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.

Gary Hitchen

Gary Hitchen

Dec 26, 2013

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Cristoforo Alaimo

Cristoforo Alaimo

Dec 25, 2013

Cristoforo Alaimo, age 87, born in Caccamo, Sicily, devoted husband of the late Concetta nee Esposito, loving father of the late Giuseppe (Epifania) Alaimo, Giacoma (Dragolub) Radic, Salvatore (Patrizia), Giovanni (Marianne), Giorgio (Maria), and Nicasio (Fabiola) Alaimo, dear son of the late Giuseppe and Giacoma nee Montana, fond grandfather of Cettina (Antonio), Cristoforo (Gilda), Dilaila (Ronald), Miloje (Barbara), Cristian, Christopher,...

Maria Bonilla

Maria Bonilla

Dec 25, 2013

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Edward Rybicki

Edward Rybicki

Dec 24, 2013

Edward A. Rybicki, Age 96, Merchant Marine Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Irene S. nee Sosnowski. Loving father of Aurell “Ed” (Diana) and Gary (Sharon) Rybicki. Cherished grandfather of Kelly (David) Wiebers, Jennifer (Miguel) Millan, Elizabeth, Mark and Heidi Rybicki. Great grandfather of Shannon and D.J. Wiebers, Angelina and Miguelito Millan. Dear brother of Richard (the late Jadzia) and...

Maryann Riddell

Maryann Riddell

Dec 24, 2013

MaryAnn J. Riddell nee Kosydar. Beloved Wife of John N. Riddell for 38 years. Loving Daughter of the late Helen nee Stankiewicz & the late John Kosydar. Dear Sister of Rita (the late Henry) Pociask & the late Therese (the late Edgar) Rosecrants-Milerek. Fond Aunt of Elaine (Mark) Gloeckle. Great Aunt of Christopher & Ryan. Visitation Sunday Dec. 29, 2013...

Ronald Sipowich

Ronald Sipowich

Dec 22, 2013

Ronald S. Sipowich, Sr., 70; Beloved husband of Ann Marie nee Piciullo; Loving father of Ronald S., Jr. (Kelly), Donald (Maureen) and Robert (Mette); Proud grandfather of Benjamin, Emily, Trevor, Nicholas and the late Robert; Dear uncle and friend to many. Ron represented Stanislaus Food Products as a broker for over 30 years, spent more than 20 years coaching basketball...

Joanne Mladonicky

Joanne Mladonicky

Dec 22, 2013

All Services will be private.

Steven Sabella

Steven Sabella

Dec 22, 2013

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Ruth Kwiat

Ruth Kwiat

Dec 21, 2013

Ruth Kwiat, nee Nikodem, age 86. Beloved wife of Chester for 63 wonderful years. Loving mother of Kenneth (Gail) and Chris (Mary Pat) Kwiat; cherished grandmother of Kenny, Hannah and Abigail Kwiat; dear sister of Millie (Bill) Walter, Lydia Carle and the late Margie, Ann, Irene, John, Jerry and Danny; fond aunt of many. In lieu of flowers, donations to...

Susan Ventresca

Susan Ventresca

Dec 20, 2013

Susan Ventresca, nee Scalzitti, age 92. Beloved wife of the late Anthony; loving mother of Wayne and Rick Ventresca; devoted daughter of the late Antonio and Romilda Scalzitti; fond grandmother of Lauren (Steve) Marti and Derek Ventresca; great grandmother of Anthony Ventresca; dear sister of Anthony (Mary) Scalzitti, Mildred (the late Mike) Roman, the late Johnny and the late Guy...

Erwin Halblander

Erwin Halblander

Dec 20, 2013

Erwin Halblander 83, a 56 year resident of Norridge, at peace with Christ, Friday December 20, 2013. Beloved husband of Kathy. Loving father of Walter (Laura), Kathleen (Virgil) Blevins, Linda and John (Diane). Beloved son of the late Johann and Anna. Fond grandfather of Michael, Kelly, Anthony, Nicholas, Nate, Nathan and Vinny. Dear brother of the late Hans (Anni) and...

Vincent Dorociak

Vincent Dorociak

Dec 20, 2013

Vincent J. Dorociak Age 83, Passed away on Friday December 20th at home surrounded by his loving family and friends after a brief illness.Beloved husband of the late Betty L. (nee Christiansen) for 50 years. Loving father of James (Christine), Michael, and Edward (Janeen) Dorociak. Proud grandfather of Daniel and Michael. Dear brother of Ann Orlando and numerous siblings who...

Malcolm Anderson

Malcolm Anderson

Dec 20, 2013

All Services will be private

Emily Sklarz

Emily Sklarz

Dec 18, 2013

Emily 'Mitzi' Sklarz nee Kulig Age 88. Long time resident of Harwood Heights. Loving wife of the late Walter R. Sklarz. Loving mother of Thomas (Judi) Sklarz, Victoria (Richard) Maddaleni, and Kathleen (Mike) Hyder. Fond grandmother of Heather, Peter, Kimberly, Kristine, Derek and Ashley. Great grandmother of Reagan, Peter, Logan, Brianna and Landon. Dear sister of Michael (Joan) Kulig and...

Anthony Giannola

Anthony Giannola

Dec 17, 2013

Anthony J. Giannola. Passed away in his 97th year. W.W.II Army Vet. Devoted husband of the late Rosa nee Calabufo. Beloved father of Dominic (Lin), Thomas (Christine) and Anthony (Gina). Loving grandfather of Dominic, Anthony (Dominique), Julie (Steve) Richards, Joseph, Vincent, Michael, Nicholas and Nino and great grandfather of Sam and John. Dear brother of Josephine (the late George)Robb, the...

Kathleen Mathews-Dembski

Kathleen Mathews-Dembski

Dec 17, 2013

Kathleen Ann Mathews - Dembski nee Mika age 62 at rest December 17, 2013. Loving Mother of Robert C.P.D (Nicole) Dembski and the late Ronald R. Dembski C.P.D.. Cherished grandmother of Jessica and Joshua Dembski. Dear sister of Rosemarie, Joseph, Norbert, Raymond, Gerard, Bruno, and Mary and the late Geraldine. Fond aunt and great aunt of many nieces and nephews....

Angel Tirado

Angel Tirado

Dec 17, 2013

Angel Manuel Tirado 09/09/42 – 12/17/13 Angel Manuel Tirado, 71, of Chicago, IL, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2013 peacefully at his home after battling with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. He was born in Manati, Puerto Rico, son of Angelina Torres Nieves de Tirado and Jose Isabel Tirado Miranda. He was nicknamed 'Jaly' (short for Jalisco due to his passion...

Joseph Zagotta

Joseph Zagotta

Dec 17, 2013

Joseph Thomas Zagotta, 38, passed away peacefully on December 17th surrounded by his loving family. Treasured husband of Brigette nee Thomas; Loving father of Quentin T. Voce, Joseph D. Zagotta and Arianna N. Zagotta; Precious son of Kathy and Anthony Zagotta; Cherished brother of Anthony (Julie) Zagotta and Deanna (Tony) Alfano; Dear son-in-law of David Walter and fond uncle of...

Eleanore Metlicka

Eleanore Metlicka

Dec 16, 2013

Eleanore Metlicka nee Turek Age 96. Beloved wife of the late Erwin. Visitation Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral prayers at 10:30 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge. Proceeding to St. Eugene Church for 11:00 a.m. Mass. Interment will follow the mass at St. Adalbert Cemetery in Niles.

Tomasz Grosman

Tomasz Grosman

Dec 15, 2013

Tomasz K. Grosman, age 63, suddenly. Loving husband of Anna, nee Zuranska; beloved father of Arleta (Tomasz) Jablonski and Sebastian (Kinga) Grosman; proud grandfather of Eryk Jablonski, Suzana and Chelsea Grosman; dear brother of Ewa (Jacek) Cwynar and Robert (Malina) Grosman; fond uncle of many.

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