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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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Courtney Ischinger

Courtney Ischinger

Apr 27, 2016

Courtney Elizabeth Ischinger, age 37, passed away suddenly on April 27, 2016. Courtney was the beloved daughter of Roberta, nee Clause, Ischinger Skrip and Robert Ischinger; dearest niece of Linda (James) Rix, Howard (Patricia) and Albert (Kathy) Ischinger and Janet Klimek; loving cousin of Jim, Elizabeth, Kate, Kimberly and Kristina. Visitation Saturday from 2:00p.m. until 8:00p.m., with a funeral service...

Vernon Olson

Vernon Olson

Apr 27, 2016

Vernon R. Olson, age 68, U.S. Army Veteran. Devoted husband of Ellen nee Rigsby; devoted father of Martha Olson, Jenny (John) Zachacki, Daniel Olson and Jonathan Kirshenbaum; loving grandfather of Nathan, Brian Vernon and Evan; dear brother of Merle (Sharon), Martin (Joanne), the late Verla and the late Jack (the late Loretta) Gerts; fond uncle of many. Visitation Sunday May...

Bernadine Caldwell

Bernadine Caldwell

Apr 26, 2016

Bernadine Hazer Caldwell, age 74. Passed away April 26, 2016. Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of Brian and Jeff and Kimberly (James) Gutowski, James (Michelle) Caldwell and the late Alan Caldwell. Devoted grandmother of Jaiden and April, James III, Lanaya, Stephanie and J.J. Great grandmother of Beckett and James IV. Dear sister of Mary Lou (Ed) Drysch,...

Maximina Clas-Rivera

Maximina Clas-Rivera

Apr 26, 2016

Maximina Clas-Rivera, 90; Wife of the late Eloy Cordova; Devoted mother of Edward (Sophia) Cordova and Maria (the late Oscar) Cordon; Loving grandmother of Oscar, Jr. (Elida) and Sarah; Dear aunt of Roberto Cordova, Francisco Lugo and Hilda Lugo; Maximina was predeceased by her parents and her 11 brothers and sisters. Visitation Thursday April 28th from 3:00 pm - 9:00...

Frank Kraft

Frank Kraft

Apr 26, 2016

Frank M. Kraft Jr. age 89 Passed away April 26, 2016. Frank was a veteran of World War 2 in the United States Navy. Longtime resident of Norridge and was a Crossing guard with the Norridge Police Dept. for 25 years. Beloved husband of the late Frances. Loving father of James, Joann, Robert (Denice) and Elizabeth (Rob) Farenkopf. Devoted grandfather...

Antoinette Mack

Antoinette Mack

Apr 25, 2016

Antoinette Mack age 84, Passed away April 25, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Walter. F. Mack. Loving mother of Antoinette (Martin) Tippin, Christine Mack, Gloria (John) Martinez, John (Ewa) Mack and Frank Mack. Devoted grandmother of Michael, Sarah, Randy Jr., Madeline, Adriana, Alexandra, Francesca, Nicole, Patrick and Stephanie. Great grandmother of Angelisa. Dear sister of Mary, Connie, Geri, John...

Merrick Gehrke

Merrick Gehrke

Apr 24, 2016

Merrick M. Picardi Gehrke, age 35, suddenly. Loving father of Angelina. Beloved son of Elizabeth nee Picardi & Douglas Evans. Dear brother of Jennifer (Mark), Gary, Christopher & Taylor. Fond uncle of Kedzie. Dear nephew, cousin and friend of many. Visitation Friday April 29, 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL 60706. A Chapel...

Anna Puchniarz

Anna Puchniarz

Apr 24, 2016

Anna Puchniarz, 90, nee Sawicki, dedicated wife, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed into God's hands from natural causes in her home on April 24, 2016. Born in Poland November 2, 1925, she lived through World War II, and then met and married her beloved husband, John (deceased 2007). They emigrated from post war Germany in 1949 to start...

Patricia Scotella

Patricia Scotella

Apr 22, 2016

Patricia A. Scotella, nee Anselmini, age 72. Devoted wife of Louis. Beloved mother of Christopher (Kristine) and Brian. Loving grandmother of Nicholas and Kasey. Dear sister of Noreen. Visitation Tuesday April 26 from 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral service Wednesday 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment private. In lieu of flowers,...

Joseph Forte

Joseph Forte

Apr 21, 2016

Joseph Forte, 86; Beloved husband of 60 years to Lisa nee DiSilvestro; Devoted father of Dominic, David (Susan) and Anna Marie; Loving grandfather of Danielle, Anthony, Marissa, Joseph and Sofia; Dear brother of Maria (the late John) Carideo, Antonietta (John) Presta, the late Ida (the late Jerry) Pontarelli, the late John (Teresa) Forte and dear brother-in-law of Ray (the late...

Nancy Spaletto

Nancy Spaletto

Apr 21, 2016

Nancy Spaletto age 94, Passed away on April 21, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Louis. Loving mother of Linda (Tony) Hubka and Nancy Lou (the late Bob) Theobald. Daughter of the late Carlo and the late Nancy. Fond grandmother of Michael. Great grandmother of Joey, Gina and John. Dear sister of the late Jean (Marty) Powers and Anne (Bud)...

Eleanor Kubinski

Eleanor Kubinski

Apr 21, 2016

Eleanor M. Kubinski, age 92, passed away April 21, 2016. Eleanor was the beloved wife of the late Henry Kubinski for 58 years. Beloved mother of John (JoAnn), and the late Patricia Mocarski. Tender Grandmother of John III (Carrie) Kubinski, Michelle (Rod) Jensen, Christine Mocarski, and Adam Mocarski. Great-grandmother of Ashley, Caleigh, Gavin, Cody, Michela, Austin, Willow, Owen, and Adam....

Leonard Budzban

Leonard Budzban

Apr 20, 2016

Leonard V. Budzban age, 93. Beloved husband of the late Julianna Budzban; loving father of Russell (Eileen) Budzban nee Driscoll, and the late Marlene Lozinski; caring father-in-law of Henry Lozinski; beloved son of the late Joseph (Bernice) Budzban Fiwik; fond grandfather of Julianna McReynolds nee Lozinski, Russell J. Budzban, and Jessica Budzban; great grandfather of 4 great grandkids. Visitation Saturday,...

Aerin De La Pena

Aerin De La Pena

Apr 19, 2016

Aerin Kate De La Pena, Passed away on April 19, 2016. Beloved daughter of Alfredo and Kristine. Granddaughter of Alfredo Sr. and Luisa De La Pena and Corazon and the late Abraham Sr. Ferrer. Dear brother of Athan. Niece of many aunts and uncles. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis Borgia Chapel on Friday April 22,...

Rita Dunning

Rita Dunning

Apr 18, 2016

Rita Dunning, nee Merendino, age 92. Beloved wife of the late Wendell; Dear sister of Josephine (the late Salvatore) Cirone, Virginia (Frank) Cirone, the late Marie (the late Matthew) Picatagi. Visitation Saturday April 23rd, 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Entombment All Saints Mausoleum.

Ellen Spain

Ellen Spain

Apr 18, 2016

Ellen Mae Spain, nee Swigart, age 88, passed away on April 18, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Ellen was the beloved wife of Charles J. for 65 wonderful years; loving mother of Steven C. (Marilyn) Spain, Karen E. (David) Jeschke and Gary J. (Susan) Spain; cherished grandmother of Jeffrey C., Michael S. (Amanda), Kelly N. and Matthew J. Spain...

Vitantonio Dipalma

Vitantonio Dipalma

Apr 17, 2016

Vitantonio 'Tony' DiPalma, age 94, passed away April 17, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Tony was the beloved husband of Romana, nee Bellantuono, for 64 wonderful years; loving father of Leonard A. and Vito A. (Tricia) DiPalma; fond grandfather of Anthony (Misty), Daniel (Leesha) and Steven DiPalma and Patrick (Amy) and Nicholas (Allison) Diemert; great grandfather of Vito, Evan,...

Lois Moeller

Lois Moeller

Apr 16, 2016

Lois C. Moeller, nee Alden. Loving mother of Donna M. Moeller. Beloved daughter of the late Harry Alden and the late Jessie (nee Sterrett) Alden. Visitation Tuesday April 19 from 3 to 9:00 p.m. and Wednesday April 20 from 9:30 a.m. until time of funeral service 10:30 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Entombment to follow at...

John Falbo

John Falbo

Apr 16, 2016

John C. Falbo age 25, passed away on Saturday April 16, 2016. John is the loving son of Karen (nee Majka) and the late Carmen R. Falbo Jr. Dear brother of Michael (Lupita Fernandez) Falbo. Fond grandson of Pauline Colasuono. Stepson of Robert St. Hilaire. Nephew of Christopher (Lisa) Falbo and Michael (Sophie) Falbo and cousin to many. Memorial mass...

Casimira Kluza

Casimira Kluza

Apr 16, 2016

Casimira Kluza. Beloved daughter of the late Michael and the late Harriet (nee Susz) Kluza. Dear sister of Lottie Kluza and the late Lillian (late Bruno) Prokop, late Mitchell Kluza and the late Irene (late Raymond) Kloc. Fond aunt of John (Bonnie) Prokop and Michael (Patricia) Kloc. She is also survived by her grandnephews Geoffrey, Michael and Justin, and one...

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