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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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Walter Gdula
Sep 25, 2012
Walter J. Gdula Jr. age 87 U.S.M.C. WWII. Beloved husband of Katherine E. nee Falsetti for 65 wonderful years. Loving father of Barbara (Jeffery) Gunderson and Walter J. Gdula Jr.Cherished grandfather of Justin, Rachel and Kristen Gunderson. Dear brother of Chester (the late Shirley), the late Richard and Edward Gdula and the late June McDermott. Fond uncle of many.Memorial visitation...
Marlene Defilippis
Sep 25, 2012
MARLENE DeFILIPPIS NEE LIECKER, AGE 80, ORIGINALLY OF CHICAGO, A RESIDENT OF LAKE HAVASU, AZ FOR TEN YEARS. Beloved wife of Dr. Thomas, Deacon in the Catholic Church. Cherished mother of Michael (fiance Cindy Costantino). Loving grandmother of Michelle (Larry) Bernstein and the late Mikey and great-grandmother of Morgan, Mason, Matilda and the late Riley Grace. Dear sister of the...
Filomena Sus
Sep 25, 2012
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John Maher
Sep 24, 2012
John Joseph ' Jack' Maher, 81, entered into the loving arms of God on Monday, Sept. 24, 2012, beloved husband of Rosemarie, nee Carsello, formerly Sister Domenico; loving father of John, Celeste (Peter) Fausel, Mark and the late Mary Carol; fond grandfather of Jonathon, Stephen, Alyssa and Andrew; dear brother of Pat (the late Ed) Zimmerman, Father Tom, Father Bill...
Grace Urso
Sep 23, 2012
GRACE T. URSO NEE MISITANO AGE 82BELOVED WIFE OF THE LATE JAMES M. URSO SR.LOVING MOTHER OF DONNA MARTINO; GAIL (RAY) JENISCH & JAMES JR.FOND GRANDMOTHER OF ANTHONY; JAIME (JOHN); LOUIS III; JIMMY III (KATIE); LAURA; JENNA; JONNAGREAT GRANDMOTHER OF LOUIS IV; JONNA LYNN; NICHOLASDEAR SISTER OF MARION (THE LATE RICHARD) CURTISS; CARMELLA (THE LATE VITO) MACINO; MARY SUE (THE...
Irena Niziolek
Sep 23, 2012
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Mary Redisi
Sep 22, 2012
Mary Louise Redisi (nee Carnevale) Age 96, Beloved wife of the late Sam (Klotzie) Redisi, loving mother of Sandra (Ray) Hengst and Gary (Patti) Redisi. Devoted grandmother of Raymond and Catherine Mary. Dear sister of the late Rocky, Mildred, Ann and Louise, aunt to many nieces and nephews. Loved by many in San Rafael, CA and her constant companions Rocky...
Jennie Cangelosi
Sep 21, 2012
Jennie Cangelosi, age 93, loving wife of the late Vincent; cherished mother of Frank (Yolande) Cangelosi, Fran (Bill) Stewart and John Cangelosi; proud Nana of Cara (Scott), Nicole (Josh), Gina (Josh), Frankie, Salva (Dallas), Logan, Isabelle, Noah and Wyatt; great-grandmother of 12; dear sister of the late John (the late Dorothy), Sam, Salvatrice (the late Antonio), Vincenzo (the late Pina)...
Donato Deserio
Sep 21, 2012
Donato Deserio, Age 73. Beloved husband of Anna nee Vassallo and the late Ippolita nee Cacciapaglia. Loving father of Gianna (Pasquale) Di Giulio and Anna (Patrick) Hagerty. Cherished grandfather of Alberto, Donato, Lea, Maria, Pasquale Jr., Dina and Patrick. Dear brother of Sibillia, Francesca, Maria and the late Pietro, Giuseppe, Nicola, Domenica and Sante. Fond uncle of many nieces and...
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
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
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
Sep 20, 2012
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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