Obituaries

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.

Vittoria Nudo

Vittoria Nudo

Nov 22, 2024

Vittoria Nudo, nee Molinaro, age 89, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2024. Vittoria was the beloved wife of the late Mario Nudo, Sr.; loving mother of Lorenzo "Larry" (Diane) Nudo, Linda (Thomas) Boesch and Mario, Jr. (Vita) Nudo; dear daughter of the late Annunziata and Achille Molinaro; cherished grandmother of Victoria (Michael) Harms, Nicholas (Kinga) Nudo, Mario Joseph Nudo,...

Rita Ergastolo

Rita Ergastolo

Nov 22, 2024

Rita Ergastolo, nee DeSena, age 76, born in Acerra (Prov. Di Napoli)  Italy, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2024. Devoted wife of the late Giuseppe Ergastolo; loving mother of Connie, Rosa, Franca and Patrizia, dear daughter of the late Rosa (Atteo) and the late Francesco DeSena, loving nonna of Candice and Silvana; dear sister of the late Vincenzo (late...

Andrew Powalish

Andrew Powalish

Nov 21, 2024

Andrew Powalish, age 99, at rest on November 21, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Dolores (nee Wanta)  for 58 years. Loving father of Rene (Rick) Weber. Cherished grandfather of Brian (Mary) and Scott (Jen) Weber. Great-Grandfather of Kylie, Courtney and Colton. Dear brother of Stanley, Jo Anne, Katherine, Sarah, Joe, Al, Peter, Harry, Veronica, Paul and Betty. Fond uncle...

Marie Nosek

Marie Nosek

Nov 21, 2024

Marie C. Nosek, nee Garneau, age 92, passed away unexpectedly at her home on November 21, 2024. Marie was the devoted wife of the late Robert A.; loving mother of Michael T. (Mary) Nosek, Mary E. (the late Tod) Bourgart, Ann M. (the late William) Kohut, Robert F. (Kimberly) Nosek and John J. (Teri) Nosek; dear daughter of the...

William Ruhl

William Ruhl

Nov 21, 2024

William M. Ruhl, 99, long time resident of Norridge, at rest November 21, 2024.  Father of Thomas Ruhl.  Beloved son of the late William and Anna Ruhl.  Dear brother of the late Marie (the late Franklin) Gassner. Fond uncle of Karen (David) Diersen, Paul (Ingrid) Gassner, the late Mary Ann Gassner; great uncle and great great uncle of many.  William...

Sarah Tripoli

Sarah Tripoli

Nov 21, 2024

Sarah L. Tripoli, (Baldassano), age 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 21, 2024. Sarah was the beloved wife of the late Alfred "Fritz"; loving mother of Karen, Christiann, Anthony, Debra and Kim; dear grandmother of 12;  great grandmother of 3; caring sister of Joseph Baldassano and Josephine Christenson; special aunt of Judy, Connie, Gloria, Linda, and...

Rosa Martinelli

Rosa Martinelli

Nov 19, 2024

Rosa Martinelli Beloved wife of the late Rocco. Loving mother of Candida (Edoardo) Renghini, Domenico “Dino” (Gail) Martinelli, Nicola Martinelli, Franca Sher and Caterina ‘Cathy” Martinelli. Beloved daughter of the late Nicola and Caterina Palumbo. Fond Grandmother of Tito, Rocco, Enza, Rocco, Michael, Heather and Kenny. Great grandmother of Anthony, Alexis, Annalisa, Mikayla, Annamarie, Domenico, Cecilia, Joe, Dino, Mia, Jonathan,...

Tomasett Siek-Nelson

Tomasett Siek-Nelson

Nov 19, 2024

Tomasett L. Siek-Nelson, 71, of Des Plaines, at rest Tuesday, November 19, 2024.  Tommi was born and raised in Chicago. Growing up, she had many adventures that came from going to an all girl's high school, taking the Belmont bus to Cub's games and everywhere else, and traveling great distances with her parents and sister to get the best...

Peter Terzo

Peter Terzo

Nov 19, 2024

Peter S. Terzo of Elmwood Park, Age 77, Born in Chicago, IL on May 27, 1947, Passed away peacefully at his home in Fountain Hills, AZ on November 19, 2024. Devoted husband of Christine (nee Conti) for 56 years. Beloved son of the late John and Christine (nee Nichetta) Terzo. Dear son in law of the late Elmer and June...

Michael Prestia

Michael Prestia

Nov 19, 2024

Michael Prestia of Elk Grove Village was born September 29, 1960, peacefully entered into Heaven on November 19. Michael was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and son whose legacy of love, faith, and hard work will forever remain in the hearts of those he touched.

Michael is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years, Camille,...

Elvira Pisani

Elvira Pisani

Nov 18, 2024

Elvira "Vera" R. Pisani nee Basile, age 89. Beloved wife of the late Romeo; loving mother of Valerie Pisani, Vivian (John) Fasso, Richard Pisani, and Ronald (Dyana) Pisani, beloved daughter of the late Louis and Mary Tucci Basile; fond grandmother of Gino Fasso, Giacomo Pisani, and Charise Pisani; dear sister of the late Albert (surviving Barbara) Basile; fond aunt of...

Peter Weis

Peter Weis

Nov 18, 2024

Peter Weis, age 90, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024 with his family by his side. Peter was the beloved husband of the late Theresia, nee Varga; loving father of Theresia "Terri" (Michael) Gentile, Dorothea "Dorothy" (Michael) Mascio and Anna (Peter) Wasyliw; dearest son of the late Dorothea and Michael Weis; cherished grandfather of Nicole (Ryan) Gentile-Holmbeck, Dana (Ryan)...

Rocco Zink

Rocco Zink

Nov 18, 2024

It’s with a heavy heart and unimaginable sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved brother, Rocco. Sadly, Rocco fell and suffered a traumatic brain injury, which in turn took his life.   Rocco left us far too soon, to think he was only 55 years old; Rocco was a shining light in the lives of everyone who...

Marilyn Durham

Marilyn Durham

Nov 17, 2024

Marilyn T. Durham (nee Ranguette), age 97, of Norridge, passed away November 17, 2024. Loving mother of Brian (the late Kim) Durham and Debra Durham. Brent Durham, Brad Durham and the late Randy Durham. Cherished grandmother of Karen (Tom) Hagstrom. Great grandmother of Violet Hagstrom and Daisy Hagstrom. Services will be private.

Elizabeth Cieplik

Elizabeth Cieplik

Nov 17, 2024

Elizabeth A. Cieplik, age 74, passed away on November 17, 2024. Beloved wife of Daniel. Loving mother of Daniel (Dianna), Michael and Richard (Lorena). Cherished grandmother of Crystal, Dannah and Declan. Grand dog mother to Taz. Devoted daughter of the late Leo and the late Bernice Mazur. Dearest sister of John (Joanne) Mazur and Thomas (Fenela) Mazur. Fond aunt of...

Joanne Roark

Joanne Roark

Nov 17, 2024

Joanne M. Roark, nee Johnson, age 91, passed away 11/17/2024. Beloved wife of the late Donald E. Roark (Ret. CFD).  Loving mother of Barbara (the late George) Katsigiannis, Danny (Laura Erickson) Roark, Joanne (Angelo) Marino and the late Donald Roark.  Fond grandmother of Billy (Maria) Katsigiannis, Kristy (Kriss) Schaeffer, Joanne Dimitrakos, Danny (Jenna) Roark, Jaquelyn (Justin) Smith, Shannon Roark, Nicholas...

Arvid Hetland

Arvid Hetland

Nov 16, 2024

Arvid Hetland, age 92. Beloved son of the late Thoralf and Ragnhild Hetland nee Melby; loving brother of Esther Donna (Donald) Bucholz, Roger (Barbara) Hetland; fond uncle of Todd (Corrine) Bucholz, Donna (Dan) Johnson, Linda (Tim) Lathrop, and Christopher (Jennifer) Hetland; beloved great uncle of many nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held on Friday, November 22, 2024 from...

Dorothy Dooley

Dorothy Dooley

Nov 16, 2024

Dorothy E. Dooley (nee Beaumier) age 91, at rest on November 16, 2024. Dorothy was born in Chicago on January 24, 1933. She was preceded in death by her loving parents Joseph and Mary Beaumier.  Beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of James (Aimee), Joseph (Keeley), William (Lauren) and the late Timothy (the late Priscilla). Cherished grandmother of...

Marion Costante

Marion Costante

Nov 15, 2024

Marion E. Costante, 90, of Trego, Wisconsin, passed away on November 15, 2024. She was born to John and Myrtle Leschinski in April 1934 in Chicago, where she was raised and where she graduated from Kelvyn Park High School in 1952. She was married twice and was a loving mother to her three daughters. The family started in California and...

Evelyn Raffin

Evelyn Raffin

Nov 15, 2024

Evelyn J. Raffin 102 of River Grove. At rest Friday, November 15 th . Beloved wife of the late Albert. Loving mother of Rick , Deb (Jerry) and the late Terry (Patti). Cherished grandmother of Lisa, Terry (Michelle), Angela (Pete), Andrea (Jason), Rick (Sheila), Sarah (Richard) and Jennifer (Chris). Great grandmother of 19, Great great grandmother of Nicolas. Dear sister...

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