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.
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Elsie Gonciarz
May 31, 2013
Gonciarz, Elsie 77 (nee Strangritch) beloved wife of the late Edwin Gonciarz; loving mother of Lois (Mike) Szramczewski; loving sister of John (Nancy) Strangritch, Loretta (the late Art) Steitz and also preceded in death by her other siblings; dear aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt to many. Funeral 9am Tuesday, from Cumberland Chapels 8300 West Lawrence Ave., Norridge to St. Celestine Catholic...
Chester Stoch
May 30, 2013
Chester P. Stoch, age 89, U.S. Navy WWII. Beloved Husband of Lauretta, nee Jaskowiak, for 63 wonderful years. Loving Father of Ronald V. Stoch. Dear Brother of Leonard and the late Matthew (Lillian) Stoch. Fond Uncle of Joyce, Paul, Diane and Matthew. In lieu of flowers, donations to Rotary International C/O Vince's Restaurant 4747 N. Harlem Ave., Harwood Heights, IL...
Carmen Ambroggio
May 30, 2013
Carmen Ambroggio 88, of Park Ridge, Vet. Of WW 2, at rest Thursday, May 30, 2013. Beloved Husband of the late Marie nee LoBue. Loving Father of Bruce (Nancy), Carol (Keith) Urness and Trish (Al) Ramirez. Fond Grandfather of Matt, Heidi, Michael, Annie (Josh), Austin and Kyle. Dear Brother of the late Joseph (the late Tooty). Visitation Sunday June 2nd...
Kira Mammoser
May 29, 2013
In Lieu of flowers, Donations to Starlight Midwest www.starlight-midwest.org/ or Advocate Lutheran General Child Life Program www.advocatechildrenshospital.com/Kira leaves behind her loving parents, Charles & Cynthia, he amazing twin brother Christian, and her beloved grandparents James & Leona Mammoser and William & Patricia Ruting. She will be remembered by her many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and too many to even count....
Joseph Petito
May 29, 2013
Joseph A. Petito, Jr., 86, U.S. Navy Veteran; Beloved husband of Rose Marie nee Pisano; Devoted father of Joseph and Emilio; Dear brother of Mary (Thomas) Manusos; Fond uncle to many. Visitation Friday May 31st from 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral service begins Saturday at 9:00 a.m. from the funeral home proceeding...
Italo Bilotto
May 29, 2013
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John Svizzero
May 27, 2013
John A. Svizzero of Norridge at rest Monday May 27, 2013. Beloved husband of Sandy nee Severin. Lovint father of Tia (Rick) Gonzales and Tony. Beloved son of the late Quirino and Anna. Fond Grandfather of Naticia, Sicely, and Trina. Dear brother of Mary, Eddie and Lucy. Fond Brother in law of Lynn and the late Dick Rubolino. Fond uncle...
Michael Reinhardt
May 27, 2013
Michael A. Reinhardt, Age 65. Beloved husband of Suzanne nee Langridge. Loving father of Kimberly Golden and Jason Reinhardt. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday May 31st from 3 to 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Service Saturday 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Funeral Info: 708-456-8300 or...
Estelle Stojek
May 27, 2013
Estelle Stojek, nee Suchy, age 95. Beloved Wife of the late Walter. Loving Mother of Daniel R. Stojek. Dearest Daughter of the late Sophie and Martin Suchy. Dear Sister of Emily Wozien. Visitation Thursday from 3:00p.m. until 9:00p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. Funeral Prayer Service will begin Friday 11:00a.m. at the funeral home, and proceed...
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
May 19, 2013
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