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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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Willy Boehm

Willy Boehm

Jan 14, 2025

Willy K. Boehm, 56, at rest January 14, 2025.  Beloved life partner of Arlene Gilbert for 35 years.  Loving father of Erik J. Boehm; stepfather of Nicholas (Consiglia) Gilbert.  Cherished Paw of Oliver and Nolan Gilbert.  Dear brother of the late Walter Boehm.  Fond uncle of many.  Master Plumber and owner and operator of Boehm Plumbing.  Visitation will be Tuesday,...

Josephine Criscione

Josephine Criscione

Jan 13, 2025

Josephine Criscione nee Scimeca, passed away peacefully on 1/13/2025. Born in Caccamo (Prov. Di Palermo) Sicilia. Devoted wife of the late Giorgio Criscione; loving mother of Joseph Criscione; beloved daughter of the late Salvatore and Damiana (nee Porretta) Scimeca; dear sister of the late Tony (Caterina) Scimeca, late Paolo Scimeca, late Joe (late Giuseppa) Scimeca, late Domenica (late Vito) Leone;...

Michael Cohen

Michael Cohen

Jan 13, 2025

Michael D. Cohen, 56, at rest January 13, 2025.  Cherished son of Norma Cohen.  Loving brother of Mandi, Veronica, Chuck, David.  Dear nephew of Britt.  Loving uncle of Julian, Melody, Kam, Alex, Michael, Daniel, Billy; great uncle of Jaxson, Mason, Grayson, Susie-Rae.  Best friend of Jin Bang.  Avid lover of the Chicago Blackhawks, and Chicago White Sox; heartbroken by the...

Laura Watson

Laura Watson

Jan 13, 2025

Laura J. Watson passed away peacefully on Friday, January 10, 2025 at the age of 65. Loving Daughter of the late John & the late Audrey, nee Kurowski, Watson. Dear Sister of Lynn (William) Ignatowski, Lois Finstrom, John (Susan) Watson and James Watson. Lifelong friend and companion of the late Glenn Lilja. Dear Aunt of Nicole (Grant) Best, Eric (Ashley)...

Gesua Brusca

Gesua Brusca

Jan 12, 2025

Gesua Brusca, nee Calderone, age 83.  Born in San Biagio Platani (Prov. Agrigento) Sicilia.  Beloved wife of the late Biagio.  Loving mother of Vincenzo (Linda) Brusca, Teresa Maria (Steven) Krueger & Rosa Maria (Gio) Lappano. Beloved daughter of the late Stefano & Rosa (nee Russotto) Calderone.  Fond grandmother of Alexis Krueger, Jessica & Gianbiagio Brusca, Alivia & Mario Lappano.  Dear...

Paula Prasal

Paula Prasal

Jan 12, 2025

Paula H. Prasal, nee Mandl, age 62, passed away unexpectedly at her home on January 12, 2025.  Paula was the beloved wife of Walter for 41 wonderful years; dearest daughter of the late Joann and Robert Mandl; dear sister of Donna (the late Jack) Pociak, the late Mike Mandl and sister in law of Grace (Dave) Gothe, and she was...

Lorene Wilson

Lorene Wilson

Jan 11, 2025

Lorene Ann Wilson (nee Port) of Norwood Park left us tragically on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Cherished wife of Bob. Loving daughter of the late Alvin J. Port and the late Audrey (nee Pustz),  Dear sister of Alice Kornblum, Bill (Rachel) Port, the late John (Tina) Port the late Ruth (Mike) Rose and the late Julie Port. devoted daughter-...

Wieslaw Krzyszkowski

Wieslaw Krzyszkowski

Jan 10, 2025

Wieslaw Krzyszkowski, age 86, passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 10, 2025. Wieslaw was the beloved husband of the late Halina, nee Bijak; loving father of Radek (Barbara), Robert (Elizabeth), Roxanna and the late Remi Krzyszkowski; cherished grandfather of Marcin, Victoria, Lea, Leonardo, Lenore and Meli Krzyszkowski; dear brother of the late Mariola (the late Wieslaw) Sroka, and...

Eleanor Janicki

Eleanor Janicki

Jan 10, 2025

Eleanor Janicki (nee Bates) age 104, at rest on January 10, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Henry. Loving mother of Arlene (the late Chester) Lis, Diana Bezak and Cecelia (Edmund) Kolodziej. Cherished grandmother of Karen (Jeff) Gutowsky, Denise (Gregg) Hinkle, Kathy (Mark) Peterson, Darlene (Shawn) Groom, Juliane (Scott) Kirkner, Debra (Kurt) Langworthy, Peter (Christina) Kolodziej and Laura (Michael) Vratanina....

Gregory Dotson

Gregory Dotson

Jan 10, 2025

Gregory Dotson age 61, at rest on January 10, 2025. Loving son of Carol (nee Blanton) Pignatelli and the late James Dotson. Dear brother of Cindy (Robbie) Hodges and the late Richard Dotson.  Fond uncle of Amber Richardson and Howard Rhodes. Great uncle of Noah Richardson. Visitation for Greg will take place on Thursday, January 16, 2025 from 3:00 pm...

Stephanie Wahnert

Stephanie Wahnert

Jan 9, 2025

Stephanie Wahnert, nee Filarski, age 101, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025. For 55 years Stephanie was the beloved wife of the late Roy Wahnert ; loving mother of Roy (Jan) Wahnert, Pam (Neal) Zimmer, Pat (Larry) Ybarra and Paulette (Stan) Pociask; cherished grandmother of Marcie Zawistowski, Jeff (Trish) Ybarra, Chris (Teresa) Ybarra, Steve Wahnert, Amy (Shawn) Aschliman, Mark...

Linda Dwyer

Linda Dwyer

Jan 9, 2025

Linda L. Dwyer, 60, of  Norridge, Illinois, passed away at 2:00 am, Thursday, January 9, 2025 at her residence, Norridge, Illinois. Memorial Visitation Saturday, January 25, 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm, with services to be held at 7:00 pm, at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Avenue, Norridge, Illinois. Linda was born November 9, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois; the daughter of...

Rosa Vitulli

Rosa Vitulli

Jan 8, 2025

Rosa Vitulli (nee Valenzano) age 93, at rest on January 8, 2025. Rosa was born on February 18, 1931 in Sannicandro di Bari, a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Bari, Apulia in southern Italy and resided on the far northwest side of Chicago. Although she had a hard life, her life was a good life rich with...

Samuel Marino

Samuel Marino

Jan 7, 2025

Samuel "Sam" Marino, age 90, at rest on January 7, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Patricia (nee Lovell). Loving father of Tim (Mary) Marino. Cherished grandfather of Joseph (Kristen) Marino, Theresa (John) LoBello and Nicole (Mike) Hayes. Great grandfather of Vinny, Gina and Frankie LoBello, Breanne Hayes and Lily and Joey Marino. Dear brother, uncle, cousin and friend to...

Rosa Volpe

Rosa Volpe

Jan 6, 2025

Rosa Maria Volpe 91 of Harwood Heights.  At Peace with Christ Monday, January 6, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Luigi. Loving mother of Silvera, Joseph (Barbara), John (Annette) and the late Angela (the late George) Margiolas. Cherished grandmother of John, Steve (Adriana), Adam (Anna), Brandon (Heather), Justin (Nicole),  Max, Stephanie (Gabe) and Sam. Great grandmother of Steven, Lilly,...

Ellen Poulos

Ellen Poulos

Jan 6, 2025

Ellen T. Poulos, nee Fitzgerald, age 84, passed away unexpectedly at her home with Bill at her side on January 6, 2025. Ellen was the beloved wife of William "Bill" Poulos for 62 wonderful years; loving mother of Stephanie (Mark) Poulos-Ruther, the late Dorothy (Bill) Poulos-Karmis and Yvonne Marsh, nee Berg; dear daughter of the late Dorothy and John Fitzgerald;...

Phyllis Vazzano

Phyllis Vazzano

Jan 5, 2025

Phyllis Vazzano (Cassata) age 88, passed away peacefully at her home on January 5, 2025 with her family at her side. Phyllis was the beloved wife of Salvatore "Sam" Vazzano for 64 wonderful years; loving mother of Rose (August) Vivirito and Sarah (David) Zirin; dear daughter of the late Rosaria (Polizzano) and the late Giuseppe Cassata; cherished grandmother of Stephanie...

Fernando Pedatella

Fernando Pedatella

Jan 3, 2025

Fernando Pedatella, age 91, born in Lattarico (Prov. Di Cosenza) Italia, passed away on January 3, 2025. Beloved husband of Francesca, nee D'Anna; loving father of George (Mary) Pedatella and Maria (Mario) Amato; dear son of the late Concetta (nee DeSimone) Pedatella; cherished grandfather of Nicole Pedatella, Sabrina (Ryan) Black, Regina and Michael Pedatella; great grandfather of Enzo and Mia;...

John Mochocki

John Mochocki

Jan 2, 2025

John Mathias Mochocki (5/17/1953 - 1/02/2025) Passed away peacefully on 1/2/2025 surrounded by his family. John worked for Dominick's as a butcher for 39 years . He was an avid bowler and golfer. John loved to help others and could try and build anything with his creative mind. Throughout his life, he was always there to help his family and...

Alessandrina Zupo

Alessandrina Zupo

Jan 1, 2025

Alessandrina "Sandy" Zupo, nee Caira, age 82, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025. Sandy was the beloved wife of the late Frank; loving mother of Ralph (Jeannine) Zupo and Carmela (the late James) Trunzo; dear daughter of the late Michelina and Michele Caira; cherished grandmother of Dominic, Alessandrina, Francesca, James, Christopher, and Caira; dear sister of Ada (John) Ferraro,...

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