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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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Emily Menicucci

Emily Menicucci

May 26, 2013

Emily 'Millie' F. Menicucci nee Flosi, 86, born July 31, 1926, passed away peacefully on Sunday May 26th. Loving and adored wife of the late Orlando 'Earl'; beloved daughter of the late Oliva and the late Egidio Flosi; dear sister of the late John (Ann) Flosi; fond and loving aunt of Jim Flosi, Olivia (the late Stephen) Stukel, the late...

Esther Basara

Esther Basara

May 26, 2013

Esther Marie Basara nee Blaszak, 91; Devoted wife of the late Walter; Beloved mother of Shari Loser (Rico Leiva); Former mother-in-law of Warren Loser; Dear sister-in-law of Gloria (Tom) Tedesco; Fond aunt of Arlene Jezierny, Debbie Wear, Wendy Basara (Jairo McCoy) and cousin of Dr. Richard (Pat) Blaine; Visitation Thursday May 30th from 9:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass...

John Mason

John Mason

May 25, 2013

John J. Mason Age 90, WWII Army veteran, paratrooper during the Normandy invasion. Beloved husband of Joan M. nee Weiss for 54 years. Dear brother of Violet Baemmert. Brother-in-law of Margaret & Barbara Weiss. Also survived by many nieces & nephews. Visitation Friday May 31, 2013 from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral...

Margaret Stanton

Margaret Stanton

May 25, 2013

Margaret R. Stanton (nee O'Shea), age 94. At rest May 25, 2013 Beloved wife of the late William G. Stanton. Loving Mother of Maureen (James) Newman, William P. (Betsy), Patricia (Michael) Uribe, Margaret (Jeffrey) Forgue, Daniel (Barbara), Kathleen (Kenneth) Unterberg, Carol (Robert) Martin and Thomas (Julie); Fond Grandmother of Jennifer, Thomas, Bill, Carolyn, Kevin, Michael, Teri, Margaret,Tim, Michelle, Daniel, Trish,...

Elaine Compell

Elaine Compell

May 24, 2013

Elaine C. Compell, nee Courtney. Beloved Wife of the late Joseph R. for 50 wonderful years. Loving Mom of Michael J. (Suzan) Compell and Julie A. (Jeff) Bucar. Cherished Grandmother of Rachel (Jason) Chapman, Clayton (Jody) Compell and Candice (Stephen) Baker. Great Grandmother of Joe, Brandon, Zachari, Gianna, Daniel and Maddelyn Elaine. Dear Sister of the late James and Merlynne...

Joseph Cuttonaro

Joseph Cuttonaro

May 24, 2013

Memorial Service Saturday June 1, 2013

James Stachurski

James Stachurski

May 22, 2013

James P. Stachurski, 'Jimmy the Pollack', age 69, loving father of James, dear brother of Victoria(James) Kaminski, Raymond, David Stachurski, Gigi(Larry) Smolek, Joseph(Sandy), Mary Ann, and the late Theodore Stachurski. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 3 to 9 P.M. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge, IL 60706. Funeral Services Saturday at the Funeral Home...

Helena Kowalczyk

Helena Kowalczyk

May 22, 2013

Helena Kowalczyk, age 54. at rest May 22, 2013. Beloved mother of Rafal and Adriana Rudzinski. Visitation Tuesday from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. with a wake service at 7:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chpaels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge. Funeral Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home and then proceeding to St. Monica Church for mass at 12:00 noon. Committal...

Christopher Koeune

Christopher Koeune

May 22, 2013

Christopher J. Koeune, 59, U.S. Army VeteranBeloved son of Katherine nee Nellessen and the late Henry Koeune; Dear brother of Therese (Butch) Matyja, Henry, Katie, John (Carole), Thaddeus (Cindy), Timothy, Theodore, and Thomas Koeune, Nellie (Ed) Dannys, Fr. George Koeune, the late Raymond (Cathy) and the late Joseph Koeune; Fond uncle to many. Visitation Friday May 24th from 9:30 a.m....

Giovanni Dipietro

Giovanni Dipietro

May 20, 2013

Giovanni DiPietro, 84; Beloved husband of Anna nee Chiaramonte; Cherished father of Agostino (Laurie), Filippo and Nancy DiPietro; Loving grandfather of Marc, John and Giovanni; Dear brother to a brother and a sister, uncle and great-uncle and great great to many. Visitation Thursday May 23rd from 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral services...

Michael Costello

Michael Costello

May 19, 2013

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

Victoria Beck

Victoria Beck

May 18, 2013

Victoria F. Beck nee Gembyk age 98. Beloved Wife of the late Otto B. Beck. Loving Mother of Vickie (the late Tony) Romano, Sandra (Jim) Benson, April (Jeff) Hanstad & the late Barbara (the late Jerry) Oates. Cherished Grandmother of Bob (Chris) Oates, Carla (Dan)Farwick, Kelly (Joe) Yanan, Michael (Toni) Oates, Jenny (Rick) Scherer, Melissa & Eric Benson, Phil &...

Chester Sromek

Chester Sromek

May 18, 2013

Chester Sromek 79, at Peace with Christ Saturday , May 18, 2013. Beloved Husband of the late Bernice nee Zyznar. Loving Father of Gregory (Maureen), Deborah (Terrence) Faul, Thomas and Susan (Thomas) Novello. Fond Grandfather of Scott (Katherine), Shannon (George), Gina, Frank and the late Tommy. Great Grandfather of Owen. Dear Brother of Bernice Antolec. Fond Uncle and Great Uncle...

Walter Elliott

Walter Elliott

May 16, 2013

Walter F. Elliott, Age 79, Korean War Veteran. Beloved Husband of Lois R. nee Jossi. Loving Father of Cynthia (Dennis) McCabe, Christine (Thomas) King, Scott (Melinda) Elliott, Greg Elliott and Heidi (Michael) Fafinski. Fond Grandfather of Justin, Jared (Kristy), Jordan, Corey, Caley, Zachary, Tyler, Cassidy, Jesse, Jake, Morgan, Madison, Nicholas, Elliott, Roger, Mia and Mitchell. Dear Brother of Margarite Hughes....

Giovanna Campisi

Giovanna Campisi

May 16, 2013

Giovanna Campisi 88 of Norridge. At peace with Christ,Thursday May 16, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Giuseppe. Loving Mother of Enza (Leonard) Romano and the late Joseph. Caring and proud Grandmother of Carla (Nick), Jenna, Joseph, Natalie and Sara. Dear Sister of Giorgina (Rosario) Cozzo, Maria (Salvatore) Catanese, Sally (the late John), Catanese, Sam Carollo, Sarah (the late George)...

Farris Hage

Farris Hage

May 16, 2013

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

Laverne Arnold

Laverne Arnold

May 15, 2013

LaVerne Arnold nee Podney, 83. At peace with Christ Wednesday May 15, 2013. LaVerne spent 50 years as an educator. Beloved wife of the late Alfred H. Sr.. Loving daughter of the late Nicholas and Thecla Podney. Fond sister,aunt, step grandmother and cousin to the Podney, Chornomaz, Jaworsky, Gilliat, An, Kuzma and Olenec Families. Visitation Sunday, May 19th from 4:00...

Lydia Ciampi

Lydia Ciampi

May 14, 2013

Lydia Ciampi, nee Rivera, age 80. U.S. Army. Beloved wife of Rudolph W. for 58 wonderful years. Loving mother of Gina (Bernardo Aguado), John (Lana Mason) and Frank Ciampi and Lisa (Dan) Ketter. Cherished nana of Ben, D.J., Dominic and Brianna. Fond aunt of many. Visitation Thursday from 3:00p.m. until 9:00p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence ave., Norridge, IL....

Elaine Klein

Elaine Klein

May 14, 2013

Elaine Klein, Age 86, nee Yarotsky. Beloved wife of Robert F. Loving mother of Kevin M. (Holly), Jeffrey C. (Cheryl), Lori (Jeffrey) Erickson and the late Kerry Klein. Fond grandmother of Laura, Kelli, Gerald and Nicholas Klein. Dear brother of Leonard (late Patricia) Yarotsky. Fond aunt and friend of many. Visitation Friday May 17th from 3 to 9:00 p.m. with...

Marilynn Biondo

Marilynn Biondo

May 13, 2013

Marilynn J. Biondo, nee Asp, Age 69, passed away peacefully, May 13, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Salvatore for 49 wonderful years. Loving mother of Adam (Yolanda) Biondo and Antoinette (Ken). Dearest daughter of the late Adeline nee Bezub and the late Ralph Asp. Cherished grandmother of Brittany, Christopher, Madison, Brian, Emily and Brianne. Dear sister...

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