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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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Genevieve Antosz

Genevieve Antosz

Jan 2, 2017

Genevieve Antosz, Age 92, nee Purecki. Beloved wife of the late Edward “Chick”. Loving mother of Thomas (Claudia) and Nancy (Thomas) Staib. Cherished grandmother of Caitlin and Alyssa Staib. Dear sister of Casey Purecki and the late Tony (late Rita) and the late Leonard Purecki. C.P.S. English Teacher for 30 years at Clemente and Austin High Schools. Genevieve loved her...

Marcia Taylor

Marcia Taylor

Jan 2, 2017

Marcia V. Taylor 69 at rest Monday, January 2, 2017. Beloved daughter of the late Hugh and Lucille. Dear sister of Sharon (Bruce) Carlstedt, Pamela and Lawrence Taylor. Fond aunt of Eric, Heather, Matthew, Brad, Timothy, Mark and Sara. Great aunt of 12. Visitation Thursday from 3:00 to 9:00 P.M. at Cumberland Chapels (FRIEL FUNERAL DIRECTORS) 8300 W. Lawrence Ave....

Robert Burns

Robert Burns

Jan 1, 2017

Robert P. Burns Jr., age 71, long time resident of Chicago passed away on January 1, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Robert was the beloved husband of Linda J., nee Williams, for 47 wonderful years; loving father of Brian C. Burns, Jaime L. (Adam) Doud, Erin M. and Christopher W. (Mary Cable) Burns; dearest son of the late June...

Joseph Falco

Joseph Falco

Jan 1, 2017

Joseph Falco, age 60. Beloved husband of Linda nee Quinlan; loving father of Jimmy & Caitlin; beloved son of the late Rocco & the late Angela Falco; dear brother of Michele (Lina) Falco; fond uncle of Angela, Maria & Michael. Visitation Thursday Jan. 5, 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. Funeral services will...

Janice Lombardi

Janice Lombardi

Dec 30, 2016

Janice L. Lombardi, nee Maki, age 70, passed away on December 30, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Janice was the beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of Gina (Tim) Shrewsbury, April (Dan) Cissell, Joseph (Pam) Lombardi, Joel (Lora) Lombardi, Kerri (Robert) Burns and Keli (Ken) Phillippo; loving grandmother and great grandmother to many.

Jack Mathisen

Jack Mathisen

Dec 30, 2016

Jack Mathisen 59 of Park Ridge. At rest Friday, December 30, 2016. Beloved husband of Mary nee Reilly. Loving father of Lauren (Bill) Pickrell, Dan (Meaghan), Tim and Connor. Beloved son of the late Bill and Gloria. Chersihed grandfather of Bennett and Molly. Dear brother of Sue (Dan) Kenny and Rick. Fond uncle and great uncle to many. Visitation Tuesday...

William Hanhardt

William Hanhardt

Dec 30, 2016

William A. Hanhardt, age 88, Captain C.P.D. retired, passed away on December 30, 2016. William was the beloved husband of Angelina 'Angie', nee Morici; dearest son of the late Sarah, nee DiGilio, and the late Edward Hanhardt; loving father of Shari (Michael) Kertez, Candice, Sara (Anthony), Joene, Billie (Robert), Angela 'Angel' (Joel) Levin and Edward (Kathlene); cherished grandfather of Angela...

John Varga

John Varga

Dec 30, 2016

John G. Varga 73, of River Grove. At rest Friday, December 30, 2016.Beloved husband of Pat. Loving father of Kim (Rick Bell), Rick and Tim Varga. Fond grandfather of Sydney and Blake Varga. Dear brother of Sheryl (Mike) Junius and Wayne (Jackie) Varga. Fond uncle of Michael Jr., Amanda and Dan. Visitation Tuesday from 3:00 to 9:00 P.M.

John Sampey

John Sampey

Dec 30, 2016

John “Jack” Sampey, 78, retired Captain C.F.D. Beloved Husband of Geri nee Plis. Devoted Father of Debra (Tim) Cronister, John (Sandra), Brian, Kevin (Sheri), Laurie (Bill) Ferraris. Son of the late Ann (Jordan) and Michael. Loving Poppa of Catherine, Charlotte, Samuel, Jack, Nicolas, Stephanie, Lileana, Sophia, William, Alexa, and Nicolette. Dear Brother of Jim (Margaret), Mike (Marge), Bob (Carol), Kathleen,...

Joseph Gorlewski

Joseph Gorlewski

Dec 29, 2016

Joseph C. Gorlewski, age 91. Beloved husband of the late Genevieve (nee Mika); loving father of Robert (Tania), Carol (Thomas) Metzke, Janice (Ron) Czerwonka, John (Amy) and the late Joseph (Linda) Gorlewski-Samp; fond grandfather of Lisa, Peter, Carl, David, Christopher, Mike and Nikki; great grandfather of 10; dear brother of Helen (Tom) Platt, Marlene (Dennis) McKenna, the late Stella Gorlewski;...

Mary Popiolek

Mary Popiolek

Dec 28, 2016

Mary Popiolek 98 of Indian Creek. At Peace with Christ Wednesday , December 28, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Zygmunt. Loving mother of John (Christine) and Joanne (Marian) Rudnicki. Dear grandmother of Dan (Taylor), Mark (Laura), Diana (T. J. ), Lisa and John Paul (Tiffany). Great grandmother of 9. She was the treasured aunt to many. Visitation Friday from...

Edward Parker

Edward Parker

Dec 28, 2016

Edward Dallas Parker, age 69 of Chicago, passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, December 28th 2016. Born May 21, 1947, in Chicago, IL. He was employed by Addison Electric for 20 years. The Addison Electric family has very deep sentiments for Ed and is quoted as saying, ‘Ed was the pseudo older brother I never had....

Theodora Kaczmarek

Theodora Kaczmarek

Dec 28, 2016

Theodora ‘Dorothy’ Kaczmarek nee Racheff, 95 passed away December 28, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Susan Schey, Gerald (Maria) Kaczmarek. Fond grandmother of Heather (Brendon) Wood, the late Curt Schey, Rebecca (Todd) Kos, Theodore, Timothy (Angela), Todd Kaczmarek. Great grandmother of Amber, Kyle, Jessica, Natalie, Cailey, Nathan, Lexi. Great great grandmother of Isaac. Visitation will...

Steve Ondrla

Steve Ondrla

Dec 27, 2016

Steve A. Ondrla, Jr., age 83, U.S. Navy Vet. Devoted husband of Mary Ann nee Popielarz; beloved father of Steven (Zaira), David (Sandra), Linda (Joe) Cave, Ronald (Laurie) and Debra (Craig) La Lena; loving grandfather of 12; great grandfather of 4; dear brother of Lillian (the late Matt) Czarkowski; fond uncle and brother-in-law. Visitation Friday Dec. 30, 3:00 until 9:00...

Lois Holtz

Lois Holtz

Dec 24, 2016

Lois Holtz, Age 90, nee Maser. Beloved wife of the late Robert Lee Holtz. Loving mother of Scott (Wendy), Brian (Lisa) and David Holtz. Cherished grandmother of Ryan (Megan) and Matt (Sarah) Holtz. Great grandmother of Logan, Lukas, Linnea, Stella and Ryder Holtz. Visitation Wednesday Dec. 28 from 4 to 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge....

Irene Mcgreevy

Irene Mcgreevy

Dec 24, 2016

Irene McGreevy, nee Orlowski, age 54, passed away on December 24, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Irene was the beloved wife of Hugh for over 20 wonderful years; most beloved mother of her beautiful daughter Jaclyn B.; dearest daughter of Lucyna and the late Antoni Orlowski; dear sister of Christopher Orlowski; daughter-in-law of Bridie and the late Hugh McGreevy;...

Gelsomina Amoroso

Gelsomina Amoroso

Dec 24, 2016

Gelsomina Amoroso, age 89, nee Vacca. Beloved wife of the late Angelo; loving mother of Rosa (the late Vincenzo) Spano, Louie (Pam) Amoroso and Joanne (Tom) Grieco; fond grandmother of Gina (Greg) Maryniarczyk, Frank (Maria), Angelo (Juanita) and Sabrina Spano, Nicole (Anthony) Macchione, Danielle (Pete) Muzzupappa, Donny (Nikki) Grieco; great grandmother of Massimino, Marc Anthony, Marcella, Nico, Cristina, Vincenzo, Gelsomina,...

Victor Semitka

Victor Semitka

Dec 23, 2016

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Jane Davia

Jane Davia

Dec 23, 2016

Jane Mary Davia (nee Bergamini) age 94. Beloved wife of the late Remo P. Davia. Loving mother of Tully (Mary Jo) and Mary Jane. Cherished grandmother of Ray A. (Erin), Alison (Brian) Kelly, Megan (Dr Allen) Mikhail and Lauren (William) Samuel. Great grandmother of Alannah, Finbar, Aaron, Isabella, Meridith and Tess. Memorial Mass Thursday December 29th, 2016 at 10:45 a.m....

Josefina Gomez

Josefina Gomez

Dec 23, 2016

Josefina Gomez, passed away on December 23, 2016 at the age of 84. Loving mother of Carlos, Jesus, Josue, Saul and Elizabeth. Beloved daughter of Jesus Gomez Garcia and Maria Pratz Urias. Cherished grandmother of Jose, Alejandra, Alicia, Joshua, Vincent, Julian, Justin, Karol and Szymon. Dear sister of Julian, Jesus, Jorge, Juan, Gloria, Dolores Julieta and Julia. Fond aunt of...

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