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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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Anna Rendina

Anna Rendina

May 5, 2013

Anna L. Rendina, Age 55, nee Pontarelli, Beloved Wife of Vincenzo, Beloved Daughter of Emilia nee Neri and the late Vincenzo Pontarelli, Loving Mother of Elisa (Marty) Schliep, Michael (Meredith), Teresa (Thomas) Dunaway, Diana (Vito) Radosta, Fond Nonna of Marty, Vincenzo, Benjamin, Anna Ella, Ava Anna, Patrick and Antonio. Dear Sister of Tony (Cindy) Pontarelli and Maria (Vito) Dalmazio, Sister-in-law...

Henriette Rocks

Henriette Rocks

May 4, 2013

Henriette M. Rocks, nee Borkowski, Age 86. Beloved wife of John E. Dear sister of Roma (Late Albert) Humenick, the late Olga (late Clyde) Sims and the late Evelyn (late Joseph) Grein. Loving aunt of Ralph (Janice) Sims, Maryann (late Dennis) Cockshoot and Robert, Daniel and Mark Humenick. Henriette was a member of the Polish Women’s Association, Polish Alliance and...

Irene Wieronski

Irene Wieronski

May 4, 2013

Irene Wieronski, nee Trytek, Age 91. Beloved wife of the late Chester. Dear sister of the late Eugenia S. (Leroy) Stetz and Renald Trytek. Fond aunt of Barbara (Tony) Bialy, Amy and Ronald Trytek, and the late Vivian Janowiak. Great aunt of Joseph (Sarah) and the late Jamie Moravec. Godmother, cousin, aunt and friend of many. Former owner of the...

Janos Retek

Janos Retek

May 4, 2013

Janos Retek, 78. Loving husband of Vukosova for 48 years. Adored father of Snezana (Wayne) Greenspan. Beloved grandfather 'Gramps' of his one and only granddaughter Natalie. Janos was a man with a big heart who loved his family and friends both in Chicago and Europe. He will be greatly missed by all. At his request, all funeral services will be...

Phoebe Zyrkowski

Phoebe Zyrkowski

May 3, 2013

Phoebe E. Zyrkowski, Age 92, nee Klein. Beloved wife of the late Frank M. Loving mother of Mary Lou (Gerald) Sieja and Michael Zyrkowski. Cherished grandmother of Mary Kathryn (Gary) Collier, Denise (Tim) Larsen, Karen (James) Capone, Kristin Sieja, Jeffrey, Jennifer, Brian, Danielle, Julie and Mary Zyrkowski. Devoted great grandmother of Bradley (Judy) Collier, Nicolas, Sean, Andrew, Mackenzie, Elizabeth, Caitlin,...

Michael Mcerlean

Michael Mcerlean

May 3, 2013

Michael W. McErlean, C.F.D., Age 57 suddenly. Beloved husband of the late Darlene nee Evankoe. Loving father of Sean, C.P.D., and Erin. Loving son of William and the late Ann McErlean and son in law of Dorothy Evankoe. Dear brother of Kathleen McErlean, Thomas (Dawn) McErlean and Karen (Daniel) Potter. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 7, 2013 from 3 p.m....

Anna Ancona

Anna Ancona

May 2, 2013

Anna M. Ancona, nee Abbate, age 96, Beloved Wife of the late Bernard, Loving Mother of Annette (Bob) Capuani, Fond Grandmother of Bob Jr. and Roseanne, Dear Sister of the late Emma (late Nick) Jacobellis, Sister-in-law of Nick (late Franca) Ancona, and the late Michael Angelo, Dominic, Michael and Lavinia, Visitation Sunday May 5th, from 1 to 7 p.m. at...

Marilyn Bollinger

Marilyn Bollinger

May 2, 2013

Marilyn S. Bollinger nee Shea. Beloved wife of the late Alfred. Dearest sister of John (the late Geraldine) Shea. Fond aunt of Patrick (Karen) Peterson, and Paula (Jim) Fredrickson. Dear friend to Steven and Jessica Keitel, Carol and Kenneth Schmidt, Donna Chesna, Gary Knathan and Karen Newhouse. Visitation will be Monday, May 6, 2013 from 10 a.m. until 12 noon...

Janet Craig

Janet Craig

May 1, 2013

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Lorraine Kelly

Lorraine Kelly

May 1, 2013

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Evangeline Thas

Evangeline Thas

May 1, 2013

Evangeline Thas, Age 93. Beloved wife to John for 67 yrs. Loving mother of Wayne (Carolyn) Thas and Deborah Thas. Cherished grandmother of Adam (Alison), Jordan (Rebecca) and Sarah (Matthew) Knoop. Great grandmother of Emma and Grace. Visitation Friday May 3rd from 3 to 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral services will begin on Saturday...

Jozef Stepkowski

Jozef Stepkowski

Apr 30, 2013

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Marie Picatagi

Marie Picatagi

Apr 30, 2013

Marie Picatagi nee Merendino, 87; Beloved wife of the late Matthew; Cherished mother of Karen (Robert) Laper, Rosanne (Greg) Goodrich and Gerilynn (William) Senchuk; Loving grandmother of Kristen (Christopher) Wilmot, Kimberly Laper, Michelle, Michael and Gregory Goodrich, Matthew, Bryan and Joseph Senchuk; Dear sister of Rita (the late Wendell) Dunning, Josephine (the late Salvatore) Cirone and Virginia (Frank) Cirone; Fond...

Martin Nicketta

Martin Nicketta

Apr 30, 2013

Martin F. Nicketta, 89, of River Grove, U.S. Army WWII Veteran; Loving husband of the late Genevieve nee Nitti; Adored father of Charles (Margaret) Nicketta, Deborah (Dave) Chaplin, Pamela Levar and James (Sandra) Nicketta; Beloved grandfather 'Papa' to 8, great-grandfather to 12 and uncle to many. Dear brother of Marie Nitti, Rose Nicketta and the late Christine (the late Ernie)...

Mary D'Alessandro

Mary D'Alessandro

Apr 29, 2013

Mary B. D'Alessandro nee Parise, 93; Devoted wife of the late Matthew G. D'Alessandro and the late Joseph P. Siciliano; Cherished mother of Anthony J. Siciliano and Michael (Mina) D'Alessandro, C.P.D.; Loving grandmother of Nicholas H. and Anna M. D'Alessandro; Dear sister of Angelo (the late Josephine) Parise, Sam (Della) Parise, Carmella (the late Theodore) Urbanik, John (Mary Ann) Parisi,...

Giulia Dattolo

Giulia Dattolo

Apr 28, 2013

Visitation Wednesday May 1st. from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Service will beign Thursday at 8:30 a.m. from the funeral home and then will proceed to Divine Savior Church, Norridge, Mass 9:30 a.m. Entombment Crucifixion Garden Mausoleum, St. Joseph Cemetery. Funeral Info: 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com

Fred Autenrieth

Fred Autenrieth

Apr 28, 2013

Autenrieth, Fred Age 79. At rest April 28, 2013. Loving Husband of Diane nee Feasel for 57 years; loving father of Steven (Mary), Mike (Nancy) and the late Darcy; loving grandfather of Amie (Matt) Tina (Greg), Michael (Jamie), Richard, Ashley, Steven, Melissa (Michael) Mark and Nicole; great-grandfather of Lucy, Hannah and Shelby. Retired member of local 17 Heat and Frost...

Harry Pietroczynski

Harry Pietroczynski

Apr 27, 2013

Harry J. Pietroczynski, age 81, passed away April 27, 2013 Beloved Husband of Victoria for 55 years. Loving Father of Marilyn (Ronald) Pinkawa, Gregory, Kenneth Pietro, and Joan (Richard) Zavacki. Dear Grandfather of Jennifer Zavacki , Kevin and Theresa Pietro. Dear Brother of Sr. Paul Marie C.S.S.F, Genevieve (the late Norbert) Obrzut and the late Chester Pietroczynski. Son of the...

Walter Sklarz

Walter Sklarz

Apr 27, 2013

Walter R. Sklarz, age 88, WWII Air Force Veteran. Long time resident of Harwood Heights. Beloved Husband of Emily 'Mitzi' Sklarz nee Kulig for 64 years. Loving Father of Thomas (Judi) Sklarz, Victoria (Richard) Maddaleni and Kathleen (Mike) Hyder. Son of the late Thomas and Anna Szklarz. Fond Grandfather of Heather, Peter, Kimberly, Kristine, Derek and Ashley. Great Grandfather of...

Michele Fiorante

Michele Fiorante

Apr 27, 2013

Michele Fiorante Age 75. Beloved Husband of Rosa nee Busa.Loving Father of Ernie (Francesca) and Marie (Michael) Guarino. Fond Grandfather of Michael, Marco, Rocco and Michael. 1st Inspector of Maria S.S. Lauretana Society ofAltavila Milicia, Sicily. Visitation Tuesday from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge, Il. Funeral Wednesday 9:00 a.m. at the funeral home and...

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