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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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Eleanor Majercik

Eleanor Majercik

Sep 18, 2017

Eleanor J. Majercik nee Drbull, age 87. Beloved wife of Stephen Majercik for 70 years; loving mother of Stephen M. (Faith Barnes) Majercik and the late Susan L. Majercik; beloved daughter of the late Matthew Drbull and Judith Nosko; fond grandmother of Alexander S. Majercik and Charlotte F. Majercik; dear sister of Mildred (the late William) Bachik; loving sister-in-law of...

Raymond Huertas

Raymond Huertas

Sep 18, 2017

Raymond A. Huertas, 59, passed away September 18, 2017, Retired C.F.D. and Navy Veteran. Beloved father of Stephanie (Steven) Rottar, Gulia, Krystina, and Christian. Loving son of Sylvia V. nee Vela and Adolfo Huertas, Sr. Cherished grandfather of Maurizio, Grayson, and Preston. Dear brother of Doris (George) Huertas Romero and Adolfo (Elena) Huertas, Jr. Fond uncle of many. Visitation will...

Pietro Passanante

Pietro Passanante

Sep 15, 2017

Pietro Passanante 91, At Peace with Christ, Friday, September 15, 2017.Beloved husband of the late Vita. Loving father of Lina. Dear brother of the late John, Isadore, Joseph, Catherine, Frances and Mary. Visitation Sunday from 2:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Cumberland Chapels (FRIEL FUNERAL DIRECTORS) 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge. Funeral Service Begin: Monday 9:30 A.M. at the Funeral Home...

Frances Presti

Frances Presti

Sep 15, 2017

Frances T. Presti (nee Bembenek) age 94, passed away on September 15, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Joseph G. Presti. Loving mother of Carmella Linda (Keith) Wagner, Patricia (Dennis) Dobosiewicz and Ken Presti (Nancy). Cherished grandmother of Richard (Isadora), Jason (Laura) Wagner and Michael (Erin) Dobosiewicz. Great grandmother of Archer, Sebastian, Lola and Margot. Fond aunt of many nieces...

Richard Roessel

Richard Roessel

Sep 14, 2017

Richard Eugene Roessel, 80, passed away September 14, 2017. Richard was born in Chicago in 1937 to loving parents Carl Roessel and Marie Dubuque. They were members of St. Priscilla Catholic Church, where Richard attended school. He was employed for many years for Anderson Moving Company, Chicago and then since the late 1970's, worked out of Kankakee, Il. as a...

Marianne Murray

Marianne Murray

Sep 14, 2017

Marianne Dolores Murray nee Bogner, 91, entered eternal life on Sept. 14, 2017. Beloved wife of Roy Edward Murray for 68 years, and loving mother to Thomas Kevin (Margaret) Murray, Roy Kyle (Barbara) Murray, Joanne Kathleen (Steven) Himrich and the late Mary Kimberly. Cherished grandmother of Kristen Ann Murray, Andrew Carl (Carrie) Murray, Stephany Joanne Himrich, and Philip Murray Himrich;...

Genowefa Kostelicz

Genowefa Kostelicz

Sep 14, 2017

Genowefa "Gina" Kostelicz (nee Kurpaska) age 63, passed away Thursday September 14, 2017. Beloved wife of Kazimierz Kostelicz. Loving mother of Beata (Robert) Kalita, Malgorzata (Krzsztof) Kaczowka, Dariusz (Jenna) Kostelicz and Stefania (Pawel) Snopkowski. Cherished Babcia of Erika, Kamila, Caroline, Natalia and Lennon. Loving Dear sister of Jan, Julia and Stefania. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceeded in...

Janet Laplume-Bauman

Janet Laplume-Bauman

Sep 13, 2017

Janet LaPlume-Bauman, age 58 Devoted wife of Kent. Beloved daughter of the late Geraldine nee Cody and Robert LaPlume. Dear sister of Robert (Kathie) LaPlume, Jacqueline (Mark) Pitts and Richard (Tamaran) LaPlume. Sister-in-law of Lori Dippner and Craig Bauman. Fond aunt of many. Family and friends are asked to meet Saturday, September 23, 2017 at St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 4646...

Barbara Schroeder

Barbara Schroeder

Sep 12, 2017

Barbara Lou Schroeder, age 78, passed away peacefully on September 12th. Barbara was the beloved daughter of the late Helen and Peter Schroeder; dearest sister of Marlene and Peter Schroeder; fond aunt of Amber Schroeder. Barbara was a teacher, for over 37 years, with the Chicago Public School District. Friends and family are asked to meet at St. Benedict Church...

Carl Urbinati

Carl Urbinati

Sep 11, 2017

Carl A. Urbinati, suddenly passed away September 11, 2017. Beloved father of Carla (Tim) Shannon and Kimberly (Chris) McCarthy. Son of the late Carlo and the late Grace nee English. Fond grandfather Timothy, Connor, Logan and Gavin. Dear brother Robert (Jeanette) Urbinati, Shirley (Leonard) Arnoni and the late Richard and the late Patrick. Visitation Wednesday Sept 13 from 3 until...

Alexis Sakellarides

Alexis Sakellarides

Sep 11, 2017

Alexis Elizabeth Sakellarides, age 35, passed away on September 11, 2017. Alexis was the beloved daughter of John and Barbara Lynn Sakellarides (nee Brownfield), brother of Theo Sakellarides and half-sister of the late Maria Sakellarides. Alexis was the beloved granddaughter of Ivan and Doris Nelson Laucik, who were active members in the Chicago Swedish community. As a child, Alexis recognized...

Francesco Pollina

Francesco Pollina

Sep 11, 2017

Francesco Pollina, 84; Beloved husband of the late Giovanna nee Zagone; Loving father of Giuseppe (Elzbieta) and Rosario (Adrianna) and grandfather of Patrick, Marco, Giovanna, Francesco, Olivia and Mia; Dear brother of Ninetta Trippiedi, Filippina Azzarello and Stephano Pollina. Visitation Thursday Sept. 14th from 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral service begins Friday...

Joseph Dimarca

Joseph Dimarca

Sep 11, 2017

Joseph DiMarca, age 78, U.S. Army Veteran, passed away on September 11th. Joseph was the loving father of Delia (Matthew) Cowling, Geo (Michele) and Anita DiMarca; cherished grandfather of Cal DiMarca, Tommy and Isabella Cowling and Adriana DiMarca. Joe was the owner of Sorrento's Pizza on Harlem Ave., and he will be missed by the mother of his children, Bianca...

Michele Defrancesco

Michele Defrancesco

Sep 11, 2017

Michele “Michael” DeFrancesco , age 86 passed away on September 11, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Rosa (Levita). Loving father of Mena (Carmelo) Imbrogno, Rocco (Lucy), Vito (Donna), Tony (Anna), Joe, Laura (the late John) Garritano and the late Mario (Sue). Fond grandfather of Tiziana, Paola (Vito), Michael , Sandra, Eddie (Luchana), Rosangela (Jason), Jiuliana, Melissa, Malorie (Giuseppe) Antonio,...

Stanislawa Wisniewska

Stanislawa Wisniewska

Sep 8, 2017

Stanislawa Wisniewska, age 92. Beloved wife of the late Mieczyslaw. Loving mother of Dominika (Jozef) Amnicki and the late Jozef (Elzbieta) Wisniewski. Visitation Thursday Sept. 14 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Friday 9:00 a.m. from the funeral home and will then proceed to St. Ladislaus Church for Mass at 10:00...

Robert Vazquez

Robert Vazquez

Sep 8, 2017

Robert Vazquez, age 64, passed away on September 8th. Robert was the beloved husband of Rosemary J., nee Hurley, for 42 wonderful years; loving father of Leslie C. (Kamil) Bowie and Lana Vazquez; dearest son of the late Manuel and Angela Vazquez; cherished grandfather of Isaiah, Mikayla and Isaac Bowie; dear brother of Victor (Evelyn) Vazquez, Lina Vasquez, Christina Neris,...

Rosario Ong

Rosario Ong

Sep 7, 2017

Rosario Tan Ong, age 64, passed away on September 7th surrounded by her loving family. Rose was the beloved wife of Joseph G. for 40 wonderful years; loving mother of Michelle (Joe) Mark and Joseph Ong Jr.; cherished grandfather of Jonathan Basa, Tyler and Mia Mark; dear sister of Rosalina (Rogelio) Monte, Alexander (Astheria), Jose (Ruth), Antonio (Grace), Teofilo (Jovy)...

James Wright

James Wright

Sep 7, 2017

Wright, James F. age 74, beloved husband of Patricia A. (nee Lo Presto), loving father of Candace, Jimmy (Gina), and Patti Wright, cherished grandfather of Angela, Michael, and Emily, dear brother of Arthur Wright and the late Ramona Martin, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. And friend to many. Visitation Monday, Sept. 11, 2017 from 3-9 p.m. Funeral Tuesday,...

Samuel Tuzzio

Samuel Tuzzio

Sep 6, 2017

Samuel S. Tuzzio, age 95. Loving cousin and friend to many. Samuel enjoyed walking and golfing; worked many years as an accountant at Swedish Covenant Hospital. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Dupaul University. He was a WWII Veteran in the U.S. Army. Visitation Monday 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave....

Francesco Florio

Francesco Florio

Sep 5, 2017

Francesco "Frank" Florio, age 91, passed away September 5th surrounded by his loving family. Frank was the beloved husband of the late Stella, nee Carbonara; loving father of Teresa Bursoni and the late Pasquale (Karen) Florio and the late Cosima Gervais; cherished grandfather of Christin (Mason) Hanan, Matthew Bursoni, Kaleigh Gervais, Ernest John, Francesco and Vincenzo Bursoni and Isabella Florio;...

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