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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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John Fitzpatrick

John Fitzpatrick

Jan 16, 2025

John C. "Jack Fitz" Fitzpatrick, Age 84 passed away peacefully on Jan 16, 2025. The beloved son of the late Catherine and Francis, loving brother of the late Frank.  Dearest Uncle to Cathy, Susan, and Michelle and proud Godfather of 5.  The owner of a successful business-L.G. Evans.  Jack loved deeply and unconditionally and was in turn beloved by countless...

Antonio Perricone

Antonio Perricone

Jan 15, 2025

Antonio Perricone, age 62, passed away 01/15/2025.  Born in Chiusa Sclafani (Prov. Di Palermo) Sicilia.  Beloved husband of Angela nee Pacini.  Loving father of Antonette & Michael Perricone.  Beloved son of Giuseppe & Rosaria (nee Butera) Perricone.  Fond grandfather of Anthony & Nevaeh.  Dear brother of Francesco (Cathy), Salvatore (Giovanna) and Mario Perricone.  Dear brother-in-law of Frank (Christine) Zaccaro.  Fond...

Rachel Joyce Waller

Rachel Joyce Waller

Jan 15, 2025

Rachel M. Joyce Waller, age 51, passed away unexpectedly on January 15, 2025. Rachel was the beloved wife of Robert Waller; precious daughter of Ron and Diane Joyce; dear sister of Michael (Ana) Joyce; fond aunt of Robert (Alyssa) Joyce, and great aunt of Olivia and Sophia Joyce. Rachel was so many things to so many people. She was smart...

Denise Kadleck

Denise Kadleck

Jan 15, 2025

Denise Kadleck (nee Dziopek), Doctor of Pharmacy, age 72, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025. Denise was the loving mother of Caroline (Chris) Costello and Kristin (Matthew) Zurek; dear daughter of the late Wanda and Henry Dziopek; proud grandmother of Maddox and Mason Costello; and Nicholas and Cecilia Zurek ; dear sister of Rick (Meryl) Cannon. Denise was a...

Willy Boehm

Willy Boehm

Jan 14, 2025

Willy K. Boehm, 56, at rest January 14, 2025.  Beloved life partner of Arlene Gilbert for 35 years.  Loving father of Erik J. Boehm; stepfather of Nicholas (Consiglia) Gilbert.  Cherished Paw of Oliver and Nolan Gilbert.  Dear brother of the late Walter Boehm.  Fond uncle of many.  Master Plumber and owner and operator of Boehm Plumbing.  Visitation will be Tuesday,...

Josephine Criscione

Josephine Criscione

Jan 13, 2025

Josephine Criscione nee Scimeca, passed away peacefully on 1/13/2025. Born in Caccamo (Prov. Di Palermo) Sicilia. Devoted wife of the late Giorgio Criscione; loving mother of Joseph Criscione; beloved daughter of the late Salvatore and Damiana (nee Porretta) Scimeca; dear sister of the late Tony (Caterina) Scimeca, late Paolo Scimeca, late Joe (late Giuseppa) Scimeca, late Domenica (late Vito) Leone;...

Michael Cohen

Michael Cohen

Jan 13, 2025

Michael D. Cohen, 56, at rest January 13, 2025.  Cherished son of Norma Cohen.  Loving brother of Mandi, Veronica, Chuck, David.  Dear nephew of Britt.  Loving uncle of Julian, Melody, Kam, Alex, Michael, Daniel, Billy; great uncle of Jaxson, Mason, Grayson, Susie-Rae.  Best friend of Jin Bang.  Avid lover of the Chicago Blackhawks, and Chicago White Sox; heartbroken by the...

Laura Watson

Laura Watson

Jan 13, 2025

Laura J. Watson passed away peacefully on Friday, January 10, 2025 at the age of 65. Loving Daughter of the late John & the late Audrey, nee Kurowski, Watson. Dear Sister of Lynn (William) Ignatowski, Lois Finstrom, John (Susan) Watson and James Watson. Lifelong friend and companion of the late Glenn Lilja. Dear Aunt of Nicole (Grant) Best, Eric (Ashley)...

Gesua Brusca

Gesua Brusca

Jan 12, 2025

Gesua Brusca, nee Calderone, age 83.  Born in San Biagio Platani (Prov. Agrigento) Sicilia.  Beloved wife of the late Biagio.  Loving mother of Vincenzo (Linda) Brusca, Teresa Maria (Steven) Krueger & Rosa Maria (Gio) Lappano. Beloved daughter of the late Stefano & Rosa (nee Russotto) Calderone.  Fond grandmother of Alexis Krueger, Jessica & Gianbiagio Brusca, Alivia & Mario Lappano.  Dear...

Paula Prasal

Paula Prasal

Jan 12, 2025

Paula H. Prasal, nee Mandl, age 62, passed away unexpectedly at her home on January 12, 2025.  Paula was the beloved wife of Walter for 41 wonderful years; dearest daughter of the late Joann and Robert Mandl; dear sister of Donna (the late Jack) Pociak, the late Mike Mandl and sister in law of Grace (Dave) Gothe, and she was...

Lorene Wilson

Lorene Wilson

Jan 11, 2025

Lorene Ann Wilson (nee Port) of Norwood Park left us tragically on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Cherished wife of Bob. Loving daughter of the late Alvin J. Port and the late Audrey (nee Pustz),  Dear sister of Alice Kornblum, Bill (Rachel) Port, the late John (Tina) Port the late Ruth (Mike) Rose and the late Julie Port. devoted daughter-...

Wieslaw Krzyszkowski

Wieslaw Krzyszkowski

Jan 10, 2025

Wieslaw Krzyszkowski, age 86, passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 10, 2025. Wieslaw was the beloved husband of the late Halina, nee Bijak; loving father of Radek (Barbara), Robert (Elizabeth), Roxanna and the late Remi Krzyszkowski; cherished grandfather of Marcin, Victoria, Lea, Leonardo, Lenore and Meli Krzyszkowski; dear brother of the late Mariola (the late Wieslaw) Sroka, and...

Eleanor Janicki

Eleanor Janicki

Jan 10, 2025

Eleanor Janicki (nee Bates) age 104, at rest on January 10, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Henry. Loving mother of Arlene (the late Chester) Lis, Diana Bezak and Cecelia (Edmund) Kolodziej. Cherished grandmother of Karen (Jeff) Gutowsky, Denise (Gregg) Hinkle, Kathy (Mark) Peterson, Darlene (Shawn) Groom, Juliane (Scott) Kirkner, Debra (Kurt) Langworthy, Peter (Christina) Kolodziej and Laura (Michael) Vratanina....

Gregory Dotson

Gregory Dotson

Jan 10, 2025

Gregory Dotson age 61, at rest on January 10, 2025. Loving son of Carol (nee Blanton) Pignatelli and the late James Dotson. Dear brother of Cindy (Robbie) Hodges and the late Richard Dotson.  Fond uncle of Amber Richardson and Howard Rhodes. Great uncle of Noah Richardson. Visitation for Greg will take place on Thursday, January 16, 2025 from 3:00 pm...

Stephanie Wahnert

Stephanie Wahnert

Jan 9, 2025

Stephanie Wahnert, nee Filarski, age 101, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025. For 55 years Stephanie was the beloved wife of the late Roy Wahnert ; loving mother of Roy (Jan) Wahnert, Pam (Neal) Zimmer, Pat (Larry) Ybarra and Paulette (Stan) Pociask; cherished grandmother of Marcie Zawistowski, Jeff (Trish) Ybarra, Chris (Teresa) Ybarra, Steve Wahnert, Amy (Shawn) Aschliman, Mark...

Linda Dwyer

Linda Dwyer

Jan 9, 2025

Linda L. Dwyer, 60, of  Norridge, Illinois, passed away at 2:00 am, Thursday, January 9, 2025 at her residence, Norridge, Illinois. Memorial Visitation Saturday, January 25, 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm, with services to be held at 7:00 pm, at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Avenue, Norridge, Illinois. Linda was born November 9, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois; the daughter of...

Rosa Vitulli

Rosa Vitulli

Jan 8, 2025

Rosa Vitulli (nee Valenzano) age 93, at rest on January 8, 2025. Rosa was born on February 18, 1931 in Sannicandro di Bari, a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Bari, Apulia in southern Italy and resided on the far northwest side of Chicago. Although she had a hard life, her life was a good life rich with...

Samuel Marino

Samuel Marino

Jan 7, 2025

Samuel "Sam" Marino, age 90, at rest on January 7, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Patricia (nee Lovell). Loving father of Tim (Mary) Marino. Cherished grandfather of Joseph (Kristen) Marino, Theresa (John) LoBello and Nicole (Mike) Hayes. Great grandfather of Vinny, Gina and Frankie LoBello, Breanne Hayes and Lily and Joey Marino. Dear brother, uncle, cousin and friend to...

Rosa Volpe

Rosa Volpe

Jan 6, 2025

Rosa Maria Volpe 91 of Harwood Heights.  At Peace with Christ Monday, January 6, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Luigi. Loving mother of Silvera, Joseph (Barbara), John (Annette) and the late Angela (the late George) Margiolas. Cherished grandmother of John, Steve (Adriana), Adam (Anna), Brandon (Heather), Justin (Nicole),  Max, Stephanie (Gabe) and Sam. Great grandmother of Steven, Lilly,...

Ellen Poulos

Ellen Poulos

Jan 6, 2025

Ellen T. Poulos, nee Fitzgerald, age 84, passed away unexpectedly at her home with Bill at her side on January 6, 2025. Ellen was the beloved wife of William "Bill" Poulos for 62 wonderful years; loving mother of Stephanie (Mark) Poulos-Ruther, the late Dorothy (Bill) Poulos-Karmis and Yvonne Marsh, nee Berg; dear daughter of the late Dorothy and John Fitzgerald;...

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