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.

Stanley Stomper

Stanley Stomper

Oct 12, 2013

Stanley J. Stomper, 90, U.S. Army Veteran, 50 year resident of Norridge; Beloved husband of the late Virginia; Devoted father of Linda (the late Bob) Wade, Cindy (Ron) Dayney, John (Amy) Stomper and Jeff (Elizabeth Pope) Stomper; Loving grandfather of Brian, Matthew, Amber, Ashley, Nicole, Thomas and Andrew and great-grandfather of Keagen, Norah, Cameron and Hailey; Dear brother of Blanche...

Walter Ryder

Walter Ryder

Oct 12, 2013

Walter C. Ryder, age 97, U.S. Army WWII. Beloved husband of the late Reba F., nee Black, for 67 years; loving father of Rod (Linda) Ryder; cherished grandfather of Todd (Sherry) Heckman, Tammy (Michael) Scioli and Christopher Ryder; great-grandfather of Mason, Brandon, Averey, Tyler and Chase. Walter was preceded in death by 6 brothers and sisters. Visitation will be Thursday...

Vasilios Sikaras

Vasilios Sikaras

Oct 10, 2013

Vasilios Sikaras, 80, born in Arkadias, Greece; Devoted husband of Panagiota 'Penny' nee Koutatis for 54 years; Beloved father of Kathy (Jim) Mihalopoulos and Chris (Lisa) Sikaras; Loving grandfather of Angie Demakis and great-grandfather of Aliyah Glackin; Dear brother of Frank (Helen) Sikaras, Nick (Agileeky) Sikaras and the late Dimitra (the late Nick) Tsiboukas; Fond uncle to many. Visitation Sunday...

Peter Guzaldo

Peter Guzaldo

Oct 10, 2013

Please share your favorite memory of Peter to be included in a special keepsake book for the family.

Anthony Sylvester

Anthony Sylvester

Oct 10, 2013

Anthony G. Sylvester at rest October 10, 2013. Proceeded in death by his parents Joseph and Prudence (nee Loscuito) Sylvester. Loving Brother of Angelina (Joseph) Dragotta, Antonina (Bruce) Lechowicz, the late John J. Sylvester, and Prudence 'Dolly' (Lewis) Affetto. Caring Uncle of 10, Great Uncle of 13. In Lieu of Flowers, Donations in his memory made to: American Heart Association...

Garry Kowalewski

Garry Kowalewski

Oct 9, 2013

Garry H. 'Cubby' Kowalewski, At rest suddenly October 9, 2013.Beloved Husband of Simi nee Pieroni. Devoted Father of Garry Jr. (Kim), Melissa (Aidan) Butler and Nicole (Matt) See. Dear son of the late Henry Bruno and Helen Dasey Kowalewski. Proud Grandfather of Riley See and William Butler. Loving Brother of Connie (Chuck) Krol and the late Henry. Brother in Law...

John Alesi

John Alesi

Oct 8, 2013

John Alesi, 95, born in Ciminna, Sicily; Beloved husband of Santina nee Ciringione; Devoted father of PaulaMarie (Lee) Moore and John Alesi; Loving grandfather of Santina, Johnny, Angelina, Julianna, Sabrina and Franco; Dear brother of Francesca (Antonino) Alesi, the late Domenico (the late Rosaria) Alesi and the late Salvatore (the late Giuseppa) Alesi. Visitation Thursday Oct. 10th from 3-9 p.m....

Ruth Gerardi

Ruth Gerardi

Oct 8, 2013

Ruth N. Gerardi nee Nohstadt age 78. Beloved Wife of Frank S. for 52 wonderful years. Loving Mother of Julie Gerardi, Jeneen (James) Fitzgerald, Michael (Mary) and Glenn (Monica) Gerardi.Cherished Grandmother of Daniel, Matthew, Kathryn, Katie and Nathaniel. Dear Sister of Walter Jr. (Donna) Nohstadt. Loving Aunt of many Nieces and Nephews. Trusted friend and confidant to many. Visitation Thursday...

Alexander Gorel

Alexander Gorel

Oct 8, 2013

Mr. Gorel joined the U.S. Army in 1942 and was a member of the 82nd Airborne's 654th engineer Battalion. He served at Omaha Beach, Witnessed the liberation of the Dachau Concentration Camp, and Participated in the great German Counterattack know to history as the Battle of the Bulge in 1944. He was the recipient of Good Conduct Medal, Victor Medal...

William Crissie

William Crissie

Oct 7, 2013

William Joseph Crissie, 93 years, was the real deal and a genuine Sicilian. 'Willie Gumpy' worked hard all of his life whether he hawked newspapers, shined shoes, installed elevators and electricity, paved streets, or he excelled as the 'do-right' man and he did so out of a great love for his family. He enjoyed retirement by spending countless hours with...

Nancy Decesare

Nancy Decesare

Oct 7, 2013

Nancy M. DeCesare, nee Logan, age 75. Beloved wife of the late Samuel L. Sr. for 43 wonderful years. Loving mother of Denise and Samuel DeCesare Jr., Debra Berger and Steven (Amber) DeCesare; dearest daughter of the late Elizabeth, nee Tucek, and the late Joseph Logan; cherished grandmother of Richard, Stephanie, Steven and Matthew; sister in-law of Lawrence 'DeeDee' DeCesare...

Jerry La Manno

Jerry La Manno

Oct 6, 2013

Please share your favorite memory of Jerry to be included in a special keepsake book for the family.

Thomas Cherry

Thomas Cherry

Oct 6, 2013

Thomas R. Cherry, age 83. Beloved Husband of Marjory nee Langford. Loving father of Kathleen (Paul) Kriston, Thomas (Diann), David (Jeannette), and John (Diane). Cherished grandfather of Geoffrey, Alexandra, Amanda and Jonathan Kriston; Stephanie (Corey) Clark and Jaime (Chris) Wilson; Megan and Alicia Cherry; Kirk, Ethan and the late Brent Cherry. Great grandfather of Maegan Wilson, Payton and Chase Clark....

Marie Manata

Marie Manata

Oct 6, 2013

Please share your favorite memory of Marie to be included in a special keepsake book for the family.

Todd Seisser

Todd Seisser

Oct 6, 2013

Todd W. Seisser, Age 55. Beloved husband of Christina nee Green. Loving father of Jack and Katelyn Seisser. Dear brother of Laura Mills, Anne Schmidt, Tony, and Jay Seisser.

Mary Pavlik

Mary Pavlik

Oct 5, 2013

Mary Pavlik, nee Rejba, beloved wife of the late Stephen Pavlik; loving mother of Sandra (Paul) Brigante Jr., Renis Pavlik, Susan LoSavio and Anita Grizaffi whom Mary considered her fourth daughter. Cherished grandmother of Wendy (Joe) Dziedzic, Candace Tomasic and Stefanie LoSavio. Caring great grandmother of Taylor, Connor, Reese, Travis, Garrett, Madeleine and Maximilian. Dear sister of Harriet (the late...

Rose Cirone

Rose Cirone

Oct 5, 2013

Rose Cirone nee Oliveri Age 98. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving mother of Jo Rose (Lee) Ventura, Ronald (Dorothy) Cirone and Frank Cirone. Fond grandmother of six and great grandmother of four. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Rose was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Visitation Thursday October 10 from 3 to 9:00...

Joseph Rossi

Joseph Rossi

Oct 5, 2013

Joseph A. Rossi., Dearly beloved husband of the late Pauline (nee Ingrisano); loving father of Carolyn (Ted) Borris, Joseph (Julie) Rossi, Mary Ellen (Greg) Knickel and Paul (Monika) Rossi; dearest grandfather of Diana (Garrett) Chaussard, Stephanie, Tina (Dave) Miniscalco, Joseph, Spike, Audrey, Kim, Luke and P.J. and Sofia; dear brother of the late Charles (the late Florence); fond uncle and...

Leona Joda

Leona Joda

Oct 4, 2013

Leona M. Joda Nee Berg, Age 92. Beloved wife of the late Frank J. Loving mother of Cecile (Phillip) Saia & Patricia Joda. Cherished grandmother of Lisa (Tony) Scalessi, Catherine and Amy Saia. Great grandmother of Dominic Scalessi. Dear sister of Jane Berg, Rita (late Robert) Burns, the late Leonard (late Sarah) and the late Marguerite (Jovan) Horvatovic. Fond aunt...

June Morjal

June Morjal

Oct 4, 2013

Morjal, June (nee Pope) 84, at rest Friday, October 4, 2013. Former owner of the Super Cup Restaurant, Jefferson Park. Beloved wife of the late Gus; loving mother of Patricia (Robert) Pagni, Peter, Barbara and Karen (John) Barry; fond grandmother of Anthony (Kristina), Christie (Anthony), Dina (Dave), Lynn (Matthew), Daniel, Peter (Cathy), Nicholas (Marcy), Ryan and Matthew; great-grandmother of Kailyn,...

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