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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.

Edwin Kocinski

Edwin Kocinski

Jan 6, 2014

Edwin J. Kocinski, 89, of Scottsdale, and formerly of Chicago, entered into eternal life January 6, 2014. A hard-working man of great strength, he is survived by Billie J. Chrestman, with whom he shared a decades-long love and whose tireless care and dedication sustained him in his last years. Born May 16, 1924, the son of Jozef and brother to...

Kenneth Gagnon

Kenneth Gagnon

Jan 4, 2014

Kenneth “Papa Gags” Gagnon, 79; Cherished father of Catherine (Steve) Ferry, Aileen (Vito) Troia, Tommy “Gags” Gagnon, Sharon (Dino) Rubino, Annette (Jim) Cortez and Kenny “Gags” Gagnon; Former husband of Catherine Blunk; Loving grandfather of Amy, Kelly, Katie, Richard, Erika, Danielle, Michelle, Stephanie, Rachel, Ally, John and Ken; Dear brother of Yvonne (the late Art) Olsen, Wally (Ginette) Gagnon, Clem...

Anthony Gallo

Anthony Gallo

Jan 3, 2014

Gallo, Anthony Age 53. Survived by his loving daughter, Christina Gallo and her mother, Gilda Gallo; beloved son of Maria (nee Mancuso) and the late Arturo Gallo; dear brother of Frank (Joanne) Gallo, Cathy Blanford, Francesca, Vince, and the late Maria Gallo; fond uncle of Frank and Michael Gallo, Bria Blanford, and Gianna Pecoraro. Visitation Thursday, January 09, 2014, 3:00...

Joseph Tinerella

Joseph Tinerella

Jan 2, 2014

Joseph Tinerella Age 64. Of Norridge. Vietnam Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Andrea nee Trout. Loving father of Rosario (Kelly) and Joseph Tinerella. Loving grandfather of Nicolas, Alexander and Sydney 'Peach'. Son of the late Thomas and Pauline Tinerella.Dear brother of Josephine, Toni , and Frannie, and the late Thomas, Jimmy and Polly. Fond Uncle of Michael, Darlene, Ronnie and...

Carmella Mogielski

Carmella Mogielski

Jan 2, 2014

Carmella Mogielski nee Iovino. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of Nora (Louis) Mogielski-Rosch, Phyllis (Courtney) Mogielski-Watson. Beloved daughter of the late Gabriel & Phyllis nee Seno. Fond grandmother of Cara, Lauren, Alyssa, Cameron, Brice. Dear sister of Rose (the late Leonard) Ferrara, Anell (Ralph) Foss, the late Frank (Rosemarie) Iovino, the late Steve (Judith) Iovino. Sister-in-law of...

Marilyn Ferrara

Marilyn Ferrara

Jan 2, 2014

Marilyn D. Ferrara, Beloved wife of the late Nello V. Loving mother of Serajean (the late John) Alioto, Salvatore II (Andrea) and Nella (William) Davy. Dear grandmother of Marilyn (Thomas) Bloom and Joseph Alioto, Nello II, Alana Ferrara and Lauren (Matthew) Houder, Salvatore (Francesca), William Jr. and Nello Davy. Great grandmother of Matthew and Charlie Houder, Salvatore Davy and Isabella...

Louise Klein

Louise Klein

Jan 1, 2014

At peace with Christ Wednesday, January 1, 2014. Beloved wife of Fernand. Loving Mother of 3, Michelle, Irene & Roger. Visitation Sunday from 3:00 to 9:00 P.M. Salerno's Rosedale Chapels 450 W. Lake St. Roselle, 60172 (630)889-1700. Family and friends are asked to meet on Monday from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. at Divine Infant Catholic Church, 1601 Newcastle Ave. at...

Janet Egan

Janet Egan

Jan 1, 2014

Janet Egan was born in 1920. She worked for over 20 years at Lafayette elementary School in Chicago Il. Jan enjoyed working as a counselor very much. She retired in 1992 moving to South Palm Beach, Florida from Chicago with her husband James. Her daughter Margaret Egan is an internist in Jupiter Florida married to Lawrence Signori, an attorney. Janet...

Jerzy Labno

Jerzy Labno

Dec 31, 2013

Jerzy J. 'Jerry' Labno, age 73. Beloved Husband of Jadwiga ,nee Stelmasiak, for 48 wonderful years; loving father of Renata (Andrzej) Cetera, Magdalena (Mieczyslaw) Mikrut, Marek (Anita), Andrzej (Agnieszka), Marcin and the late Pawel Labno; cherished grandfather of Patricja, Karol, Michal, Dominic, Maciej, Emily, Julia, Erika, Victoria, Jessica and Alexandra; dear brother of Barbara, Anna, Wladyslawa, Maryla, Teresa, Marta, Zofia,...

Thomas Sergerson

Thomas Sergerson

Dec 30, 2013

Thomas 'Sergie' Sergerson, 73, passed away Dec. 30th surrounded by his loving family; Beloved husband of Peggy nee McCollum; Cherished father of Kenneth Sergerson, Lorraine (Brian) White and the late Michael Sergerson; Loving grandfather of Rena, Michael, Brandi, Shayna, Miranda, Katie, Madison and Bradley and great-grandfather of Mikayla and Matthew; Dear son-in-law of Frances McCollum; Dear brother of Pat McCoy,...

John Ratschan

John Ratschan

Dec 30, 2013

John Ratschan 81, at peace with Christ Monday, December 30, 2013. Beloved husband of Anna nee Recktenwald. Loving father of Harry (Patti) and Ellen (Mike) Ribaudo. Beloved son of the late Konrad and Eva. Fond grandfather of Alyssa, Conrad, Dana, Grace, Michael and Paige. Dear brother of the late Michael (the late Anna). Fond brother in law of Frank (Marianne)...

Janette Ciaccio-Brown

Janette Ciaccio-Brown

Dec 29, 2013

Janette M. Ciaccio-Brown. Beloved wife of James L. Brown. Beloved daughter of the late Angeline nee DeGirolamo & the late John J. Ciaccio. Dear sister of Linda A. & the late Warren M. (Louise DeVito) Ciaccio. Fond aunt of Angela (Rose) Ciaccio, John J. Ciaccio & Roselyn (Rich) Yarc. Loving niece of Dr. Grace Hopkins. Loving mother of “Roxie”. Visitation...

Giuseppa Cannici

Giuseppa Cannici

Dec 29, 2013

Giuseppa Cannici, nee Oddo. Beloved wife of the late Salvatore. Loving mother of Rosa (Vincenzo) Bemini, Rosaria “Sara” (Francesco) Piraino, Silvana (the late Robert) Ackeman & Laura Cannici. Fond grandmother of Joanne (Russ) Accardi, Anthony (Magarita) Piraino, Salvatore, Robert, Amanda, Raffael, Maria Grazia. Great grandmother of Francesco, Petra, Evana, Sabrina & Olivia. Dear sister of Nicoletta DiFrancesca & Maria Glorioso....

Walter Kownacki

Walter Kownacki

Dec 29, 2013

Walter P. Kownacki, Age 93. Beloved husband of Betty nee Gordon. Loving father of John Kownacki, C.F.D., and the late Gregory Kownacki. Cherished grandfather of Amanda Kownacki, Ashley Kownacki and Fred Schroeder. Dear brother of Dorothy (late Harry) Lange and the late Steve (June) Kownacki. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday Jan. 6th from 3:00 p.m. until...

Nello Gamberdino

Nello Gamberdino

Dec 28, 2013

Honorable Nello P. Gamberdino, WWII Veteran, USAAF, beloved husband of Eileen nee Flanagan, devoted father to Nello P. II (Anna) and Annemari (Jason) Kerr, cherished Nonno of Kennedy Gabriella and Tristan Rocco Kerr, and Serafina Ava, Nello P. III, and Giada Maria Gamberdino, dear brother of the late Dora (the late John) Liberatore, the late Jerry (the late Rose) Gamberdine,...

Domenica Cipriani

Domenica Cipriani

Dec 28, 2013

Domenica Cipriani nee Citta, Age 93. Beloved wife of the late Bruno. Loving daughter of the late Francis nee Fina & the late Lucio Citta. Dear sister of the late Anthony, John, Joseph, & James Citta, the late Marie Perrone, the late Bennie (Gerry) & the late Roy Citta. Fond aunt of James (Connie) & Jeffrey (Karen) Perrone, Sandra Szulikowski,...

Gladys Hartung

Gladys Hartung

Dec 28, 2013

Gladys F. Hartung, nee Runnion Age 66. Beloved wife of Daniel G. Hartung for 36 years. Loving mother of Maggie Hartung. Dear sister of Bill & Jerry (Kathie) Runnion & the late Elaine Ortmann. Sister-in-law of Frank Hartung & RitaJean (Fred) Butterworth. Also survived by many nieces & nephews. Visitation Sunday 2:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W....

Anthony Napolitano

Anthony Napolitano

Dec 27, 2013

Anthony J. Napolitano, Age 90 of Melrose Park, Died Friday Dec. 27. Beloved husband of Dusty. Devoted father of Dominic (Karen), Tonilyn (Steve) Sperry and John A. Napolitano. Loving grandfather of Tony (Kate), Michele (Nick), James and Dustin. Great grandfather of Anthony, Dominic and Michael. Visitation Thursday Jan. 2 from 3:00 p.m. until time of funeral service 8:30 p.m. at...

Florence Kruk

Florence Kruk

Dec 27, 2013

Florence C. Kruk, nee Patela, Age 88. Devoted wife of the late Peter E. Beloved mother of Paul (Gina), James (Bethalie) and Lawrence (Mary) Kruk. Loving grandmother of Christopher, Michael, Andrew and Stephanie Kruk. Dear sister of Jeanne (Late Arthur) Mostowski, the late Mitchell (Doris) Patela and the late John (Loretta) Patela. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation...

Leonard Lapaglia

Leonard Lapaglia

Dec 27, 2013

Leonard V. LaPaglia, 78 of Portage Park , at peace with Christ, Friday, December 27, 2013. Retired C.P.D. of 40 years and Retired U.S. Army of 24 years. Wonderful husband of Lois nee Mauthe. Loving father of Michael (Dorene), Toni (Al) McColl, Beth (Ted) Lysecki, Lenny and Patty. Beloved son of the late Victor and Veronica nee Kloster. Beloved son...

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