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.

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Frank Cortese

Frank Cortese

Aug 31, 2014

Frank J. Cortese Sr., age 83, Suddenly. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn A., nee Zaucha. Loving father of Frank J. (Eileen) and James F. (Patrice) Cortese; cherished grandfather of Michael, Kristen, Ryan, Daniel, David, Melissa and Mary Ann Cortese; dear brother of Samuel (June), Joseph and the late Jack Cortese; fond uncle of many.

Vincenza Stramaglia

Vincenza Stramaglia

Aug 30, 2014

Vincenza 'VIrginia' Stramaglia 91 years. Beloved mother of Dominic (Bonnie) and Pasquale (Janet). Loving grandmother of John (Jeannine) Stramaglia, Laura (Neil) Purkett, Lynn Stramaglia and Tim (Kristy) Stramaglia. Great grandmother of Jonathan, Dominic, Gina, Luca, Emily, Joey, Kim, Vince, Gianni and Michael. Dear sister of John (Joyce) Favia, the late Giustina Straziota. Fond aunt of Many. Visitation Tuesday from 3:00...

James Guarino

James Guarino

Aug 29, 2014

James J. Guarino, 85 of Hoffman Estates, formerly of Norridge. At peace with Christ Friday, August 29, 2014. Beloved husband of Ann nee Lepore, Loving father of Joseph (Carolyn), James (Janet), John (Katherine) and Mary (Bartley) Nee. Beloved son of the late James R. and Mabel.Fond grandfather of Nicole, James (Jennifer), Matthew, Theresa, Emily, Louis, Jenna and Anthony.Great grandfather of...

Mary Maida

Mary Maida

Aug 28, 2014

Mary Maida nee Mangano. Devoted wife of the late Frank. Cherished mother of Frank. Loving grandmother of Lisa (Robert) Mondo and Marni (Jeff) Springer. Great grandmother of Robert, Joey, Luca and Lexi. Dear sister of Theresa Zimbler. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday Sept. 2, 4:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge,...

Sophie Lonis

Sophie Lonis

Aug 28, 2014

Sophie Lonis, nee Petropoulos, age 95. Beloved wife of the late Nicholas; loving mother of Sue (the late Steve) Limbers and Ted Lonis; cherished grandmother of Krista (Tim) Foley, Vicki (Achilles) Natsis, Marc (Sarah) and the late Peter (Brenda) Limbers; great grandmother of Stephanie, Connor, Alexis, Sean, Timmy, Thomas, Nicholas, Christos, Stavros, Zoe and Maria; Sophia was preceded in death...

Ross Fragale

Ross Fragale

Aug 28, 2014

Ross F. Fragale, 92, WWII U.S. Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Catherine nee Capparelli and the late Margaret nee Hadley. Loving father of Michael (Debbie); Ann Marie Reporto and the late Kathryn Beimfohr. Fond grandfather of Jeanine; Lesley (Joseph) & Katie. Dear brother of Tina Wronski, the late Mario and the late Ann Marie. Brother-in-law of Ralph (Cordelia...

John Fanning

John Fanning

Aug 27, 2014

John M. Fanning, 79, retired C.P.D., with 43 years of dedicated service; Survived by his loving wife Maureen nee Mortell and his former wife and mother to his children Arlene Fanning; Beloved father of Lynn (Thomas), Kelly (Teri), Tracy, Timothy (Julie), Laura and the late Brian Fanning; Cherished grandfather of Christopher, Shannon, Kelsey, Eryn, Tara, Casey, Alexandria and Joseph; Dear...

Vanda Glassi

Vanda Glassi

Aug 27, 2014

Vanda Glassi nee Marini. Beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of Ronald (Linda) Glassi & Donald (Juanita) Glassi. Dear grandmother of Michele (Chris) Lobaugh, Sheri Glassi, Dawn (Bodie) Suter, Dina (Chris) Drankie & Bill (Teresa) Glassi. Great grandmother of Jonathan, Samantha, Swayze, Braxton & Amelia. Companion of Dominic Recine. Visitation Thursday September 4, 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at...

Mary Justus

Mary Justus

Aug 26, 2014

Mary Josephine Justus, Age 95, nee Dembinski. Beloved wife of the late Elmer. Loving mother of Roger (Jan) Justus and Ken Justus. Cherished grandmother of Randy, Melanie and Adam Justus. Devoted daughter of the late Joseph and the late Victoria nee Koracinska. Dear sister of the late Henry. Precious friend of many. Visitation Tuesday September 2 from 8:30 a.m. to...

Norman Longid

Norman Longid

Aug 25, 2014

Norman Longid, 69, August 25, 2014, 40 year resident of Chicago’s northwest side, dearly beloved husband of Luisa Silverio Longid; devoted father of Karl (Angeline) Longid, Marlon (Kathleen) Longid, Ruby Longid and Olive Longid; cherished grandfather of Nina, Sophia, Moira and Conor Longid; loving son of the late Martha and The Rt. Rev. Edward Longid; dear brother of Catherine Carlin,...

Ewald Budkiewicz

Ewald Budkiewicz

Aug 25, 2014

Burial will take place in Bochnia Poland

Philip Kaufman

Philip Kaufman

Aug 24, 2014

Philip Kaufman, 91, U.S. Navy Veteran; Beloved husband of the late Emily nee Pones; Cherished father of Dennis (Karen) and Robert (Nicki); Loving grandfather of Philip, Rachelle, Michael, Alex and Robert and great-grandfather of Jordon, Michael and Emerie; Dear brother of Carl Kaufman, Dorothy Kruse, Robert Kaufman, Pauline Zminy and the late Donald Kaufman; Fond uncle of many nieces and...

Hidai Bregu

Hidai Bregu

Aug 24, 2014

Hidai Bregu, 91, beloved brother of Feruze, Siri (Lavdie), Xhevaire (late Ymer), Luftar (Flutura), Bashkim (Tatjana) and his best friend and 'brother' Zimri (Hysnie). Dear uncle of Mira, Diana and Arben, Xhemal, Veronica and Sokol, Nermin and Adrian, Migena, Denada and Bonina, Ledio. Cherished Great-uncle of many nephews and nieces in Albania and dearly missed by Hedi, Stela and Krista...

Stanislaw Lopuski

Stanislaw Lopuski

Aug 22, 2014

Stanley Lopuski, Age 56. Beloved husband of Mariola. Loving father of Chris (Joanna) Lopuski. Devoted son of Heronima nee Niewiarowska and the late Kazimierz. Cherished grandfather of Sloane, Nolan and Landon Lopuski. Dear brother of Krystyna (Jozef) Majczak, Marysia Lopuska, Henryk (Danuta) Lopuski and the late Edward, Andrzej and Kazimierz. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday August...

George Schmidt

George Schmidt

Aug 22, 2014

George Schmidt, Age 88. Beloved husband of the late Elisabeth. Loving father of Anna Buonantony, Marilyn (Eric) Schlatterer and the late Edward Schmidt. Fond grandfather of Kimberly Caporale, Brian Schmidt, Kathryn and David Buonantony, Timothy and Elisabeth Schlatterer. Great grandfather of Mia and Annie Caporale. Dear brother of Mary (the late Nicholas) Hodap. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews....

Angelo Muliere

Angelo Muliere

Aug 22, 2014

Angelo Muliere, 93, died peacefully on August 22nd. Beloved husband of the late Irene nee Adamik. Loving father of Dale (Madeleine) Muliere and Gary (Bennie Jean) Muliere. Cherished grandfather of David (Lindsey) Muliere, Peter Muliere, and Jennifer (Richard) Nemeth. Great grandfather of Andrew. Dear brother of Antoinette, Filomena, Josephine, and the late Daniel, Rose and Dora. Fond uncle of many...

Sophie Madej

Sophie Madej

Aug 21, 2014

Sophie Madej, nee Motyl, age 86. Former owner & proprietor of 'Busy Bee Restaurant' in Wicker Park. Beloved wife of the late Henry. Loving mother of Elizabeth (Martin) Leal, Henry, Robert J. (Teresa) & Chester (Elaine) Madej. Cherished grandmother of Martin III C.P.D. (Janet) Leal, Rachelle (Frank) Sarabia, Melissa, Mark (Beth), Matthew (Sherise) Michael (Lijana) & Czeslaw Madej. Great grandmother...

Frances Mcallister

Frances Mcallister

Aug 21, 2014

Frances McAllister nee Partipilo, 85; Beloved wife of the late William; Loving mother of Dennis and Denise McAllister; Dear sister of the late Theresa Beres and the late Diane Taglia; Fond aunt to many. Visitation Wednesday Aug. 27th from 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral service begins Thursday at 9:00 a.m. from the...

Bernice Fash

Bernice Fash

Aug 21, 2014

Bernice H. Fash, 88 at rest Thursday August 21, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Harold. Loving mother of Sandra (Bob) Miskewitch, Troy (Gail), & the late Gary (Teri). Beloved daughter of the late Jacob & Margaret Duy. Fond grandmother of Desiree, Rob, Danielle, Heather, Kristy, Brad & Amanda. Great grandmother of Veronica, Alex, Zachary, Ana, Dominick, Michael, Ethan, Haley...

Lee Cazolas

Lee Cazolas

Aug 20, 2014

Lee A. Cazolas 85, of Norridge. At peace with Christ, Wednesday , August 20, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Vivian J. ; Loving father of Karen Cazolas Lemon (Sheila) Magnus, Linda (the late Tom) Olen and Gregory. Dear brother of the late Anthony (Myra). Fond uncle, great uncle and friend to many. Visitation Sunday from 2:00 to 8:00 P.M....

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