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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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Katherine Hayden

Katherine Hayden

Feb 19, 2016

Katherine Regina Hayden (nee Bogner), 98, entered eternal life on February 19, 2016. Loving wife of the late John; Beloved daughter of the late John and the late Anna Bogner; Dear sister of Marianne (Roy) Murray, the late Elizabeth (the late Joseph) Schultz, the late Anna (the late James) Morreale, the late Dorothy (the late Mathew) Mann, the late Nicholas,...

Charles Jedrzejas

Charles Jedrzejas

Feb 19, 2016

Charles R. Jedrzejas 73 of Des Plaines. At rest Friday, February 19, 2016. Former husband of the late Marlene and the late Carolyn. Loving father of Christine (John) Zuhr, Tracy, Stacy, Ryan, Mark and the late Scott and Todd. Fond grandfather of Daniel, Maeve, Madison, Molly, Marzena, Jaela, Emma, Samantha and Trevor. Great grandfather of Athena and Eliana. Dear brother...

Anna Grelitsch

Anna Grelitsch

Feb 19, 2016

Anna Grelitsch nee Kern, 86; Beloved wife of the late Frank; Beloved daughter of the late Anna and the late Joseph Kern; Loving mother of Diane (Ken) Parker, Dennis Grelitsch, Sandy (Michael) Arens and Lori Taylor; Dear grandmother of Rebecca (Scott) Carlson, Mary (Joe) Cefalu, Bernadette (Kevin) Crowley, Jason-Clement Arens and Tyler Taylor and great-grandmother of Hunter, Frankie, Carmine, Alexandra,...

Maria Lis

Maria Lis

Feb 18, 2016

Maria Lis, Age 67. Beloved mother of Jerry (Jolanta) Lis, Agnes (Sylvester) Hajdys and Renata (Daniel) Zagulski. Cherished grandmother of Patrick, Eric and Justin Lis, Alex and Olivia Hajdys, Julia and Ivette Zagulski. Dear sister of Jan (Teresa) Wozny and Ted (Dolores) Wozny. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday Feb. 21 from 2 to 8:00 p.m. at...

Matteo Randazzo

Matteo Randazzo

Feb 18, 2016

Matteo Randazzo age 82. Beloved husband of Vincenza (nee Camaci). Loving father of Vincenzo (Giovanna), Rosalia (Domenico) LaCamera, Vita (Salvatore) Giaimo and Rita (Antonino) Bondi. Cherished grandfather of Marinella (Aldo) Ercolano, Ignazio (Michelle) LaCamera, Matthe. (Stephanie) LaCamera, Matteo Randazzo, Enza Maria Randazzo, Vincenzo Giaimo and Matteo Giaimo. Great grandfather of Anthony, Domenico, Nico, Massimo, Michael and Leonardo. Loving brother of...

Shannon Baffes

Shannon Baffes

Feb 16, 2016

Shannon Slay Baffes passed away peacefully on Feb. 16, 2016, her 98th birthday. Miss Shannon, a native of Biloxi, Mississippi is predeceased by her husband Peter Baffes and her seven sisters and brothers. She is survived by her children Cameron (John) LeBlanc, Peter (Laurel Soler) Baffes, Dee (Walter) Martin and Melanie (Jerome Marzullo) Baffes as well as her beloved grandchildren...

Arthur O'Koniewski

Arthur O'Koniewski

Feb 16, 2016

Arthur J. 'Arty' O'Koniewski, age 74, passed away on February 16, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Arty was the beloved husband of Jacqueline 'Jackie', nee Wojcik, for 46 wonderful years; loving father of Michael (Karen), Dan (Winona) and Tim (Laura Russ) O'Koniewski; dearest son of the late Winifred and Arthur O'Koniewski; cherished grandfather of Bryan and Kevin O'Koniewski; dear...

Dolores Levar

Dolores Levar

Feb 16, 2016

Dolores G. Levar nee Berney, 85; beloved wife and best friend for 65 years of Joseph Levar, Jr.; loving mother of the Hon. Patrick J., Sr. (Mary Ann), Michael (Joan), Thomas (Debra), Gerald (Robbin), Joseph, III and Daniel (Robin); devoted grandmother of Patrick, Jr. (Jeanene), Michelle, Ryan, Julie, Michael, Jr. (Frannie), Jeffrey, Nicole, Thomas (Alain Fulara), Lauren (Patrick) Graney, Brandon,...

Stanley Kluska

Stanley Kluska

Feb 15, 2016

Stanley Kluska, age 90. Devoted husband of the late Mary nee Figus; beloved father of Stella Napoli. Visitation Thursday February 18th, 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. Funeral services begin Friday February 19th, 9:00 a.m. at the funeral home and will proceed to St. Eugene Church for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment Maryhill...

Ronald Gurgul

Ronald Gurgul

Feb 15, 2016

Ron Gurgul 53, At rest Monday, February 15, 2016. Loving father of Roe (Patti), Christina (David) Papish and Dana. Beloved son of Sue Ignoffo – Gurgul and the late Richard Sr. . Fond grandfather of Lylah, Aliyah and Blakely. Dear brother of Richard (Mary), Susan (Dan) Milostan and Linda (Joe) Zygowicz .Visitation Thursday from 3:00 to 9:00: P.M. at Cumberland...

Giovanni Mazzei

Giovanni Mazzei

Feb 15, 2016

Giovanni Mazzei, age 91. Beloved husband of Adua nee Casentini. Loving father of Luigi Mazzei, Marlene (Larry) Mazzei-Carrasco, Frank (Robin) Mazzei, Lorraine (JoJo) Mazzei-DiCaro, Michael (Celeste Jenkins) Mazzei. Cherished grandfather of Erica (Randy) Craig, Dave (Michelle) Mugnaini, Blake & Nick Mazzei, Samantha and Stephanie DiCaro. Visitation Friday Feb 19 from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence...

Antonio Madia

Antonio Madia

Feb 15, 2016

Antonio Madia, Age 73, of Schiller Park, passed away Monday February 15, 2016. Beloved husband of Matilda (nee DiStefano). Loving father of Tammy (Mark) Neri, Gina (Jim) DeMeo, and Irene Madia and the late Sammy Madia. Cherished Grandfather of Michael and Samantha Neri, Nicole and Alyssa DeMeo. Dear brother of Joe (Theresa) Madia. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews....

Mary Pedrick

Mary Pedrick

Feb 14, 2016

Mary Ellen Pedrick nee Brophy, age 93. Devoted wife of the late Henry; beloved mother of Tom (Ruth) and Carol (Kevin) Coleman; loving grandmother Lynn (Jason), Geoffrey (Stephanie), Tim, Christopher (Amie), Bryan (Michael) and Daniel; great grandmother of William, Matthew, Zachary, Evan and Paige; preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation...

Julia Decarlo

Julia Decarlo

Feb 13, 2016

Julia DeCarlo, nee Tunzi, age 86 passed away on February 13, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Julia was the beloved wife of the late Domenico; loving mother of Joseph (Connie) and the late Michael DeCarlo; dear sister of Rita (Ralph) Ferri. Visitation Monday from 3:00p.m. until 9:00p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. Funeral services will...

Joe Aquado

Joe Aquado

Feb 13, 2016

Joe V. Aquado, age 84, passed away on February 13, 2016. Joe was the beloved father of Debra (Rick) Winer, Donna (Fred) Ackerson, Daniel, Doreen and Dana Aquado; beloved son the late Josephine, nee Domino, and the late Filmon Aquado; cherished grandfather and great grandfather of many.

Dennis Debondt

Dennis Debondt

Feb 13, 2016

Dennis J. DeBondt 58, At rest Saturday, February 13, 2016. A comedy magician, know as the Sears Tower of Magic. Beloved husband of Jane. Loving father of Samantha (Grant) Shreve and Jack. Beloved son of Alma Jean and the late Bernerd. Dear brother of Larry, Kevin and Michael. Fond nephew of 'Boots' Lehman. Visitation Thursday from 3:00 to 8:00: P.M....

Mary Licciardi

Mary Licciardi

Feb 11, 2016

Mary Licciardi, nee DiCaprio, age 91 passed away on February 11, 2016. Mary was the beloved mother of Fr. Fred Licciardi C.P.P.S., Adrian (Roberta) and Paulette Kelly; fond grandmother of Christie and Skylor; godmother to Rosalie Felicelli, Marietta Surovy and Mabel Corbo; cousin of Patricia Koch.

Joe Bonante

Joe Bonante

Feb 10, 2016

Joe S. Bonante, 87 at rest February 10, 2016. Beloved husband of Josephine “ Melinda” ( nee Mazza). Loving Father of Donna and Diana. Fond Brother of (the late Concetta) and (the late Francesco) Amendola. Dearest Son of (the late Antonio ) and (the late Maria , nee Esposito) Bonante. Caring Brother in law of ( the late Francesco )...

Lorraine Krantz

Lorraine Krantz

Feb 10, 2016

Lorraine L. Krantz nee Trausch, age 88. Beloved wife of the late Eugene A. Krantz; Loving mother of Mary (Harry) Konopinski and Paul (Denise) Krantz; fond grandmother Robert (Laura), Michael (Christie), Scott (Priscilla), Paul II, Lauren (Mark), and Sarah; great grandmother of Eli, Egan, Alec, Ryan, and Lucy; dear sister of Richard (Marcella) Trausch and the late Clarence, John, Edward,...

Rosa Manzella

Rosa Manzella

Feb 9, 2016

Rosa Manzella, nee Boccia, age 64, passed away on February 9, 2016. Rosa was the beloved wife of the late Salvatore Manzella; loving mother of Vita (Todd) Shewchuk, Salvatore (Briana) and Diomede Cardone; cherished grandmother of Michael and Julianna Shewchuk and Anthony, Giada and Milania Cardone; dearest sister of Tony (Carmela) Boccia, Maria (Karlo) Cammilleri, Rita (Wynn) Girard and the...

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