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.

Rose Porro

Rose Porro

Sep 21, 2012

Porro, Rose (nee Schembari), Age 91. Beloved wife of the late Joseph R.; Loving mother of Santo (Annette), Concetta (Joseph) Oliva, Joseph J., Ross N. and Anthony J. (Rebecca); Fond grandmother of Christopher (Cathy), Jennifer, Jo Etta and Jacquelyn; Great-grandmother of Caitlyn, Casey, Victoria and Anakin; Dear sister of Thomas (Barbara) Schembari, the late Sam (Edna), Nella (Carlo) Scribano; Fond...

Wanda Presslak

Wanda Presslak

Sep 21, 2012

Wanda Presslak, nee Dutchak, age 93, beloved wife of the late Michael J. Presslak Jr.; loving mother of Joann (Thomas) Kozien, Donna (Gary) Marinoff and Christine Presslak; cherished grandmother of Laura (Thomas) Preston, Michael (Nikki) Kozien, Karen (Erik) Sodemann, Christina (Jared) Elfvin and Lindsay Marinoff; great-grandmother of Drew, Grant, Gracie and Emma; dear sister of Douglas (Mitzi) Dutchak and Delia...

Eleanor Merski

Eleanor Merski

Sep 20, 2012

Eleanor Merski, Age 95 nee Piantek. Beloved wife of the late Walter. Loving mother of Ellen (Bill) Lasiewicz and Janice (Mike) Coscino. Cherished grandmother of Bill, Stephen (Diana) and Jason (Alison) Lasiewicz and Jennifer (Mark) Powell, Michael Coscino and Andrea Coscino. Great grandmother of Lindsey, Brian, Kirsten, Griffin and Trenton. Visitation Sunday Sept 23rd from 2 to 8:00 p.m. at...

Marie Stamper

Marie Stamper

Sep 20, 2012

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Russell Johnson

Russell Johnson

Sep 20, 2012

Russell William Johnson Jr., Age 71. Loving father of Cassandra (Terry) Locke. Former husband of Bernadette Johnson. Dear brother of Mary Ellen Johnson and Kevin Johnson. Fond uncle of Bridget Johnson. Dear cousin and friend of many. Visitation Monday Sept 24th from 3 to 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge. Funeral Tuesday 9:00 a.m., from the...

Terrence Mcgovern

Terrence Mcgovern

Sep 19, 2012

Terrence J. McGovern, Age 78. Beloved husband of Dorothy Faye nee Matlock. Loving father of John McGovern and Debbie (Butch Saldana) McGovern. Dear brother of Terese (Tony) Ebinger. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews, and godfather of many. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Frank, Edward, James and Thomas. Visitation Friday Sept. 21, from 12noon to 4:00...

Ronna Hoelzel

Ronna Hoelzel

Sep 19, 2012

Ronna M. Hoelzel, 62, of Norridge IL Dearest daughter to the late Wilbert and Bernice Hoelzel, dear sister of Donna Grochowske (late Herb), loving nephews Rick (Leah), Tim (Melissa), Steven, and niece Kimberly. Ronna lived in Chicago her entire life and what better way to pass the time then rooting for her favorite baseball team of all time the Cubs....

Julius Mancini

Julius Mancini

Sep 18, 2012

Julius 'Giulio' Mancini, age 58; loving father of Nick and Melissa Mancini; former husband of Diana, nee Carnesciali for 31 years; beloved son of Rita, nee Pontarelli and Remo Mancini; dear brother of Mirella (Tony) Tenuta. fond uncle of Anthony Tenuta. Funeral Saturday, 9:30 a.m. from Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge to St. Francis Borgia Church, Mass 10:30...

William Mcnamara

William Mcnamara

Sep 18, 2012

William M. McNamara, Age 80. Beloved husband of Peggy nee Riggs. Loving father of William (Karen) McNamara and step- father of Nancy Kresz. Dear brother of the late Emmett and the late Thomas McNamara. Bill was a City of Chicago Fireman for 39 yrs. retiring as Lieutenant in 1996. He had a lifelong passion for the outdoors and continued his...

Anna Dolcimascolo

Anna Dolcimascolo

Sep 17, 2012

Anna Dolcimascolo Beloved wife of the late Giuseppe Loving mother of Concetta (Filippo) and Salvatore (Antonina) Dolcimascolo, Angela (the late Vincenzo) Granata, Giuseppe (Tina) and the late Gaetano Dolcimascolo Fond grandmother of 9 Great-grandmother of 4 Dearest aunt of many. Anna was preceeded in death by 3 siblings in Italy

Margaret Barone

Margaret Barone

Sep 16, 2012

Margaret Barone, age 79 nee Leonard. Beloved wife of the late Ralph. Loving mother of Emily (Tom) Harden and Ralph M. Barone. Fond grandmother of Lisa, Tommy, Samantha, Ryan, Ralphie, Justin and Marco. Great grandmother of Brianna Schneeberger. Dear sister of Denis (Bridget), Michael (Geraldine), Mary (the late Michael) O’Neill, Kathleen Wilkins, Julia (the late Thomas) Walsh and the late...

Teresa Mugnolo

Teresa Mugnolo

Sep 16, 2012

Teresa Mugnolo, nee Buonomo, age 67, of Cape Coral, Florida passed away on September 16, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Acerra (Naples) Italy, she is remembered as a devoted wife to Vincent for 45 wonderful years. A wonderful mother to Rosanna, Lee (Deanna) Mugnolo, and Fran (Justin) Kibelbek. Loving Nonna to Vincent, Alexis, Riley, Mia, and Luca....

Pauline Bowling

Pauline Bowling

Sep 15, 2012

Pauline Bowling, nee Scaletta, loving wife of the late James Sr.; dearest daughter of the late Paolo and Elizabeth Scaletta; dear mother of Linda (Salvatore) Prato, Paulette (Philip) Hartl, James Jr. (Darlene), Brenda (Kevin) McDevitt and Judi (Rob) Halbeck; dear sister of Marianne (Mike) Tar; dearest grandmother of 12; and great-grandmother of 10; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews....

Catherine Smoczynski

Catherine Smoczynski

Sep 15, 2012

Catherine Smoczynski nee Wodzisz age 95 Beloved wife of the late Anthony Loving mother of Anne (the late Edward) Zemke, Mary C. (Lou Lacher) Smoczynski and Helen (The late Thomas) Nowicki Dearest daughter of the late Anna nee Dziedzic and the late Andrew Wodzisz Cherished grandmother of Bruce Wozny Jr., Laura (Jason) Curtis, Edward Jr. (Jayne') Zemke, Jeannine Wozny, Michael...

Joseph Sblendorio

Joseph Sblendorio

Sep 13, 2012

Joseph Sblendorio. Age 79. Loving husband of Anna Maria nee Ruccia. Beloved father of Teresa (Richard) West, Lucy (Bob) Kalinowski, Frances (Richard) Plinck and Angela (Salvatore) Storniolo. Loving grandfather of Bobby, Melissa, Joseph, Michael, Brian, Tommy, Alex, Anthony, Frank and Dominick. Dearest brother of Giacomo Sblendorio, Teresa Viollilo and Francesca Loiacono all of Italy. Fond uncle and friend to many....

Elizabeth Walsh

Elizabeth Walsh

Sep 13, 2012

Elizabeth A. Walsh, age 56, beloved daughter of Patricia A., nee Hagle, and the late Thomas J. Walsh; loving sister of Thomas J. (Linda) and Dan W. Walsh and Patti A. (David) Martinez; dearest aunt of Thomas, Christopher and Katie Walsh; fond cousin and friend of many; cherished master of Buster and Daisy Visitation will be Monday from 3 p.m....

Carl Maatta

Carl Maatta

Sep 13, 2012

Carl R. Maatta, age 53, loving husband of Debra, (nee Patterson); beloved son of Robert and Mary, nee Wadsworth; son-in-law of the late Eugene and Patricia Patterson; dear brother of Paul (Kathy) Maatta; brother-in-law of Roni (John) Fannin, Timothy (Phyllis) and Patrick Patterson; fond uncle of many. Visitation Sunday, Sept. 16 from 2 until 8 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300...

Jean Tornabene

Jean Tornabene

Sep 13, 2012

Jean Tornabene, Age 87. Beloved wife of the late Frank C. Loving Mother of Peggy Schmidt, The late Frank A. Tornabene, and the late Winifred Bailey. Fond Grandmother of Robin Clark, Frank Tornabene, Frank Schmidt, and Dominick Grande. Great grandmother to many. Fond Aunt of Vicki DiDomenico and many other nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m....

Linda Amen

Linda Amen

Sep 12, 2012

Amen, Linda Lee Age 65, of Elmwood Park, IL. Beloved wife of Edward A; loving mother of Carri Anne (John) O'Brien, David (Colleen) Amen, Elizabeth (Luis) Velasquez, and Christina (Aaron) Butler; beloved daughter of Constance and the late John Tiberi; fond grandmother of Danielle, Luis, Gianna, Isabella, Arianna, and Alexandria; dear sister of John (Anna) Tiberi; fond aunt of Constance,...

Jeanne Inman

Jeanne Inman

Sep 12, 2012

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