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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.

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Angela Sammartino

Angela Sammartino

Jul 25, 2017

Angela Sammartino, nee Sabella, age 74, passed away on July 25th surrounded by her loving family. Angela is the beloved wife of Vincenzo for 43 wonderful years; loving mother of Giuseppe (Gina) and Salvatore (Michelle) Sammartino; dearest daughter of the late Maria Antonietta, nee Feliciano, and the late Salvatore Sabella; cherished grandmother of Giuliana, Vincenzo, Georgia, Antonio and Chiara; dear...

Edwin Rozanski

Edwin Rozanski

Jul 25, 2017

Edwin A. Rozanski, Age 93, passed away in his home on July 25, 2017. He was preceded in death by parents Theophil and Veronica, beloved wife Theresa (Nigrelli), sisters Florence, Agnes and Irene, and brother Leonard. Ed is survived by sons Randy (Cathy) and Jim (Susan), sister Mary, brother Edmund (Shirley), sister-in-law Dorothy Rozanski, cherished grandchildren Matt (Lana), Theresa (Elliott)...

Olga Popiel

Olga Popiel

Jul 23, 2017

Olga Popiel, nee Kaniuga, Age 93, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Leo. Loving mother of Thomas Popiel and Karen (Michael) Randazzo. Fond aunt of many. Olga was preceded in death by her 3 sisters and 2 brothers. Visitation Thursday July 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence...

G. Wilson

G. Wilson

Jul 23, 2017

G. John ‘Jack’ Wilson, of Marco Island, and Chicago, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017 in Nevada after a short serious illness resulting from complications of diabetes, heart disease and COPD. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents George Anthony and Frances Marie (Sbarboro) Wilson. Jack was the owner and chairman of Ribbon Supply Company from 1970 -2012....

Antonina Portanova

Antonina Portanova

Jul 21, 2017

Antonina Portanova , At rest Friday, July 21, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Filippo . Loving mother of Mario and Anthony . Dear grandmother of Philip, Joseph, Marco, Nina, Ariana and Gabriella. Dear sister of Giuseppina (the late Salvatore) Attardo, Santina (the late Ottavio) Portanova, the late Salvatore (the late Nunzina) and the late Vito (Mimma) Leone. Fond aunt...

Kathleen Pan

Kathleen Pan

Jul 20, 2017

Kathleen Pan nee Paul, 66, passed away July 20, 2017. Beloved wife of Wayne R. Pan. Loving mother of Stacie L. (Steven) Resse. Beloved daughter of Florence and Chuck Paul, and daughter-in-law of Reno and Adeline Pan. Dear sister of Debra (Chester) Wieckiewicz, and sister-in-law of David (Barbara) Pan, Lory (Jeff) Burda, and Julie (Tom) Palcheck. Fond aunt to many...

Rudolf Vajda

Rudolf Vajda

Jul 20, 2017

Rudolf "Rudy" Vajda, age 83, formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away on July 20th in Scottsdale, AZ. Rudy is the beloved husband of Anna, nee Mesics; loving father of Nancy (Paul Knitter) Koch and Kathy Vajda; cherished grandfather of Amanda and Karina Koch, Emily Knitter, Harvey Vajda Trease and Ramona Vajda Schwartz; dearest brother of Marika (Gezane) Huszar, Magnus (Emline)...

Mary Cosmen

Mary Cosmen

Jul 19, 2017

Mary Ann Cosmen, age 78. Beloved wife of Ernest F. Cosmen; loving mother of Michael (Cassandra) Cosmen; beloved daughter of the late Philip Richter and the late Estelle Richter nee Ryndak; fond grandmother of Brittney Little; dear sister of Rose (Carl) Miesanic, the late Audrey (Bob) Burns; sister-in-law to Don (Judy) Holzer; fond aunt of Michelle Miezanic, Steve (Michelle) Miezanic,...

Salvator Madonia

Salvator Madonia

Jul 18, 2017

Salvator Madonia, 85. At Peace with Christ, Tuesday, July 18, 2017. Beloved husband of Lilly nee Magliere. Devoted father of Joseph (JoAnne), Michael (Linda) and Mary (the late Michael) Toth. Beloved son of the late Joseph and Mamie. Fond grandfather of Angela (Daniel), Christina (Tadas), Michael (Nicole),Joseph (Lindsey), Mark, Michelle, Anthony, Nicholas, Theresa (Josh) and Andie.Great grandfather of 5. Dear...

Daniel Mcneill

Daniel Mcneill

Jul 17, 2017

Daniel J. McNeill age 74, of The Villages Florida formerly of Schiller Park, passed away July 17, 2017. Beloved husband of Frances A. (nee Piazza). Loving father of Dawn Dahlke, Daniel (Tricia), John (Jennifer), Kenneth (Brigette) and Elizabeth (Frank) Loverde. Devoted grandfather of Donald, Joseph, Frankie, Alanna, Daniel, Patrick, Nicholas, Grace, Erin, Annie, Alexander, Molly and Micheal. Proceeded in death...

Ann Dimaria

Ann Dimaria

Jul 17, 2017

Ann DiMaria, age 94, nee Matero. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Tony Matero, Mary Buckley, Frank (Jackie) DiMaria, C.P.D., Angelo (Cathy) DiMaria, the late Donna Tolotti and Joseph DiMaria . Cherished grandmother of 8, great grandmother of 12 and great great grandmother of 1. Fond aunt of many. Ann was preceded in death by 2 sisters...

Tadeusz Partyka

Tadeusz Partyka

Jul 17, 2017

Tadeusz Partyka 61, suddenly. Beloved husband of Helena. Loving father of Artur (Alicia), Daniel (Barbara) and Przemyslaw (Nina). Fond grandfather of Maya, Adriana, Natalia and Matthew. Dear brother of Jan and Kazimiera (Piotr) Klichowski. Visitation Friday from 3:00 to 9:00 P.M. at Cumberland Chapels (FRIEL FUNERAL DIRECTORS) 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge. Funeral Service Begin Saturday 9:00 A.M. at the...

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...

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