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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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Anna Iatomasi

Anna Iatomasi

Dec 5, 2017

Anna Iatomasi nee Mancinelli, age 83. Beloved wife of the late Pasquale; loving mother of Michael, Sr. (Amy) and the late Teresa (the late Raymond) Schleich; fond grandmother of Jason (Heather), Crystal (Matt), Michael, Jr., Ryan, Anthony, Bobby and Teresa; great grandmother of Calvin, Henry and Theo; dear sister of Augusto (Nina) and Mario (Lena) Mancinelli. Visitation Friday December 8,...

Marie Quercia

Marie Quercia

Dec 4, 2017

Marie R. Quercia nee DiFalco age 88, passed away on December 4, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Jerry S. Loving mother of Theresa Ann (Jim) Maradei, Jeri-Lynn Quercia, Cheryl (Al) Rivera and Tina (Ken) Bergbauer. Cherished grandmother of Tracey (Michael) Tucci, Jimmy (Lauren) Maradei, Kristina (Jose) Angel, Diana (Ozzie) Nieves, Kevin Bergbauer and Lauren Bergbauer. Great grandmother of Luca,...

Edwin Bjorkquist

Edwin Bjorkquist

Dec 3, 2017

Edwin C. “Bud” Bjorkquist, age 92, passed away peacefully. Devoted husband of the late Angela C. Bjorkquist (Wieser). Loving father of John (Marlene) Bjorkquist , Steve (Donna) Bjorkquist, Nancy (Duane) Stephen, Christine (Gene) Godfrey, Jill (Dennis) Hoelzel and the late Thomas Bjorkquist. Beloved son of the late Ethel Bjorkquist (Musson) and the late Nels Edwin Bjorkquist , Cherished grandfather of...

Estelle Korenchan

Estelle Korenchan

Dec 2, 2017

Estelle A. Korenchan nee Kula, age 91. Beloved wife of the late Joseph L. Korenchan; loving mother of Joseph J. (Debra) Korenchan; beloved daughter of the late Wludyslew Niewisrowski and Katherine (John) Kula nee Krul; fond grandmother of Kaitlin (Paul) Fajks and Andrew Korenchan; dear sister of the late Andrew Niewisrowski and Lottie (Bernard) Szydlo; fond aunt of several nieces...

Kathy Campbell

Kathy Campbell

Dec 1, 2017

Kathy A. Campbell of Schiller Park. At rest Friday, December 1, 2017.Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Maggie (Shane) Riley. Beloved sister of Jackie (Tom) Corr, Tom (Pam), Tim (Linda) and the late Gerry Lavin. Fond sister in law of Tom Campbell, Margie (Pat) McGarry, Agnes (Don) Berg and the late Mary (Jean) Moreth. Fond aunt and...

Kenneth Waity

Kenneth Waity

Dec 1, 2017

Kenneth H. Waity, age 60. Beloved husband of Karen Waity nee Baird; loving father of Shannon Waity and Cheryl (Ryan) Waity Nilsson; beloved son of Kenneth and Patricia Waity nee Jacobsen; fond grandfather of Norah Nilsson; dear brother of Kim (Brian) Perkins, Kit (Rob) Townley, and John (Alina) Waity; Loving brother-in-law of Dan (Linda) Baird, Pattie Baird, and Kathy Baird;...

Romana Dipalma

Romana Dipalma

Nov 30, 2017

Romana DiPalma (nee Bellantuono), passed away on November 30, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Vitantonio “Tony” DiPalma. Loving mother of Leonard A. and Vito A. (Tricia) DiPalma. Cherished grandmother of Anthony (Misty), Daniel (Leesha), Steven DiPalma and Patrick (Amy) Diemert and Nicholas (Allison) Diemert. Great grandmother of Vito, Evan, Dante, Dean, Cole, Dylan and Aidan. Dear sister of Nancy,...

Thomas Steinke

Thomas Steinke

Nov 29, 2017

Thomas O. Steinke, age 72. Beloved husband of Fleur Steinke nee Marotta; loving father of Thomas A. (Jacqueline) Steinke and Lisa (Chris) Stok; beloved son of the late Harold and Charlotte Steinke nee Bowman; fond grandfather of Victoria, Elizabeth, and Max Thomas; dear brother of Hal (Diane Hartman) Steinke; fond uncle of Nicholas and the late Zachary and many nieces...

Raffaela Paolella

Raffaela Paolella

Nov 29, 2017

Raffaela Paolella nee Panico, age 73. Passed away on November 29, 2017 in Acerra, Italy. Devoted wife of Gennaro; loving mother of Vincenza (Pietro) Longobardo, Giovanni Paolella, Carmela Paolella and the late Michele (Cathy) Paolella; beloved daughter of the late Michele and Giovanna (nee Parmese) Panico; fond grandmother Josephina, Gaetano, Gennaro, Gia, Anthony, Giovanni, Jr., Marco, Yosif, Anna, Alexander, Antimo,...

Barbara Romano

Barbara Romano

Nov 28, 2017

Barbara A. Romano nee Gloss, age 70. Beloved wife of Samuel J. Romano; loving mother of Gina (Bob) Ciulla and Samantha Romano; beloved daughter of the late John and Helen Gloss nee Schultz; fond grandmother of Lauryn and Tyler Ciulla. Visitation, Sunday December 3, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge, IL...

Ibrahim Samaan

Ibrahim Samaan

Nov 27, 2017

It is with deep sadness that we announce the departure of Mr. Ibrahim ‘Abe’ Samaan, who passed away on Monday, November 27, 2017. The late Ibrahim is the husband of Georgette Samaan, father of Sally, Christine, John, and Peter. Father-in-law of James, Frank, Cicely, and Maria. Grandfather ‘Sido’ of Gabriel, Anthony, Ethan, Alexander, Nicholas, Sophia, Ava, Matthew, Monica, Anna, and...

Maria Tarasiewicz

Maria Tarasiewicz

Nov 27, 2017

Maria P. Tarasiewicz, 73, nee Petrucci, passed away November 27, 2017. Beloved wife of Phillip L. for 52 years. Loving mother of Phillip P. (Cathy) Tarasiewicz, Angela (Tony Ragona) Potaczek. Beloved daughter of the late Angelo and the late Elena Petrucci. Fond grandmother of Kelly and Katie Tarasiewicz. Dear sister of Alma (the late Raffallo), Silvano (the late Ivana), Dino...

John Grundt

John Grundt

Nov 27, 2017

John H. Grundt, 86, of Chicago retired CFD, November 27, 2017. Veteran of the Korean war and a retired Engineer of Engine 110 CFD. Beloved husband of Jean (nee Meyers) for 61 years. Loving father of; Steven (Pamela), Carolyn (Catherine), and Kenneth (Amy). Proud papa of Anna & Adam. Visitation, Thursday, November 30, 2017 , 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m....

Lena Pighini

Lena Pighini

Nov 27, 2017

Lena Pighini, Age 96, nee Ferretti. Beloved wife of the late Carlo. Loving mother of Robert (Donna), Ronald (Natalie), and the late Diane (Thomas) Siko. Cherished grandmother of David, Tommy and Taryn. Dear sister of Norine (Don) Smith and the late Rochelle (late Al) Giovacchini. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday Nov. 29 from 9:00 a.m. until...

Nancy Geis

Nancy Geis

Nov 25, 2017

Nancy C. Geis, age 79, nee Prien. Beloved wife of Donald E. Geis Sr. Loving mother of William (Sandra) Geis, Donald (Mary) Geis Jr. and Sandra (Gregory) Smigla. Cherished grandmother of Erica (Jonathon) Bean, Monica Geis, Noah and Leah Geis, Erin Smigla, Andrew (Becky Bender) Smigla, Barbara Smigla and the late Gabriel Geis. Dear sister of Norman (Sharlene) Prien. Fond...

Jerry Quercia

Jerry Quercia

Nov 24, 2017

Jerry S. Quercia, age 91, passed away on November 24, 2017. Beloved husband of Marie R. (nee DiFalco). Loving father of Theresa Ann (Jim) Maradei, Jeri-Lynn Quercia, Cheryl (Al) Rivera and Tina (Ken) Bergbauer. Cherished grandfather of Tracey (Michael) Tucci, Jimmy (Lauren) Maradei, Kristina (Jose) Angel, Diana (Ozzie) Nieves, Kevin Bergbauer and Lauren Bergbauer. Great grand father of Luca, Nico,...

Lucretia Sasso

Lucretia Sasso

Nov 23, 2017

Lucretia A. Sasso nee Bozzi, 90; Devoted wife of the late Joseph; Beloved mother of Agnes (Joseph) McHugh and Gerald (Michelle) Sasso; Loving Nana of Lisa (Josh) Lewis, Patrick McHugh and Anthony Donato and great-grandmother of Piper, Harper and Margaret Lewis; Dear sister of the late Vito (the late Mary) Bozzi and fond sister-in-law and aunt to many. Visitation Sunday...

Mario Ragona

Mario Ragona

Nov 22, 2017

Mario Ragona 71. At Peace with Christ Wednesday, November 22, 2017. Beloved husband of Rosalie. Loving father of Tina (Roy) Piraino and Joe (Andrea). Dear grandfather of Natalie, Salvatore, Gianna, Joseph and Paul. Fond brother of Anthony (Debbie), Nancy (Daniel) Nava, Nick (Sue), Rose (Joe) Carnagio and Maria (Giuseppe) Marino. Uncle and great uncle to many.Visitation Sunday from 2:00 to...

Wanda Ciechelski

Wanda Ciechelski

Nov 22, 2017

Wanda Ciechelski, passed away November 22, 2017 at the age of 91. Beloved wife of Frank for 64 years of marriage. Loving mother of Frank Jr. (Barbara), Jane (Robert) Kero, Elizabeth (Michael) Lane and Christine (William) Bosacki. Devoted Busia of Amanda (Andrew) Yadro, Julie and Michelle Kero, Nathan Lane, Erica Bosacki, Veronica Lane and Mark and Paul Ciechelski. Great Busia...

Bill Delano

Bill Delano

Nov 22, 2017

Bill DeLano 82, A very kind and considerate gentleman, who entered Eternal Rest on Wednesday, November 22, 2017. Bill was a parishioner and usher at Mary Seat of Wisdom Church for over 50 years. He is the loving father of John (Kylie), Mary DeLano (Tom Tomczyk), Jim (Julie), Steve (Mo Doherty) ,Peter (Kathy), Paul (Claire) and Tom (Anna). Grandfather of...

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