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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.

Michael Ferguson

Michael Ferguson

Oct 1, 2024

Michael Wayne Ferguson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2024. He will be remembered as a vibrant, humorous, and charming personality that shared love and laughter with those lucky enough to have known him.  Hardworking and loyal, he was always quick to lend a hand to help or a shoulder to lean on....

Lewis Caraganis

Lewis Caraganis

Sep 30, 2024

Lewis P. Caraganis 80 of Norridge. At rest Monday, September 30, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Jaqueline A.. Loving son of the late Peter and the late Mary. Visitation Tuesday, October 8 th from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. at Cumberland Chapels (FRIEL FUNERAL DIRECTORS) 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Services Tuesday at the Funeral Home 11:00 A.M.....

Lawrence Gross

Lawrence Gross

Sep 29, 2024

Lawrence (Larry) K Gross, age 73, of Norridge, Illinois, passed away after a brief illness on September 29,2024 at the Ascension Alexian Brothers - Hospice Residence in Elk Grove Village, IL. Larry is survived by his brothers Brian (Elizabeth) and Kevin (Patricia), Sister-in-Law Diane Gross, and his nephews Alec and Michael and nieces Kelsey, Kylie and Kayce and great nephew...

Lorenzo Zaniolo

Lorenzo Zaniolo

Sep 29, 2024

Lorenzo Zaniolo, age 61, passed away unexpectedly on September 29, 2024. Lorenzo was the beloved son of Lucia, nee Adami, and the late Matteo Zaniolo; loving brother of Loretta Zaniolo. He was a nephew and cousin of many.  Memorial Visitation Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 12:30 p.m. until the time of a 3:00 p.m. memorial Service at Cumberland Chapels 8300...

Vivian Garcia-Ferrer

Vivian Garcia-Ferrer

Sep 29, 2024

Vivian Garcia-Ferrer, nee Monroig, age 87, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2024. Vivian was the beloved wife of Rolando for 62 wonderful years; loving mother of Father Eduardo Garcia-Ferrer; dearest daughter of the late Angela and Eleusipo Monroig; fond aunt of many. Visitation Wednesday, October 2, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence...

Rocco D'Alessandro

Rocco D'Alessandro

Sep 27, 2024

Rocco N. "Rocky" D'Alessandro, age 93, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2024.  Rocco was the loving husband of Angela for 74 wonderful years; forever dad of Mary (Norm) Seamann, Rocco (Elizabeth Blanchard) D'Alessandro and Diane (the late John) Aiello; proud grandpa of Nicole (Scott) McCloud, Kristin (John) Kelly, Deana D'Alessandro, Amy Seamann and Brett Kurpiewski and great grandpa to...

Edward Vellega

Edward Vellega

Sep 27, 2024

Edward Vellega, age 60, passed away unexpectedly on September 27, 2024. Devoted husband of Violet, nee Marczynski; loving father of Isabella Vellega; dearest son of Pasquale and the late Italia (nee Loreto) Vellega, and loving son in law of Jadwiga and the late Richard Marczynski; dear brother of Fabio and Vince Vellega and brother in law of Renzo (the late...

Ursula Kucharski

Ursula Kucharski

Sep 26, 2024

Ursula A. Kucharski, age 91, at rest on September 26, 2024. Ursula was a resident of Norridge, and a former Norridge Village Trustee for almost 40 years. She leaves behind two loving children and their spouses, 4 grand children and 5 great grandchildren. Visitation for Ursula will take place on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 from 9:00 am until 11:00 am...

Michael Knecht

Michael Knecht

Sep 26, 2024

Michael R. Knecht, age 57, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2024. Michael was the loving father of Katie and John Knecht; dear brother of Bryan (Joann), Kenneth (Sally) and Sandra Knecht; beloved boyfriend of Julie Granzow for over 20 years; dearest son of the late Charlet and Roger Knecht; fond uncle of Leah and Amanda Knecht and Christie, Hailey,...

Henrietta Kmic

Henrietta Kmic

Sep 26, 2024

Henrietta Mary Kmic, age 95. Beloved wife of the late Boleslaw Kmic; loving mother of Robert Kmic, Gabby Krasinski, and Myron (Mary) Kmic; beloved daughter of the late Jan and Stanislava Igraszek nee Grzymek; fond grandmother of Bianca Kmic, Nathan (Jody) Kmic, Amanda Kmic, Jeni (Abrim Mueller) Kmic, Samantha (Alex Lanaghan) Krasinski, Robert Kmic, Sabrina (Dominic Ateca) Krasinski, William Kmic,...

Anthony Morgese

Anthony Morgese

Sep 25, 2024

Anthony Dominic Morgese, age 67, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Tony was the beloved husband of Melissa L., nee Rodde,  loving father of Lauren (Jay) Fontanetta and Lindsay (Kyle) Bocka; cherished grandfather of Benjamin Bocka; dearest son of the late Dolores and Anthony Morgese, Sr., and son in law of Robert and Linda...

Elena Scarsella

Elena Scarsella

Sep 25, 2024

Elena Scarsella (nee Di Meo) age 97, Passed away peacfully on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Elena was born on May 2, 1927 in Castle San Vincenzo, Italy. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Scarsella.  Loving mother of Franca (Joseph) Perna and John Anthony Scarsella. Mother-in-Law of Anna Marie.  Cherished grandmother of Tina (Vito) Ferri, Salvatore (Sara) Perna, Lisa (Michael) Pallen,...

Nancy Demo

Nancy Demo

Sep 23, 2024

Nancy J. Demo (nee Jenkins)  age 76, at rest on September 23, 2024. Loving mother of Edward Bubert. Dearest sister of Danny (Karen) Jenkins and the late Joanne McDonnell. Fond aunt of Jackie, Tommy, Michael, Daniel, Jason and Carrie. Great aunt of Many. Visitation for Nancy will take place on Friday, September 27, 2024 from 3:00 pm unitl 9:00 pm...

Norbert Bernauer

Norbert Bernauer

Sep 22, 2024

Norbert Paul Bernauer died peacefully in the company of family on September 22, 2024, from natural causes. Born on April 26, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois, Norbert was the son of an immigrant and a child of the Depression. He learned the value of hard work and grew up the youngest of three, with sister Rosemary and brother Edward, in a...

Frances Diaz

Frances Diaz

Sep 21, 2024

Frances Ann Diaz  67. At rest Saturday, September 21 st . Beloved wife of Larry. Loving mother of Lauren (George) Isdale and Christopher Diaz. Loving  Daughter of Louis and the late Anna Mae Aiello. Cherished grandmother of Connor and Keira. Dear  sister of Cyndee Aiello ( Tony Spivey) and Josie (Kevin) Stewart. Fond aunt of Matthew. Visitation Wednesday, September 25...

Frank Rizzo

Frank Rizzo

Sep 21, 2024

Frank Rizzo Sr. 67 of Des Plaines. At rest Saturday, September21, 2024. Beloved husband of Julie. Loving father of Frank Jr. (Margaret), Gina (Adrian Castro) and Maria Rizzo Young (Richard Young). Beloved son of the late Michael and the late Patricia.  Fond grandfather of Layla and the late Anthony Michael. Dear brother of Michael (Ann), Leo (Susan), Virginia Praner,...

Virginia Muscarello

Virginia Muscarello

Sep 19, 2024

Virginia F. Muscarello, nee Masaracchia, age 83, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Virginia was the beloved wife of Michael C. for 61 wonderful years; loving mother of Michael J. and Denise M. Muscarello; dear daughter of the late Jeanette and Philip Masaracchia; dearest sister of Marilyn J. (Eugene) Schuler, and sister in law...

Jena Disilvestro

Jena Disilvestro

Sep 18, 2024

Jena L. DiSilvestro 66 of Norridge. At rest Wednesday, September 18 th . Beloved daughter of the late Romolo “Ray” and the late Mary Ann. Dear sister of Vincent and Lawrence. Fond aunt of Anastasia. Great aunt of Megann, Vincent and Adrian. Visitation Monday, September 23 rd from 3:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Cumberland Chapels (FRIEL FUNERAL DIRECTORS) 8300...

Michael Black

Michael Black

Sep 18, 2024

Michael F. Black 55 of Oriole Park. Retired C.P.D.. At rest Wednesday, September 18 th . Beloved husband of Margaret for 33 years. Grade school sweethearts.   Loving father of Timothy C.P. D. (Lauren), Kevin Dept. of Water (Stephanie), Joseph C.F.D. (Samantha) and Allison (Kris) and the late Matthew. Visitation Sunday, September 22 nd from 1:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at...

Lyle Disbrow

Lyle Disbrow

Sep 17, 2024

Lyle Disbrow age, 78. Loving husband of Rosemary Disbrow; dear stepfather of Richard and Thomas Edwards; beloved uncle of Kathy Disbrow. Long time employee of American Airlines. Visitation will be on Sunday September 22, 2024, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave Norridge, IL. Funeral Services begin on Monday at 10:00 am until the...

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