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.

James Tarara

James Tarara

Nov 25, 2014

James Edward Tarara age 65. Retired C.P.D with the 17th district. Partner of Kathleen Foley. Loving father of Jimmy Tarara, Stacy Woods and Lisa and Michael Tarara. Fond grandfather of Mia Rose and Bella Reese. Dear brother of Joseph (Mary Ellen) Tarara. Fond Uncle of Many Nieces and Nephews. Memorial Visitation Wednesday from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels...

Mary Gawel

Mary Gawel

Nov 24, 2014

Mary Gawel, age 93, nee Kalaytowicz. Beloved wife of the late Theodore S. Loving mother of Carol Sala and Marilyn Boduch. Fond grandmother of Darrell, David, Steven (Karen), Christopher (Molly), Stacey (Scott) and Wendy (Todd). Great grandmother of Ashley, Amanda, Tyler, Kaitlyn, Zachary, John, Lindsey, Michael and Ashley. Dear sister of the late Walter and the late Stanley (Audrey) Kalaytowicz....

Roy Curry

Roy Curry

Nov 24, 2014

Roy Scott Curry Age 64. at rest November 24, 2014. Beloved husband of Teresita nee Pablo. Loving father of Samantha Curry and Christopher (Maritza) Alonzo. Loving grandfather of Joshua and Keanu Alonzo. Dear brother Marian (the late Bill) Dujsik. Fond uncle of Seth and Erik Dujsik and dear cousin of the Buena family. Memorial visitation will take place on Tuesday...

Dennise Grant

Dennise Grant

Nov 24, 2014

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Edward O'Connell

Edward O'Connell

Nov 24, 2014

Edward J. O’Connell, Ret. C.P.D., Beloved husband of Sheila nee Kenny. Loving father of Denise (Kevin) King, Theresa (Thomas) O’Connell, Mary Pat (Patrick) Slattery, Edward (Rachel), Bridget (Dianna), Matthew (Mary), Joseph and Timothy. Fond grandfather of Kelly, Caitlin, Shannon and Bridget King. Meghan, Thomas, Patrick and Michael O’Connell, Claire Slattery, Alyssa and Dominic O’Connell. Dear brother of John (the late...

Cecelia Gawron

Cecelia Gawron

Nov 23, 2014

Cecelia Gawron age 78. Passed away November 23, 2014. Belovd wife of the late Richard. Step-mother of Donna (Charles) Dickinson. Grandmother of Of Louis and Casey. Dear sister of Rita (Robert) Bode. Sister-in-law of Norman and the late Leon (Carol) Gawron. Fond aunt of Susan (Edward) Dowtort. Visitation Tuesday from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence...

Fred Macella

Fred Macella

Nov 22, 2014

Fred O. Macella, Jr., 61. Beloved husband of Sharon nee Harty. Loving father of Jaime Macella, Dawn (Robert) Haupt, Daniel (Cassandra) Frandson, and Catherine Frandson. Dearest son of Joyce and the late Fred, Sr. Dear grandfather of Devin, Lia, Desaree, Danielle, and Daniel Lee. Dear brother of Lynn, Bruce (Ellen), Greg (Laurie), Mike (Sue), Kerry (Michelle), Bob (Pam), and the...

Carol Bianchi

Carol Bianchi

Nov 22, 2014

Carol June Bianchi Age 76 of Elmwood Park Il. Passed away November 22, 2014. Beloved wife of Albert Bianchi. Loving mother of Scott Bianchi. Fond grandmother of Lucy Bianchi. Dear sister of Lloyd (Janice) Hedman, and the late Joyce (Jay) Tippins, Constance Hedman, and Shirley (Don) Valasquez. Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday November 30, 2014 from 2:00...

Rachel Damato

Rachel Damato

Nov 22, 2014

Rachel Damato Age 99. Of Elmwood Park, passed away Saturday November 22, 2014. Rachel is the loving mother of Grace Bisconti and Patricia Damato. Cherished grandmother of Mario, Michael (Nancy), Robert, Michele (Kevin) Courtney. Great-grandmother of Madeline and Nathan. Loving sister of the late Grace (the late Dan) Damato. Fond Aunt of Frank and Ralph Damato. Visitation Monday from 3:00...

Wayne Healy

Wayne Healy

Nov 22, 2014

Wayne Edmund Healy of Hinsdale,IL and Grand Beach, MI, Chairman of Arrow Road Construction, Retired United States Air Force Captain. Passed away peacefully at home Saturday, November 22 surrounded by his wife and family. Beloved husband of 55 years to Eileen Healy Ne Mooney. Devoted father of Colleen, John (Eileen) and Wayne Jr. (Maria). Adoring Papa to Nora, William and...

Daniel Lombardi

Daniel Lombardi

Nov 22, 2014

Daniel Lombardi, age 51. Beloved son of Elfreda nee Chlebos & the late Andrew P. Dear brother of Jeffrey (Jeannine) and the late Andrew A. Fond uncle of Michael, Anthony, Christina and Jeffrey. Fond nephew of Peter (the late Linda) Lombardi, Alice (the late Joseph) Sitar, the late Cindy (Dennis Petrucelli and the late Ernie Perez), the late Loretta (the...

Tadeusz Mizera

Tadeusz Mizera

Nov 22, 2014

Tadeusz B. Mizera. United States Army Korean War Era Veteran. Beloved husband of Maria (nee Skuratowicz). Loving father of Christopher, Barbara (Stephen) Petrowski, and Diane (Michael) Blackburn. Dearest son of the late Stanislaw and Tekla (nee Banas) Mizera. Devoted dziadziu of Ken, Alexandra, and Emily Petrowski and Madeline, Elliott, and Laura Rose Blackburn. Dear brother of Frank (Karoline) Mizera and...

Judith Ruffino

Judith Ruffino

Nov 21, 2014

Judith M. Ruffino nee DiVito, 64; Devoted wife of Bernard 'Benny' Ruffino; Beloved mother of Nicholas, Marc Anthony and Lucrezia (Tim) Weyland; Dearest grandmother of Alexandria Marie and Laura Mae; Loving daughter of the late Julio and the late Laura DiVito; Dear sister of the late Marco (the late Bernie) DiVito; Fond aunt to many. Visitation Monday Nov. 24th from...

Georgia Karas

Georgia Karas

Nov 19, 2014

Georgia Karas, 53; Loving mother of Perry (Niki), Patricia and Steven Karas; Beloved daughter of Stavros and Alexandra Lymperis; Dear sister of Nick (Valerie) Lymperis; Fond aunt of Steven and Alex; Former spouse of Steve Karas. Visitation Friday Nov. 21st from 3 - 9 pm at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Saturday begins at 9:30 am from...

Matthew Gilio

Matthew Gilio

Nov 19, 2014

Matthew 'Bud' J. Gilio. Passed away peacefully Wednesday November 19th at the age of 92. He was the son of the late Gustav and Frances Gilio. Brother of Florence (Duke) Underwood, J. Gustav and Edward (Kathleen) Gilio. Uncle to Kathy (Underwood) Lopez, Julie (John) Michie, Jeffrey (Betsy) Gilio, Ann (Ron) Pierce and Anthony (Michelle) Gilio. Great uncle to 17. Visitation...

Carmen Gurrieri

Carmen Gurrieri

Nov 19, 2014

Carmen P. Gurrieri, 92, U.S. Navy WWII Veteran; Devoted husband of Marie 'Babe' nee Cuzzone; Beloved father of Rosalind (Bob) Nonneman, Karen (Keith) Clark, Maria (Rick) Beltrame and Rick (Christine) Gurrieri; Loving grandfather of Michael, Nicholas, Christopher, Brandon, Brittany, Kaitlyn, Carly, Christina, Mia and Michele; Dear brother of Mary (the late Paul) Alongi, Josephine (the late Robert) Knackstadt, the late...

Frances Grasz

Frances Grasz

Nov 19, 2014

Frances M. “Fritz” Grasz, nee Redisi, age 89. Beloved wife of the late Valentine. Loving mother of Rosanne (Pat) Morrison, Valentine Grasz and the late Francene Grasz. Cherished grandmother of Mike (fiance Sara), Kevin (Angela), Greg (fiance Jess) and Rick Morrison. Great grandmother of Isabella, Gabby, Ryan, Kate and Jake. Dear sister of Kay (the late James) Giglio. Also survived...

Serafina Romano

Serafina Romano

Nov 19, 2014

Serafina Romano Age 94. Of Norridge. Passed away November 19, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Sabino. Loving mother of Nick (Josephine) Romano. Cherished grandmother of Sam and Joseph Romano. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge. Funeral Saturday beginning at the funeral home at...

Antonina Koropczak

Antonina Koropczak

Nov 19, 2014

Antonina Koropczak, age 90. Passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 19th, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Jan 'John' Koropczak. Loving mother of Maria and Mark Koropczak. Visitation will take place Monday November 24th, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge. Interment will follow at Elmwood Cemetery...

Oscar Wendell

Oscar Wendell

Nov 17, 2014

Oscar J. Wendell Age 97. At rest November 17, 2014. WWII Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Margaret for 62 years. Loving father of Mary Ann (Daniel) Wieczorek and Darlene (Andrew) Jimenez. Dear grandfather of Andrea, Lisa, Andrew, Eric, Amy and Danny. Dear brother of the late Hildy Krystof and the late Albert Wendell. Fond uncle of many. Visitation Friday from...

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