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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.
Debbie Wojciechowski
Dec 12, 2024
Debbie Wojciechowski age 65 at rest on December 12, 2024. Debbie was born in Chicago and resided in Elmwood Park, Il. Beloved Wife of Michael Wojciechowski for 38 years. Loving mother of James (Kayla) and Daniel (Alyssa). Cherished grandmother of Charlotte, River, Emersyn and Riley. Dear sister of Richard Ramis and David (Peggy) Ramis and the late Andrea McNamara. Preceeded...
Robert Bickel
Dec 12, 2024
Robert "Bob" Bickel Sr. age 60, at rest on December 12, 2024. Of Elmwood Park. Beloved husband of Lisa Bickel (nee Weimer). Loving father of Robert "Bob" Jr. (Lisa) Bickel, Ashley (Michael) Ventura, and Debra Bickel. Cherished JaJa of Natalie, Bobby and Nina. Dear brother of William (Karen) Bickel. Beloved "Uncle B" to many nieces and nephews, a cherished cousin,...
Thomas Gutzman
Dec 12, 2024
Thomas J. Gutzman, age 92, passed away 12/12/2024, U.S. Army Veteran Korean War. Beloved husband of Nancy nee Ioriatti. Loving father of Thomas Michael (Vivian) Gutzman and Nancy Ann (Robert) Soprych. Fond grandfather of Emily, Julia and Bella. Dear brother of 4. Fond uncle and friend of many. Visitation Thursday, December 19, 2024 from 3:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland...
Annette Ledermann
Dec 12, 2024
Annette Ledermann, nee Koeppel, age 79, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on December 12, 2024. Annette was the beloved wife of the late Robert; dearest daughter of the late Rose and Herbert Koeppel; dear sister of the late Marilyn (Wayne) Klatt; loving aunt of Theresa (Tom) Donaldson, Cathy Klatt and Jennifer (Jerry) Smith, and great aunt...
Daniel Karbowski
Dec 9, 2024
Daniel D. Karbowski, age 66, at rest on December 9, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Marcia (nee Wnek). Dearest son of the late Dennis and the late Elaine (nee Kosmopolis) Karbowski. Loving brother of June (the late Tony) Rossetti, Janice Minch (Greg Gettes), Tony (Laura) Karbowski, Jennifer (the late Phil) Holmgren and James (Nicole) Karbowski. Fond uncle and great...
Cynthia Szajer
Dec 9, 2024
Cynthia Szajer, (nee Beck), age 74 of Elmwood Park, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024, surrounded by her family. Cynthia was born on November 4, 1950. She was the beloved wife of Edward for 26 devoted years; loving mother of Joseph (Michelle) Larucci, Caterina (Patrick) Swaggerty, Nick (April) Larucci and...
Pasquale Lavorgna
Dec 8, 2024
Pasquale "Pat" Lavorgna, age 79, passed away surrounded by his loving family on December 8, 2024. Pat was the beloved husband of Maria (Guarnieri) for 55 wonderful years; loving father of Bart (Maria) and Tony Lavorgna; dearest son of the late Pasqualina and Bartolomeo Lavorgna; dear brother of Rosina (the late Mario) Onofrio, and he was a fond uncle of...
Raffaello Pacini
Dec 6, 2024
Raffaello Pacini, who went by many names like Nonno, Gordo, Fello, Papi, Ralphie, Rafa and Ralph by all of his loved ones, departed his devoted family on December 6th, 2024. Raffaello was born in Lucchio, Lucca in Italy on August 18th 1945 to Lazzaro and Erminia Pacini. Raffaello Pacini was father to Julia and Ivana. He provided everything with unconditional...
Dana Sowa
Dec 5, 2024
Dana Marie Sowa, age 43, passed away unexpectedly on 12/05/24. Beloved daughter of Daniel and Doreen (nee DiVincenzo) Sowa. Cherished sister of Danette (Bryan) Dudek. Loving aunt of Bella and Giada. Treasured niece of Vince (Patrica) DiVincenzo, Joe (Margie) DiVincenzo, and Karen (Don) Berry. Adored cousin of Vince Jr. (Rosalina) and Russ (Keri) DiVincenzo, Michael & Tony DiVincenzo, Don Jr....
Helen Johnson
Dec 3, 2024
Helen Johnson: An Extraordinary Woman, an Extraordinary Life A woman who lived an extraordinary life throughout 98 years slipped into eternity on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Helen L. Johnson (nee Freberg) was the beloved mother of five, grandmother of 21 and great-grandmother of 24. Helen’s life touched many others with her sweet spirit, lovingkindness, deep Christian faith, and devotion to...
Domenic Parato
Dec 2, 2024
Domenic Parato, age 92; beloved husband of Cecilia (nee Iacaviello); loving father of Anthony (Sandra), Connie, and Sandy (Jeremy); deeply loved nonno to Alex, Jimmy, Julian, and Gabriella. Cherished brother of late Nina (Parato) Passeri, Georgio Parato, and Nancy (Parato) Goldhagen; beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews; caring neighbor, friend, and mentor to countless people. Born in Mola di...
Donn Mcmahon
Dec 2, 2024
Donn Patrick McMahon, 76, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2024. A Vietnam War veteran and Triple Purple Heart recipient, Donn demonstrated remarkable bravery and dedication, serving his country and his community as a Chicago Police Officer for 30 years. Beyond his service, he passionately loved music and film and traveled to over 50 countries. A devoted husband to Elsa...
Joseph Marsillo
Nov 30, 2024
Joseph "Joe" Marsillo Jr. age 62, at rest on November 30, 2024. Beloved husband of Rosa (nee Wietrzykowski) for 30 years. Cherished son of Nicolina (nee Martelli) and the late Giuseppe Marsillo. Loving brother of Sam (Deborah) Marsillo. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews and the late Joseph Marsillo. Son-in-law of Raymond and Rose Mary Wietrzykowski. Brother-in-law of Joshua...
Nicolo Rizzo
Nov 30, 2024
Nicolo Rizzo, age 90, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on November 30, 2024. Nicolo was the devoted husband of Isabella (Petrancosta) for 67 wonderful years; loving father of Josephine "Josie", Anna, Matthew (Teresa) and Joseph (Melissa) Rizzo; dearest son of the late Giuseppa Urso Russo and the late Matteo (the late Rosalia) Rizzo; cherished...
Frank Divito
Nov 30, 2024
Frank DiVito, age 91, passed away 11/30/2024, born in Pizzone (Prov. DiISernia) Italia on 06/13/1933 Beloved husband of Filomena nee D'Andrea. Loving father of John DiVito. Fond grandfather of Francesco and Domenico. Dear brother of Amalia (the late Pasquale) Santucci, Antonio (Kathy) DiVito, Palma (Domenico) Scarsella, the late Nicola (Alba) DiVito, and the late Domenico (the late Theresa) DiVito. Fond...
Maria Defrancesco
Nov 29, 2024
Maria DeFrancesco (nee Mettone) age 87, at rest on November 29, 2024. Maria was born February 19, 1937 in Triggiano Italy. Beloved wife of the late Gaetano DeFrancesco. Loving mother of Vito (Paula) DeFrancesco and Filomena (Michele) Rubino. Dearest Nonna of Rocco (Karlolina) Rubino, Chiara Rubino (Albert Kulas), Maria DeFrancesco and Juliana (Nathan) Haas. Great grand nonna of Michael, Lena,...
Vito Zaccaro
Nov 28, 2024
Vito Zaccaro age 85, at rest on November 28, 2024. Loving father of Christina Zaccaro, Michael Zaccaro, Gregory (Brittany) Zaccaro and Christopher (Jamie) Zaccaro. Beloved Nonno of Erica, Amy, Hunter, Brandon, Nicole, Mia, Angela, Italia, Luca, Brooks and Luella. Dearest brother of Girolamo, Teresa, Nunzio, Joe, Santina and Carmella. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Cherished son of the...
Evelyn Crane
Nov 28, 2024
Evelyn M. Crane (Walsh), age 88, passed away unexpectedly at her home on November 28, 2024. Evelyn was the loving mother of James R., Sr. (Theresa) and the late John R. Crane; cherished grandmother of James R., Jr. (Crystal Velez) Crane; beloved Gram Gram of Leylani, Jameson, Violet and Wyatt and "Grandma Crane" to many; dear sister of the late...
Ronald Wayda
Nov 26, 2024
Ronald W. Wayda, US Airforce Veteran of Vietnam, age 76 passed away peacefully on November 26, 2024. Ron was the loving father of Amy (Kris) Keil; dearest son of the late Stephanie (nee Pluta) and the late William Wayda; cherished grandfather of Addison, Olivia, and Jackson; dear brother of Roxanne (Bill) Schularick and Denise (Chuck) Fricke;cherished uncle of Dustin(Erin),Scott and...
Philip Spagnolo
Nov 23, 2024
Philip D. Spagnolo 97, of Norridge, at Peace with Christ, Saturday, November 23, 2024 after a long illness. Philip attended Crane High School in Chicago and was drafted into the United States Army during World War II, serving in North Africa, the Middle East, and Europe with the 29th Infantry Division. After the war Philip returned to Chicago and...
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