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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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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...

Delia Greco

Delia Greco

Nov 22, 2017

Delia Greco; née: Putaro; 94 years. Beloved Wife of late Francesco. Loving Mother of Joseph (Linda). Dear Sister of late Giuseppe Putaro, Sesta DeLuca, late Mario Putaro, late Norina Gervino, late Luigi Putaro, Maria Catuscelli, & Rita Gemin. Devoted Nonna of Joseph (Nicole), Maggie (Bryan) Litkie, Alyson, Michael, & Bryan (Nani) Soske. Proud Great-Grandmother of 2. Loving Aunt & Friend...

Raymond Ratz

Raymond Ratz

Nov 22, 2017

Raymond L. Ratz, age 93, passed away on November 22, 2017. Ray is survived by his daughter Susan Ratz and proceeded in death by his loving wife Muriel (nee Belke), his parents Joseph and Elizabeth (nee Bruch)and brothers Joseph (Marie) and Edwin (Mary) Ratz and uncle of Debbie Walker. A memorial gathering will take place from 10:30 a.m. until time...

Michelle Wekony

Michelle Wekony

Nov 19, 2017

Michelle Ann Wekony, 26; Cherished daughter of Anna (nee Misko) and Brian Wekony; Loving fiancée of Daniel Bohan, C.P.D.; Dearest sister of Kristen (Rui) Wekony-Jiang and Marc Wekony; Beloved granddaughter of Patsy and the late Julius Wekony and the late Iwan and the late Irene Misko; Fond niece, cousin and friend to many. Memorial services will be private.

Marie Atansio

Marie Atansio

Nov 19, 2017

Marie Atansio, Age 79, nee Castallanti; Beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving mother of Regina Atansio, Rene Atansio, Renell (Frank) Composto. Dearest grandmother of Heather (Terry) Lemke, Jason, Michelle and Elizabeth; Great grandmother of Aubrey. Dear sister of Ralph, Annette, Rosalie, Margo, Sharon, Susie, Mario, Cynthia and the late Duke, John, Eugene, Doris and Bernadette. Fond aunt of many...

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