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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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Mary Virgilio

Mary Virgilio

Oct 16, 2013

Mary Virgilio nee Fosco, 94; Beloved wife of the late Anthony; Loving mother of Joanne (Douglas) Hafner and Carlo (Norma) Virgilio; Dear grandmother of Charles and Johnna (Jurgen Leijdekker) Hafner and Carl and Marc Virgilio and great-grandmother of Nils and Vivienne; Fond aunt and great aunt to many. Member of Santa Liberata Club. Visitation Friday October 18th from 4 -...

William Elzer

William Elzer

Oct 15, 2013

William 'Bud' Elzer, 89, U.S. Army WWII Veteran; Devoted husband of the late Gladys M. nee Thor; Cherished father of Peter (the late Laura) Elzer, Kathy (Dale) Sherman, Carol (Carl) Smith, Peggy (Jim) O'Keefe and John (Mary) Elzer; Beloved son of the late William and Sophie; Loving grandfather of Scott (Gretchen), Michelle (Sean), Angie (Andy), Sean (Jessica), Stefanie, Justin (Kristie),...

Robert Lusco

Robert Lusco

Oct 15, 2013

Robert F. Lusco, Age 74. Beloved husband of Catherine “Kay”. Loving father of Patty (Craig) Umphress, Bob (Donna) Lusco Jr. and Lisa (Eric) Weber. Cherished grandfather of Carley and Courtney Umphress, Sydney, Emma and Jessica Lusco, Abby, Caitlyn, Molly and Mackenna Weber. Dear brother of James Lusco. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday October 19th from 9:30...

Susan Shannon

Susan Shannon

Oct 15, 2013

Susan Murphy Shannon, 75, of Burr Ridge, Illinois died suddenly and unexpectedly on October 15th. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Brian. Survived by her sister Barbara Rooney. Beloved mother of Kerry (Steve Byrne), Brian (Kitty), Kate Boyle (Mark) and Jim (Katie). Fun and loving grandmother ('Sue Sue') of Brendan, Maggie, Grace, Michael, Brian, Abby, Ann, Tess, Mac, Matthew...

Luigi Lollino

Luigi Lollino

Oct 14, 2013

Luigi Lollino, Age 77. Beloved husband of Mary nee Rosa. Loving father of Frank (Denise), Joseph (Maria), Michael, Sr. (Mena), Steven (Stephanie), Gina (Nino) Ruffolo. Fond grandfather of Louis, Thomas, Steven, Nicholas, Mary, Angela, Joseph, Maria, Anthony, Michael, Jr., Charlene & Chloe. Dear brother of Michele (Grazia), the late Michelina, Angela, Nicoletta, & Vito. Brother-in-law of Frank (Josephine) Rosa. Fond...

Joan Cabaj

Joan Cabaj

Oct 14, 2013

Joan F. Cabaj nee Golembiewski, Age 84. Beloved wife of the late Walter P. Loving mother of Robert Cabaj, Linda (Kevin) Conway & Scott Cabaj. Cherised grandmother of Kathryn Conway (Conor Hunt), Patricia & Judith Conway & Justine Cabaj. Dear sister of Marilyn (Richard) Martin, Thomas & James Golembiewski. Also survived by many nieces & nephews.Visitation Thursday 3:00 until 9:00...

Matthew Smith

Matthew Smith

Oct 14, 2013

Matthew S. Smith, Age 41. Beloved husband of Vanessa Ann nee Berrettini for 5 years. Loving father of Collin, Gabrielle, Vincent & Logan. Beloved son of Edrene J. nee Busch & Merle E. Smith. Son-in-law of Morando & Sondra Berrettini. Grandson of Gloria E. & Leonard C. Meyer. Dear brother of Gregory M. (Yolanda K.) Smith & Sarah E. (Jeremy)...

David Bychowski

David Bychowski

Oct 13, 2013

David Bychowski, age 44, died suddenly on October 13, 2013 A University of Illinois graduate he was survived by his Father and Mother, James and Clarissa. Dear brother to Steven, Michael, Cynthia, Christina (Thomas) and Kathleen. Favorite and loving uncle of 10 nieces and nephews: Natasha, Kurt, Alexzandra, Jessica, Courtney, Breeanna, Sara, August, Alivia and Karissa. Wonderful friend of Laura,...

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

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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.

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