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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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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
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
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
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
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
Mar 13, 2014
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Margaret Krason
Mar 7, 2014
Margaret J. Krason, nee Sustek, Age 93. Beloved wife of the late William J. Krason, Sr. Loving mother of Sharon (Philip) Erban, Bonita, Craig (Carol), & the late William J. Krason, Jr. Cherished grandmother of 6. Great grandmother of 6. Visitation Sunday March 9, 2:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral services begin Monday...
Stanislaw Wawrzyk
Mar 7, 2014
Stanislaw Wawrzyk, Age 76. Beloved husband of Zofia nee Bukowska. Loving father of Robert (Elizabeth), Meg (Noriel) Nicolas and Barbara (Bartlomiej) Mucha. Cherished grandfather of six. Dear brother of one. Fond uncle of many. Visitation Tuesday March 11 from 3 to 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Wednesday, Family and Friends are asked to meet...
Anthony Delaurentis
Mar 6, 2014
Anthony T. 'Shoes' DeLaurentis, Beloved husband of the late Jennie. Devoted father of Carmen 'Tony' (Rose Marie), and the late Anne Marie Steel. Fond grandfather of four. Great grandfather of one. Dear brother of many. Visitation Tuesday from 3 to 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Service 7:00 p.m. Interment Private.
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