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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Randy Kuta
May 8, 2013
Randy Kuta, 68 of Park Ridge. At rest Wednesday , May 8, 2013.Beloved Husband of Mary Lou nee Warrick. Loving father of Kevin and Danica Beloved son of the late Walter and Helen Loving Grandfather of Audrey Dear Brother of Larry (Sandy) Fond Brother in Law, Uncle, Great Uncle, Cousin and Dear Friend to many. Memorial Mass will be held...
Maria Cervantes
May 8, 2013
Maria Luisa Cervantes nee Espinosa, age 81. At rest May 8, 2013 Beloved wife of the late Jose Cervantes Sr. Loving mother of Maria Luisa (Jesus) Muoz, Martha (Victor) Sanchez, Sylvia (Odilon) Avila, Jose (Mary Paz) Cervantes. Loving Grandmother of Laura, Ody, Jessica, Eric, and Lisette. Visitation Friday from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave....
Karen Theel
May 7, 2013
Karen J. Theel, Age 53, nee Lundell. Dearly Beloved wife of Gilbert. Loving mother of Shannon (Dustin) Long, Amanda and Dana Theel. Beloved daughter of Janice and the late Carl. Dear brother of Steve Lundell. Visitation Thursday May 9 from 3 to 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m....
Stefan Rog
May 7, 2013
Stefan Rog, passed away peacefully in his home days after his 99th birthday. Loving husband of the late Josephine; Beloved father of the late John (Irene) Rog; Dear grandfather of Christine (Shane) Coleman, Debbie (Phil) LaPalermo and Steven (Robyn) Rog and great-grandfather of 9.
Maria Sciddurlo
May 6, 2013
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Gloria Merges
May 6, 2013
Gloria D. Merges nee Klaproth, 71; Beloved wife of Jerome 'Jerry'; Devoted mother of Tracie Rasic; Loving grandmother of Michael and Ashley Rasic; Dear sister of Kathy (Philip) Klein; Fond sister-in-law and aunt to many. Visitation Wednesday May 8th from 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral services begin Thursday at 8:30 a.m. from...
Kenneth Karpes
May 5, 2013
Kenneth J. 'Ken' Karpes, Age 72. Beloved husband of the late Jacquie nee Doria. Loving father of Kim (Jeff) Schaefer. Cherished grandfather of Melissa Schaefer. Dear brother of Richard Karpes. Fond uncle of Brian (Lori) and Dana Karpes and Vanessa Musiala. Ken was an avid Chicago White Sox fan and a member of the Italian American War Veterans. Visitation Tuesday...
Jan Piechowicz
May 5, 2013
Jan Mieczyslaw Piechowicz age 96 of Norridge. Passed away May 5, 2013. Beloved Husband of Lucyna Piechowicz. Loving Father of Barbara Piechowicz and Bogdan (Kasia) Piechowicz. Fond Grandfather of Marek, Isabel and Claudia. Fond Uncle of Many Nieces and Nephews in Poland. Donations to Rainbow Hospice would be appreciated. www.rainbowhospice.org Visitation Friday from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at CUMBERLAND CHAPELS...
Salvatore Troia
May 5, 2013
Salvatore Troia. Devoted husband of the late Rosalia nee Pipitone. Beloved father of Laura (Michael) Marzullo, Vito (Catherine) Troia, Rosa (John) Minalt and Anthony (Kimberly) Troia. Loving grandfather of Rosalia, Michael, Vito, Jr., Nicholas, Joseph, Nicole, Tiffany and Gianna. Dear brother of Solina, Nina Maria, Gaetano, the late Calogero, the late Erasimo and the late Giuseppe. Fond uncle of many....
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
May 1, 2013
Please share your favorite memory of Janet to be included in a special keepsake book for the family.
Lorraine Kelly
May 1, 2013
Please share your favorite memory of Lorraine to be included in a special keepsake book for the family.
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...
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