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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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Wayne Zonsius

Wayne Zonsius

Mar 6, 2013

Wayne E. Zonsius Sr. age 74. At rest March 6, 2013. Beloved husband of Patricia nee Dell of 50 years. Loving father of Angel Hollingshead, Wayne Jr. and Debbie (Jeffrey) Jordan. Fond Grandfather of Kaitlyn, Nicholas and Laura. Visitation Sunday from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m. and Monday from 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at CUMBERLAND...

Joseph Jung

Joseph Jung

Mar 5, 2013

Joseph Jung age 80. At Rest Tuesday March 5, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Rose Ann nee Domiano. Dear brother of Ference Vegh. Fond uncle of Ildiko Vegh, Marilyn (Emil), and Michael Kaderbek. Cousin of Lazio Posa living in Germany. Visitation Friday 8:30 a.m until time of Prayers at 10:00 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge...

Sharon Berrigan

Sharon Berrigan

Mar 5, 2013

Sharon Rose Berrigan nee Spila, Age 65. Beloved wife of Dan. Dear sister of Pat (the late Joe) Vitaliano, Anthony Spila, the late George (Kathy) Splia. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday March 16th from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge and then will proceed to St. Michael in Old...

Carmella Scarpelli

Carmella Scarpelli

Mar 5, 2013

Carmella Scarpelli nee Perto, 92; Devoted wife of the late Ralph; Beloved mother of Joanne Melone, Anthony (Marianne) Scarpelli and the late Louise Scarpelli; Loving grandmother of the late Sonny Melone and Anthony (Marta) Scarpelli and great-grandmother of Sam Klukas and Magda; Dear sister of Fannie Antonelli, Jennie Pruter, the late Jerry Campanella, the late Mary Carlson, the late Victoria...

John Bonicontro

John Bonicontro

Mar 4, 2013

Bonicontro, John A. 89, beloved husband of the late Irene (nee Preziosio); loving father of Kathleen (Albert) Forte and Donna (the late Daniel) Folinazzo. He was a loving grandfather and great-grandfather. Visitation Saturday, March 9, 2013, 9 a.m. at The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii, 1224 West Lexington St., Chicago, with a Mass at 10 a.m. Interment private. For...

Jean Scatena

Jean Scatena

Mar 4, 2013

Jean M. Scatena nee Marlar, Age 75. Beloved wife of Martin “Buddy” for 50 years. Loving mother of Jeanne (Larry) Vanis. Dear sister of the late Robbie Shugrue. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday March 11 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at CUMBERLAND CHAPELS, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Service Tuesday 11:00 a.m. at the...

Jim Klafeta

Jim Klafeta

Mar 3, 2013

Jim Klafeta, age 70, peacfully exited life's highway March 3, 2013. Loving husband of Carol, nee Neuhold, for 47 years. Proudest father of Jennifer, Mark (Ameri) and Karen. Adoring grandpa of Owen. Fond cousin of Lee (Mary) Mika and Paul Mika. Best man and longtime friend to Ken and Mary Jaros. Missed by his furry friend of 10 years Bella....

Francis Kennedy

Francis Kennedy

Mar 3, 2013

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Ronald Ziolo

Ronald Ziolo

Mar 3, 2013

Ronald P. Ziolo, 61, passed away suddenly March 3th. Loving father of Jason (Brooke) and Jon (Mallory) Ziolo. Devoted grandfather of Aydan and Ashley. Cherished son of Charlotte and the late Anthony Ziolo. Dear brother of Jeanette (George) Tomasik, Ken (Donna) Ziolo, Rick (Peggie) Ziolo, Carol Ann (Dave) Smith and Jeanne (David) Wallace. Beloved fiance of Mary Elizabeth Matviuw. Fond...

Shirley Kijek

Shirley Kijek

Mar 2, 2013

Shirley M. Kijek Nee Miller age 85 at rest March 2, 2013. Resident of Norwood Crossing. Beloved Grandmother of Jerry (Michelle) Kijek. Loving Mother of the late Patrick, the late Jerry Sr. and Jay Kijek. Preceded in death by her Brothers and Sisters. Fond Aunt of many loving Nieces and Nephews. Visitation Tuesday from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. with a...

Josephine Didomenico

Josephine Didomenico

Mar 1, 2013

Josephine Di Domenico nee Valenti. 91, at peace with Christ Friday March 1 , 2013. Beloved wife of the late Edward Loving mother of Ed Jr. (Diann), John (Cathy), Carol (John) Johnsen and Denise. Cherished grandmother of John, Jonathan, Nathan, Lauren, Rachel(Nick) and Matthew. Dear sister of Gus (Kay), the late Sam, Mary (the late Joe) and Larry (the late...

Jewel Deluca

Jewel Deluca

Mar 1, 2013

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Victor Laporte

Victor Laporte

Feb 28, 2013

Victor LaPorte 'Jr' Veteran of WWII. Beloved husband of Frances (Nee Caringella); Loving father of Victor (Betty) and Mary Ann (Andrew) Bryant. Loving 'PaPa' of Jessica, Sara, Victor and Madalyn. Devoted son of the late Victor and the late Mary (Nee Cosentino). Fond Uncle and great uncle to many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his siblings, Madeline (Angelo)...

Matilda Dutchak

Matilda Dutchak

Feb 28, 2013

Matilda 'Mitzi' Dutchak Nee Makara, age 94. Beloved wife of Marcel 'Douglas' Dutchak. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Mitz iwas a retired employee of Marshall Field and Co. for 37 years. She had a lifelong love of gardening, music, and art and was loved by many. Visitation Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until time of prayers at 10:45 a.m....

Richard Claudio

Richard Claudio

Feb 28, 2013

Richard Claudio, age 71. Beloved Husband of Carmen, nee Crespo, for 54 wonderful years. Loving Father of Norma (Jose) Lozano, Richard Jr. (Debbie), Steve, Gilbert (Gina), U.S.M.C. Master Sgt. Orlando (Naomi) and the late Maria Claudio. Dearest Son of the late Francesca, nee Silva, and the late Lorenzo Claudio. Cherished Grandfather of 15. Dear Brother of Maria Morales and Carmen...

Florence Azzaro

Florence Azzaro

Feb 27, 2013

Florence T. Azzaro age 92, at rest February 27, 2013. Beloved wife of Tony A. Loving mother of Diane (the late James) Malatesta, June (Jack) Beckman and Tony Azzaro. Fond grandmother of Sherriann (Oscar) Polanco, Anthony Beckman and Nick Beckman. Great grandmother of Oscar, Austin, and Anthony. Memorial Visitation Monday from 9:00 a.m. until time of Memorial Service at 11:00...

Maria Geraci

Maria Geraci

Feb 27, 2013

Maria Geraci nee LiVecchi, age 97, of Mt. Prospect, formerly of Sicily, Italy. Passed away on February 27, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved Wife of the late Vincenzo Geraci for 65 wonderful years. Loving Mother of Angela (Mario) LaPlaca and Antonina (Giuseppe) Spedale. Cherished Nonna of Joseph V. (Susan) LaPlaca, Judith (James) Rooney, Vincent (Elizabeth) LaPlaca, Valeria (James)...

Ernest Tagliere

Ernest Tagliere

Feb 24, 2013

Ernest Tagliere, Age 78, retired C.P.D. Beloved husband of Lucy nee Solideo. Loving father of Marti Tagliere (Michael Daberitz) and Frank (Cindi Kraft) Tagliere. Fond grandfather of Nick (Deana) Verros, Lori, Ernie, Stacy and Justin. Great grandfather of Ava and Alexis. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday Feb. 27th from 3 to 9:00 p.m. at CUMBERLAND CHAPELS,...

Carmine Senese

Carmine Senese

Feb 24, 2013

Carmine Senese, age 85, Beloved husband of the late Gerardina nee Senese, Loving father of Rosa (Vito) Lullo and Nancy (Tim) Lindwall, Fond grandfather of Maria Anna (Chris) Reglewski, Jennifer Lullo and Alexandria Lindwall, Great grandfather of Nathan Reglewski, Fond brother-in-law and uncle of many. Visitation Wednesday February 27, from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence...

Josephine Escareno

Josephine Escareno

Feb 23, 2013

Josephine Escareno, Age 84, nee Antuna, passed away on Saturday February 23, 2013. She was born July 5th 1928 to Pilar and Josefina Antuna. Beloved wife of Joseph M. for 66 yrs., Loving mother of Irene (Liz) Reyna, Rosemary (Michael) Logan, Joseph (Marie) Escareno and Deborah (Gerardo) Chavez. Dear grandmother of seven and great grandmother of three. Fond sister of...

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