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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.

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Patricia Walsh

Patricia Walsh

Jun 24, 2012

Patricia A. Walsh, nee Ammer, age 69, after a courageous 21-year battle with cancer, beloved wife of William 'Bill' for 45 wonderful years; loving mother of Bill (Melissa), Sean (Julie), Marty, Michael (Susie), Ryan (Julie) and Meaghan Walsh; cherished grandmother of Tighe, Aidan, Dylan, Lileigh, Jonathan, Lia, Moira, Graeme and Tess; dear sister of Martin (Marie), Jerome (Jim), Lawrence (Barbara),...

Carol Baldassano

Carol Baldassano

Jun 23, 2012

Carol P. Baldassano. Beloved daughter of the late Vincent P. “The Mover” and Gloria F. (nee Guzzetta) Baldassano. Beloved sister of Darlene (Bob) Bajek, Anthony (RoseAnn) Baldassano. Loving niece of Rose Guzzetta and Ann Grasso. Loving aunt of Vince (Niki) Baldassano and Noreen (Joe) Smrz. Dear great aunt of Dominick, Anthony, Vince and Madelyn. Beloved cousin to many. Member of...

Virgilio Rotondo

Virgilio Rotondo

Jun 23, 2012

Rotondo, Virgilio Age 73. Beloved husband of the late Margaret C. (nee Cottini); Loving father of Virginia F. (Dean) Hansen, Theresa Rotondo, Margaret J. (Zebe) Dziedzig, Virgil and Paula Rotondo; Fond grandfather of Dean Jr., William, Pamela, Kelly, Bernadette, Billy, James, Schnakka, Michael, Amanda, Zebe, Virgil Jr., Jonathan, Emma, Grant, Joshua, Brandon, Jose and Jocelyn; Great-grandfather of Kevin, Kacey, Kenton,...

Margarite Leonard

Margarite Leonard

Jun 23, 2012

Margarite 'Peg' Leonard, at rest June 23, 2012, beloved wife of Robert J. for 51 years; loving mother of Diane (Ron) Picchetti, Maryellen (John) Yurchik, John (Alison) Leonard, Carol (Mike) Patton and Paul (Kathie) Leonard; fond grandmother of Christine, Megan, Ryan, Brandon, Kyle, Robert, Savannah, Kelly, Bradley, Austin, Jack, Brian, Kylie, Brett and Peyton; dear sister of Pat Miller, Robert...

Francesco Dipiazza

Francesco Dipiazza

Jun 23, 2012

Frank DiPiazza, 57, passed away June 23, 2012, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Loving husband of Erminia, nee Grana; devoted father of Vito, Michael, Anthony and Tania; beloved son of the late Vito and the late Gaetana; and son-in-law of Teresa and the late Michele Grana; dear brother of Tony (Concetta) and Giovanni...

Sharon Minor

Sharon Minor

Jun 22, 2012

Sharon M. Minor, age 61, of Norridge, at rest suddenly, June 22, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Paul J. Minor; loving mother of Kimberly, Kathleen and Kevin Minor; beloved daughter of the late Raymond and the late Josephine, nee Kawa Sidor; dear sister of Arlene (John) Puetz and Ronald (Nancy) Sidor; fond aunt, cousin and friend...

Genevieve Kakareka

Genevieve Kakareka

Jun 22, 2012

Genevieve M. Kakareka, nee Giera, age 91, beloved wife of the late Raymond; loving mother of Allan (Bonnie) Kakareka, Shirley (Frank) Phillips, Kathy (Frank) Caminata, Ken and Wayne (Sue) Kakareka; dearest grandmother of nine and great-grandmother of three; dear sister of the late Anthony and the late Edward Giera and the late Helen (Fred) Foscz; fond aunt of many nieces...

Adam Dodson

Adam Dodson

Jun 22, 2012

Adam D. Dodson, U.S.A.F., age 33, suddenly, beloved son of Daniel D. Dodson and the late Diane Soristo; cherished grandson of Elena Zamarripa and Joyce E. Games; dearest brother of Katrina M. Brownlow; fond nephew, cousin and friend of many. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. Interment...

Thaddeus Rozycki

Thaddeus Rozycki

Jun 21, 2012

Rozycki, Thaddeus 'Ted' Age 89, at rest June 21, 2012. Army Veteran WWII. Beloved husband of the late Eileen M. (nee Clemson); loving father of Tina (the late Larry) Michaels, Paul (Jan), Greg, Bonnie (Tom) Amirante, Eleanor Rozycki, Toni (Chuck) Viviano, Colette (Marty) Lippeth; beloved son of the late Paul and the late Antoinette Rozycki, (nee Zegar); fond grandfather of...

Maria Denora

Maria Denora

Jun 21, 2012

DeNora, Maria (nee Giacone) age 58, suddenly. Beloved wife of Mike for 38 wonderful years. Loving mother of Maria (Tim) Szpila and Enza (Bob) Vogel; Dearest daughter of Vincenza nee Inserra and the late Filippo Giacone; Fond grandmother of Giana, Dominick, Francesco, Isabella and Gabriella; Dear sister of Salvatore (Giuseppa), Tom (Maria), Tony and Buddy (Lori) Giacone; Sister in-law of...

Alma Wamsley

Alma Wamsley

Jun 19, 2012

Alma Wamsley (nee Nuckols), 84, was the beloved wife of the late Robert G.; loving mother of Ed Wamsley, Judy (Ed) Macko and Bob (Patty) Wamsley; fond grandmother of five and great-grandmother of seven; and dear sister of Vernell Key, William and Jerry Daniel and the late Edward Nuckols. Alma was a member of Edgebrook Evangelical Covenant Church. In lieu...

Giuseppe Ciaccio

Giuseppe Ciaccio

Jun 19, 2012

Ciaccio, Giuseppe Age 82. Beloved husband of Genoveffa (nee Anselmo); loving father of Susie and Joseph (Jennifer); fond Nonno of Emma and Julia; dear brother of John (Sandy), Tony (Josephine), Sam (Josephine), Mario (Maria), Gino (Jo Anne), Concetta (Nicasia) Lupo, the late Antonina (late Giuseppe) Lupo and late Maria (late Vincenzo) Peri; fond uncle of many. Funeral Friday 8:30 a.m....

Diane Flammang

Diane Flammang

Jun 19, 2012

Diane R. Flammang, beloved daughter of the late George and Susan Flammang; dear sister of Lenore (Larry) Swislow; fond aunt of Christopher (Tina) Tarsitano and Audra (Greg) Hall; great-aunt of Christina Diane, Bailey, Logan Hall; dearly loved by many cousins and dear friends. In lieu of flowers, donation to the American Cancer Society , www.cancer.org. Visitation Friday, 9 a.m. until...

Michelangelo Abbinanti

Michelangelo Abbinanti

Jun 19, 2012

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Thomas O'Connor

Thomas O'Connor

Jun 18, 2012

O'Connor, Thomas J. 'Tommy' Ret. Det. C.P.D. Loving father of Colleen (Patrick) Adler and Michael (Colleen) O'Connor; beloved son of the late Lorraine (nee Johnson) and the late William O'Connor; cherished grandfather of Benjamin, Charlotte and Grace Adler; dear brother of Mary (Jim) Conley, Kathy (Tom) Jurgens, Margie, Bill (Mary) and Bob (Netti) O'Connor, Lori (Bob) LaCursia and Pat (Karoline)...

Walter Jarvis

Walter Jarvis

Jun 18, 2012

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Irene Arnone

Irene Arnone

Jun 18, 2012

Irene Arnone, nee Arnone, beloved wife of the late Rocco C.; loving mother of Michael (Pam), Aldo, Carmela (Guy) Tolvstad and Rosa Maria (John) Castellano; dear grandmother of Andrea, Rosa, Michael Jr., Danielle, Sara, Ryan and Daniel; great-grandmother of seven; fond sister of Rosa Noce, Carmine and Mario Arnone; aunt of many. Funeral Services Saturday 9:30 a.m. from Cumberland Chapels,...

Margaret Orland

Margaret Orland

Jun 17, 2012

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Donna Mahaffey

Donna Mahaffey

Jun 17, 2012

Donna Jean Mahaffey, age 71, beloved daughter of the late Marie, nee Lofink, and the late Melvin Mahaffey; dear sister of Jacquie Coffee (Adrian Ibarra) and Dennis Mahaffey; loving aunt of Jamie L. and Ryan A. Coffee; dear friend of Mila Tobias. Services Friday, 10:30 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Entombment Mt. Emblem Mausoleum. Visitation Thursday,...

Christine Taylor

Christine Taylor

Jun 17, 2012

Christine M. Taylor, loving mother of Aaron and Sarena; dear grandmother of Preston; dear daughter of the late Sarah Taylor; loving sister of Sue (Patrick) Lopardo, Theresa (Aaron) Queen, Alana Ratliff, Laura (Greg) Crawford and Sonya (Steve) Zima; fond aunt of many; dear soul mate of Joseph Zima. Visitation Wednesday, 12 noon until time of services, 2 p.m. at Cumberland...

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