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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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Giuseppe Montano

Giuseppe Montano

Dec 31, 2024

Giuseppe Montano, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 15, 1931, and lived a life filled with love, dedication, and strength. His passing leaves a deep void in the hearts of all who knew him. Giuseppe was a devoted father to Ippolita (Vincenzo) Basile,...

John Pacyniak

John Pacyniak

Dec 31, 2024

John W. Pacyniak age 80, at rest on December 31, 2024. Beloved husband of Ursula (nee Kowalska). Loving father of Sylvia Long (nee Pacyniak) . Cherished grandfather of Nicollette (Rocky) Salazar and Johnny Long. Dearest great grandfather of Mia and Jake. Devoted son of the late Felix and the late Theodora (nee Wojcik) Pacyniak. Dear brother of Jerry (Christine) Pacyniak...

Michael Wasiukiewicz

Michael Wasiukiewicz

Dec 31, 2024

Michael Wasiukiewicz, age 70, U.S. Army Veteran, passed away unexpectedly at his home on December 31, 2024. Michael was the beloved husband of Ruth, nee Harnen, for 40 wonderful years; loving father of Jennifer, nee Garrido (Joseph) Maul and Michael (Rebecca Welles) Wasiukiewicz; dear son of the late Helyn, nee Stawicki, and Joseph Wasiukiewicz; cherished grandfather of Joey Maul, Mira...

Antoinette Lobiondo

Antoinette Lobiondo

Dec 31, 2024

Antoinette M. LoBiondo, nee Ancona, age 67, passed away peacefully at her home on December 31, 2024. Antoinette was the beloved wife of Peter for over 45 wonderful years; loving mother of Daniel, Michael (Krystal), Samuel and the late Peter J. LoBiondo; dear daughter of the late Maryellen and Sam Ancona; dear sister of Theresa Anderson, Rosemarie (John) Soutar, Vincent...

Teresa Parisi

Teresa Parisi

Dec 29, 2024

Teresa Parisi, 90, of Harwood Heights. At Peace with Christ Sunday, December 29, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Francesco. Loving mother of Carmela Parisi (Chris Thilmany). Cherished Nonna of Giovanni and Gabriella. Dear sister of Prudenza, Anna, Rosa, Nicola, the late Lina, the late Pierino, and the late Cecilia. Fond aunt, sister-in-law, relative, and friend of...

Virginia Martin

Virginia Martin

Dec 29, 2024

Virginia Martin, nee Fifielski, age 99, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on December 29, 2024. Virginia was the beloved wife of the late Bennie; loving mother of Larry (Gloria), Garry (Karen), Ricky (Laura), Randy (Margaret) and Wayne (Susan) Martin; dear daughter of the late Cecelia and Aloyzis Fifielski; cherished grandmother of Tom (Katrina) Martin, Michelle...

Gary Rushton

Gary Rushton

Dec 28, 2024

Gary Paul Rushton, age 72, at rest suddenly on December 28, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Christine (nee Loffredo). Loving father of Lauren (Stan) Kondic. Cherished son of the late Harold Rushton and the late Jean (nee Hahn) Rushton.  Dear brother of the late Harold (the late Bernadine) Rushton and Joyce (the late Loy) Clark. Fond brother-in-law of Michael...

Craig Siek

Craig Siek

Dec 28, 2024

Craig J. Siek, age 58.  Beloved husband of Michelle Siek nee Trevino; loving father of Ashley (Jason) Rodriguez, Logan Siek, Aiden Siek, John Siek, and EJ; beloved son of the late John and Kathleen Siek nee Koepple; fond grandfather of Aryana, Luis, and Aubree, dear brother of Joh and Eileen (Frank) Longo; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.  Visitation...

Angela Dibuglione

Angela Dibuglione

Dec 28, 2024

Angela DiBuglione, 85, passed away December 28, 2024.  Born in Mola di Bari, Italy.  Beloved wife of the late Peter DiBuglione.  Dear mother of Frank L. DiBuglione.  Loving grandmother of Sharese (Rob) Abbadessa; great grandmother of Eliana and Alesia.  Fond aunt of Frank R. (Cindy) DiBuglione.  Visitation will be Friday, Jaunary 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Cumberland...

John Augelli

John Augelli

Dec 28, 2024

John A. Augelli, Age 67, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2024.  John was the beloved husband of Karen Iacullo Augelli who recently passed away. He resided in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, a place he loved and where he always wanted to retire. He is survived by his two children, John    and Nina and one granddaughter; three step children Anthony...

Lawrence Merkelz

Lawrence Merkelz

Dec 26, 2024

Lawrence 'Larry' E. Merkelz, 73, passed away December 26, 2024.  Vietnam Veteran.  Beloved son of the late Arthur and Eleanore Merkelz.  Dear brother of Arthur (Dorothy) Merkelz Jr, the late Richard Merkelz Sr., the late Kathleen Merkelz, Daniel (Rhea) Merkelz, and Edward Merkelz.  Fond uncle of many.  Visitation will be Friday, January 3, from 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass...

Anthony Dunovsky

Anthony Dunovsky

Dec 26, 2024

Anthony "Tony" Dunovsky age 54, at rest suddenly on December 26, 2024. Anthony was born in Chicago Illinois on January 8, 1970 and resided on the far northwest side of Chicago. Tony was a Dedicated Ironworker to Local 1 & brotherhood of ironworkers. The Magnificient Chicago Skyline wouldn't be possible without the dedication and hard work Tony and his fellow...

Juan Miramontes

Juan Miramontes

Dec 25, 2024

Juan Antonio Miramontes, born on September 27, 1964, in Mexico, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2024, in Oak Park, Illinois, surrounded by his loving wife, Guadalupe, their daughters, and his sister.Juan’s life was marked by a remarkable journey that began when he and Guadalupe married in May of 1986 and emigrated to the United States shortly thereafter. With a...

Geraldine Huitink

Geraldine Huitink

Dec 25, 2024

Dr. Geraldine M. Huitink, age 82, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2024. Geraldine was a Doctor of Chemistry and taught at the University of Indiana, South Bend for over 30 years. In addition to teaching, she performed research in many different areas. Geraldine helped pave the way for women within the field of chemistry. She was an avid traveler...

Rosario Anzelmo

Rosario Anzelmo

Dec 25, 2024

Rosario Anzelmo, age 90, Born in Caccamo (Prov. Di Palermo) Sicilia.  Devoted husband of Giuseppa nee Castelli.  Loving father of Joe (Renata) Anzelmo.  Dear brother of Giovanni, the late Filippo, the late Calogero, the late Salvatore, the late Nunzia & the late Gina. Loving Godfather to Salvina Scarpelli.  Fond uncle and friend of many.  Visitation Sunday, December 29, 2024 from...

Linda Bencal

Linda Bencal

Dec 23, 2024

Linda Bencal, age 79, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024. Linda was the dear daughter of the late Annette and Walter Bencal; loving sister of Valerie (the late Robert) Bastian, Kenneth (Adriann) Bencal, Judy (Guy) Niedorkorn and the late Walter Robert (Ann) and the late Donald (the late Pamela) Bencal; fond aunt, great aunt and great great aunt of...

Roberta Manzie

Roberta Manzie

Dec 22, 2024

     Roberta “Lee” Manzie nee Testa, age 90, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024.  She left us peacefully and without suffering.  She was pre-deceased by her husband Marco Manzie, Sr., who was truly the love of her life, and her loving daughter, Donna, who lived with her mother until her passing.  She is survived by her son Marco and daughter-in-law Erin,...

Katarzyna Pachura

Katarzyna Pachura

Dec 21, 2024

Katarzyna "Kathy" Pachura, nee Gut, age 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 21, 2024. Kathy was the beloved wife of the late John "Jan"; loving mother of Henry (Gale) and Lucy Pachura; dear daughter of the late Anna and Jakub Gut; cherished babcia of Jonathan Pachura; dearest sister of Czeslawa "Charlotte" (the late Joseph) Padlo, she was...

Patricia Vitaliano

Patricia Vitaliano

Dec 20, 2024

Patricia Vitaliano, nee Spila, age 88, passed away peacefully at her home on December 20, 2024. Patricia was the beloved wife of the late Joseph R.; loving mother of Rick and Susan (Jeff Horn) Vitaliano; dearest daughter of the late Marie and Anthony Spila; dear sister of Anthony and the late George (Kathy) Spila and the late Sharon (Dan) Berrigan....

Rosario Digati

Rosario Digati

Dec 20, 2024

Rosario DiGati 92 of Northlake. At Peace with Christ Friday, December 20, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Benedetta, Loving father of Frances (Ross) Panepinto, Linda and Leonard (Linda). Cherished grandfather of Faith, Elizabeth, Gabriella and Mia. Dear brother of Mimmo (Maria), Mimma (the late Salvatore) Incao, Santo (Ester), Maria (the late Pino) DiGati, the late Giovanni (the late Antonia),...

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