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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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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...

Gilda Morelli

Gilda Morelli

Feb 16, 2025

Gilda Morelli, age 87, passed away 02/16/2025.  Beloved daughter of the late Luigi & Francesca (nee Ruffolo) Morelli.  Dear sister of the late Rachele (Michele) Ricchio & the late Fedele (the late Emanuella), (the late Elizabeth) Morelli.  Fond aunt of the late Mario (Debbie) Ricchio, Francine (Delfo) Bianchini, Roxanne (Jim) Bajo, Louis (Anna) Morelli, Philip (Sandy) Morelli, Rocco (Vicki) Morelli,...

Helen Nowicki

Helen Nowicki

Feb 16, 2025

Helen Nowicki (nee Smoczynski) age 73, passed away unexpectedly at her home on February 16, 2025. Helen was the beloved wife of the late Thomas J.; loving mother of Anthony "Tony" and Elizabeth "Lizzie" (Torrance Harris) Nowicki; beloved daughter of the late Catherine and Anthony Smoczynski; cherished grandmother of Olivia Nowicki and Vincent Harris; dear sister of Anne Zemke and...

Alicja Nawara

Alicja Nawara

Feb 15, 2025

Alicja Nawara (nee Maj) passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025. Alicja was the beloved wife of Janusz for 40 wonderful years; loving daughter of the late Danuta (nee Kula) and the late Jan Maj and dear sister of Katarzyna Maj.  Alicja was a Polish Language teacher at St. Constance School for many years. Visitation Wednesday, February 19, 2025 from...

Wanda Zubik

Wanda Zubik

Feb 15, 2025

Wanda Zubik, nee Rukscinski, age 88, passed away surrounded by her loving family on February 15, 2025. Wanda was the beloved wife of Eugene for 66 wonderful years; loving mother of Theresa (Martin) Biernat, John (Sandy) Zubik and Thomas (Michelle) Zubik; dear daughter of the late Bernice and Victor Rukscinski; cherished grandmother of Stephanie (Tony) Bazile, Daniel (Kristen Riordan) Biernat,...

Giuseppe Centineo

Giuseppe Centineo

Feb 15, 2025

Giuseppe Centineo, age 99.  Born in Cefalu, Prov. Di Palermo, Sicilia.  Passed away February 15, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family.  Beloved husband of the late Rosaria nee Culotta.  Loving father of Isabella (Tony) Valenziano and Vincent (Tina) Centineo.  Beloved son of the late Vincenzo and Isabella (nee Cinquegrani) Centineo.  Fond grandfather of Anthony (Moira) Valenziano, Vincent (Danielle)...

Hugh Carlin

Hugh Carlin

Feb 15, 2025

Hugh Allen Carlin, a resident of Park Ridge, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the age of 85.  Born on February 27, 1939, in Chillicothe, Missouri, Hugh was the son of Hugh Carlin and Ruth (Majors) Carlin.  He graduated from Chillicothe High School, excelled in athletics, and was all-state in football and track.  He attended Wentworth Military...

Martin Hegarty

Martin Hegarty

Feb 14, 2025

Martin J. Hegarty (Retired CPD) died February 14, 2025, in Burlington, WI. He was 65. Marty is survived by his wife of 35 years, Rose. Born on October 8, 1959, Marty was the oldest son of the late Jim and Mary Hegarty, and was one of six children. Marty was a man of faith and throughout his life enjoyed camping...

Mary Wilch

Mary Wilch

Feb 14, 2025

Mary Madelyn Wilch (nee Cullotta), age 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 14, 2025 moments after her loving and humorous last letters were read aloud by her children and their spouses. Mary was the beloved wife of the late John (Larry); loving mother of Donald (Gina) Wilch, the late David Wilch, Denise (Robert) Waddell, and Dennis...

Krzysztof Arsenowicz

Krzysztof Arsenowicz

Feb 14, 2025

Krzysztof Arsenowicz, age 70, passed away unexpectedly at home on February 14, 2025. Krzysztof was the loving father of Ania (Sebastian) Marecki; dear son of the late Zofia and Anatol Arsenowicz; dear brother of Krystyna and the late Jurek, Andrzej and Renata, and a fond uncle of many. Krzysztof was a radio host for over 20 years, but above all,...

Sharon Deutscher

Sharon Deutscher

Feb 11, 2025

Sharon Ann Deutscher (nee Blitzner), age 75, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2025. Sharon was the beloved wife of the late Ronald W.; dear daughter of the late Marie (nee Schemel) and Alfred Blitzner; dearest sister of the late Arlene M. Cierny; cherished aunt of Andrew (Cathy Junia) Cierny and loving cousin of the late Ursula Blitzner. Sharon was...

Albert Bischof

Albert Bischof

Feb 11, 2025

Albert Bischof, 86, at rest February 11, 2025.  Beloved husband of the late Joanna for 57 wonderful years.  Loving father of Patrice (James) Cortese, Albert Bischof Jr., and Victor Bischof.  Cherished grandfather of Michael (Stephanie) Cortese, David Cortese, Melissa Cortese, Mary Ann Cortese, Thomas, Cody, Eric, and Leigha.  Great grandfather of Max and Leo Cortese.  Dear brother of Herbert (Anna)...

Irena Petritis

Irena Petritis

Feb 10, 2025

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Daniel Rebellato

Daniel Rebellato

Feb 10, 2025

Daniel Rebellato, age 68, passed away unexpectedly at home on February 10, 2025. Dan was a loving son to the late Lucia (nee Bizzotto) and the late Giovanni Rebellato; dear brother of the late John F. Rebellato, Anthony F. Rebellato, and Rosemary C. (Brian) Sudie; beloved uncle of Anthony, John, Jennifer, Tina, Michael, Annette, Cayla and Julia; great uncle of...

Gerald O'Neill

Gerald O'Neill

Feb 9, 2025

Gerald J. O'Neill, age 58, at rest on February 9, 2025 from his residence in Arlington Heights, Illinois,  surrounded by his loving family. Gerald was born on February 7, 1967 and resided in Chicago up until 2024 when he moved closer to family. Gerald was a Chicago Native always, but found much peace and happiness in Arlington Heights. Gerald in...

Lorenzo Abbate

Lorenzo Abbate

Feb 8, 2025

Lorenzo Abbate, age 87, at rest on February 8, 2025. Lorenzo was born on August 2, 1937 in Altavilla Milicia in the Metropolitan City of Palermo in the Italian region of Sicily. He is preceeded in death by his parents, the late Francesco and the late Rosalia Abbate. Beloved husband of Anna (nee Guagliardo). Loving father of Frank (Sandy), John...

Flora Baxter

Flora Baxter

Feb 8, 2025

Flora R. Baxter (née Riggio), age 77, passed away peacefully after a long and valiant battle with cancer on February 8, 2025. Born on October 28, 1947, in Motta San Giovanni, Italy, to the late Giovanni and Santa (née Pansera) Riggio, Flora immigrated to the United States with her family in 1956. Petite and elegant, yet strong and passionate,...

Thomas Eul

Thomas Eul

Feb 7, 2025

Thomas J. Eul Sr. age 86, at rest on February 7, 2025. Beloved husband of Heidi (nee Schindlbacher) for 60 years. Thomas was born in Chicago in 1938 to the late Ann and Frank Eul and was a Veteran in the United States Army. Loving father of Donna (Dan) Lynch, Thomas Jr. (Jacqueline) Eul, and Michael (Stephanie) Eul. Dearest grandfather...

Dennis Esposito

Dennis Esposito

Feb 7, 2025

Dennis C. Esposito, age 78, U.S. Army Veteran, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2025. Dennis was the dear son of the late Helen and Joseph Greco; loving brother of the late Wayne (Maureen) Greco and the late Dolores Kras; beloved uncle of Sabrina and Nicole Greco, April Kras-Cho and Victor Kras, and great uncle of Gabriella, Louie, Santino, Leo,...

Robert Marsico

Robert Marsico

Feb 7, 2025

Robert "Bob" Marsico, age 81, passed away peacefully at his home on February 7, 2025. Bob was the beloved husband of Marilyn; loving father of Tony (Letty), Boop and Max (Collyn) Marsico; dear son of the late Julia and Albert Marsico; cherished grandfather of Brooke, Elle, Henry, Hogan and Ollie. Visitation Saturday, March 1, 2025, 9:00am -11:00am and Prayer Service...

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