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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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Antonio Papeo

Antonio Papeo

Mar 22, 2014

Antonio Papeo, Age 81. Beloved husband of the late Maria nee Furio. Loving father of Felice and Giovanna Papeo. Beloved son of the late Felice and Giovanna Papeo. Fond grandfather of Gabriella, Antonio and Gianluca. Dear brother of Enza (late Gino) Patruno, Chiara (Late Giulio) Marangelli, Maria (Paolo) Pesce, and the Late Giuseppe (Maria) Papeo. In lieu of flowers, donations...

Joan Schiavo

Joan Schiavo

Mar 21, 2014

Joan M. Schiavo nee Larisey, 70; Beloved wife of Robert Angelo Schiavo; Loving mother of Meghan (Brandon Cialoni) Schiavo; Best grandmother of her Brie-Brie and Joey; Dear daughter of the late Donald and the late Marian Larisey and stepdaughter of the late Marcella Larisey; Favorite sister of Don (Mary Kay) Larisey, Judy (Tom) White, Dan (Jacquie), Jim and John (Jennifer)...

Frank Bonadonna

Frank Bonadonna

Mar 20, 2014

Frank Bonadonna, Age 83. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Angela nee Dragotta. Loving father of Dr. Anna Bonadonna (Dr. Philip Grandinetti). Cherished grandfather of Caila, Lia & Jacob. Also survived by nieces & nephews. Visitation Friday 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. Funeral services begin Saturday 8:30 a.m. at the funeral home and...

Peter Steinke

Peter Steinke

Mar 19, 2014

Steinke, Peter J. At rest March 19, 2014 at the age of 48. Beloved husband of Julie (nee Mulvey); loving father of Krysta and PJ, and papa of Tiffany; caring son of Milton and Nancy (nee Biancalana) Steinke; fond son-in-law of Pat and Mary (nee Carey) Mulvey; brother, brother-in-law, uncle, nephew and friend to many. Visitation Sunday, March 23, 2014...

Antoinette Tufano

Antoinette Tufano

Mar 18, 2014

Antoinette “Auntie Toni” Tufano. Age 99 at rest March 18, 2014. Daughter of the late Domenico & Maria nee Messia. Sister of the late Michael (Josie) Tufano, Theresa (Joseph) DiBuono, Christopher (Sue) Tufano, Joseph (Ann) Tufano, Rose (James) Alesia, and Salvatore (Marie) DiBuono.. Loving aunt of Anna Marie DiBuono. Great aunt of Teresa (Raymond) Hall, JoAnn DiBuono, Joseph (Tracey) DiBuono....

Gene Ricciardi

Gene Ricciardi

Mar 18, 2014

Gene Ricciardi, 88, born in Naples, Italy; Beloved husband of Clara nee Finiello; Cherished father of Michael (Victoria) Ricciardi, Mary Lou (David) Merryman, Eugene (Patricia) Ricciardi and Frank (Laura) Ricciardi; Loving grandfather of Katie, Christopher, Andrea, David, Bryant, Nicholas, Matthew, Joseph, Alex, Michael, Thomas and Sarah and great-grandfather of Madison; Dear brother-in-law of Benilda Matera; Special uncle to Anna Marie...

James Burrescia

James Burrescia

Mar 18, 2014

James Burrescia 81, of Niles, at rest Tuesday , March 18, 2014. Beloved Son of the late Joseph and Josephine. Dear Brother of Caterina Genovese and the late Sylvia Downing, Stefana Martusciello, Carmella and Salvatore Burrescia. Dear “ Father” of Joelle (Ron) Strzelecki . Loving “Grandfather” of Lauren Rossi. Fond Uncle of Robert Downing, Jo Ann Germanie, Anna Marie ,...

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...

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