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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Nicola Fieramosca
Oct 17, 2013
Nicola Fieramosca, 85; Beloved husband of Grace nee Gialluisi; Devoted father of Roseanne Catalano, John Fieramosca and Anna (John) Barry; Loving grandfather of Marlisse, Nicole, Nick, Gina and Bridgette; Dear brother of Gaetano (Nicolette) and Maria. Visitation Sunday October 20th from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge Funeral service begins Monday at 9:00 a.m....
Kelsey Shane
Oct 17, 2013
Kelsey Lauren Shane, 23; Beloved daughter of Larry (Denise) Shane; Adored granddaughter of Mary J. (the late Robert) McCoy and the late Ray (the late Rose) Shane; Cherished sister of David (Gabby), Lindsey, Ken (Elyse) and Stephanie Shane; Loving aunt of Lilliana, Ryan and Eric; Fond niece of Rick (Marla) Shane, Bonnie Shane, Rhonda Shane, Jack (Susan) McCoy, Nancy (Tom)...
George Himley
Oct 16, 2013
George E. Himley 89, of Park Ridge. At rest Wednesday October 16, 2013. Beloved husband of Vie. Loving father of Dawn Himley Grandi (Mike Grandi), Scott (Justyna) the late (Peggy) and Robin (Amy). Beloved son of the late Orville and Daphine. Fond Grandfather of Kelsey, Susanna, Kristina, Chad, Jordan 'Budgey', Edrick, Casey, Carter, Courtney and Candice. Dear Brother of the...
Mary Virgilio
Oct 16, 2013
Mary Virgilio nee Fosco, 94; Beloved wife of the late Anthony; Loving mother of Joanne (Douglas) Hafner and Carlo (Norma) Virgilio; Dear grandmother of Charles and Johnna (Jurgen Leijdekker) Hafner and Carl and Marc Virgilio and great-grandmother of Nils and Vivienne; Fond aunt and great aunt to many. Member of Santa Liberata Club. Visitation Friday October 18th from 4 -...
William Elzer
Oct 15, 2013
William 'Bud' Elzer, 89, U.S. Army WWII Veteran; Devoted husband of the late Gladys M. nee Thor; Cherished father of Peter (the late Laura) Elzer, Kathy (Dale) Sherman, Carol (Carl) Smith, Peggy (Jim) O'Keefe and John (Mary) Elzer; Beloved son of the late William and Sophie; Loving grandfather of Scott (Gretchen), Michelle (Sean), Angie (Andy), Sean (Jessica), Stefanie, Justin (Kristie),...
Robert Lusco
Oct 15, 2013
Robert F. Lusco, Age 74. Beloved husband of Catherine “Kay”. Loving father of Patty (Craig) Umphress, Bob (Donna) Lusco Jr. and Lisa (Eric) Weber. Cherished grandfather of Carley and Courtney Umphress, Sydney, Emma and Jessica Lusco, Abby, Caitlyn, Molly and Mackenna Weber. Dear brother of James Lusco. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday October 19th from 9:30...
Susan Shannon
Oct 15, 2013
Susan Murphy Shannon, 75, of Burr Ridge, Illinois died suddenly and unexpectedly on October 15th. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Brian. Survived by her sister Barbara Rooney. Beloved mother of Kerry (Steve Byrne), Brian (Kitty), Kate Boyle (Mark) and Jim (Katie). Fun and loving grandmother ('Sue Sue') of Brendan, Maggie, Grace, Michael, Brian, Abby, Ann, Tess, Mac, Matthew...
Luigi Lollino
Oct 14, 2013
Luigi Lollino, Age 77. Beloved husband of Mary nee Rosa. Loving father of Frank (Denise), Joseph (Maria), Michael, Sr. (Mena), Steven (Stephanie), Gina (Nino) Ruffolo. Fond grandfather of Louis, Thomas, Steven, Nicholas, Mary, Angela, Joseph, Maria, Anthony, Michael, Jr., Charlene & Chloe. Dear brother of Michele (Grazia), the late Michelina, Angela, Nicoletta, & Vito. Brother-in-law of Frank (Josephine) Rosa. Fond...
Joan Cabaj
Oct 14, 2013
Joan F. Cabaj nee Golembiewski, Age 84. Beloved wife of the late Walter P. Loving mother of Robert Cabaj, Linda (Kevin) Conway & Scott Cabaj. Cherised grandmother of Kathryn Conway (Conor Hunt), Patricia & Judith Conway & Justine Cabaj. Dear sister of Marilyn (Richard) Martin, Thomas & James Golembiewski. Also survived by many nieces & nephews.Visitation Thursday 3:00 until 9:00...
Matthew Smith
Oct 14, 2013
Matthew S. Smith, Age 41. Beloved husband of Vanessa Ann nee Berrettini for 5 years. Loving father of Collin, Gabrielle, Vincent & Logan. Beloved son of Edrene J. nee Busch & Merle E. Smith. Son-in-law of Morando & Sondra Berrettini. Grandson of Gloria E. & Leonard C. Meyer. Dear brother of Gregory M. (Yolanda K.) Smith & Sarah E. (Jeremy)...
David Bychowski
Oct 13, 2013
David Bychowski, age 44, died suddenly on October 13, 2013 A University of Illinois graduate he was survived by his Father and Mother, James and Clarissa. Dear brother to Steven, Michael, Cynthia, Christina (Thomas) and Kathleen. Favorite and loving uncle of 10 nieces and nephews: Natasha, Kurt, Alexzandra, Jessica, Courtney, Breeanna, Sara, August, Alivia and Karissa. Wonderful friend of Laura,...
Stanley Stomper
Oct 12, 2013
Stanley J. Stomper, 90, U.S. Army Veteran, 50 year resident of Norridge; Beloved husband of the late Virginia; Devoted father of Linda (the late Bob) Wade, Cindy (Ron) Dayney, John (Amy) Stomper and Jeff (Elizabeth Pope) Stomper; Loving grandfather of Brian, Matthew, Amber, Ashley, Nicole, Thomas and Andrew and great-grandfather of Keagen, Norah, Cameron and Hailey; Dear brother of Blanche...
Walter Ryder
Oct 12, 2013
Walter C. Ryder, age 97, U.S. Army WWII. Beloved husband of the late Reba F., nee Black, for 67 years; loving father of Rod (Linda) Ryder; cherished grandfather of Todd (Sherry) Heckman, Tammy (Michael) Scioli and Christopher Ryder; great-grandfather of Mason, Brandon, Averey, Tyler and Chase. Walter was preceded in death by 6 brothers and sisters. Visitation will be Thursday...
Vasilios Sikaras
Oct 10, 2013
Vasilios Sikaras, 80, born in Arkadias, Greece; Devoted husband of Panagiota 'Penny' nee Koutatis for 54 years; Beloved father of Kathy (Jim) Mihalopoulos and Chris (Lisa) Sikaras; Loving grandfather of Angie Demakis and great-grandfather of Aliyah Glackin; Dear brother of Frank (Helen) Sikaras, Nick (Agileeky) Sikaras and the late Dimitra (the late Nick) Tsiboukas; Fond uncle to many. Visitation Sunday...
Peter Guzaldo
Oct 10, 2013
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Anthony Sylvester
Oct 10, 2013
Anthony G. Sylvester at rest October 10, 2013. Proceeded in death by his parents Joseph and Prudence (nee Loscuito) Sylvester. Loving Brother of Angelina (Joseph) Dragotta, Antonina (Bruce) Lechowicz, the late John J. Sylvester, and Prudence 'Dolly' (Lewis) Affetto. Caring Uncle of 10, Great Uncle of 13. In Lieu of Flowers, Donations in his memory made to: American Heart Association...
Garry Kowalewski
Oct 9, 2013
Garry H. 'Cubby' Kowalewski, At rest suddenly October 9, 2013.Beloved Husband of Simi nee Pieroni. Devoted Father of Garry Jr. (Kim), Melissa (Aidan) Butler and Nicole (Matt) See. Dear son of the late Henry Bruno and Helen Dasey Kowalewski. Proud Grandfather of Riley See and William Butler. Loving Brother of Connie (Chuck) Krol and the late Henry. Brother in Law...
John Alesi
Oct 8, 2013
John Alesi, 95, born in Ciminna, Sicily; Beloved husband of Santina nee Ciringione; Devoted father of PaulaMarie (Lee) Moore and John Alesi; Loving grandfather of Santina, Johnny, Angelina, Julianna, Sabrina and Franco; Dear brother of Francesca (Antonino) Alesi, the late Domenico (the late Rosaria) Alesi and the late Salvatore (the late Giuseppa) Alesi. Visitation Thursday Oct. 10th from 3-9 p.m....
Ruth Gerardi
Oct 8, 2013
Ruth N. Gerardi nee Nohstadt age 78. Beloved Wife of Frank S. for 52 wonderful years. Loving Mother of Julie Gerardi, Jeneen (James) Fitzgerald, Michael (Mary) and Glenn (Monica) Gerardi.Cherished Grandmother of Daniel, Matthew, Kathryn, Katie and Nathaniel. Dear Sister of Walter Jr. (Donna) Nohstadt. Loving Aunt of many Nieces and Nephews. Trusted friend and confidant to many. Visitation Thursday...
Alexander Gorel
Oct 8, 2013
Mr. Gorel joined the U.S. Army in 1942 and was a member of the 82nd Airborne's 654th engineer Battalion. He served at Omaha Beach, Witnessed the liberation of the Dachau Concentration Camp, and Participated in the great German Counterattack know to history as the Battle of the Bulge in 1944. He was the recipient of Good Conduct Medal, Victor Medal...
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