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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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Lillian Mazur

Lillian Mazur

Mar 13, 2017

Lillian Mazur, nee Karp, age 92, passed away on March 13, 2017. Lillian was the beloved wife of the late Frank; loving mother of Terry (Nancy) Kolanda and Joan (Bob) Bieszart; cherished grandmother of Richard, David, Keith, Kenneth, Carrie, Dan (LaShawnda) Flowers, Adam (Judy) and Andy Bieszart; great grandmother of Heather, Bryan, Connor, Jason, Patrick, Cody, Rebekah, Ashleigh, Noah, Larissa,...

Wilton Pearson

Wilton Pearson

Mar 12, 2017

Wilton Pearson, 89, of Upland, died March 12, 2017. He was born on April 7 in Clinton, NC, but lived most of his life in Oak Park, IL working for Sears Roebuck in Chicago for over 25 years. He moved to Upland, CA to be closer to his family and has been a local resident for 27 years. He loved...

Barbara Heotis

Barbara Heotis

Mar 12, 2017

Barbara G. Heotis-Notter, 75, passed away March 12, 2017. Loving mother of Harry (Agata) Notter. Fond grandmother of Alessandra Sky Notter. Fond aunt of many.

Antonio Bifero

Antonio Bifero

Mar 11, 2017

Antonio Bifero, age 53, passed away on March 11. Devoted husband of Ippolita, nee Montano; loving father of U.S.M.C. Corporal Aristide and Elisabetta Bifero; beloved son of Aristide and the late Elisabetta; dear brother of Lina (Angelo) Velliotis, Luigi (Stacey) and Frank (Jeanna) Bifero; fond uncle of Frankie, Antonio, Anastasia, Paul, Elena, Julia, Carmie, Ari, Francesco, Luigi, Antonio, Vincenzo, Giovanni,...

James Van Vorous

James Van Vorous

Mar 11, 2017

James W. 'Jim' Van Vorous, age 85, U.S.M.C/Korea, passed away on March 11. Jim was the beloved husband of Dolores G., nee Hinchey, for 60 wonderful years; loving father of Mary (Steve) Mikos and Jamie (Mary) Van Vorous; cherished grandfather of Jennifer (Rich) Benavides, Alexander (Genesis) and Daniel Mikos and Remy Van Vorous and great grandfather of Ryan, Daniel and...

Eugene Lorscheider

Eugene Lorscheider

Mar 10, 2017

Eugene John 'Gene' Lorscheider, age 87, passed away on March 10, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Gene was the beloved husband of the late Martha, nee Medley; loving father of Betty (Pete) DeLaurentis, Sue (Jeff) Guardino, Paul, Mark and Tom (Mary) Lorscheider; dearest son of the late Mary and William Lorscheider; cherished grandfather of 9 and great grandfather of...

James Martin

James Martin

Mar 10, 2017

James M. Martin, Jr., 63, passed away March 10, 2017; Beloved husband of Cindy Martin; Loving father of Leesa (Yianni), Megan and Cynthia: Beloved son of the late James M. and the late Camille Martin; Proud grandfather of Stelios James; Dearest brother to Thomas (Lori), Terrence (Judy) and the late Cynthia Martin Chase; Fond uncle to James V. Chase, Kristen...

Carmela Cinquegrani

Carmela Cinquegrani

Mar 10, 2017

Carmela Cinquegrani nee Gentile, 96; Beloved wife of the late Sam; Cherished mother of Charles, Mary Ellen (Thomas) Ericson, Margaret (Robert) Hartwig, Rita Cinquegrani and the late Christina; Loving grandmother of Laura (Steve) Kefer, Christina (Scott) Merrick, Thomas D. Ericson, Robert (Kathleen) Hartwig, Sam Cinquegrani, 'Grandma' to Taffy, Ginger and Rosie and great-grandmother of 9; Dear sister of Laura (the...

Daniel Modlinski

Daniel Modlinski

Mar 10, 2017

Daniel J. Modlinski, Age 63. Beloved husband of Cheryl A. nee Thoele. Loving father of Candace and Matthew Modlinski. Beloved son of the late late Marion and the late Marie (nee Haraska) Modlinski. Dear brother of Jim (Jody) and Jerry (Noreen) Modlinski. Fond uncle of many. Memorial Visitation Saturday March 18 from 1:00 p.m. until time of memorial service 3:30...

Stephanie Ovcharchyn

Stephanie Ovcharchyn

Mar 10, 2017

Stephanie Brudny Ovcharchyn, age 95, passed away on Friday March 10, 2017. Beloved daughter of the late Stephen and the late Anna Brudny. Loving mother of Christine Devitt Westley (the late John Westley), Steve (Jannon) Mark, and Mary (the late Keith) Prosser. Fond grandmother of Emily (Markian) Pawluk Sr. Mary Agnes (Katie), P.C.C., Michael (Briana) Devitt, Karen (Matt) Sutter, Tommy...

Josephine Deleo

Josephine Deleo

Mar 8, 2017

Josephine De Leo nee Tolli, Homemaker and wife of Frank C. DeLeo (Deceased), WWII Veteran and devoted husband. Beloved mother of Frank (Phyllis); loving grandmother of Juliana (Daniel) Hardgrove; great-grandmother of Chiara Noel Hardgrove; dear Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday March 29th, 4:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. Funeral Services...

Loretta Truppa

Loretta Truppa

Mar 8, 2017

Loretta “ Lori “ Truppa 84. At Peace with Christ , Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Richard “Dick”.Loving mother of Nancy (George) Spear, Joanne (Mike) Medema, Lynn (Cary) Aloisio, Richard (Nanette), Bill (Rene), Terri (Ted) Spear, Carole (Doug) Domek and the late Michael. Fond Nana of 23 , great grandmother of 8. Dear sister of Don...

Anna Gutowski

Anna Gutowski

Mar 7, 2017

Anna M. Gutowski, Age 92, nee Obrzut. Beloved wife of the late Rudolph F. Loving mother of Barbara (John) Coniglio, Maryann Metz, Gerald (Janette Hanley) Gutowski and the late Rudolph J. Gutowski. Cherished grandmother of Kimberly and Michael Coniglio, Melissa (Thomas) Tamboureas, Michelene (Tom) Meersman, Dustin Metz, and Virginia, Melinda and Katie. She was preceded in death by her 3...

Lois Behrendt

Lois Behrendt

Mar 7, 2017

Lois Ann Behrendt nee Lucas, age 86. Beloved wife of the late Melvin Behrendt; loving mother of Cynthia (Charles) Olcikas, Margaret (Thomas) Dreksler, Judy (George) Tearman, Luan (Tom Jewell) Behrens, and the late Melvin Jr. Robert, and Debra Lee Mundigl; fond grandmother of 17; great grandmother of 33, and great great grandmother to 9; dear sister of 11 brothers and...

Polikseni Andoni

Polikseni Andoni

Mar 7, 2017

Polikseni 'Polly' Andoni, 57, originally from Albania; Cherished mother of Lido, Aldo and Olsi; Dearest sister of Dhimo, Ilia, Vergulla and Adelina. Loving aunt and friend to many.Visitation will be Tuesday March 14th from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Following the visitation, there will be a procession to St. Nicholas Albanian Orthodox...

Gregory Nash

Gregory Nash

Mar 6, 2017

Gregory J. Nash, age 72. Beloved husband of Joanne Nash nee Stachon; loving father of Thomas Coleman and Craig (Sabrina) Coleman; beloved son of the late Thomas Anthony Nash and Dorothy Hayes; fond grandfather of Michael, Jacob, Nathen, and Samantha; dear brother of Kay (Chuck) Pecoraro, Roe (Barry) Chapman, Peggy (Bob) Kusch, and the late Thomas Nash; fond uncle of...

Angeline Arcaro

Angeline Arcaro

Mar 6, 2017

Angeline 'Angie' P. Arcaro, nee Giunta, age 94. Beloved wife of the late John P.; loving mother of Frank (Cindy) and Gerry (Barbara); beloved grandmother of Matthew (Maggie), Laura, Cathy, Monica, Jenny, Paula, John and the late Frankie; dear sister of the late Joseph (Angela) Giunta and Mary (John) Passanante; fond aunt of many. Family and friends to meet Saturday,...

Antonino Mignano

Antonino Mignano

Mar 5, 2017

Antonino “Tony” Mignano, Age 80. Beloved husband of Angela nee Vasco. Loving father of Madeline (Scott) Borkin, Eleanora (Bill) Tomasik, and Domenica (Nick) Santucci. Cherished grandfather of Jacob Borkin, Nicole and Natalie Tomasik, Michael and Anthony Santucci. Dear brother of Leonardo (Patrina) Mignano, Domenica “Mimma” (Salvatore) Petruso and the late Josephina (Sam) Arcabascio. Fond uncle of many. Visitation Friday March...

Jesse Szwarc

Jesse Szwarc

Mar 5, 2017

Jesse C. Szwarc, Suddenly, 64 of Louisville, Il.. At rest Sunday, March 5th Beloved husband of Peggy nee Hayden. Loving father of Lori Gibson, Jacklyn (Ronald) Hamilton and Casey (Olivia). Devoted son of Stella and the late Casimir Szwarc. Fond grandfather of Lauren ,Kevin ,Nicole ,Kaylee, Megan, Ryan, Tyler and Mia. Great grandfather of Gorgio, Gianna and Vinny .Dear brother...

Vincenzo Defilippis

Vincenzo Defilippis

Mar 4, 2017

Vincenzo “Jimmy” DeFilippis, 61, passed away March 4, 2017. Beloved husband of Josephine nee Scavelli. Loving father of Elena (Jay) Caracci, Marianna (Brian), and Michael. Beloved son of the late Pietro and Eleonora nee Covello. Son-in-law of Marianna and the late Frank Scavelli. Dear brother of Franca (the late Mario) Fusaro, Marcello (Angelina), Eduardo (Adriana), and the late Luciano (Maria)....

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