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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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Andrew Ragona

Andrew Ragona

Oct 23, 2017

Andrew Ragona, age 68, U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, passed away suddenly on October 23rd. Andrew was the beloved husband of Linda "PeeWee", nee Macek; loving father of Paul (Denise), Andrea (Rob Malek) and Anthony (Brittany) Ragona; dearest son of the late Ann, nee Tunzi, and Paul Ragona; cherished grandfather of Andrew, Angelynn, Gia, Adriana and Anthony; dear...

James Budzban

James Budzban

Oct 23, 2017

James A. Budzban, Age 93, Army WWII Veteran. Beloved husband of Patricia nee Assenza for over 34 yrs. Loving father of Paula (late Allen) Biegalski and Dana (Bien) Arquiza. Cherished grandfather of Alexa, Carter and Jenna. Dear brother of the late Jean, Ann, Cecelia, Mary and Daniel. Fond uncle of Karen, Tom, Tim and the late Danny. Visitation Thursday Oct....

Bernardo Scavelli

Bernardo Scavelli

Oct 22, 2017

Bernardo “Dino” Scavelli, 79, passed away Oct. 22, 2017. Loving father of Joseph, Josephine Dellaria and Angela (John) Lesniak; cherished grandfather of Nicole Allard, Bernardo “Dino” and Joseph Scavelli, Johnny Lesniak, Jaclyn Dellaria, Andrew Lesniak and Daniel Dellaria; dearest great grandfather of Liam and Scarlet; dear brother of the late Frank (Marianna), Germano “Jim” (Celeste) and Anthony (the late Esther)...

Ria Gonzales

Ria Gonzales

Oct 22, 2017

Maria Gonzales, Age 44, nee Lingad. Devoted mother of Nicolette Hersh. Beloved daughter of Romeo and the late Yolanda (nee Estabillo) Lingad. Dear sister of Gina (Modesto) Garcia, Excel Lingad, Jinky Lingad, Eileen (Eliseo) Ortiz, Sharon Lingad, Amy Gumila and Jae (Kristina) Gumila. Fond aunt of many. Visitation Friday Oct. 27 from 3 to 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300...

Adrian Delgado

Adrian Delgado

Oct 20, 2017

Adrian Gabriel Delgado, United States Air Force Veteran, passed away suddenly on October 20, 2017 at the age of 33. Adrian worked as an agent with the United States Customs/Homeland Security. Beloved son of Carlos and Ana Delgado. Dear brother of Carlos Delgado and Antonio (Jazmin) Delgado. Grandson of Rosa Alonzo. Fond uncle of Leialani Delgado. Visitation Thursday, November 2nd,...

Jean Lane

Jean Lane

Oct 20, 2017

Jean Marie Lane, nee Schroeder, age 83 passed away on October 20th surrounded by her loving family. Jean was the loving mom of Susan L. (Steve) Eder, Mark K. (Belinda) Kuester and Kurt M. (Gail Pannozzo) Kuester; dearest daughter of the late Henry and Mary Schroeder; cherished grandma of Jennifer Jarvis, Lauren (Shawn) Hamilton, Jocelyn Berado, Jacob Berado, Kristine (Tim)...

Robert Nardini

Robert Nardini

Oct 18, 2017

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Nikolaos Papaloukas

Nikolaos Papaloukas

Oct 18, 2017

Nikolaos Papaloukas, “Papa P”, Age 82. Beloved husband to Sharon nee Pomush for 52 years. Loving father of Loukas Papaloukas. Dear brother of Kiki (late Mano) Theodoropoulos. Fond uncle of many. Visitation Monday October 23 from 3 to 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Tuesday, friends and family to meet at St. George Greek Orthodox...

Jerry Dragan

Jerry Dragan

Oct 18, 2017

Jerry Dragan, 89, passed away October 18, 2017. Beloved husband of Stefania for 63 loving years. Loving father of Mary (Joe) Dlugosz, Irene (Bill) Dundon, and Helen (Jim) Setina. Fond grandfather of Joey Dlugosz, Jenny (Blake) Nagel, Christine Dlugosz, Carolyn (Michael) Dyriw, Nicole Dundon, and Jaclyn Setina. Great grandfather of Olivia Dyriw. Dear brother of the late Natalia Dragan. Visitation...

Mary Kenney

Mary Kenney

Oct 18, 2017

Mary Ellen Kenney, Age, 95 nee Coyne. Beloved wife of the late Clifford “Gus”. Loving mother of Patrick (late Rita) Kenney, Mary Anne (John) Mannion, Barbara (Bill) Huspen, Theresa Kenney, Thomas Kenney, Maggie Kenney, Joseph (Kelly) Kenney, Maureen (John) Lavallee, Michael Kenney and the late Kathleen (Aidan) Monahan. Cherished grandmother of 20 and great grandmother of many. Dear sister of...

Dominic Salemi

Dominic Salemi

Oct 18, 2017

Dominic A. Salemi, age 91. Beloved husband of the late Marie Dolares Salemi nee Magera; loving father of Steven (the late Monica), Anna (David) Johnson, Judy (Sam), Dominic (Kathy), Anthony (Gina), William (Anna), Michael (Fran), Greg (Mary), and the late Karen; beloved son of the late Stefano Salemi and the late Maria Salemi nee Pace; fond grandfather of 19 grandchildren;...

Giuseppa Cordaro

Giuseppa Cordaro

Oct 17, 2017

Giuseppa "Josephine" Cordaro nee Zagone, Age 77. Beloved wife of the late Giovanni. Loving mother of Mary (John) Cassata and Josephine (Robert) O'Connell. Fond grandmother of Alyssa, John and Nicholas. Dear sister of Giorgio (Carmela) Zagone, Francesca (Giovanni) Saso, Maria (Giuseppe) Mule, Vincenza (the late Sam) Chirchirillo and the late Giuseppe (late Vincenza) Zagone, the late Rosa (late Giovanni) Rini...

Palma Esposito

Palma Esposito

Oct 17, 2017

Palma M. Esposito nee Iannantone, 87; Beloved wife of the late Joseph; Loving mother of Bert and mother-in-law of Carrie; Cherished grandmother of Joseph; Dear sister of Maria Arico. Visitation will be Friday October 20th from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Following the visitation, we will process to Our Lady, Mother of the...

Wanda Minarczyk

Wanda Minarczyk

Oct 16, 2017

Wanda Minarczyk, age 97, went to be with the Lord on October 16, 2017. Wanda was born on July 13, 1920 in Chicago, Illinois. She worked for many years in local savings & loans as an account counselor specializing in assisting Polish speaking clients. Wanda contributed much to the lives of those around her throughout her long life. She has...

Raffaella Fanizza

Raffaella Fanizza

Oct 16, 2017

Raffaella Fanizza nee Gaudiuso, age 96. Born in Mola Di Bari, Italy. Beloved wife of the late Michele; loving mother of Sebastiano (Ada), Nicola (Margherita), Antonio & Antonia (Steven Cummings) Fanizza; fond grandmother of Michael (Valeria) Fanizza, Raffaella (Tommaso) Gatti, Michael (Melissa), Francesco, Nico and Vincenzo Fanizza and James Harding; great grandmother of Sebastiano, Cesare and Eleanore; fond aunt of...

Patricia Crimaldi

Patricia Crimaldi

Oct 16, 2017

Patricia A. Crimaldi, nee Parsino, age 63 passed away on October 16th surrounded by her loving family. Patricia was the beloved wife of Philip D. for 29 wonderful years; loving mother of Christopher (Ann Marie Bergamasco) Blumenthal and Lynn M. Crimaldi; dearest daughter of the late Rose and Michael Parsino Jr.; cherished grandmother of Nicholas and Michael Hermanson and Lily...

Raffaella Metallo

Raffaella Metallo

Oct 15, 2017

Raffaela “Rae” Metallo nee Eorio, age 84. Devoted wife of the late Frank; loving mother of Frank & Steven; cherished grandmother of Peter (Callie), Lana (Brandon) and Maxwell; great grandmother of Hallie and Zoe. Beloved sister of Josephine, Dominic (Anelle), Mary and the late Faye (the late Mario) D’Agostino, the late Phil (the late Dorothy), the late Carmella Mascheri, the...

Delta Bertolini

Delta Bertolini

Oct 14, 2017

Delta Marion Bertolini nee Holsman, 83, of Norridge, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 14th with her loving family by her side. She is survived by her cherished husband of 65 years, Ronald. She is the loving mother to her children, the late Lawrence (Rose), Jerome (Frances), Colette (Don Manno), Kenneth (the late Mary) and Lisa; Dearest and most loving grandmother...

Peter Stecyk

Peter Stecyk

Oct 14, 2017

Peter Stecyk, age 56, passed away on October 14th after a courageous battle with Huntington's Disease. Peter was the beloved son of the late Lubow and Michael Stecyk; dear brother of George (Janice) Stecyk, Mary Bos and the late Donald Stecyk; loving Uncle of John Stecyk, Kathie (Justin) Canada and Michael (Susan) Bos; Great Uncle of Maddie, Raegan and Hope...

Paula Iwanik

Paula Iwanik

Oct 13, 2017

Paula 'Pasha' Iwanik, 94, passed away October 13, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Wassil. Loving mother of Sandra, Nick (Diana), Ann (Ricardo). Fond grandmother of Lisa (Timothy), Richard (Katie), Marko, Katya, Stephan. Great grandmother of Michael, Danny. Family and friends to meet at St. Joseph Ukrainian Catholic Church, Chicago, on Monday, October 16, for Mass of Christian Burial at...

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