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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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Penny Parker

Penny Parker

Dec 16, 2017

Penny A. Parker, age 39. Beloved daughter of the late Phillip and Donna Parker nee Manley; dear sister of Christalynn (Matt) Smiley and Therese (the late Billy Jr.) Todd; fond aunt of Patrick Goebel and Daniel Goebel, and Casey Todd. Memorial visitation will be Saturday December 30th from 1:00 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave....

Salvatore Grana

Salvatore Grana

Dec 15, 2017

Salvatore "Sam" Grana, age 90, passed away on Wednesday December 15, 2017. Sam served in the Army during WWII. Beloved husband of Dolores "Tina" (nee Ferrara). Loving father of Dino (Vicky) and Dawn Grana. Cherished grandfather of Stephanie (Dave) Eaton and Nicholas Grana. Great grandfather of Cameron and Carter Eaton. Dear brother Angelina (the late Joseph) Gorla and the late...

Francis Shaw

Francis Shaw

Dec 15, 2017

Frank M. Shaw, age 71, passed away peacefully on December 15th. Frank was the beloved son of the late Nora and Frank Shaw; loving brother of Marianne and Noreen Shaw, Kathy (Bob) Bacarella, Judy (Tom) Piscitello, John (Laurie) and the late Susan and Margie Shaw; dearest uncle of Bobby (Jamie) and Dan (Megan) Bacarella, Brigette (Jay) Patel, Dominic (Angela), Marc...

Coletta Mikrut

Coletta Mikrut

Dec 15, 2017

Coletta M. Mikrut, nee Gemskie, age 93, passed away on December 15th surrounded by her loving family. Coletta was the beloved wife of the late Robert John; loving mother of Michael (Susan) Mikrut; cherished grandmother of Robert S. (Kristin) Mikrut, Geralyn J. (Bill) Stockey, Michael Jr. (Lareina) and Becky L. Mikrut; great grandmother of Meadow, Ella, Eli, Kylee, Emerald, Mallorie...

Angelo Dimaria

Angelo Dimaria

Dec 14, 2017

Angelo DiMaria, age 60. Beloved husband of Cat; loving father of Jamie (Joe) Fanara and Joe (Nichole) DiMaria; loving step-father of Chelly (Will) Sprayberry; beloved son of the late Joseph and Ann DiMaria nee Matero; fond grandfather of Jase and Jesse Fanara and Kendall and Luca DiMaria; dear brother of Frank (Jackie), Anthony, Mary, and the late Donna and Joe;...

Regina Szczepaniak

Regina Szczepaniak

Dec 13, 2017

Regina R. Szczepaniak 92. At rest Wednesday, December 13, 2017. Beloved wife of the late John E., Loving mother of Elaine (the late Ernst) Humiston Zalsman, Catherine (Ernest) Kosciuk and Dolores (Thomas) Maag. Fond grandmother of Michael (Sarah), Nicole (Andrew), Rebecca (Robert), Amanda, Jessica (Drew) and Randi (Brian). Great grandmother of Cailey, Maya, Noah, Lily, John, Katelyn, Emma and Ryelan....

Donata Paliferro

Donata Paliferro

Dec 12, 2017

Donata Paliferro, nee DiLollo. Beloved wife of Domenico. Loving mother of Giovanni (Rosalia) Paliferro, Pina (late Giovanni) Petrocelli, Cesare (Maria) Paliferro and Virgilio Paliferro. Cherished grandmother of Tony (Chrissy) Paliferro, Donna (Pat) Rossi, Maria (Dino) Bordignon, Laura (Lorenzo) Ventrella, Sylvia (Derek) Korybko, Anthony (Annalisa) Paliferro, Cristina Paliferro, Natalie (Christian) D’Agostino, Tina Paliferro and Ella. Great grandmother of 10. Dear sister...

Samuel Ferrara

Samuel Ferrara

Dec 12, 2017

Samuel Ferrara Jr., age 74. Beloved husband of Sophia Ferrara nee Gradus; loving father of 2 children; beloved son of the late Samuel and Betty Ferrara; fond grandfather of 4; dear brother of Michael (Lang) and Anthony (Kay); fond uncle of many nieces and nephews; great uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday December 15, 2017 from 3:00 p.m....

Bernice Tuszynski

Bernice Tuszynski

Dec 11, 2017

Bernice D. Tuszynski, nee Prokuski, age 88, passed away on December 11th surrounded by her loving family. Bernice was the beloved wife of the late Paul C.; loving mother of Paul (Judy) Tuszynski, Nancy (Larry) Conrad, Leslie (Charlie) Izzo and Janice (Javier) Benitez; cherished grandmother of Samantha, Charlie and Paul Izzo; dear sister of the late Joseph Parker, Ralph Prokuski...

Lorraine Pick

Lorraine Pick

Dec 11, 2017

Lorraine C. Pick 93 of Des Plaines. At rest Monday, December 11, 2017. Beloved wife of 70 years to her husband Milton. Loving mother of Grant (Joann) and the late Dr. Jeffery (Carol). Dear grandmother of Brian, Eric, Kevin, Jason (Heather), Kelly, Jillian (Dennis) and Bradley (Loren). Great grandmother of 11, great great grandmother of 1. Lorraine and her husband...

John Corcoran

John Corcoran

Dec 10, 2017

John Edward Corcoran Jr., 69, retired Chicago Police Detective, passed away surrounded by family on December 10, 2017. Beloved husband to Gloria (retired CPD); Loving father to John (Gina) Corcoran III; grandfather to Jonas, Jules, and Jolene; uncle to Mark DiBenedetto. He is preceded in death by father, John Edward Corcoran Sr. (retired CPD); mother, Louise (nee Gorsuch).A memorial service...

Virginia Volgarino

Virginia Volgarino

Dec 10, 2017

Virginia D. Volgarino, nee Speaker, age 97, passed away peacefully on December 10th. Virginia was the beloved wife of the late Ralph Sr.; loving mother of Ralph L. (Mary) Volgarino and Carole (James Sr.) Rose; dearest daughter of the late Pearl and William Speaker Sr.; cherished grandmother of Michael Volgarino, Steve (Caroline Zuno) Volgarino and James Rose Jr.; great grandmother...

Marianna Scavelli

Marianna Scavelli

Dec 10, 2017

Marianna Scavelli (nee Stea) age 80. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving mother of Josephine (late Vince) DeFilippis, Lena (Greg) Belair, Joseph, and Vito (Nikki). Devoted grandmother of Vito (Daniela) Cinfio, Elena (Jay) Caracci, Frank (Amber), Marianna (Brian), Alessandra Cinfio, Michael DeFilippis, Marissa, Frank, Gianni, Joey, Christina, Anthony, and Julia Scavelli. Fond sister of Nina (Vince) Ferri and Lena...

Celina Salazar

Celina Salazar

Dec 9, 2017

Celina Salazar (nee Mayor) passed away on December 9, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Max. Loving mother of Hady (Vincent) Gendusa . Dear grandma of Brooklyn and Dylan. Dear sister of Maria (the late Eustacio) Flores and proceeded in death by many brothers and sisters. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday December 12, 2017 from 3:00...

Joanne Ferrante-Casale

Joanne Ferrante-Casale

Dec 9, 2017

Joanne Ferrante-Casale (81), Naples, Florida, a life-long resident of Chicago before residing in Naples, Florida. Joanne was a beloved and loving daughter of the late Rosario (Angeline Airdo nee’ Cirrincione) Anzelmo, Wife to Philip M. Casale, retired CPD, Mother to Debra J. DeGrasse and Mark V. Ferrante, Step-mother to Leslie Casale, John (Lynn) Casale and Philip (Shelly) Casale. Sister of...

Ronald Brown

Ronald Brown

Dec 9, 2017

Ronald E. Brown, Age 73, Viet Nam Veteran. Dear husband of Dr Pat Brown (nee Mandra). Beloved father of Lisa (Ernesto) Fiorante and Christopher (Sandra) Tentler. Loving grandfather of Jonathan, Frank, Bobby, Christopher and Brooke. Visitation Wednesday December 13, 2017 from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge. Funeral Thursday beginning at the funeral home...

Jeri Trawczynski

Jeri Trawczynski

Dec 9, 2017

Jeri Ann Trawczynski nee Carlson, 69; Beloved wife of the late Lawrence; Cherished mother of Debra (David) Jacobs and Michael (Dana) Trawczynski; Loving grandmother of Alex, William and Danny; Dear sister of Thomas (Susann) and the late James (Kathleen) Carlson; Fond aunt to many. A Celebration of Jeri's life will be held at a later date. Donations in her name...

Lawrence Harast

Lawrence Harast

Dec 8, 2017

Lawrence A. Harast, age, 85 Passed December 8, 2017. Larry was an Army Veteran in the Korean War. Beloved husband of the late Julie (nee Ventrella). Loving Father of Diane Durik, Mary Ann Grala and Ronald. Devoted grandfather of Stephen and Samantha. Fond brother of the late Edward (the late Patricia) Harast. Visitation Sunday December 10, 2017 from 3:00 until...

Kenneth Little

Kenneth Little

Dec 8, 2017

Kenneth F. Little, retired Senior Fire Alarm Operator for the Chicago Fire Department. Beloved husband of the late Alice nee Bychowski. Loving father of Kenneth, Robert (Kimberlee), Stephen C.F.D. (Rhonda), Philip (Lee), Richard, Raymond, Mary Ellen (Steve) Cooper, Anna (Ron) Stargardt, Rita (Rich) Carlson, and the late Thomas. Proud grandfather of Timothy, Christine, Kevin, and Jenna. Dear brother of the...

Angela Brunetti

Angela Brunetti

Dec 8, 2017

Angela M. Brunetti (nee Grisanzio) age 80. Beloved wife of Vito. Loving mother of Bruno (Kim) and James (Michelle). Devoted grandmother of Stephanie, Michael, Alaina, Matthew, Jacob and Angelina. Dear daughter of the late Elisabetta (nee Marini) and the late Giacomo Grisanzio. Fond sister of Anna (the late Giacomo) Rotondo, Domenic Grisanzio, Pat (Michael) Battista, Francesca (Antonio) Rubino, Vito (Janette)...

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