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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.

John Veremis

John Veremis

Mar 17, 2014

John W.“Johnny Vee” Veremis, age 64. Passed away March 17, 2014 in Melbourne, Fl. Beloved son of the late William & Stella. Loving father of Jennifer (Joseph) Palek & Jonathan. Dear brother of Cynthia Veremis. Former spouse of Anna Maria Sperando. Cousin to many, friend to everyone and best friend to “Truman”. Memorial Visitation Saturday March 29, from 1:00 until...

Tadeusz Stepniak

Tadeusz Stepniak

Mar 17, 2014

Tadeusz Stepniak. Beloved husband of Danuta nee Skorski for 63 years. Loving father of Eugene Stepniak. Fond grandfather of Michael & Andrew. Fond uncle of many. Visitation Wednesday March 19, 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. Funeral services begin Thursday 9:00 a.m. at the funeral home and will proceed to Our Lady Mother...

Bernice Di John

Bernice Di John

Mar 15, 2014

Bernice Di John nee Pellegrino Age 95. Devoted wife of Anthony Di John Beloved mother of Frank (Karen) and Angelyn Avet. Loving grandmother of Anthony (Christina) Di John, Collette (Robert) Kemper, Bridget Avet and George Avet. Great grandmother of Madison and Justes Kemper. Dear sister of the late Rose Casano. In Lieu of flowers, Donations to the League of St....

Florence Kropp

Florence Kropp

Mar 14, 2014

Florence M. Kropp, age 91 nee Noto. Beloved wife of the late Walter R. Loving mother of Mary Kare & Virginia Firszt. Fond grandmother of Karen Hupp, Jennifer (Rick) Olcikas, Brian Kare. Great grandmother of Sean, Samantha, Nicholas, Ryan Tyler, Alexis, Brittney, Crystal, Dylan & Gabriella. Great-great grandmother of Taylor. Dear sister of John (Mary), Richard (Fran) Noto & Geri...

James Jones

James Jones

Mar 14, 2014

James Patrick Jones, Age 52. Passed away March 14, 2014. Of Franklin Park. Beloved husband of Sandra Jones (Nommensen). Loving father of Jimmy Jr. (Deanna) Jones, Krystina (Milton) Arias and Taylor Jones. Devoted grandfather of Colton Arias. Loving son of Joan Jones. Dear brother of Robert (Jason Andrews) Jones, Debbie (Bob) McCarthy, Gail Jones, Gary (Marsha) Jones and the late...

Gino Marchiori

Gino Marchiori

Mar 14, 2014

Gino Oreste Marchiori, age 89. Beloved husband of the late Agnese, nee Peron; loving father of Maria (John) Pearson, Cristiano, Attilio (Annette) and the late Joseph Marchiori; cherished grandfather of Melissa Pearson, Janeene (Kevin) Carlson, Bryan Pearson, Roque Marchiori and Amanda Hirschmann; great-grandfather of Stephanie and Jackson Carlson; dear brother of Ida and Olga and the late Odino, Odona, Olinto...

Donald Godlewski

Donald Godlewski

Mar 13, 2014

Donald T. Godlewski, at peace with Christ Thursday, March 13, 2014 . Beloved husband of Adeline nee Kosiek. Beloved son of the late Edwin and Elsie nee Heasley. Dear brother of Charles (Donna), Rita Wright and the late Robert (Nancy). Fond brother in law of Virginia, Bernice Kosiek, Lillian (Paul) Wardzala, Theresa (the late Mark) Yanushis, Helen (Ted) Dedic, the...

Ruby Basarich

Ruby Basarich

Mar 13, 2014

Ruby V. Basarich nee Vitas, age 98, of Chandler, AZ. Formerly of Bellwood, IL. Beloved wife of the late Nicholas. Loving daughter of the late Jelena nee Prerad & the late Gliso Vitas. Dear sister of Dorothy (the late Peter) Pokrajac, Tootsie Bauer, the late Joseph Vitas & the late Mildred (the late Peter) Malovich. Loving aunt, great aunt &...

Ersilia Cesario

Ersilia Cesario

Mar 13, 2014

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John Moore

John Moore

Mar 12, 2014

John E. Moore, age 52, suddenly. Loving father of Timothy Moore; beloved son of the late Donna Bednarek and the late Gerald Moore, step-son of William Bednarek; dear brother of Gregory A. and Glen A. Moore; fond uncle of many. In lieu of flowers, donations to: American Diabetes Association would be appreciated. Visitation Sunday from 2:00p.m. until 8:00p.m. at Cumberland...

Leo Kubala

Leo Kubala

Mar 12, 2014

Leo H. Kubala, Age 94. Devoted husband of the late Jean nee Osmolak. Loving father of Arlene Poczatek and Bob Kubala. Fond grandfather of Donna (Stephen) Flanagan, Janine (Bob) Turk, Nadine (Jim) Liacone and Christine Kubala. Great grandfather of Brennan, Abbey, Claire, Jordynn, Jenna, Jake, Joely and the late Johnny. Dear brother of Alice (the late Gene) Marzec, the late...

Paul Basile

Paul Basile

Mar 11, 2014

Paul Stephen Basile, 69, of Chicago, Il, passed away on March 11th, 2014 in Park Ridge, Paul was born in Chicago, Il to Josephine Basile (Boenzi)(d 1998) and Paul Basile, Sr (d. 1998), on December 26th, 1944. He was married for 40 years to Margaret Basile (Pacione). He worked as a Motor Truck Driver for the City of Chicago for...

Richard Hoffman

Richard Hoffman

Mar 10, 2014

Richard W. Hoffman, 65; Beloved husband of LaDonna nee Arnst; Loving father of Jennifer (Michael) Brayton, Tara (David) Greig, Bryan (Kimberly) Hoffman, Bonnie (Helen Casale) Hoffman, Lauren (Anthony, Sr.) Fye and Abigail Hoffman; Dear grandfather of 18; Brother of Michael Hoffman. Visitation Thursday March 13th from 3 - 9 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Family and...

Emily Riggio

Emily Riggio

Mar 10, 2014

Emily Stager Riggio, age 74. Beloved wife of the late Frank; loving mother of Laura Plourde; cherished grandmother of Tom Mahon, Tiffany and Laura Mary Plourde; great grandmother of Ramon and Alex Pacheco, Alissa, Gianni and Isaiah Mahon. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Pl., Memphis TN 38105 or www.stjude.org would be...

John Schmidt

John Schmidt

Mar 10, 2014

John C. Schmidt, 84, retired Oak Park firefighter and EMT with 31 years of service; Loving husband to June nee GORMLEY; Wonderful father to John (Bridget) Schmidt and Janet (Gerry) Karolewicz; Amazing grandfather to Tony (Erin) Gallano, Dana (Dan) Traharne, Kristy (Brian) Brooke, Shelly (Ryan Smith) Schmidt, Rachel (Andy) Contreras, Michele (Scott) Pentacost, Dustin (Amy) Karolewicz, Austin (Veronica) Siems and...

Leonardo Calabrese

Leonardo Calabrese

Mar 9, 2014

Leonardo Calabrese of Des Plaines. Beloved husband of Romana. Loving father of Flora (Vito) Comes. Fond grandfather of Fred and Gia. Visitation Wednesday from 3:00 to 9:00 P.M. at Cumberland Chapels (FRIEL FUNERAL DIRECTORS) 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Thursday 8:45 A.M. from the funeral home, proceeding to St. Emily Church, Mt. Prospect Funeral Mass 10:00 A.M. Entombment All...

Stella Modugno

Stella Modugno

Mar 8, 2014

Stella Modugno, nee Capozzi, age 83, devoted wife of the late Vincenzo, loving mother of Pat (Barbara), Costantino (Daisy) Modugno, and Egidia (Giuseppe) Fiore, fond grandmother of Antonio, Vincenzo, Tiziana, Franco, and Emelina, dear sister of Maria (the late Tony) Bellino, and the late Michele (Angela) Capozzi, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, March 11, 3:00 pm...

Ralph Strocchia

Ralph Strocchia

Mar 8, 2014

Ralph W. Strocchia, Born August 20, 1951. Entered into eternal rest on March 8, 2014, where he is reunited with his beloved late wife Valerie nee Gorniak. He is survived by his children Valerie (Vito) Macino, Vanessa (Robert) Sukolowsky and William Strocchia. His sisters Marion (the late David) Holder and Debra (Paul) LaJoie. His love Carol Palmer and her children...

Robert Cornforth

Robert Cornforth

Mar 8, 2014

Robert J. Cornforth, Age 70. Beloved husband of Karen nee Christl. He is also survived by his three sons and their wives, his eight grandchildren , one brother and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his four brothers, parents and step-father. Visitation Thursday March 13 from 3 to 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence...

Santa Alesi

Santa Alesi

Mar 8, 2014

Santa Alesi nee Ciringione, 85, born in Ciminna, Sicily, passed away March 8th, five months to the day after her beloved husband John; Devoted mother of PaulaMarie (Lee) Moore and John Alesi; Loving grandmother of Santina, Johnny, Angelina, Julianna, Sabrina and Franco; Dear sister of Mattia (the late Antonio) Passantino, Maria (Michele) Pultrone, Vittorio (Rosetta) Ciringione, the late Girolama (the...

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