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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.

Rose Pierce

Rose Pierce

Dec 29, 2012

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Ursula Edfors

Ursula Edfors

Dec 29, 2012

Ursula B. Edfors a resident of Park Ridge for 45 years Ursula B. Edfors (nee Gardewin) was the beloved wife of the late Einar J.; loving mother of Thomas, James (Lois), Charles, Jeffery (Joann), Andrew, John and Stephen; fond grandmother of 12; and great-grandmother of 14. Visitation will be Thursday, Jan. 3, from 3 to 8 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels...

Helen Botwin

Helen Botwin

Dec 28, 2012

Helen D. Botwin. Age 82. Beloved mother of Gary and Russ (Audra) Botwin. Loving daughter of the late Solomon Abraham Awad and the late Nedwa (the late James) Albert. Fond grandmother of Liz, Katie and Kyle. Dear sister of Edith (the late Raymond) Salm. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013 from 4...

Francesco Mancini

Francesco Mancini

Dec 28, 2012

Francesco 'Frank' Mancini, age 89. Beloved husband of the late Anna, nee Berardi. Dear brother of the late Pietro (Isabella) Mancini. Brother-in-law of Grace Cairo, Gaetano & James Berardi, and Giovanna Ventrella. Also survived by many God children, nieces, nephews, and friends. Visitation Thursday 3 to 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Friday 9:00 a.m....

Marlene Mikos

Marlene Mikos

Dec 28, 2012

Marlene T. Mikos, of Jefferson Park, beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of Renee Mikos and Jolene (David) Schappert; cherished grandmother of Nina; fond aunt, great aunt and great great aunt to many. Visitation Sunday Dec. 30th from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels (Friel Funeral Directors), 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral service at the funeral...

Gilbert Vavrock

Gilbert Vavrock

Dec 27, 2012

Gilbert Vavrock, Visitation for Gilbert Vavrock, 69, will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, at the funeral home. Interment will be private. Born April 16, 1943, he passed away Dec. 27, 2012. He was the loving husband of Linda (nee...

Joseph Vitaliano

Joseph Vitaliano

Dec 27, 2012

Joseph R. Vitaliano. Age 79. U.S. Navy veteran. Beloved husband of Patricia nee Spila. Loving father of Rick and Susan Vitaliano. Dear brother of Mary (late Jim) Dodaro, Michael (late Dorothy) and Felix Vitaliano and the late Ann (late Vic) Krohn. Fond uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be on Wednesday, Jan. 2 , 2013...

Josephine Roberto

Josephine Roberto

Dec 26, 2012

Josephine Roberto, nee Cassano, 49, passed away December 26th after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Loving wife of Michael. Devoted mother of Annamaria and Emma.Beloved daughter of the late Emma nee Giardino and the late Nicola. Daughter in Law of Filippo and Anna Maria Roberto. Dear sister of Frank (Laura), Vito and Dominick Cassano, Rosa Barbanente, Maria (Vito)...

Raffaele Caponigro

Raffaele Caponigro

Dec 25, 2012

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Angelina Pecoraro

Angelina Pecoraro

Dec 25, 2012

Angelina Pecoraro. Age 65. Born in Alta Villa Milicia, Sicily. Beloved wife of Domenico. Loving mother of Salvatore (Rosie) and Maria Pecoraro. Dearest daughter of Maria and the late Antonino Pecoraro. Fond grandmother of Domenico and Angelina. Dear sister of Salvatore (Maria) Pecoraro. Visitation will be Friday Jan. 4, 2012 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at CUMBERLAND CHAPELS, 8300 W....

Remedios Claudio

Remedios Claudio

Dec 25, 2012

Remedios 'Nanay Med' Claudio, Age 93. Beloved Wife of the late Eugenio. Loving Mother of Milagros (Wilfredo) Lipata, Iluminada (Rustico) Macaraeg, Elenita 'Leny' Claudio, Rogelio 'Roger' (Anabella) Claudio and the late Eduardo Claudio. Fond Grandmother of May, Tess, Jheng, Myla, Wilfredo, Mona, Walter, Mary, Jenny, Maria, Eric, Erwyn, Edward, Michelle, Emily, Eileen, Claudine, Roy, Ryan, Anna, Francis, Joshua and the...

Salvatore Galluzzo

Salvatore Galluzzo

Dec 24, 2012

Salvatore M. Galluzzo age 89. at rest December 24, 2012Beloved husband of Agata Nee Polizzi. Loving father of Eleanor (Tim) Horn, Vicky (Steve) Bekeleski, and Frances Galluzzo. Fond grandfather of Melissa (Sean) Downs, William M. Horn, Nicholas (Gina) and Paul Bekeleski. Great grandfather of Jack Downs. Dear brother of Joseph (Frances) Cirincione and Frances (the late Jim) Rubino. Fond uncle...

Richard Schraps

Richard Schraps

Dec 24, 2012

Richard L. Schraps, Age 77. Beloved husband of Marianne nee Monette. Loving father of Rickey Schraps, Noreen Casimer and Timothy Schraps. Fond grandfather of Victor, Rickey, Heather, Jeff, Daniel and Timmy. Great grandfather of James. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday December 30th from 3 to 6:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral...

James Malatesta

James Malatesta

Dec 24, 2012

James N. Malatesta, 71Beloved husband of Diane nee Azzaro.Devoted father of Sherriann (Oscar) Polanco and Shaina Malatesta.Proud grandfather of Oscar.Loving brother of John (Annette), Ken (Karen) and Felicia (the late Albert Ellek) Malatesta and brother-in-law of June (Jack) Beckman and Tony Azzaro.Dear uncle and friend to many.Visitation Saturday December 29th from 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass at 11:30...

Ronald Klepacki

Ronald Klepacki

Dec 23, 2012

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Anthony Lasusa

Anthony Lasusa

Dec 22, 2012

Anthony S. LaSusa, 84. Dear husband of Betty nee Day. Beloved father of JoAnn (Anthony) Fontana and Judy (Terry) Martin. Beloved son of the late Carl LaSusa and the late Josephine nee Arcuri. Loving grandfather of Matthew (Therese), Lauren and Amy Fontana and Jimmy Martin and great-grandfather of Molly Fontana. Dear brother of the late Sam (Shannon) and the late...

Margaret Jablonski

Margaret Jablonski

Dec 22, 2012

Margaret M. Jablonski Nee scannell age 85, Beloved wife of the late Harry W. Sr. Loving mother of Harry Jablonski Jr., Patti Cole, Colleen Hammond and the late Tim (Naheda) Jablonski. Fond grandmother of Emily, Megan, Kristopher, Caitlin, Kelsey, Bryan, Brittny, Sophia and Stephanie. Great grandmother of Charlotte. Dear sister of Mary (George) Gruber. Fond aunt of many nieces and...

Stephen Petramala

Stephen Petramala

Dec 22, 2012

Stephen R. Petramala, Age 64, U.S. Army, 101st Airborne, Vietnam. Beloved Husband of Martha I. nee Ried. Dear Brother of Maria T. (Daniel) Starzec and Brother in-law of Susan (John) Stapelman and Phillip (Mary) Ried. Fond Uncle of many. Visitation will be Wednesday from 3:00p.m. until 9:00p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL 60706. Funeral Services will...

Carol Fredrickson

Carol Fredrickson

Dec 21, 2012

Carol A. Fredrickson ,nee Bernat, age 67. Beloved wife of the late Ariel Donald Fredrickson. Loving mother of Beverly (Michael) Lawler. Beloved daughter of the late Ann nee Belina and the late Albert Bernat. Fond grandmother of Patrick (Christina Zeh), Thomas and Kaitlin Lawler. Visitation will be Monday morning from 9:00a.m. until 10:30a.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence ave.,...

Mary Bednarz

Mary Bednarz

Dec 21, 2012

Mary J. Bednarz, nee Czajka, age 87, passed away December 21, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Ted for 52 wonderful years. Loving mother of Terri (Donald) Baumgartner, Patti Vavrina, Mike (Melissa) Bednarz, Rita (John) Maczka and Annie (Rich) Jezierny. Cherished grandmother of Joe (Traci) and Mike (Kiersten) Vavrina, Don (Amy) Baumgartner, Jace Maczka, Tony...

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