Obituaries
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.
Giovanna Ventrella
Jul 4, 2016
Giovanna “Jane” Ventrella, nee Berardi, age 82. Devoted wife of Vito; beloved mother of Michael (Janet), Peter and John; loving grandmother of Jenna, Payton and Timmy; dear sister of James (Dina) Berardi, the late Grace (the late Frank) Cairo, the late Anna (the late Frank) Mancini and the late Gaetano (the late Ninette) Berardi; fond aunt of many nieces and...
Irena White
Jul 4, 2016
Irena A.White nee Jacyna, age 62. Beloved wife of William White; loving mother of Stephanie, Amanda (Shawn), Michael, and William; fond grandmother of future baby girl; beloved daughter of the late Gregor and Anna Jacyna nee Michaliw; daughter-in-law of William and the late Lillian White; dear sister of Emily (George) Tomanovich; sister-in-law to Mary Ann and James (Marie); fond aunt...
Georgiane Roraff
Jul 3, 2016
Georgiane M. Roraff, age 80, passed away on July 3, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Georgiane was the beloved daughter of the late Marie and Bernard Roraff; dear sister of Lucile L. (Leo) Worth, Bonnie R. (Michael) Lee and Marilyn J. Roraff; fond aunt of many. She was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society of St. Eugene...
Allan Boesch
Jul 3, 2016
Allan W. Boesch age 79, Passed away July 3rd, 2016. Allan was a veteran in the United States Army. Beloved husband of Carol (nee Scarleski). Loving father of Thomas (Linda) and Pamela (Brian) McAloon. Dearest son of the late Walter and Lucille Boesch. Cherished grandfather of Colin and Samantha Boesch and Jacob McAloon. Brother in law of Janice Lambrecht and...
Louise Prosiliakos
Jul 1, 2016
Louise M. Prosiliakos, nee Cozzi, age 85, passed away on July 1, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Louise was the beloved wife of James A. and the loving mother of Jim (Clara) Prosiliakos.
Adeline Policht
Jul 1, 2016
Adeline Helen Policht, (nee Mateski) 88, of Chicago, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2016. For 54 years, she was the loving wife of the late Edward W. Policht. A long-time resident of Portage Park, Adeline and Edward raised five children; the late Christopher, Laura (Chuck) Gorski, Carl, Richard (Ann O’Byrne) and Linda (Jeff) Tripp. Adeline dearly loved, and was...
Laverne Dziekan
Jul 1, 2016
Laverne Dziekan nee Luikaart, age 89. Devoted wife of the late Chester; beloved mother of Jim (Nancy) Dziekan, Patty Thiakos, Judi (Nick) Lopez, and Tom (Jina) Dziekan; dearest daughter of the late Owen Roland Luikaart and Mae Kalal; loving grandmother of Jim (Fianc Meghan), Paul, Danny, Steven, Owen, and Emma; Preceded in death by many sisters and brothers-in-law, especially Frank...
Agnes Ghidara
Jun 30, 2016
Agnes M. Ghidara nee Dubick, 95; Devoted wife of the late Frank; Beloved mother of Charmaine Ghidara, Andrea Gutilla and the late Lawrence 'Larry' (Chris) Ghidara; Loving grandmother of Shauna (Ronnie) Kelley, Gina (Matt) Pierce and Alicia (Joe) Malnati and great-grandmother of Anna and Christopher Kelley, Charlie and Holly Pierce and Mia Malnati; Dear sister of Marie Balsie, the late...
Kathleen Mowery
Jun 27, 2016
A memorial visitation for Kathleen A. Mowery nee Bluett of Hawthorn Woods, originally from Westchester will be held Saturday July 2, 2016 12noon until time of service 2:00p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge. Cremation was private.Born April 21, 1958 in Chicago, Kathy died Monday, June 27, 2016.She is a 1976 Graduate of Proviso West High School in...
Alfred Oelkers
Jun 27, 2016
Alfred A. Oelkers, age 98, U.S. Army WWII, passed away on June 27, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Alfred was the beloved husband of of the late June, nee Freddo, for 65 wonderful years; loving father of Linda (Dennis) Raczynski. Alfred was member of I.B.E.W. Local #134 for over 70 years, an Army Veteran with the 94th Coastal Artillery...
Frank Perrone
Jun 26, 2016
Frank J. Perrone, age 74, of Norridge, passed away peacefully at his home on June 26, 2016. Frank was the beloved husband of Mary Lou, nee Thomas, for 52 wonderful years; loving father of Stacey M. (John Ainsworth) and Mark J. Perrone; dearest son of the late Marion, nee Costanza, and the late Frank J. Perrone; cherished grandfather of Elizabeth...
Valory Rohde
Jun 25, 2016
Valory Kay Rohde, Age 74, nee Loya. Loving mother of Paul (Debra) Rohde, Robert Rohde and Mark (Jocelyn) Rohde. Cherished grandmother of nine and great grandmother of five. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday June 29 from 8:30 a.m. until time of funeral service 11:30 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge. Interment St. Luke...
            Thomas Amirante
Jun 25, 2016
Thomas Amirante age 66, Passed away June 25th, 2016 after a courageous battle. Tom was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Beloved husband of Bonnie (nee Rozycki). Loving father of Tiffanie (Jason) Dargenio and Tracie (Steve) Padal. Step father to Ron (Kelly) Neroda. Devoted grandfather to Dylan Thomas. Dear son of the late Jessica Zweiger. Fond brother of Larna...
Marjorie Blondell
Jun 25, 2016
Marjorie E. Blondell age, 92, at rest June 25th, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Jack. Loving mother of Robert (Tera), Jeffery (Mary), James (Margie) and the late Dennis (Carol) Blondell. Fond grandmother of Amy (Matt) Bonin, Cindi, Jill, Keith, Jodi, Scott, Lisa, Kathy (Tom) Miller, Nathan and Matthew. Great grandmother of Caden and Dustin. Visitation Tuesday June 28th, from...
John Grygorcewicz
Jun 24, 2016
John Grygorcewicz, Age 54, Suddenly passed away June 24, 2016. Beloved son of the late Antoni and the late Serafina (nee Hiero) Grygorcewicz. Dear brother of Stella (late Henry) Dziegielewski, George (Sandra) Grygorcewicz and the late Mary Magnuszewski. Fond uncle of Chris & Mark Dziegielewski. Adored cousin and friend of many. Visitation Wednesday June 29 from 3 to 9:00 p.m....
George Kutrumanes
Jun 23, 2016
Kutrumanes, George James 87, of Chicago, born in Agrianos (Sparta) Greece, passed away June 23, 2016. Beloved husband of Georgia (nee Triantafillopoulos) of 55 years; loving father of Dean (Vasi), Peter (Nikoletta), and James (Maria); proud and cherished grandfather “Pappou” of Georgiana, Patricia, Natalie, Georgios, Christopher, and Gianni; devoted son of the late Demetri and Marigo (nee Kyriakoula); supportive brother...
Martin Flynn
Jun 22, 2016
Martin Patrick Flynn, Age 80. Beloved husband of Georgia Ann nee Peebles. Loving father of Martin Patrick Jr. (Barbara Jean) Flynn and Thomas Frank (Maria Grace) Flynn. Beloved son of the late Patrick, Ret. C.P.D. and the late Ann nee Frost. Cherished grandfather of Kaylin Lee (Branden Scot) Dickens. Dear brother of Patricia (late James, Ret. C.F.D.) Galbraith, Gerry (Terry)...
Steve Rogacki
Jun 20, 2016
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Angela Ciccone
Jun 20, 2016
Angela R. Ciccone, age 46. Beloved wife of Paolo; loving mother of Talia and Antonio; beloved daughter of Debbie (Bob) Lowen and Pete (Vicky) Lia and daughter-in-law of Antonio (the late Maria) Ciccone; dear sister of Tony Lia, Molly (Matt) Crawford, Matt (Brittany) Lowen, Joey (Jackie) Reznicek and Tina Lia and sister-in-law of Johnny, Erminio and Danny Ciccone and Cindy...
Walter Depa
Jun 19, 2016
Walter J. Depa, age 90, died June 19, 2016, at Central Baptist Village in Norridge, IL. Walter was born on June 27, 1925 in Chicago, IL. He spent his professional life serving as a member of the U.S. Navy, including several World War II tours. In his civilian life, Wally was a sports enthusiast, avid reader and enjoyed traveling to...
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