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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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James Prosiliakos

James Prosiliakos

Sep 24, 2013

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John Shea

John Shea

Sep 23, 2013

John C. Shea November 27, 1930 - September 23, 2013John C. Shea, 82, a loving, generous, wise, well-respected, gentle man. At peace with Christ, Monday September 23, 2013. Beloved husband of 60 years to Rosemary. Loving father of Julie Shea, John Shea, Roseanne Tyrrell (Kelly), Mary Beth Fahey (Greg), and Mark Shea (Veronica). Cherished grandfather of Kristina Shea, Amanda and...

Frances Gonzales

Frances Gonzales

Sep 23, 2013

Frances Gonzales nee Santoyo. Devoted wife of Milton. Beloved mother of Adam (Patricia) Gonzales and Adriana Juan) Rocha-Gonzales. Loving grandmother of Sarah, Julie, Jenna, Emiliano and Huemac. Dear sister of Beatrice Santoya, the late Ana Perez and the late Jenny Crouch. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013 from 3p.m. until 9 p.m....

William Galluzzo

William Galluzzo

Sep 23, 2013

William F. Galluzzo Age 92. Beloved husband of the late Sarah Mary nee GuarinoLoving Father of William F. Galluzzo. Fond Grandfather of April. Dear Brother of Frank (Maureen) and the late Rose, Frances, Fred and Joe. Fond Uncle of many. WIlliam received a Lifetime Achievement Award with the Italian American Club of Transportation and faithfully served as the organizations treasurer...

Terrence Janas

Terrence Janas

Sep 22, 2013

Terrence T. Janas, 65, U.S. Army Veteran served in Vietnam 196th Light Infantry Brigade; Retired 40 year U.S. Postal Employee; Loving father of Terrence B. (Jacqueline), Jonathan W. and Emily N. Janas; Cherished grandfather of Allison R.; Beloved son of the late Norma nee Smietana and the late Ferdinand Janas; Dear brother of Barbara (Roger) Bonaccorsi; Former husband of Rose...

David Grzelak

David Grzelak

Sep 22, 2013

David John Grzelak, “Dave Tripper”, Age 47. Loving son of Jesse and Juanita nee Trent. Big Brother to Mark (Kathy), Carissa (Mike) Gallaher and Jessica (Greg) Solski. Awesome uncle of Jackson, Kelvin and Lyden. Grandson of the late Andrew and Adeline Trent and the late Wiktor and Zofia Grzelak. Fond nephew of Patricia (the late Charles) Crouse, Andrea (the late...

Sandra Gidley

Sandra Gidley

Sep 21, 2013

Sandra Lynn Gidley, nee Turner, Age 72. Beloved wife of the late Vernon “Bud”. Loving mother of Susan (Phil Timberman) Gidley, Sheila (Randy Madl) Gidley and Debbie Gidley. “Sangema” to Alex and Brian Madl. Dear sister of Diana (the late John) Kollaritsch. Loving friend to Betty, Nancy and the Plancon Family. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday,...

Charles Ventura

Charles Ventura

Sep 21, 2013

Charles P. Ventura, Age 83, Korean Conflict Master SGT. Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient. Beloved husband of Arlene E. nee Ranieri. Loving father of Michael J., Fire Chief of Elmwood Park (Cindi) and Maria (Rick) Cozzi. Cherished grandfather of Michael C. (Ashley), Christopher (Stephanie), Nicholas, Andrea, Sommer and Kenny (Lisa). Great grandfather of Kira, Gia and Aubriella. Dear brother of the...

Helen Malek

Helen Malek

Sep 20, 2013

Helen S. Malek nee Wdzieczny, 84; Beloved wife of the late Henry S.; Cherished mother of Henry M. (Becky) Malek, Connie (John) Bava, Nancy (Geoffrey) Steele, Judy (Dennis) Murphy, Michael (Nancy Crawford) Malek and Bill (Laurie Fleck) Malek; Loving grandmother of Christopher (Aimee), Melissa (Chris), Johnathan, Jessica, Vincent, Amanda, Steven, Brittany, Michael, Lindsey, Christina and great-grandmother of Brooke; Dear sister...

Ted Biskup

Ted Biskup

Sep 19, 2013

Ted Biskup, Age 72. Beloved husband of Maria nee Palasz. Loving father of Ursula (Ken) Canzone, Mark, Jolanta & Nina Biskup. Cherised grandfather of Kalina & Cole Canzone. Dear brother of Mary Lozinski, Kristina Raczyla, Sophie Latala, Casey & Steve Lach & the late Josef Biskup. Visitation Monday from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave.,...

Helen Schultz

Helen Schultz

Sep 18, 2013

Helen Schultz nee Swistek. Devoted wife of the late Stephan. Beloved mother of Sandy (Richard) Kobus and the late Dennis (Mary) Schultz. Loving grandmother of Kevin (Jennifer), Kenneth (Jennifer), Kimberly (Michael), Brian (Meagan), and Michael. Great-grandmother of Brandon, Ryan, Coral, Taryn (Mike), Daniel, Michael, Sarah, Christopher, the late Stephan, baby Kenzal and Madisyn. Great great-grandmother of Hailey. Preceeded in death...

Rosemary Bozek

Rosemary Bozek

Sep 17, 2013

Rosemary Bozek nee Schoeps, Age 74. Beloved wife of Richard A.. Loving mother of Tracy (Chris) Fox. Cherished grandmother of Autumn and Hannah Fox. Dear sister of Lawrence (Barbara), John (Cindee), Jackie Burford and the late Ruthanne Janca. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday Sept. 20 from 3 to 9 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence...

Joseph Wcislo

Joseph Wcislo

Sep 17, 2013

Visitation Monday September 23rd from 3 to 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Tuesday 10:00 a.m. from the funeral home and then will proceed to St. Ferdinand Church for Mass at 11:00 a.m. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery.

Dominic Colletti

Dominic Colletti

Sep 16, 2013

Dominic N. Colletti 85, Known to all as a genuine, caring, honest and loving human being. At peace with Christ, Monday September 16, 2013. A graduate of University of Notre Dame Law School 1949. Partner of Colletti’s Restaurant with his brother from 1968 to 1979 .Devoted husband and best friend of Toni nee Gentile. Outstanding and proud father of Nick,...

Geraldine Manning

Geraldine Manning

Sep 15, 2013

Geraldine E. 'Gerrie' Manning nee Wiklanski Age 78. Beloved mother of Edward (Kathryn) Manning, Nancy (Richard Foertsch) Manning, Elizabeth Manning, Christina (Bruce) Buschner, Patty Manning, Gerald (Fiancee, Valerie Puszynski) Manning. Loving grandmother of Athena, Christopher, Jonathan, Jennifer, Stephanie, Lissa, Emmie, Laura Jeane, Eleni, Aidan, Avery and Mandalee. Great grandmother of Taylor, Emma, Aaron and Benjamin. Dear sister of Ronald (Myra)...

Eleanor Johnston

Eleanor Johnston

Sep 15, 2013

Eleanor M. Johnston (nee Kanzler) Beloved wife of the late Raymond Johnston. Loving mother of Eleanor (Brian) Carman and Michael (Jan) Coscino. Proud grandmother of Natalie (Jay) Hood, Kim (Steve) Sandeman, Melissa Key, Jennifer (Mark) Powell, MIchael and Andrea Coscino, Cherished great grandmother of Jessica, Alex, Andrea, Carter, Jordan, Camry and Kenna. Visitation Sunday from 3:00 until 8:00 p.m. at...

Elesio Lucchesi

Elesio Lucchesi

Sep 15, 2013

Elesio Lucchesi Age 86. Beloved Husband of the late Rina.Loving Father of Mario (Carey) Lucchesi. Fond Grandfather of Angela and Lisa.Dear Brother of Irio and the lare Meri, Bruna, Emilia, Onorato and Maria Nelda. Fond Uncle of Many. Visitation Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral serviceat 12:00 Noon at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge. Entombment will...

Patricia Coates

Patricia Coates

Sep 13, 2013

Patricia Fox Coates, age 85. Dear Mother of Catherine, Timothy, Susan and Judith Coates and Margaret Strong; loving grandmother of Matthew, Alexis and James; beloved daughter of the late Frank and Elsie Fox; dearest sister of the late Elaine Geu. Patricia devoted her life to God, family, friends and her high school students through music, encouragement and love. She continued...

Genevieve Ortale

Genevieve Ortale

Sep 13, 2013

Genevieve 'Jean' 'Dolly' Ortale nee Raimondi Age 95 Beloved Wife of the late Anthony. Loving Mother of Adele (WIlliam) Lynch and Louis (Karen) Ortale. Fond Grandmother of WIlliam, Bryan, Gina and Anthony. Great Grandmother of many. Dear Sister of the late Josephine, Marie, William, Millie, Lena, Anne, Michael, Joseph, Rosalyn and Constance. Fond Aunt and Great Aunt of many. In...

Robert Pacini

Robert Pacini

Sep 12, 2013

Robert 'Bob' Pacini, age 84, U.S. Army 432nd E.C.B. WWII. Beloved husband of Jean, nee Childress, for 63 wonderful years; loving father of Robert D. 'Bob' 'Danny' and Joseph W. 'Joey' Pacini and Debra A. Ranallo; cherished grandfather of Bonnie (Alan) Kolad, Heather (Michael) Grendzinski, Joey (Jen), Bobby (Emily Woelful) and Danielle Ranallo, Olivia and Joey R. Pacini; great-grandfather of...

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