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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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Miguel Digioia

Miguel Digioia

Oct 30, 2024

Miguel DiGioia, aged 72, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2024. Miguel was born on February 8, 1952, in Venezuela, to Domenico & Lucia. Miguel immigrated to the US with his family looking to live the American Dream, where he met his wife Janice of 43 years and reached the highest of highs with their 4 children, Domenico (Nina), Luigino...

Giulia Di Domenico

Giulia Di Domenico

Oct 29, 2024

Giulia Di Domenico (nee Carlino) age 91, at rest on October 29, 2024. Giulia was born in Villa Scontrone, Italy and resided on the northwest side of Chicago in the St. Genevieve Parish area.  Beloved wife of the late Remo. Loving mother of Paola and Diana and the late Roberto P. Cherished Nonna of Alissa and Roberto R. Dearest sister...

Gary Nelson

Gary Nelson

Oct 29, 2024

Gary A. Nelson 79 of Des Plaines at rest Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Veteran of the United States Coast Guard. Gary was born in Chicago and raised on Washington Island, Wisconsin, where a piece of his heart still remains. He joined the Coast Guard right after high school and always had an affinity and respect for the military. Gary...

Mary Mikolajczak

Mary Mikolajczak

Oct 29, 2024

Mary Ann Mikolajczak (nee Wozniak) age 85, at rest on October 29, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Raymond. Loving mother of David (Karen) and the late Robert. Cherished grandmother of Amy (Derek) Sievertsen and Jennifer (Steve) Curtin. Dearest great grandmother of Scarlett Curtin. Private burial will take place at St. Adalbert Cemetery in Niles, Il.

Caterina Brocato

Caterina Brocato

Oct 27, 2024

Caterina Brocato, nee Puntorieri, age 90, born in Reggio, Calabria, Italy. Beloved wife of the late Salvatore. Loving mother of Shelley (Gaetano) Troianiello, Russell Brocato, and Diana (Bobby) Karras. Fond grandmother of Vincenzo, Salvatore (Jessica) Troianiello, Gabriella, Georgie and Gino Karras. Great grandmother of Penelope and Aviana. Fond aunt, Godmother and friend to many. Visitation Wednesday, October 30, 2024 10:30...

Miguel Maldonado

Miguel Maldonado

Oct 27, 2024

Miguel Maldonado, age 80, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2024. Miguel was the beloved husband of Luz Delia (Medina) for  58 wonderful years; loving father of Luz Delia Correa and Lourdes Ivonne (Wilfredo) Torres; dearest son of the late Carmen and Antonio Maldonado; cherished grandfather of Daniel, Jr. (Cinthia), Emanuel and Joshua Miguel (Maria) Correa, Vanessa and Kayla Rodriguez;...

Angela Cozza

Angela Cozza

Oct 27, 2024

Angela M. Cozza, age 89. Beloved wife of the late Tony. Mother of Lisa (Paul). Nana of PJ (Christine). Sister of Rita, Joan, Joe, Kathy, Bob and the late Bernard. Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 6, from 9:30 a.m. until time of Memorial Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Francis Borgia...

Barbara Grazian

Barbara Grazian

Oct 26, 2024

Barbara J. Grazian, age 91. Beloved wife of the late Albert; loving mother of Albert (Valerie) and Michael (Denise); beloved daughter of the late Benjamin and Mildred Swanson nee Wilke; fond grandmother of Brianna (Josh) Lesire, Christopher (Mandy) Grazian, Anthony, and Gina; great grandmother of Caleb Lesire and Ellie Grazian; dear sister of the late William “Bill”, Robert “Buck”, David,...

Florence Citarelli

Florence Citarelli

Oct 25, 2024

Florence Citarelli, age 93, at rest on October 25, 2024. Dearest daughter of the late Henry and the late Mary (nee Porecca) Citarelli. Loving sister of Ellen Citarelli, and the late Dominic (the late Georgia), the late Antoinette (the late Frank) Valenzano), the late Anna (Tom) Kirby, the late Virginia, the late Frank (the late Charlotte), the late Ralph (Julian)...

Robert Lapaglia

Robert Lapaglia

Oct 25, 2024

Robert L. La Paglia, age 94, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2024 in the company of his loved ones. He was the loving son of the late Angelo and Mary (Rini) La Paglia.  He was preceded in death by his beloved siblings, William (Dorothy), Rose (Joe) Bossi, Johanna (Stanley) Priola, Angelo (Faye), Anna Marie (Paul) Genova, Salvatore (Shirley), and...

Emma Wayda

Emma Wayda

Oct 23, 2024

Emma Wayda, nee Schuder, age 92, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2024. Emma was the beloved wife of the late Paul; loving mother of Christina (Philipp) Speer; dearest daughter of the late Centa and Maximillian Schuder; cherished grandmother of Olivia, Ava (Austin James) and Alexander Speer; dear sister of the late Maral, Max, Schorsch, Sepp and Helga; fond aunt...

Nunziato Santucci

Nunziato Santucci

Oct 23, 2024

Nunziato "Nunzio" Santucci, age 89, of Bensenville, passed away on October 23, 2024. Beloved husband of Donna (Foti). Loving father of Dino Santucci, Leslie (Rene) Gresham and Tina (Nick) Garrett. Dearest grandfather of Quin, Lucia, Sam, Lilly, Gabe and Riley. Fond brother of Vincent Santucci  (Paula Colon) and the late Antonia (the late Antonio) DiCristofano. Fond uncle of many nieces...

Norman Koglin

Norman Koglin

Oct 23, 2024

Norman Alfred Koglin, architect, amateur race car driver, husband, dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa, passed away on October 23, 2024 at the age of 96. Norm left this world as he lived it, on his own terms, quietly falling asleep three weeks after the death of his remarkable wife Bernice.

Norm was born on May 5, 1928 in...

Ursula Montegna

Ursula Montegna

Oct 22, 2024

Ursula Montegna, nee Falco, age 95, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2024. Ursula was the loving mother of Anthony (Rosalie) Montegna and Linda (Lee Soifer) Wegner; dearest daughter of the late Giuseppina and Pasquale Falco; cherished grandmother of Matthew (Stacey) Wegner, Eric (Jennifer) Wegner and David Wegner, Erica (Jim Spallina) Montegna, Philip Montegna, Marissa Montegna and the late Marcus...

Concetta Caranfa

Concetta Caranfa

Oct 21, 2024

Concetta "Connie" Caranfa, age 75, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2024 with her family by her side. Connie was the beloved wife of Franco "Frank" Caranfa for 53 wonderful years; loving mother of Nancy (Marc) Jackson and Maria (Courtney Grove) Caranfa; dearest daughter of the late Florinda and Mario Buccini; cherished nonna of Veronica and Luke Jackson; dear...

Kathleen Walker

Kathleen Walker

Oct 20, 2024

Kathleen “Kay” E. Walker (nee Hammond), 87, passed away peacefully at home in Sleepy Hollow on October 20, 2024. Born in Chicago to the dearly departed Edna and Harold Hammond. Devoted wife of the late Dr. Clyde Walker. Preceded in death by her brother Peter, sister-in-law Nancy, and nephew Jeff. Kathleen is survived by her sister Sally (Bill) Millon, her...

Giovanni Gaeta

Giovanni Gaeta

Oct 19, 2024

Giovanni Gaeta 93 of Niles. At Peace with Christ Saturday, October 19, 2024. Beloved husband of Concetta. Loving father of Sara (Domenic) Pezzuto, Mary (Brian) Alexander, Anna (Peter) Theodore. Cherished grandfather of Donna (Christopher), Michael ( Lauren) , Johnny (Christina), Tina (Mark), Cara, Johnny and Christian.  Great grandfather of Valentina, Christopher, Gabriella, Domenic, Anthony, Isaac and Layla. Dear brother of...

Susanne Griffith

Susanne Griffith

Oct 19, 2024

In loving memory of Susanne Marie Griffith, who passed away surrounded by her family on October 19th at the age of 72. Sue was born on December 31st, 1951 in Chicago to Ed and Mary Faucher. She grew up in Park Ridge, and attended Mary, Seat of Wisdom where she has also been a longtime parishioner. Sue was a...

Mary Ann Scanlon

Mary Ann Scanlon

Oct 18, 2024

Mary 'Ann' Scanlon (nee O'Callaghan) age 80, born in Kiskeam Co. Cork, Ireland passed away on October 18th, 2024 suddenly.  Ann was the beloved wife of the late Michael Scanlon for many blessed years; loving mother of Joann(Lane) Hendle, Michael(Kathleen) Scanlon and Eileen(Billy) Mahler; dearest daughter of late Daniel and Hannah O'Callaghan; cherished Nana of Kyle(Jacy), Kaileen(Jack), Ryan(Courtney), Kevin, Aaron,...

Joseph Gawlik

Joseph Gawlik

Oct 17, 2024

Joseph J. Gawlik 77. At rest Thursday, October 17, 2024. Ret. C.P.D. Sargeant an advent Tournament Bass Fisherman, Health enthusiast and Organ Donor. Beloved husband of Susan. Loving father of Steven. Beloved son of the late Joseph and the late Adeline. Cherished grandfather of Morgan. Dear brother of the late Thomas (the late Anne) Gawlik and the late Francis...

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