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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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Ronald Lapinski
Jun 6, 2015
Ronald J. Lapinski, Woodstock Illinois, formerly of Chicago. Born January 31st, 1938, 77 years of age at rest June 6, 2015. Ron was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He worked for the City of Chicago for over 26 years, member of the Automobile Mechanic’s Union Local 701, member of the Moose Lodge of Woodstock #1329, and was also a volunteer...
Marcella Purcell
Jun 6, 2015
Marcella A. Purcell. Died suddenly June 6th, she was the dear sister of the late Dr. Matthew Joseph, Robert, Dr. John, William, Dr. Richard, Mary Hellwig, Margaret McVey, Francis Murray, Edward and Lee and sister-in law of Cecilia, Mary, Darlene and Eloise Purcell. Fond Aunt to many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Misericordia...
Richard Huske
Jun 6, 2015
Richard 'Dick' Huske, 82, a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend was born April 23, 1933 in Chicago, IL. Dick is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Diane G. Huske, his children Brett Richard (Katherine) Huske, Brian Jay (Dee) Huske and Kelli Anem (Danny) Cornett, his grandchildren Taylor Brettman Huske, McCall Leigh Huske, Madison Diane Huske, Brianna Kyrstyn...
Ruth Disilvestro
Jun 6, 2015
Ruth Irene DiSilvestro, Age 78, nee Bartnicki. Loving mother of Lisa (Leo) Kawczinski and Luke (Robin) DiSilvestro. Cherished grandmother of Kimberly Kawczinski and Jessica (Ethan) Stephens. Adored aunt of Sally (Daniel) O’Malley and great aunt of Kyle and Paige O’Malley. Ruth was kind and courageous in life; may she rest sweetly in angels’ arms. Visitation Friday June 12 from 3...
Pasquale Gerbasi
Jun 3, 2015
Pasquale Gerbasi, 85. Beloved husband of Rosa nee Gasparre. Loving father of Vito (Theresa) Racanelli, Sara (Rocco) Casamassimo, Fiore (Eileen) Gerbasi, Anna (Brian) Szydzik and Maria (Michael) Sclafani. Dear grandfather of 14 and great-grandfather of 8. Visitation Sunday June 7 from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. Funeral services begin Monday 9:00 a.m....
Mary Cushman
Jun 2, 2015
Mary Cushman, nee Mika, age 55. Beloved wife of the late Jay Cushman. Beloved daughter of the late Bruno and Sophie Mika nee Bartkowski. Dear sister of Rosemarie (the late Sid) Hersey, Joseph (Kathleen) Mika, Norbert (Laura) Mika, Raymond Mika, Gary (Holly) Mika, Bruno (Karen) Mika, the late Gerry Ann (Bob) Stanek and the late Kathleen Mathews. Fond aunt of...
Audrey Cimino
Jun 1, 2015
Audrey R. Cimino, age 82, nee DelVicario. Beloved wife of Charles V., the love of her life for over 66 years! Loving mother of Geralyn and Chuck, Jr. Sister-in-law of Joan (Frank) Dambra. Fond aunt of Susan (John) Russo and Frank Dambra, Jr. Visitation Thursday June 4, from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge,...
Helen Belko
Jun 1, 2015
Helen M. Belko, nee Wolf, age 93, passed away on June 1, 2015. Helen was the beloved wife of the late Aloysius 'Ollie' Belko and the late Peter Piesczchala; loving mother of Madelyn (James) Burczyk, Peter (Carol) and Carolyn Belko; cherished grandmother of Gregory, Laura, Amy, Matthew and Melanie; great grandmother of 13.
Rita Pecucci
May 31, 2015
Rita Pecucci, nee Coyne, Age 85. Beloved wife of Frank A. for 61 yrs. Loving mother of Georgette (Frank) Colonna, Michael (Kimberly) Pecucci, Thomas (Lalo Lechuga) Pecucci and Anthony Pecucci. Cherished grandmother of Michael (Molly) Colonna, Nina (Chris) Joob, Amanda and Frank Pecucci. Great grandmother of Francesca. Dear sister of Mary Ellen and the late Tom, Frank and Edward Mulkerin...
Rita Cornell
May 31, 2015
Rita E. Cornell 87 of Des Plaines. Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Loving mother of Julie (Robert) Fiorito and Tom. Fond grandmother of Lindsay (Jason), Matt, Mark, Tara and Shelby. Dear sister of the late James, Jack, Mary and Tom. A Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday , June 4th 10:00 A.M. at St. Emily Church, 1400 East...
Antonio Melendez
May 28, 2015
Antonio Melendez, Jr., Age 78. Beloved husband of Kathy nee Rose. Loving father of Antonio III (Madeline), Ronnald, Joseph (Candice), Lauri (Samed) Hamden and Kimberly (Michael) Bujalka. Cherished grandfather of Joey, Emily, Katelyn, Alyssa, Jacob, Ronnie, Luke, Michael, Lacey, Bobby, Ryan, Anthony, Ashley, Kylie and Layla on the way. Beloved son in law of Maxine (the late Ronnald) Rose. Dear...
Marie Migasi
May 27, 2015
Marie Migasi; Loving Wife of the late Ronald; Dearest Mother of Rhonda (Ralph) Mendicino, Christopher and the late Dino; Beloved Grandmother of John (Devon) Madon, Louis (Noelle) Madon and Joseph Madon; Great Grandmother of John Wallace; Dear Sister of Robert (Betty) Holmes, Diana Kiefer and Tommy (Carol) Keyes; Loving Aunt and Cousin to many; Visitation Sunday from 2:00 to 8:00...
Alexi Vazquez
May 27, 2015
Alexi A. Vazquez, age 4. Beloved daughter of Juan G. Vazquez & Amber M. Macias. Fond granddaughter of Juan D. & Nilsa Vazquez, Jose & Marcela Macias. Great granddaughter of Juana Diaz Torres & Aurelia Perez. Dear sister of Khriz & Maciel. Fond Niece of Jose Macias, Elizeth Macias & Vanessa (Alfonso) Contreras. Visitation Saturday May 30, 3:00 until 8:00...
Richard Niewinski
May 27, 2015
Richard J. Niewinski, age 82, Retired C.P.D., U.S.M.C. Korea. Richard is the beloved husband of Wanda S., nee Niedziela, for 50 wonderful years; loving father of Rodney R. (Marie), John G. (Fern), Michaelene M. and Steven G. NIewinski; dearest son of the late Irene, nee Strzelecki, and the late Joseph Niewinski C.P.D.; cherished grandfather of Ann Marie (Gregory) Del Favero,...
Steven Redinger
May 26, 2015
Steven A. Redinger Age 62, Passed away May 26th, 2015. Husband of Maria. Loving Father of Bruno (Amanda) , Liz and Crystal Redinger. Fond grandfather of Noah, Rebecca and Isabel. Brother of Eric and Carl Redinger. Uncle of Hollie, Lindsay and Marc. Memorial visitation will be held Saturday May 30th 2015 from 12:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels...
Douglas Mauro
May 26, 2015
Douglas F. Mauro, 64; Retired C.P.D., U.S. Marine Corps Veteran; Cherished husband of Carol nee Nelson; Loving father of Jason (Elizabeth) and Jeffrey (JoAnne) and grandfather of Jake; Dear brother of Regina (George) Kosicki, David (Jeannine) Mauro, Cynthia (Michael) Del Medico and Lucia Orlandino; Fond uncle of Catherine, Anna and Vincent. Visitation Friday May 29th from 3 - 9 p.m....
Richard Feller
May 24, 2015
Fr. Richard J. Feller, 88, Pastor Emeritus of Holy Ghost Church in South Holland, passed away peacefully on the Feast of Pentecost at St. Benedict Nursing and Rehab Center. Beloved son of the late Nicholas J. and the late Loretta M., nee Chambers; loving brother of Thomas (Barbara) Feller, Margaret (Thomas) Campbell, the late Sister Mary Loretta, BVM, the late...
Florence Pusczan
May 23, 2015
Florence J. Pusczan, age 84; beloved Gregory Pusczan and Anna Szczepaniak; dear sister Dolores (the late Edward) Sobon, the late Loretta (Kenneth) Glaser; fond aunt of Ron (Caroline) Sobon, Edward (Linda) Sobon, Jeff Sobon, and Richard (Sandy) Sobon; fond great aunt of Michelle, Brian, Natalie, Kyle, and Alivia Sobon. Memorial Service will be held at a later date with burial...
Steve Magyar
May 23, 2015
Steve Magyar, age 78, passed away on May 23 surrounded by his loving family. Steve is the beloved husband of Martha, nee Radits, for 50 wonderful years; loving father of Gloria M. (Khim) Lee and Karen M. Plichta; cherished grandfather of Kaitlyn, Paul, Ashley and Lucas; dear brother of the late Eduard Magyar; fond Pischta uncle of many; dearest master...
George Manelle
May 23, 2015
George T. Manelle 87 of Melrose Park. At rest Saturday, May 23, 2015. Former husband of Sara nee Salamone. Loving father of George (Bernadette), Mary (Christopher) Aiello and Michael. Beloved son of the late Joseph and Frances, Fond grandfather of Cassandra, Bianca, Alyssa and Michael. Dear brother of the late Catherine (Ronald) Fitzgerald, Helen, Dorothy, Richard, Arnold, Jack and Eugene....
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