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.

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Frank Divito

Frank Divito

Nov 30, 2024

Frank DiVito, age 91, passed away 11/30/2024, born in Pizzone (Prov. DiISernia) Italia on 06/13/1933 Beloved husband of Filomena nee D'Andrea.  Loving father of John DiVito.  Fond grandfather of Francesco and Domenico. Dear brother of Amalia (the late Pasquale) Santucci, Antonio (Kathy) DiVito, Palma (Domenico) Scarsella, the late Nicola (Alba) DiVito, and the late Domenico (the late Theresa) DiVito.  Fond...

Maria Defrancesco

Maria Defrancesco

Nov 29, 2024

Maria DeFrancesco (nee Mettone) age 87, at rest on November 29, 2024. Maria was born February 19, 1937 in Triggiano Italy.  Beloved wife of the late Gaetano DeFrancesco. Loving mother of Vito (Paula) DeFrancesco  and Filomena (Michele) Rubino. Dearest Nonna of Rocco (Karlolina) Rubino, Chiara Rubino (Albert Kulas), Maria DeFrancesco and Juliana (Nathan) Haas. Great grand nonna of Michael, Lena,...

Vito Zaccaro

Vito Zaccaro

Nov 28, 2024

Vito Zaccaro age 85, at rest on November 28, 2024. Loving father of Christina Zaccaro, Michael Zaccaro, Gregory (Brittany) Zaccaro and Christopher (Jamie) Zaccaro. Beloved Nonno of Erica, Amy, Hunter, Brandon, Nicole, Mia, Angela, Italia, Luca, Brooks and Luella. Dearest brother of Girolamo, Teresa, Nunzio, Joe, Santina and Carmella. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Cherished son of the...

Evelyn Crane

Evelyn Crane

Nov 28, 2024

Evelyn M. Crane (Walsh), age 88, passed away unexpectedly at her home on November 28, 2024. Evelyn was the loving mother of James R., Sr. (Theresa) and the late John R. Crane; cherished grandmother of James R., Jr. (Crystal Velez) Crane; beloved Gram Gram of Leylani, Jameson, Violet and Wyatt and "Grandma Crane" to many; dear sister of the late...

Ronald Wayda

Ronald Wayda

Nov 26, 2024

Ronald W. Wayda, US Airforce Veteran of Vietnam, age 76 passed away peacefully on November 26, 2024.  Ron was the loving father of Amy (Kris) Keil; dearest son of the late Stephanie (nee Pluta) and the late William Wayda; cherished grandfather of Addison, Olivia, and Jackson; dear brother of Roxanne (Bill) Schularick and Denise (Chuck) Fricke;cherished uncle of Dustin(Erin),Scott and...

Philip Spagnolo

Philip Spagnolo

Nov 23, 2024

Philip D. Spagnolo 97, of Norridge, at Peace with Christ, Saturday, November 23, 2024 after a long illness. Philip attended Crane High School in Chicago and was drafted into the United States Army during World War II, serving in North Africa, the Middle East, and Europe with the 29th Infantry Division. After the war Philip returned to Chicago and...

Vittoria Nudo

Vittoria Nudo

Nov 22, 2024

Vittoria Nudo, nee Molinaro, age 89, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2024. Vittoria was the beloved wife of the late Mario Nudo, Sr.; loving mother of Lorenzo "Larry" (Diane) Nudo, Linda (Thomas) Boesch and Mario, Jr. (Vita) Nudo; dear daughter of the late Annunziata and Achille Molinaro; cherished grandmother of Victoria (Michael) Harms, Nicholas (Kinga) Nudo, Mario Joseph Nudo,...

Rita Ergastolo

Rita Ergastolo

Nov 22, 2024

Rita Ergastolo, nee DeSena, age 76, born in Acerra (Prov. Di Napoli)  Italy, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2024. Devoted wife of the late Giuseppe Ergastolo; loving mother of Connie, Rosa, Franca and Patrizia, dear daughter of the late Rosa (Atteo) and the late Francesco DeSena, loving nonna of Candice and Silvana; dear sister of the late Vincenzo (late...

Andrew Powalish

Andrew Powalish

Nov 21, 2024

Andrew Powalish, age 99, at rest on November 21, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Dolores (nee Wanta)  for 58 years. Loving father of Rene (Rick) Weber. Cherished grandfather of Brian (Mary) and Scott (Jen) Weber. Great-Grandfather of Kylie, Courtney and Colton. Dear brother of Stanley, Jo Anne, Katherine, Sarah, Joe, Al, Peter, Harry, Veronica, Paul and Betty. Fond uncle...

Marie Nosek

Marie Nosek

Nov 21, 2024

Marie C. Nosek, nee Garneau, age 92, passed away unexpectedly at her home on November 21, 2024. Marie was the devoted wife of the late Robert A.; loving mother of Michael T. (Mary) Nosek, Mary E. (the late Tod) Bourgart, Ann M. (the late William) Kohut, Robert F. (Kimberly) Nosek and John J. (Teri) Nosek; dear daughter of the...

William Ruhl

William Ruhl

Nov 21, 2024

William M. Ruhl, 99, long time resident of Norridge, at rest November 21, 2024.  Father of Thomas Ruhl.  Beloved son of the late William and Anna Ruhl.  Dear brother of the late Marie (the late Franklin) Gassner. Fond uncle of Karen (David) Diersen, Paul (Ingrid) Gassner, the late Mary Ann Gassner; great uncle and great great uncle of many.  William...

Sarah Tripoli

Sarah Tripoli

Nov 21, 2024

Sarah L. Tripoli, (Baldassano), age 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 21, 2024. Sarah was the beloved wife of the late Alfred "Fritz"; loving mother of Karen, Christiann, Anthony, Debra and Kim; dear grandmother of 12;  great grandmother of 3; caring sister of Joseph Baldassano and Josephine Christenson; special aunt of Judy, Connie, Gloria, Linda, and...

Rosa Martinelli

Rosa Martinelli

Nov 19, 2024

Rosa Martinelli Beloved wife of the late Rocco. Loving mother of Candida (Edoardo) Renghini, Domenico “Dino” (Gail) Martinelli, Nicola Martinelli, Franca Sher and Caterina ‘Cathy” Martinelli. Beloved daughter of the late Nicola and Caterina Palumbo. Fond Grandmother of Tito, Rocco, Enza, Rocco, Michael, Heather and Kenny. Great grandmother of Anthony, Alexis, Annalisa, Mikayla, Annamarie, Domenico, Cecilia, Joe, Dino, Mia, Jonathan,...

Tomasett Siek-Nelson

Tomasett Siek-Nelson

Nov 19, 2024

Tomasett L. Siek-Nelson, 71, of Des Plaines, at rest Tuesday, November 19, 2024.  Tommi was born and raised in Chicago. Growing up, she had many adventures that came from going to an all girl's high school, taking the Belmont bus to Cub's games and everywhere else, and traveling great distances with her parents and sister to get the best...

Peter Terzo

Peter Terzo

Nov 19, 2024

Peter S. Terzo of Elmwood Park, Age 77, Born in Chicago, IL on May 27, 1947, Passed away peacefully at his home in Fountain Hills, AZ on November 19, 2024. Devoted husband of Christine (nee Conti) for 56 years. Beloved son of the late John and Christine (nee Nichetta) Terzo. Dear son in law of the late Elmer and June...

Michael Prestia

Michael Prestia

Nov 19, 2024

Michael Prestia of Elk Grove Village was born September 29, 1960, peacefully entered into Heaven on November 19. Michael was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and son whose legacy of love, faith, and hard work will forever remain in the hearts of those he touched.

Michael is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years, Camille,...

Elvira Pisani

Elvira Pisani

Nov 18, 2024

Elvira "Vera" R. Pisani nee Basile, age 89. Beloved wife of the late Romeo; loving mother of Valerie Pisani, Vivian (John) Fasso, Richard Pisani, and Ronald (Dyana) Pisani, beloved daughter of the late Louis and Mary Tucci Basile; fond grandmother of Gino Fasso, Giacomo Pisani, and Charise Pisani; dear sister of the late Albert (surviving Barbara) Basile; fond aunt of...

Peter Weis

Peter Weis

Nov 18, 2024

Peter Weis, age 90, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024 with his family by his side. Peter was the beloved husband of the late Theresia, nee Varga; loving father of Theresia "Terri" (Michael) Gentile, Dorothea "Dorothy" (Michael) Mascio and Anna (Peter) Wasyliw; dearest son of the late Dorothea and Michael Weis; cherished grandfather of Nicole (Ryan) Gentile-Holmbeck, Dana (Ryan)...

Rocco Zink

Rocco Zink

Nov 18, 2024

It’s with a heavy heart and unimaginable sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved brother, Rocco. Sadly, Rocco fell and suffered a traumatic brain injury, which in turn took his life.   Rocco left us far too soon, to think he was only 55 years old; Rocco was a shining light in the lives of everyone who...

Marilyn Durham

Marilyn Durham

Nov 17, 2024

Marilyn T. Durham (nee Ranguette), age 97, of Norridge, passed away November 17, 2024. Loving mother of Brian (the late Kim) Durham and Debra Durham. Brent Durham, Brad Durham and the late Randy Durham. Cherished grandmother of Karen (Tom) Hagstrom. Great grandmother of Violet Hagstrom and Daisy Hagstrom. Services will be private.

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