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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.

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Anna Lyson

Anna Lyson

Jan 1, 2015

Anna F. Lyson nee Wnek, age 93, beloved wife of the late Walter J., Sr. for 49 wonderful years, loving mother of Arlene C. (Robert H.) Blaszynski, Paulette A. (Gary A.) Heist, and the late Walter J. Lyson, Jr., dearest daughter of the late Anton and Cunegunda Wnek, cherished grandmother of Cynthia Pate, Robert S. (Janet) Blaszynski, Rachel Spencer, Sharon...

Barbara Gebhardt

Barbara Gebhardt

Dec 31, 2014

Barbara M. Gebhardt age 78. Longtime resident of Norridge, passed away on December 31st. 2014. Beloved wife of George for 57 years. Loving mother of John (Debra), Donna (Cory) Litza, and Richard Gebhardt. Loving grandmother of Daniel, Katie, Heather, Samantha, Sean, Colleen, Nicole, Shawn, and Christa. Dear sister of Nancy and twin brother Wayne. Fond aunt of many nieces and...

Helen Smotrys

Helen Smotrys

Dec 30, 2014

Helen Smotrys nee Kowalczyk. Beloved wife of the late Carl. Loving mother of Louis, Larry, Susan (John) Wick, Joan (Jim) Opoka and Mary Anne (Phil) Jackson. Fond grandmother of Steven (Lauren), Jennifer (John), Michael (Jessica), Megan, Brian (Donna), Amy, Jason, Katy (Brian), Christen, Kelly, Brittany and the late Erin. Great-grandmother of 11. Preceded in death by her dear siblings: Mary...

Martin Hare

Martin Hare

Dec 30, 2014

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Raphaela Gullo

Raphaela Gullo

Dec 30, 2014

Raphaela 'Rae' Gullo, 75; Beloved daughter of the late Peggy and the late Joseph Gullo; Loving sister of Gloria (the late William) Isdell, Joan (the late Hank) Addante, the late Antoinette (the late Tom) Arizzi, the late Marie (the late Joe) Iannino, the late Frances (Larry) Haveman and the late Frank Gullo; Dear aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation...

Lorraine Steffens

Lorraine Steffens

Dec 28, 2014

Lorraine Mary Steffens, nee Schneyer, age 79. Loving mother of Wesley C., David M. (Regina) and the late Cheryl Steffens; beloved daughter of the late Genevieve and Guido Schneyer; cherished grandmother of Nicole Butler, Ashley Riemerts, David II, Savannah, Nicholas and Christopher Steffens; dear sister of the late Lucille (the late Joseph) Mammano; fond aunt of many. Visitation will be...

Dolores Marchisotta

Dolores Marchisotta

Dec 27, 2014

Dolores L. Marchisotta nee Maxwell, Age 86. Beloved wife of the late Jack. Loving mother of Carole (Bruce) Miller, Jackie (Casey) Bogdanski, Jody (Mike) McDonnell and Judy (Terry) Amanti. Cherished grandmother of Shannon (Michael) Wilson, Chris (Brooke) Miller, Aaron (Kate) Miller, Wally (Sanna) Bogdanski, Zachary Bogdanski, Kelly and Michael McDonnell, Elise Amanti and Sarah (Rick) Litz. Great grandmother of Caroline,...

Ruth Konopka

Ruth Konopka

Dec 27, 2014

Ruth A. Konopka, Age 76. Loving mother of Bill (Nora) O'Connor. Cherished grandmother of Molly, Maggie and Bridget O'Connor. Dear sister of Lucille Krey, Mary Roche and the late Robert and the late Francis Konopka. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday Dec. 30 from 4 to 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Prayer...

Frank Czajkowski

Frank Czajkowski

Dec 27, 2014

Frank M. Czajkowksi, 73; Loving husband of the late Marie; Dear father of Cari (Joseph) Netzel and Frank R. Czajkowski and grandfather of Joseph and Michelle; Cherished brother of Sandra Scruggs; Beloved son of the late Esther and the late Frank Czajkowski. Visitation Friday Jan. 2nd from 9:00 am until 11:00 am at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge.Procession...

Chester Wilk

Chester Wilk

Dec 26, 2014

Chester A. Wilk. Beloved husband of the late Florence nee Sarnowski. Loving father of Linda (Robert) Ogilvie, Susan (Leroy) Potoczek, Edward (Annette) Wilk and Vera (Frank) Zanazaro. Cherished grandfather of Russell, Ashley, Michael, Kevin, Brittany and the late Sara. Dear brother of Mary Dzieglewicz and the late Anthony and Jean Wilk. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday...

Milton Sousanis

Milton Sousanis

Dec 26, 2014

Milton R. Sousanis 88, formerly of Mt. Prospect. Beloved husband of Rosaire nee Colletti. Loving father of Felicia (Thomas) Trakszelis, Milt and Anne (Dale) Thomas. Fond Grandfather of Kristin (Dean), Lauren, Natalia (Eric) and Nicholas. Fond uncle of many. Visitation Friday, Jan. 2nd 8:30 A.M. until 10:30 A.M. at Cumberland Chapels (FRIEL FUENRAL DIRECTORS) 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge. Funeral...

Anna Schroeder

Anna Schroeder

Dec 25, 2014

Anna M. Schroeder nee Sances of Chicago, 90; Wife of the late Irvin; Devoted mother of the late George and the late Diana Schroeder; Loving grandmother of Christina Delgado and Robert Suarez and great-grandmother of Nikkolas, Serena and Marissa Delgado; Dear sister of James and Charles Sances, the late George Sances, the late Josephine Oda, the late Leonard Sances, the...

Adam Stillo

Adam Stillo

Dec 25, 2014

Adam Nicholas Stillo. Beloved husband of Florence, nee Ferrara. Loving father of Adam Jr. (Deborah), Benita (Michael) Romano & the late Carlotta (Curt) Heath. Fond grandfather of Ottavia, Adam III (Sarah), Florence Ann, Alanna, Michael IV, Gabrielle & Christiana. Visitation Saturday January 3, 9:30 a.m. until time of funeral mass 12:00 noon at Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii, 1224...

Barbara Palladino

Barbara Palladino

Dec 24, 2014

Barbara Palladino nee Kandris, 80; Devoted wife of the late Spero; Beloved mother of Maria (Robert) Hesslau and Dimitra (Jeff) Rasche; Loving grandmother of Danaco (Nina). Christina, Joseph, Katherine, Sophia and Thomas; Dear sister of Anna (George) Anagnostopoulos, Kathy (the late Argiri) Giannisis, the late Fany (the late Elias) Papadopoulos and the late Haralambos Kandris; Fond aunt to many. Visitation...

Carmella Mitchell

Carmella Mitchell

Dec 24, 2014

Carmella P. 'Millie' Mitchell (Nee Desimone) beloved wife of Anthony P.; loving mother of Jo-Ann (Joseph) Parrillo, Jack (Lisa) and Carl; dearest grandmother of eight and great grandmother of three; dear sister of Michael (Mary Ann) Desimone; fond aunt of three nieces. Longtime member of the Burgio Society. Funeral Monday 8:30 am from the Cumberland Chapels 8300 W Lawrence, Norridge...

Joseph Corrao

Joseph Corrao

Dec 24, 2014

Joseph Corrao, Age 91 WWII Army Veteran. Devoted father of Maryann (the late Joseph) Baccino, Linda (Val) Lukwinski, Joey (Kathy) Corrao, Donna (Jim) Murar, Tom (Jill) and Bob (Sherri) Corrao. Loving grandfather of Jennifer, Julie, Shannon, Tracy, Gina, Angelina and Dana. Great grandfather of Ella, Rose, Ian, Alex, Alexis, Madison and Emma. Dear brother of Grace (the late Red) Duddles,...

Alex Piemonte

Alex Piemonte

Dec 24, 2014

Alex A. Piemonte, Jr. age 83. Beloved husband of Rosanna nee Glitta. Loving father of Mary (Martin) Gregory, Jeff (Julie), Patrick, Alexandra, Marco and the late Gregory. Fond grandfather of Kirsten, Mark, Chris, Raymond, Katherine and Jenna. Beloved son of the late Alex, Sr. and Albina nee Cozzola. Son-in-law of Rosanna and the late Marco Glitta. Dear brother of the...

John Bozzi

John Bozzi

Dec 23, 2014

John Gino Bozzi was born Giambattista Bozzi in Loseto, Bari, Italy on August 22, 1942 and passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 in Chicago, IL at the age of 72. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer, a disease he fought with extraordinary resilience and courage for over seven years. His heroic willpower to show up every day, no matter...

Marie Salemi

Marie Salemi

Dec 22, 2014

Marie D. Salemi nee Magiera, Age 86. Beloved wife of Dominic for 68 wonderful years. Loving mother of Steve (the late Monica) Salemi, Anna (David) Johnson, Judy (Sam) Shamo, Dominic (Kathy), Anthony (Gina), William (Anna), Michael (Fran), Greg (Mary), and the late Karen Salemi. Daughter of the late Mildred nee Fiore, and the late Anthony Magiera. Cherished Grandmother of 19....

Wanda Dziopek

Wanda Dziopek

Dec 21, 2014

Wanda F. Dziopek. Beloved wife of the late Henry. Loving mother of Denise Kadleck and Richard (Meryl) Cannon. Cherished grandmother Kristin (Matt) Zurek and Caroline Kadleck. Visitation Saturday Dec. 27 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, and will then proceed to St. Monica Church for Mass at 11:30 a.m. Entombment St. Adalbert...

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