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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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Raymond Godzicki

Raymond Godzicki

Dec 22, 2016

Raymond J. Godzicki, at rest Thursday December 22, 2016 at the age of 85. Beloved husband of Mary A. (nee Kuklewicz); loving father of Charlene (Dennis) Craig and Roy Godzicki and devoted grandfather of Rebecca and Sarah Craig. Member of the St. Monica Senior Club. Visitation Monday December 26, 2016 from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W....

Joseph Milio

Joseph Milio

Dec 21, 2016

Joseph Edward Milio, age 85, Retired C.P.D., passed away on December 21, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Joseph was the beloved husband of Rose M., nee Carone, for 63 wonderful years; loving father of Sgt. John C.P.D. (Anna) Milio, Janice (Ed) Grapenthien, MaryJo (James) Jones, Joseph Milio, Sylvia (Robert) Kemp, James and Jeffrey (Jeff Hartzell) Milio; dearest son of...

Nicholas Papanicholas

Nicholas Papanicholas

Dec 20, 2016

Nicholas Epamenondas Papanicholas, Sr. of Mount Prospect, Illinois was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 27, 1948 to the late Epamenondas and Irene (nee Solopoulos) Papanicholas. He passed away unexpectedly but peacefully surrounded by his family on December 20, 2016 in Arlington Heights, IL. He grew up in Oak Park and attended Oak Park-River Forest High School then went on...

Daniel Knight

Daniel Knight

Dec 20, 2016

Daniel J. Knight 58 . At Peace with Christ, Tuesday, December 20, 2016. 5th Ward Alderman for the City of Park Ridge. Beloved husband of Susan nee Muench. Loving father of William and Michael “Hotsy”. Beloved son of the late Richard and Joan. Dear brother of Patricia (Tom) Konopasek, Mary Kay (Tim) Gaughan, Richard (Patricia) Joanie (Joe) Pearce, John (Marin),...

Joseph Michal

Joseph Michal

Dec 20, 2016

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Rose Ruccia

Rose Ruccia

Dec 19, 2016

Rose Ruccia nee Bellino, 78; Devoted wife of Domenico; Beloved mother of Lucy (Vinnie) Barone, Angelo (Julie) and Vince Ruccia; Loving grandmother of Ashley, Vinnie, Amber, Christina and Gianna; Dear sister of Vito (Tina) Bellino, Mary (the late Guglielmo) Cerasani, the late Vince (the late Joanne) and the late Gaetano (Michelina) Bellino; Fond aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation...

Dorothy Wheeler

Dorothy Wheeler

Dec 19, 2016

Dorothy Wheeler, also known as Rosemary Dorothy Kolaczewski, age 87, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2016. Dorothy was the beloved daughter of the late Marie and Aloysius Kolaczewski; loving sister of the late Albert (Elaine) Wheeler; dear aunt of Susan (Jack Deibel) Schippits and Dale (Melody) Wheeler; cousin of Mary (Gil) Solarz; great aunt of Amanda Wheeler, Shannon (Keith)...

Virginia Phillips

Virginia Phillips

Dec 19, 2016

Virginia O. Phillips (nee French), Passed away on Monday December 19th, 2016 at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late Julius Phillips. Loving mother of Nancy (Douglas) Cairncross and the late Edward and the late Pamela Phillips. Cherished grandmother of Nicole Scott and the late Justin Phillips. Great grandmother of David, Damien and Toby. Dear sister of Norman...

Raymond Humanski

Raymond Humanski

Dec 18, 2016

Raymond A. Humanski, age 80, U.S. Army Veteran and long time resident of Norridge, IL passed away on December 18 surrounded by his loving family. Raymond was the loving husband of Janet A., nee Ziemkowski, for 57 wonderful years; loving father of Richard A.; dearest son of the late Mary and Henry; cherished grandfather of Colin and Kara; dear brother...

Mario La Placa

Mario La Placa

Dec 17, 2016

Mario P. La Placa, age 86. Beloved husband of Angela La Placa nee Geraci; Loving father of Joseph (Susan) La Placa, Judith (James) Rooney, and Vincent (Elizabeth) La Placa; beloved son of the late Joseph La Placa and the late Maria Petrina DeGioa; fond grandfather of Mario, Gina Marie, Joey La Placa, James Rooney, Michael Rooney, Rocco Rooney, Sarah La...

Kenneth Cain

Kenneth Cain

Dec 16, 2016

Kenneth J. Cain, age 78, Retired C.P.D. passed away on December 16 surrounded by his loving family. Ken was the beloved husband of Marion F., nee Steggers, for 56 wonderful years; loving father of Kimberly J. (Christopher) Janicki, Scott P. (Carol) and Patrick J. Cain; cherished grandfather of Melanie Cain, Jillian Janicki, Patrick Cain Jr., Peyton Janicki, Makenzie, Kaitlyn and...

Francine Harris

Francine Harris

Dec 16, 2016

Francine Harris nee Gerardi, age 52. Loving wife of Richard Harris; Loving mother of Laura Harris and the late Richard Harris Jr; Beloved daughter of Rosemary Salvato nee Geradi and the late Vito Geradi; dear sister of Frank (Carol) Gerardi and Jim (Cathy) Geradi; fond aunt of Vito, Gianna, Joe, and Johnny. Visitation, Tuesday December 20, 2016 3:00 pm to...

Roman Burdulinski

Roman Burdulinski

Dec 15, 2016

Roman Burdulinski 62, At rest Thursday, December 15, 2016. Beloved husband of Maureen “Mo” nee LaRose. Loving father of Stefanie (Irving) Estrada, Joseph Vito, Kelly (Michael) McPartlin, Christopher and the late Mark. Fond grandfather of Arianna, Madison and Makayla. Dear brother of Chester (Elizabeth). Fond uncle, brother-in-law and friend to many. Visitation Monday from 3:00 to 9:00 P.M. at Cumberland...

Charles Allen

Charles Allen

Dec 14, 2016

Charles “Chuck” Allen, Age 94. Beloved husband of 68 yrs to Alice nee Ludwig. Loving father of Pat (Buzz) Schwandt, Ruth (Rich) Shemitis, Bill (Janice) Allen and Lorraine (Gary) Schwartz. Cherished grandfather of 8 and great grandfather of 8. Visitation Sunday Dec. 18 from 2 to 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Monday 9:30 a.m....

Mary Kriz

Mary Kriz

Dec 14, 2016

Mary J. Kriz nee Waldron, age 77 passed away December 14, 2016. Beloved wife of Milo Kriz for 49 years. Loving mother of Michael (Susan), and the late Brian Kriz. Beloved daughter of the late Thomas and the late Elizabeth Waldron. Fond grandmother of Lauren, Nathan, and Meghan Kriz. Dear sister of Michael (Pauline) Waldron, Terry (Ray) Ford, the late...

Beatrice Giannini

Beatrice Giannini

Dec 13, 2016

Beatrice Giannini nee Izzi, 88; Devoted wife of the late Giuseppe; Beloved mother of Emilio (Nancy) and Michael (Susan) Giannini, Mary (Gaeton) Minella and Joanne Giannini; Loving grandmother of Lorrie (Anthony) LoBue, Michelle (Robert) Peterson, Linda (Sean) Schilawski, Nicholas (Erica) Minella, Deanna (Jeff) Hyslop, Neil Minella, Lisa Giannini, Michela (Joe) Olzen, Joseph (Diana) Giannini, Robert and Jack Giannini and Ethan,...

George Roman

George Roman

Dec 13, 2016

George L. Roman, age 57, Cook County Sheriff and longtime resident of Northlake, IL passed away on December 13, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. George was the beloved husband of Alba L., nee Toro, for 33 wonderful years; loving father of Geovanni L. (Cara) Roman and Christina L. (Arturo) Medina; dearest son of Rosemary 'Rosa', nee Velez, and the...

Olga Kazuk

Olga Kazuk

Dec 12, 2016

Olga Kazuk, nee Kopca, passed away surrounded by her loving family. Olga was the beloved wife of the late William; loving mother of Dana (Michael) Skibicki; dearest daughter of the late Helen and John Kopca and daughter in-law of the late Anna and John Kazuk; dear sister of Mary Richards and the late Helen, John, Ann, Raymond, Lorraine and George;...

Allana Leckie

Allana Leckie

Dec 11, 2016

Allana D. Leckie, nee Maher, age 71, a longtime resident of Chicago, passed away on December 11, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Allana was the beloved wife of Bruce A. for 37 wonderful years; loving mother of Luther (Patty) Justus and Patrecia A. (Mario) Rosito and the late Bonnie Justus; dearest daughter of the late Helen and Donald Maher;...

Anna Wolf

Anna Wolf

Dec 11, 2016

Anna Wolf, originally of Norridge, passed away December 11, 2016 at the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late Nikolaus. Loving mother of Walter (Deb) Wolf. Cherished grandmother of Andrea Draper, Ryan (Katie) Wolf and Jennifer (Andrew) Bartholomew. Great grandmother of Madelyn, Asa, Naomi, Eloise and Liam. Visitation Thursday December 15th 2016 from 3:00 until 8:00 p.m. and Friday...

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