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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.

John Semenek

John Semenek

Jul 16, 2017

John Frank Semenek Sr., age 89, U.S. Merchant Marine Veteran, passed away peacefully on July 16th. John was the beloved husband of 63 wonderful years to Elizabeth, nee Koss; loving father of John F. Jr. (Barbara) and Jeffrey G. (Laura) Semenek, Sandra (Robert) Plocar, James F. Semenek and Jason K. (Patrick) Campbell; dearest son of the late Anna and George...

Clara Genovaldi

Clara Genovaldi

Jul 16, 2017

Clara Genovaldi, Age 96, nee Gronchi. Beloved wife of the late Leo “Larry”. Devoted mother of Rita (Nicholas) Listermann and Linda (Orville) Maxwold. Cherished grandmother of Nicholas (Jill) & Larry (Karen) Listermann and Melissa (fiancé Jack) Maxwold. Great grandmother of Zachary, Tyler, Megan, Amy and Luke. Dear sister of the late Columbia, Norma (Tom) and Olga (Sam). Fond aunt and...

Raymond Kordzinski

Raymond Kordzinski

Jul 15, 2017

Raymond John Kordzinski, age 89, U.S. Army Veteran, passed away on July 15 surrounded by his loving family. Raymond is the beloved husband of 70 years to Joan Helen, nee Occhiuto; loving father of Mary (the late William) Mandat, Linda (Thomas) Bobka, Kathleen (Paul) Szorc and Beverly (Brian) Wilk; cherished grandfather of Steve (Linda) Mandat, Kimberly (Marcin) Scislowicz, David (Bonny)...

Aurora Barone

Aurora Barone

Jul 14, 2017

Aurora Barone (nee Pizzuto) age 89. Devoted wife of Anthony; beloved mother of Donna Pruc, Carmella (Joseph) De Caro, Anthony (Lea) Barone, Jerry (Andrea) Barone and Teresa (Martin) Lucas; fond grandmother of 12 and great grandmother of 11. Aurora came to America in 1972 when she married Anthony, a widower with 5 children. She had a passion for cooking, crocheting,...

Florence Panfil

Florence Panfil

Jul 13, 2017

Florence C. Panfil, nee Schaeffer, age 94, passed away on July 13th surrounded by her loving family. Florence was the beloved wife of the late Fred F. for 49 wonderful years; loving mother of Thomas F. (Helen) and Richard S. (Karen) Panfil, Jeanne M. (the late Frank) Weinand, Debra L. (Patrick) Cusack and John P. (Marybeth) Panfil; cherished grandmother of...

John Falsetti

John Falsetti

Jul 13, 2017

John G. Falsetti age, 89. Beloved husband of Antoinette Falsetti nee Meneghetti; loving father of Janet (Vince) Gendusa, Joanne (Rick) Johnson, John (Rhonda) Falsetti; beloved son of the late Guido Falsetti and the late Mary Mancuso; fond grandfather of Maria (Bob), Vinnie (Hady), Michael, and Sarah; great grandfather of Jacob, Nicole, Luke, Brooklyn, Dylan; dear brother of Kathrin (the late...

Steve Proszenyak

Steve Proszenyak

Jul 11, 2017

Steve Proszenyak, age 88. Beloved husband of Maria Proszenyak nee Preksen; loving father of Erika (Dan) Olson Mustari and Steve (Deena) Proszenyak; beloved son of the late Vince Proszenyak and the late Maria Proszenyak nee Lukacs; fond grandfather of Cassidy Olson, Jordan, Jake, and Jessica Proszenyak; dear brother of the late Jozsef and Verona. Visitation Friday July 14, 2017 from...

Lois Smith

Lois Smith

Jul 11, 2017

Lois S. Smith nee Levy, 77; Beloved wife of the late Norman; Loving mother of Susan (Kevin Connor), Abby (Kelly Thompson) and Marc (Mary Nicolau) Smith and grandmother of Adam, Lauren, Justin and Kyan; Sister of Ira, Steven and Arthur Levy. Memorial Visitation Sunday July 16th from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Interment...

Frank Scimica

Frank Scimica

Jul 10, 2017

Frank Scimica, age 83, Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Betty nee Somedics; loving father of Joseph, Michael & Frank, Jr.; dear brother of the late Donald (Eva); fond uncle of Mark & Kerry. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday July 15 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Monica Church, 5136 N. Nottingham in Chicago. Interment Private. Info 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com.

Janina Wlodarski

Janina Wlodarski

Jul 9, 2017

Janina 'Jean' Wlodarski, nee Swiderska, age 91, passed away peacefully at home on July 9th. Janina was the beloved wife of the late Fabian; loving mother of Richard F. Ward, John M. (Karen) Wlodarski and the late Grace I. Warner; cherished grandmother of Jessica Marie, Gina Rose and Celina Lynn Wlodarski; dear sister of Nancy Sakowicz. Jean served honorably with...

Salvatore Lombardo

Salvatore Lombardo

Jul 8, 2017

Sam Lomdardo 56. At rest, Friday July 8, 2017. Beloved son of the late Anthony and Lena. Dear brother of the late Frank (Zenia). Loving uncle of Anthony and Antonette. Fond nephew, cousin and friend to many. Visitation Thursday from 8:30 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. at Cumberland Chapels (FRIEL FUNERAL DIRECTORS) 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge. Funeral Services Begin :...

William York

William York

Jul 7, 2017

William A. York, age 89, Passed away July 7, 2017. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Abuzetian). Loving brother of Mary York and the late Joseph York. Fond uncle, great uncle and great great uncle of many. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral would be appreciated. Visitation Wednesday July 12, 2017 from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m....

Evelyn Blacconeri

Evelyn Blacconeri

Jul 7, 2017

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Helen Kalakis

Helen Kalakis

Jul 6, 2017

Helen Kalakis nee Peditakis, age 85. Beloved wife of the late Nicholas; loving mother of Dimitra (Gary) Kane; fond grandmother of Nicole Kane; great grandmother of Stelios Kane Shala; fond aunt to many. Visitation Wednesday July 12, 4:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. Funeral services begin Thursday July 13, 8:30 a.m. at the...

Rose Fliss

Rose Fliss

Jul 5, 2017

Rose T. Fliss (nee Gulik), age 96, passed away July 5, 2017. Beloved wife of the late George, loving mother of Ronald, Richard and Judith (Leonard) Januzik; fond grandmother of Joyce (Dr. Kenneth) Macek and Laura (Ryan) Milligan. Great grandmother of Riley, Emily, Allison, and Harper. Dear sister of the late Joseph (late Jane), late Mitchell (late Dolores), late Walter...

Randy Worthan

Randy Worthan

Jul 4, 2017

Randy "Buzz" Worthan, age 65, passed away on July 4, 2017. Beloved son of the late Joyce Frampton. Dear brother of Roland (Harriet) Worthan, Ronna Higgins, Rohda Boyd and Robin Mitchell. Fond uncle of many. Visitation Saturday July 8, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 12:00 Noon at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge. Interment...

Ola Jenner

Ola Jenner

Jul 3, 2017

Ola Ann Jenner 88. At rest, Monday, July 3, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Joseph E.. Loving mother of Steve and Joyce. Dear grandmother of Scott and Nicole Rizzo. Loving sister of Rita (Joe) Pawlowski, Kenneth (Carol) West, the late Martha (the late Stanley) Molenda, Stanley (the late Grace) West, Alice (the late Adam) Kowal and Beradine (the late...

Lillian Proietto

Lillian Proietto

Jul 2, 2017

Lillian Proietto nee Fabbri, age 99. Beloved wife of the late Anthony Proietto; loving mother of Norma (Douglas) Holder; beloved daughter of the late Guilio Fabbri and the late Natalina Lazzaroni; fond grandmother of Victoria (Dennis) Schweitzer, Michelle (the late Daniel) Healy, Craig Holder, the late David Holder, and surviving Kara Holder; great grandmother of Michael, Ryan, Dennis, Anthony, Max,...

Mary Casella

Mary Casella

Jul 2, 2017

Mary S. Casella, nee Rinella, passed away on July 2nd, 2017. Mary was the beloved wife of the late Patrick; loving mother of Susan (Joe) Martin and Patricia (Mark) Casella-Quinn; dearest daughter of the late Carmella and Peter Rinella; dear sister of the late Frances, Rose, Ann and Yolanda and a fond aunt of many. Visitation will be Thursday from...

Margaret Pinto

Margaret Pinto

Jul 1, 2017

Margaret "Rita" Pinto, nee Pollini, age 86 passed away on July 1st surrounded by her family. Rita was the devoted wife of the late Frank; beloved mother of Clara (Frank) Cascella, Joanne (Frank) Lesniak, Maria (Michael) Schane and Nick Pinto; loving grandmother of Tina (Michael) Toniolo, Nick (Melissa) Cascella, Frank (Rosa) Cascella, Frank (Kelly) Lesniak, Michael (Rose) Lesniak, Steven (Kristen)...

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