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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.

Sherrie Witt

Sherrie Witt

Mar 29, 2017

Sherrie L. Witt, nee Zukowski, age 74. Beloved wife of David B.; loving mother of Kathi (Rob) Walkington and Karen (Michael) Palmieri; fond grandmother of Nicole (Sean), Samantha, Dominic (Katlyn) and Wyatt; great grandmother of 12; dear sister of Scott Stern; fond aunt of many. Visitation Thursday April 6th, 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. with a Chapel Service at 1:30...

Ryszard Ostrowski

Ryszard Ostrowski

Mar 28, 2017

Ryszard Ostrowski, age 71, passed away on Tuesday March 28, 2017. Beloved husband of Bozena (nee Kurczak). Loving father of Peter (Jill) Ostrowski, Violet (Peter) Wozniczka and Adam (Stephanie) Ostrowski. Cherished grandfather of Michael and Emelia Wozniczka, Isabella and Nikolas Ostrowski and Ethan Ostrowski. Dear brother of Zofia (Stanislaus) Blaczszak and the late Janusz (Maria) Ostrowski. Visitation Thursday March 30th...

Tennessee Rangel

Tennessee Rangel

Mar 26, 2017

Tennessee J. Rangel, age 68, Vietnam Veteran. Beloved husband of Janette nee Raiman; devoted son of the late Diego & Katherine nee Schramm; loving father of Rebecca, Monica (Anthony) Schittino and Jessica; fond grandfather of Emilio, Micaela and Angelo; dear brother of Richard (Kim), Sandi (Buck) Pranica, Jack (Trish) and Teri (the late Scott) Lindstam; fond uncle, cousin and friend...

Frank Rosa

Frank Rosa

Mar 26, 2017

Frank C. Rosa, 78; Devoted husband of Josephine nee Culotta; Beloved father of Sarah Bisconti, Mary (Jim) Pauling and Joseph Rosa; Loving grandfather of Jimmy, Ashley, John and Joseph; Dear brother of Mary (the late Luigi) Lollino; Fond uncle and brother-in-law to many. Frank was a former precinct captain for the 36th Ward. Visitation will be Tuesday March 28th from...

Marie Sauser

Marie Sauser

Mar 26, 2017

Marie M. Sauser, age 85, nee Donaubauer. Beloved wife of the late Kurt W. Sauser Sr. Loving mother of Kurt W. Jr. (Sophie) and Herb (Meg) Sauser. Cherished grandmother of Emilie, Alex, Will, Conrad, Molly and Matthew Sauser. Dear sister of Theresa (late Peter) Keller. Fond aunt of many. Visitation Friday March 31 from 3 to 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland...

A.G. Houston

A.G. Houston

Mar 25, 2017

A.G. Houston, age 97, passed away on March 25, 2017. A.G. was the beloved husband of The Late Hallie Gwinell Bailey and the late Verline Green; loving father of Ella Sue (Steven) Jacob, Ronnie A. Sr. (Marilyn) and Dennis Bailey (Kay) Houston; cherished grandfather of Timothy (Patricia) Craddock, Cynthia (Jeff) Amedeo, Ronnie Jr. (Kim) Houston, Tamara (Gus) Costopoulos, Dean (Tina)...

Josephine Sliwa

Josephine Sliwa

Mar 25, 2017

Josephine Sliwa nee Kozuch, 97; Devoted wife of the late Julius Sliwa; Beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Kozuch; Dear sister of the late Stella Vechiola, Julius Moniak and Walter Kozuch; Adored aunt of Ronald (Dottie) Vechiola, Jules (Patricia) Moniak, Patricia (James Sr.) Conley, John (Jacki) Kozuch, the late Robert (Mildred) Vechiola and the late Grace Marie Soria....

Neva Witt

Neva Witt

Mar 25, 2017

Neva Irene Witt (nee Phillips) followed her husband, Leonard Frank Witt, to eternal life of March 25, 2017. Born on October 3, 1925, she was the only daughter of Charles L. and Mary Susan Phillips (nee Rothgeb). She is survived by her two children, Charles A. (Mary Ellyn) and Victoria S. (Frank) Donile, four grandchildren, Amanda Grandys, Mark (Crystal) Donile,...

Helen Dudek

Helen Dudek

Mar 25, 2017

Helena Dudek, 81, passed away March 25, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Tadeusz Dudek. Beloved daughter of the late Jozef and the late Zofia Krol. Dear sister of Bogdan (Maria), Irena (the late Marian), Stefania (the late Kazimierz), Maria (the late Ryszard), and Romualda (Stanislaw). Fond aunt and great aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Tuesday,...

Robert Ruggeri

Robert Ruggeri

Mar 24, 2017

Robert D. Ruggeri, 94, U.S. Air Force WWII Veteran; Beloved son of the late Louise and the late Anthony Ruggeri; Loving brother of Marie (Jack) Sievert and the late Anthony (the late Voneta) Ruggeri, Jr.; Dear uncle of Pam (Jack) Budrow, Deborah (Joel Rettig) Sievert, Voneta 'Mimi' (Stephen) Schorsch, Anthony (Carol) Ruggeri III, Jack (Kathleen) Sievert, Tom (Luann), Chris (Virginia)...

Marlyn Doras

Marlyn Doras

Mar 24, 2017

Marlyn Doras Cera, age 60, passed away on March 24 surrounded by her loving family. Marlyn was the beloved wife of Baltazar 'Bal' for 36 wonderful years; loving mother of Rachelle (Chad) Sutton and Valerie (Tom) Klejnowski; dearest daughter of Remedios and the late Adolfo Doras; cherished sister of Rizalina, Valeriano, Judith, Jesusa, Petronila and Crestita; fond aunt niece, cousin...

Genevieve Lucchesi

Genevieve Lucchesi

Mar 22, 2017

Genevieve M. Lucchesi nee Pavesic, age 96. Beloved wife of the late Angelo Lucchesi; loving mother of Leonard (Lynn) Lucchesi and Linda (the late Thomas) Arens; beloved daughter of the late Alexander Pavesic and Maria; fond grandmother of Glenn (Becky) Arens, Brian (Julie) Arens, and Sandra Lucchesi; dear sister of the late Frank, Charles, and Alex; fond aunt of many....

Arlene Gilbride

Arlene Gilbride

Mar 22, 2017

Arlene A. Gilbride, age 78 passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 22, 2017. Loving mother of Edward (Karen) Gilbride and Barbara (John) Hetman; beloved daughter of the late Vernon Sobieski and Bernice Maka; grandmother of Michael Ragazinskas, Niko Gilbride, and Erik Hetman; dear sister of Donald Sobieski; loving niece to the late Chester Maka. Interment private.

Larry Smotrys

Larry Smotrys

Mar 21, 2017

Larry J. Smotrys, age 65, suddenly, beloved son of the late Carl and Helen Smotrys; loving brother of Louie, Susie (John) Wick, Joan (Jim) Opoka and MaryAnne (Phil) Jackson; devoted uncle of Steve (Lauren) Smotrys, Jenny (late John) Jaloway, Michael (Jessica) Smotrys, Megan Wick, Brian (Donna) Opoka, Amy Opoka, Jason (Morgan) Opoka, Katy (Brian) Dolezal, Christy, Kelly and Brittany Jackson,...

John Gullo

John Gullo

Mar 21, 2017

John P. Gullo, At rest March 21, 2017. Memorial Visitation will take place on Sunday March 26th. 2017 from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m.

Robert Thurber

Robert Thurber

Mar 20, 2017

Robert J. Thurber, Age 93, U.S. Navy WWII Veteran, passed away on March 20th surrounded by his loving family. Robert was the beloved husband of Therese M. nee Sulka for 67 wonderful years; loving father of Charlene (Michael) Widmaier, Duane (Susan) Thurber, Tim (Julie) Thurber, and Yvonne (Michael) Burke; fond grandfather of Valerie, Scott, Jessica, Laura, Melissa, Theresa, Todd, Lindsey...

Rena Johnsen

Rena Johnsen

Mar 20, 2017

Rena Johnsen. Beloved mother of Sandra Johnsen and Paula Knapp. Cherished grandmother of Jillian Knapp. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday March 23 from 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral service 11:00 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. Funeral info: 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com

Vincenza Mazza

Vincenza Mazza

Mar 18, 2017

Vincenza Mazza, Age 86 nee Vella. Beloved wife of Gaetano for 60 yrs. Loving mother of Tina (John) Mulligan and Mary Ann (Jeff) Solida. Beloved daughter of the late Charles and the late Vincenza (nee LaGambina) Vella. Cherished grandmother of John & Michael Mulligan and Daniel & Christina Solida. Dear sister of Josephine (Ralph) Guerriero. Devoted aunt of Joseph (Terrie)...

Walter Rogowski

Walter Rogowski

Mar 18, 2017

Walter J. Rogowski, age 87, passed away on March 18. Walter was the beloved son of the late Katarzyna and Walenty Rogowski; dearest brother of Mary (the late Peter) Stanwyck and the late Raymond Rogowski, Stella Sliz and Adeline Powers; loving uncle of Robert Sliz, Paul Stanwyck and Catherine (David) Brown and cherished great uncle of Kaitlyn Stanwyck, Adam and...

William Schultze

William Schultze

Mar 18, 2017

William G. Schultze, age 63. Loving father of Maureen Beaver; beloved son of the late William T. Schultz and Gladys P. Tredinick; fond grandfather of Nathan Beaver; dear brother of Patricia, Rusel, and Stacy; fond uncle of many. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, April 29, at Paterno's Pizzeria, 5303 N Milwaukee, Chicago, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00...

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