Robert Ford) and Scott Schubert (Shari). Grandmother of Marika, Kate, Alexandra, Galen, Colin, Miranda, Brinkley, and Jordan. Great grandmother of Annabelle, Victor, and...

Ursula Blitzner

Ursula Blitzner

Jan 9, 2018

Ursula M. Blitzner, 97, daughter of the late Otto and late Helen Blitzner, passed away on January 9, 2018. She was the cousin of Sharon (nee Blitzner) (the late Ron) Deutscher, Arlene (nee Blitzner) Cierny and Andrew Cierny. Good friend of Carol Jankowski and friend and mentor to many. Ursula was counselor at Camp Nokomis; a teacher for the Chicago...

John Felcan

John Felcan

Jan 9, 2018

John Felcan Jr., age 79, of Des Plaines, formerly of Park Ridge, quietly passed away January 9, 2018, surrounded by his daughters. Beloved husband for 48 years of the late Rosejeanne (nee Gulino), and dear brother of the late Irene Sayers. Loving father of Krista (Christopher) Karabin and Jennifer (Mark) FelcanSmith; adored grandfather of Lochlan, Mirin, Luke, and Keegan; dear...

Doris Murar

Doris Murar

Jan 9, 2018

Doris M. Murar, age 90, passed away on January 9, 2018. Beloved wife of the late John C. Murar. Loving mother of David (Peggy), James M. (Donna), Cynthia (Thomas) Huitink and Kathleen Lechowski. Cherished grandmother of Amorette (Seth) Sabel, Gary, Thomas (Christina), Jillian (Kyle) Kunde, Melissa (Enzo) Sposito, Michael (Zoe) Huitink, John (Melissa) Murar, Vicky (Kurt) Kovach, Megan (Ryan) Schulz,...

Vincenzo Geraci

Vincenzo Geraci

Jan 7, 2018

Vincenzo Geraci, age 92, passed away on January 7th surrounded by his loving family. Vincenzo was the beloved husband of the late Nicasia, nee Massa; loving father of Maria Geraci, Joanne (Frank) Castelli, Dominick (Cathy), Francesca and Francesco Geraci and the late Anna (the late Joe) Concialdi; cherished grandfather of 12 and great grandfather of 10; dearest brother of Giuseppina...

Salvador Latragna

Salvador Latragna

Jan 7, 2018

Salvador LaTragna, age 85. Devoted husband of Wilma nee Alonzi; beloved father of Michael (Laura), Robert, Tonia (Tim) Romanelli; grandfather of Scott, Alyssa, Sam, Marie, Steve and Anthony; dear brother of Vince (the late Miriam), Carmen (Franco) Floretta, Anthony (Teresa) and the late Frank (Anne); fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday January 10, 2018, 3:00 p.m. until...

Ted Kowalski

Ted Kowalski

Jan 6, 2018

Ted S. Kowalski 66 of Richmond. At rest Saturday, January 6, 2018. Loving father of Lonnie (Ron) McKenzie and Timothy (Stephanie). Beloved son of the late Piotr and Salomea. Fond grandfather of Tristan, Devon, Alicia, Savannah, Destiny, Tyson and Dylan. Dear brother of Jo and Hugh “Curly” Ziomek. Fond uncle of Scott (Nancy) Ziomek and Lisa Nelson. Great uncle of...

Judy Cartwright

Judy Cartwright

Jan 6, 2018

Judy A. Cartwright, nee Holmes, age 82, passed away peacefully on January 6th. Judy was the beloved wife of the late Arthur; loving mother of Rod A. (Patti) Cartwright; cherished grandmother of Matthew (Kim), Megan, Peter and Kevin Cartwright; dearest sister of the late Robert Holmes and Arloa Farley; fond aunt of many. In lieu of flowers, donations to: The...

Sandra Brescia

Sandra Brescia

Jan 5, 2018

Sandra Brescia, Age 70, nee Charkowski. Beloved wife of Onofrio. Loving mother of Angela Brescia and Spanky. Adored grandmother of Ashley Doherty. Visitation Sunday Jan. 7, from 3 to 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Monday 10:00 a.m. from the funeral home and will then proceed to St. William Church for Mass at 11:00 a.m....

Thelma Rizzo

Thelma Rizzo

Jan 4, 2018

Thelma R. Rizzo, Age 86 nee Aszklar. Beloved wife of the late Charles C. Rizzo. Loving mother of Charles G. (Wendy) Rizzo, Diane (Ray Betz) Nicholson and Gary (Carol) Rizzo. Cherished grandmother of Brandon (Flor), Brittany (Grant), Nicole, Eric, Lauren, Danielle (Damian), and Charles. Great Grandmother of Charlotte. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday Jan. 7 from...

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