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.

Jaroslaw Bilocerkowycz

Jaroslaw Bilocerkowycz

Sep 5, 2024

Jaroslaw “Jaro” Bilocerkowycz, age 72, passed away unexpectedly on September 5, 2024 at his home in Kettering, Ohio. He was born December 2, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois to loving parents Dmytro and Nina Bilocerkowycz (née Kasianchuk), both emigres from Ukraine. In his youth, Jaro was an active member of the Chicago branch of the Ukrainian American Youth Association where he...

Michelle Meyer Bittourna

Michelle Meyer Bittourna

Sep 5, 2024

Michelle Meyer Bittourna age 54, at rest on September 5, 2024. Loving Fiance of Gordon Bittourna.  Dearest daughter of the late Howard and the late Rosalie (nee Paturno). Loving sister of Anthony (Meredith) Meyer and Danielle (William) Davies. Cherished aunt of Jacob, Dylan, Natalie and Sophie. Fond niece of Angela (Kenneth) Pawlicki and loving cousin and friend to many. Beloved...

Antoinette Federico

Antoinette Federico

Sep 3, 2024

Anitoinette G. "Toni" Federico, age 63, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2024. Toni was the dearest daughter of the late Josephine and Daniel Federico, and she was a beloved niece, cousin and friend of many. Antoinette Federico, a beloved baker, cook, and cherished member of our community, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and delicious creations....

William Doherty

William Doherty

Sep 3, 2024

William “Bill” Doherty 85 of Oriole Park. At Peace with Christ Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Beloved husband of Loretta nee Lanners. Loving father of Marge Bujak, Mary (Larry) Romano, Bill (Rose), Patrick (Shelly), Sheila (Len) Laidlaw. Cherished grandfather of Katy, Kerri, Danny, Bobby, Eric (Sarah), Kyle, Billy Jr., Sean, Brian, Madysen, Colt, Dalton and Catrina. Great grandfather of Liam, Maeve...

Jeanette Rupley

Jeanette Rupley

Sep 2, 2024

Jeanette Rupley, age 85, at rest on September 2, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Frederick Rupley. Loving mother of Michelle (Jim) Demos and Karen Rupley (John Rost). Dearest grandmother of Alyssa, Teddy and Peter. Fond sister of the late Dolores (the late Fred) Hauserman and the late Anita (the late Cliff) Kaderavek. Dear aunt of Rick and the late...

Scott Rein

Scott Rein

Sep 2, 2024

Scott W. Rein 61 of Norridge. At rest Monday, September 2, 2024. Loving father of Scotty, John (Anna) and Joshua (Olivia). Loving son of John J. and the late Carol nee Pennardt. Dear brother of Debbie (Ray) Larabee, Laurie LaBeck, Kelly (John) Burns and Anne (Steve) Zientara. Fond uncle of Katie (Robin), Cody (Carina) Nicole (Alyssa), Amanda, Brendan, Ashley and...

Michael Lupo

Michael Lupo

Sep 2, 2024

Michael “Mikey” Lupo Jr. Beloved Son of Michael and Melissa Lupo;  Loving Grandson of Michael and Pattie Lupo, Bill and Silvana Thomas;  Cherished Brother of Lea Lupo;  Dear Nephew of Dominick (Gena) Lupo and Christene (Wes) Triebold;  Loving Cousin and Friend of many.  Visitation Monday, September 9, 2024 from 3:00 until 8:00 pm at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave....

Rosalia Abbinantefina

Rosalia Abbinantefina

Sep 2, 2024

Rosalia Abbinantefina 94. Beloved wife of the late Filippo. Dear sister of the late Anna (the late Sam) Catalano, the late Tommaso (the late Angela) and the late Calogero (the late Maria) Fantauzzo. Fond sister in law of Giuseppa, Angela and Nino. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.Visitation Sunday, September 15 th from 12 Noon to 4:00 P.M. at...

Carmela Chiappetta

Carmela Chiappetta

Sep 1, 2024

Carmela Chiappetta, nee Ruffolo, age 90, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2024. Carmela was the beloved wife of the late Leopoldo; loving mother of GianFranco "John" (Linda) and Robert Paul "Bob" (Kay) Chiappetta; dearest daughter of the late Filomena and Salvatore Ruffolo; cherished nonna of Nicholas James (Marissa Thompson), Christopher Thomas, Joseph Dominick (Alex), Amelia Rose and Sarah Marie...

Donna Del Medico

Donna Del Medico

Aug 31, 2024

Donna M. Del Medico, age 65, of Elmwood Park, at rest on August 31, 2024. Loving mother of Anthony (Patrice) and Kristen Del Medico. Beloved daughter of the late Christine Nardulli. Dearest partner of Michael Horton. Yia Yia to Boomer. Donna was a Loving friend to many and she will be dearly missed by all who knew her.  Visitation will...

Aniela Smorczewska

Aniela Smorczewska

Aug 31, 2024

Aniela Smorczewska (Kosinska), age 103, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family at home on August 31, 2024. Aniela was the beloved wife of the late Edward; loving mother of Harriet (Stanislaw) Niewiarowski and Lucy Nikolaev; dearest daughter of the late Marianna and Jan Kosinski; cherished babcia of Les (Jowita) Rybaltowski, Diana (Marcin) Dylag, Daniel Niewiarowski, Peter and Mark...

Ryan Kutchinski

Ryan Kutchinski

Aug 31, 2024

Ryan Alexander "Ski Man"  Kutchinski, age 39. Passed away suddenly on August 31, 2024.  Ryan was a proud Veteran of the United States Army.  He was from Crown Point Indiana. formerly of Norridge, Il. Proud father of Parker Kutchinski and the late Ryan Jr. Kutchinski. Loving son of Gene (Diane) Kutchinski and Gail Lucchesi. Dear brother of Michael  and Todd...

Vito Guerra

Vito Guerra

Aug 31, 2024

Vito "Nicky" Guerra, age 62, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2024. Vito was the beloved son of Marianna, nee Battista, and the late Vito Guerra; loving brother of Marianna "Anna" (Henry) Burkiewicz and Gino (Laura) Guerra; cherished uncle of Daniela (Adam Hayden), Nicole and John Burkiewicz, Christopher and Bradley Guerra. Vito was a fond nephew and cousin of many....

Anastasia Bourkas

Anastasia Bourkas

Aug 30, 2024

Anastasia "Tasia" Bourkas (Fitsalou), age 93, passed away on August 30, 2024, with her family at her side. Anastasia was the beloved wife of the late Vasilios "Bill" Bourkas; loving mother of Peter and George Bourkas; dear daughter of the late Kostadina and Giorgios; cherished grandmother of Natassa (Bryan) Wachsman and Billy Bourkas; great grandmother of Declan, Savannah and Giovanni;...

Raymond Depino

Raymond Depino

Aug 29, 2024

Raymond P. DePino, age 67, at rest on August 29, 2024. Loving son of the late Nick DePino and the late Gloria L. DePino, nee DeCesare. dearest brother of Nicholas and James DePino. The family is gratefull for the support and love of the DePino and the DeCesare family. Special thanks and love to Laura and Linda who took such...

Tadeusz Dlugolecki

Tadeusz Dlugolecki

Aug 29, 2024

Tadeusz Dlugolecki, age 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on August 29, 2024. Tadeusz was the beloved husband of Halina, nee Szymborska, for 56 wonderful years; loving father of Dorothy (Jeff) Rossi, Elizabeth (John) Moriarty and Emilia Dlugolecka; dearest son of the late Kazimiera and Wladyslaw Dlugolecki; cherished grandfather of Samantha, Johnathan, and Stephanie Moriarty, Amanda Rossi,...

Helena Czuj

Helena Czuj

Aug 29, 2024

Helena Genowefa Czuj, nee Kuczek, age 88, passed away on August 29, surrounded by her loving family. Helena was the beloved wife of the late Tadeusz "Ted' Czuj; loving mother of Wesley Czuj, Ursula (Czuj) Genovaldi, Lucy (Steven) Bavone and Barbara (Michael) Bernardi; dearest daughter of the late Jozefa and Franciszek Kuczek; cherished babcia of Michael Hrdina, Joseph Bavone, Patrick...

Rick Berardi

Rick Berardi

Aug 28, 2024

Rick Berardi, age 72 passed away suddenly August 28th, 2024.Rick was born August 12th, 1952 in Chicago. As a young boy Rick made his way through the city of Chicago, finding his roots on Taylor Street, and becoming a White Sox fan. Rick worked for the Cook County Sheriff’s Department where he met and married Teres Accardi. They were married...

Marlene Minale

Marlene Minale

Aug 28, 2024

Marlene A. "Twinkie"  Minale, nee Tumbarello, age 84, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2024. Marlene was the beloved wife of the late John F.; loving mother of Cathi (Steve) Trezek; dearest daughter of the late Catherine and Tony Tumbarello; cherished grandmother of Johnna and Joey Trezek; dear cousin of Petrina (Donna) Martin-Giacalone and the late Peter Giacalone and fond...

Sarah Lazara

Sarah Lazara

Aug 26, 2024

Sarah Lazara (nee Consiglio) of Park Ridge, passed away on August 26, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Vincent Lazara for 67 years. Loving mother of Joseph (Diane) LaZara and Dominic (Shannon Heilman) Lazara. Beloved daughter of the late Domenico and Lorenza Consiglio. Loving Nonna of Ryan and Katrina LaZara and Andrew and Aaron Lazara. Fond aunt...

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