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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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Maria Carrozza

Maria Carrozza

Mar 3, 2025

Maria Carrozza nee Caputo 89 of Norridge. At Peace with Christ Monday, March 3, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Rocco. Loving mother of Roxanne Carrozza, Cathleen (Frank) Marchiori, Judy (Carlo) Fabiano and Marisa (Mike) Maune. Cherished grandmother of Christina (Joe), Marcella, Frank (Emily), Juliana (Tony), Rocco, John Carlo, Maria Grace, (Josh), Nikki (Tommy), Michael, Catie and Max. Great grandmother...

Cynthia Bronski

Cynthia Bronski

Mar 1, 2025

Cindy Bronski 66, unexpectantly. At rest Saturday, March 1, 2025. Beloved daughter of the late John and the late Wanda Bronski. Dear sister of Linda, John “Randy”  (Karen) and the late Betsy. Loving aunt of Jessica (Mike),  Nathan (Jenny),  Katherine (Scott)  Denise (Brian),  and Lauren (Brock), Betsy and Cheryl.  Great aunt of 13. Cindy was a proud alumnus of...

Joseph Vlach

Joseph Vlach

Mar 1, 2025

Joseph J. Vlach, age 74, at rest on March 1, 2025. Originally from Berwyn, Joe moved to the western slopes of Colorado 13 years ago. Joe was a retired licesed CPA. He last worked as the finance director for the Town of Palisade, CO. Joe was a devoted husband to Laura; dear brother to Frank (Vern), Dorothy (John), and his...

Anna Dolcimascolo

Anna Dolcimascolo

Feb 28, 2025

Anna Dolcimascolo 76 of Norridge. At Peace with Christ Friday, February 28 th . Beloved wife of Joseph. Loving mother of Rosa (the late Robert) Bledsoe, Phil  (Cindy), Catherine (Matt) Barczyk and the late Filippo. Cherished grandmother of  Veronica, Joseph, Sabrina, Alyssa, Julia, Anthony and Johnny. Beloved daughter of the late Gaetano and the late Caterina Dolcimascolo. Fond sister,...

Walter Ergish

Walter Ergish

Feb 27, 2025

Walter J. "Wally" Ergish, age 80, U.S. Army Veteran of Vietnam and U.S. Navy Reservist passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on February 27, 2025. Wally was the beloved husband of Patricia A. (nee Cioffi) for 55 wonderful years; loving father of Jeffrey J. (Lori) Ergish and Jennifer A. (Martin) Staunton; dearest son of the late Harriett...

Elaine Hosp

Elaine Hosp

Feb 25, 2025

Elaine R. Hosp, 86, of River Grove, Illinois, passed away on February 25, 2025 at 5:43 a.m. at Gottlieb Hospital in Melrose Park, Illinois. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, on August 10, 1938, the daughter of the late Edward and Elizabeth “Betty” (nee Taugner) Lokcik. A fiercely-independent woman, she worked many jobs over her lifetime, most notably at Leaf...

Ryan Perez

Ryan Perez

Feb 25, 2025

Ryan Perez March 2, 1993 – February 25, 2025 With heavy hearts, we share the unexpected passing of Ryan Perez at the age of 31, just days before his 32nd birthday. From a young age, Ryan knew he was destined to serve and protect. That calling led him to a career as a police officer, where he was recognized...

Andrea Letizia

Andrea Letizia

Feb 25, 2025

Andrea Letizia, age 82, passed away February 25, 2025.  Born in Acerra (Prov. di Napoli) Italia.  Owner of Liborio Bakery in River Grove, IL. Devoted husband of Rita nee Montano.  Loving father of Maria, Dominic and Antonio (Claudia) Letizia.  Beloved son of the late Domenico and Maria Carmine (nee Mugnolo) Letizia. Fond grandfather of Joey, Marisa, Giulietta and Eliana.  Dear...

Danuta Madel

Danuta Madel

Feb 25, 2025

Danuta Madel, 79, at rest February 25, 2025.  Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and mother-in-law.  Visitation will be Friday, February 28, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W Lawrence Ave, Norridge.  Funeral services will begin on Saturday at the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. then proceed to St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church, Chicago, for Mass...

Stefania Drzymala

Stefania Drzymala

Feb 24, 2025

Stefania Drzymala (nee Kasprzak) age 90, passed away on February 24, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Jan. Loving mother of Edward M. (Kimberly) and Michael J. Drzymala. Interment will be private at St. Adalbert Cemetery in Niles, Il.

Mary Papinko

Mary Papinko

Feb 24, 2025

Mary Papinko passed away on February 24, 2025 from complications of congestive heart failure. She was 96 years old. Mary was born in Chicago Illinois on June 10, 1928 as Mary Theresa Loboyko to Mary and John Loboyko, who had both previously immigrated from Ukraine. She lived with her parents and her four siblings on Leavitt Street, in what is...

James Calamus

James Calamus

Feb 21, 2025

James "Jimmy" Calamus, age 87, at rest on February 21, 2025. Jim was born on June 14, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois to the late George Calamus and the late Colleen (nee Noplos). Dearest brother of Deborah Calamus, the late Louis (Joan), and step brother of Laura Dellaca. Fond uncle of Dayna (Daniel) Negron, Zachary (Heidi) Calamus, Krystin (Chris) Rice and...

Scott Pecoraro

Scott Pecoraro

Feb 21, 2025

Scott Pecoraro, 55, of Fox Lake, IL, passed away on February 21, 2025. Born and raised in Chicago, Scott spent the last 12 years enjoying life in Fox Lake, where he embraced his love for the outdoors.A proud Teamster, Scott dedicated his career to Chicago’s wholesale produce industry, where he formed lasting friendships and took great pride in his...

Anna Haliw

Anna Haliw

Feb 19, 2025

Anna Haliw, age 87, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Anna was the beloved wife of the late Orest; loving mother of Daria (John), Taras (Vicky) and Oksana (Jima); cherished grandmother of Markie, Christian, Kolya, Kalyna (Myles) Julianna and Ivana; dearest sister of Stephen Bodnar, Olga Borden-Schoonover and the late Wasyl Bodnar, Mary Hrynewycz and...

Carmella Mistretta

Carmella Mistretta

Feb 19, 2025

Carmella Mistretta, age 91, at rest on February 19, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Mistretta. Loving mother of Edward (Susan) and Ricky (Michelle). Dearest grandmother of Joseph (Juliette), Jess (James) Vestuto, Anthony (Chelsea), Ali and Jack. Cherished great grandmother of Isla Vestuto and Millicent Mistretta. Preceeded in death by her siblings, Mary, Vince, John, Rose, Toni, Sam and...

Ralph Pucci

Ralph Pucci

Feb 19, 2025

Ralph Dominic Pucci, age 66, at rest suddenly on February 19, 2025. Ralph was born in Chicago and raised in Park Ridge, and passed away at his home in Elk Grove Village, Il. Survived by his wife Marian; mother, Vitalina (the late Ralph), Brother, Robert (Pina) Pucci, aunts, Lucia Simonetti, Carla (Richard) Petersen; cousin Marco Simonetti; and nieces Christina (Adam)...

Ida Bruno

Ida Bruno

Feb 18, 2025

Ida G. Bruno, age 87, Born in Cerisano (Prov di Cosenza) Calabria, Italia.  Beloved wife of the late Giuseppe Bruno.  Loving mother of Franco (Patricia) Bruno, Maria (Vito) Ferrantelli, Lorenza (Andrea) Russo and Antonio (Cecelia) Bruno.  Beloved daughter of the late Pasquale & Maria (nee Tenuta) Aquino.  Fond grandmother of Sara (Zach) Jordan, Giuseppina Ferrantelli, Daniela Ferrantelli, Francesco (Isabella) Russo,...

Eden Ayala

Eden Ayala

Feb 17, 2025

Eden Ayala, age 62, at rest on February 17, 2025. Loving mother of Joshua (Claire) Ayala, Junnie Caballes and Callen Aquino-Peters. Dearest daughter of the late Eduardo and the late Marta Aquino. Dear sister of Fely, Abraham, Reynaldo,Shirley, Marlie (Jerry), Jovel (Junia), Eduardo Jr. (Paz), Mary Jane and Lorie (Jasper). Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation for Eden...

Cirilo Crespo

Cirilo Crespo

Feb 17, 2025

Cirilo Crespo, age 81.  Beloved husband of Margarita Crespo nee Castro; loving father of David and the late Joseph; beloved son of the late Juan and Clotilde Crespo; fond grandfather of Nina Marie, Levi, and Rowan; great grandfather of L.J.; dear brother of Isidoro and Mary; fond uncle of several nieces and nephews.  Visitation will be held on Thursday February...

Peter Alequin

Peter Alequin

Feb 17, 2025

Peter Alequin, Jr., age 43, passed away on February 17, 2025 with his family at his side. Peter was a devoted Fiance' to Nanci Simmons; loving son of Delia (nee Montoya) and Peter Alequin, Sr.; cherished grandson of the late Lupe and Frank Montoya and Fabiana and Pedro Alequin; beloved brother of the late Eric (Marlene) Alequin; proud uncle of...

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