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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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Stefano Laera
Oct 7, 2024
Stefano Laera, age 90, passed away on 10/07/2024. Born in Carbonara (Bari) Italia. Devoted husband of the late Maddalena nee Calzolaio. Loving father of Francesca (Sandro) Positano, Giovanni (Lucrezia) Laera, Domenica “Sandy” (Ray) Kajevic and the late Eduardo Laera. Beloved son of the late Giovanni and Francesca (nee Loconte) Laera. Fond grandfather of Joseph and Stefano Positano, Stefano, Milena and...
Zofia Kalinowski
Oct 7, 2024
Zofia Kalinowski, nee Pezda, age 92, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2024. Zofia was the beloved wife of the late Czeslaw; loving mother of Grazyna Rzeszutko and the late Jerzy Kalinowski; dearest daughter of the late Bronislawa and Andrzej Pezda; cherished grandmother of Jaroslaw and Dorota Rzeszutko; dear sister of the late Maria Kaczor and the late Helena (the...
Dorothy Gorski
Oct 5, 2024
Dorothy M. Gorski, age 97, at rest on October 5, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Thaddeus "Ted" Gorski. Deariest daughter of the late Casmir and the late Sophia (Pestka) Konczyk. Loving Mother of the late Lawrence Gorski and Jerome (Diane) Gorski and the late Susan (James) Fee. Cherished grandmother of Daniel Fee, Nicholas (Carly) Gorski and Christopher (Shirley) Gorski....
Edward Bruno
Oct 5, 2024
Edward J. Bruno RPh. Age 98, at rest on October 5, 2024. Edward was a proud veteran of the United States Army during WWII. Beloved husband of the late Frances B. Bruno (nee Laspisa). Loving father of Dr. Edward J. (Patricia) Bruno, Annette RN,BSN (Danny Joe) McDaniel, James and the late Francine Bruno. Dearest grandfather of Lauren (Todd) Roller and...
Patricia Foster
Oct 4, 2024
Patricia Joan Foster (nee LaCroix) age 86, at rest on October 4, 2024. Beloved wife of the late James Coburn Foster for 58 wonderful years. Loving mother of Tina (Ron) Hauri, Angelina Mia (James) Lucchesi, Jeffrey James (Cheryl) and Timothy Coburn Foster C.F.D.; cherished grandmother of Victoria Ann Lucchesi, Thomas Zachary and Mason Coburn Foster, Cameron Ronald, Spencer Ronald and...
Carmelo Spinnato
Oct 4, 2024
Carmelo Spinnato, age 91, Born in Monreale (Prov. Di Palermo) Sicilia, Italy. Devoted husband of Caterina (nee Balistreri). Loving father of Salvatore and Francesco Spinnato and Barbara (Patrick) Graham. Beloved son of the late Salvatore and Maria (nee Quatruccio) Spinnato. Fond grandfather of James, Marco and Francesco Graham. Youngest of 8 Siblings. Dear Brother-in-law of Rosalia Bailstreri, Andrew Badagliacca and...
Elaine Ott
Oct 4, 2024
Elaine M. Ott nee Stott, age 73. Loving mom of Devin (Jaime) Ott; beloved daughter of the late Jack and Marilyn Stott nee Wilson; fond grandmother of Cody, Carter, and Gavin; dear sister of Mary Ann Stott; fond aunt of Jacob (Laura) and Annie. A memorial visitation will be held Tuesday, October 15, 2024 from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm...
Maria Giacone
Oct 3, 2024
Maria Carmelina Giacone (nee Lazzara) age 64, at rest on October 3, 2024. Maria was born in Altavilla Milicia, Sicily, Italy. Beloved wife of Thomas Giacone. Loving mother of Phillip and Anthony (Brooke) Giacone. Cherished daughter of the late Gaspare and the late Rosaria (nee Farina) Lazzara. Dearest sister of Anna M. (Raymond) Bielak, Vito (Marie) Lazzara and the late...
Allan Firak
Oct 3, 2024
Allan J. Firak, age 94, of Woodstock, formerly of Chicago, beloved husband of the late Barbara and loving father of the late Thomas. He was a devoted grandfather to John (Kari), Stephen (Amber), and a proud great-grandfather to Max, Lola and Jeff Firak. Allan was the cherished brother of Gerald (Betty) and dear uncle to Jim (Dianna) Firak, Karen (Scott)...
Michael Ferguson
Oct 1, 2024
Michael Wayne Ferguson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2024. He will be remembered as a vibrant, humorous, and charming personality that shared love and laughter with those lucky enough to have known him. Hardworking and loyal, he was always quick to lend a hand to help or a shoulder to lean on....
Lewis Caraganis
Sep 30, 2024
Lewis P. Caraganis 80 of Norridge. At rest Monday, September 30, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Jaqueline A.. Loving son of the late Peter and the late Mary. Visitation Tuesday, October 8 th from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. at Cumberland Chapels (FRIEL FUNERAL DIRECTORS) 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Services Tuesday at the Funeral Home 11:00 A.M.....
Lawrence Gross
Sep 29, 2024
Lawrence (Larry) K Gross, age 73, of Norridge, Illinois, passed away after a brief illness on September 29,2024 at the Ascension Alexian Brothers - Hospice Residence in Elk Grove Village, IL. Larry is survived by his brothers Brian (Elizabeth) and Kevin (Patricia), Sister-in-Law Diane Gross, and his nephews Alec and Michael and nieces Kelsey, Kylie and Kayce and great nephew...
Lorenzo Zaniolo
Sep 29, 2024
Lorenzo Zaniolo, age 61, passed away unexpectedly on September 29, 2024. Lorenzo was the beloved son of Lucia, nee Adami, and the late Matteo Zaniolo; loving brother of Loretta Zaniolo. He was a nephew and cousin of many. Memorial Visitation Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 12:30 p.m. until the time of a 3:00 p.m. memorial Service at Cumberland Chapels 8300...
Vivian Garcia-Ferrer
Sep 29, 2024
Vivian Garcia-Ferrer, nee Monroig, age 87, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2024. Vivian was the beloved wife of Rolando for 62 wonderful years; loving mother of Father Eduardo Garcia-Ferrer; dearest daughter of the late Angela and Eleusipo Monroig; fond aunt of many. Visitation Wednesday, October 2, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence...
Rocco D'Alessandro
Sep 27, 2024
Rocco N. "Rocky" D'Alessandro, age 93, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2024. Rocco was the loving husband of Angela for 74 wonderful years; forever dad of Mary (Norm) Seamann, Rocco (Elizabeth Blanchard) D'Alessandro and Diane (the late John) Aiello; proud grandpa of Nicole (Scott) McCloud, Kristin (John) Kelly, Deana D'Alessandro, Amy Seamann and Brett Kurpiewski and great grandpa to...
Edward Vellega
Sep 27, 2024
Edward Vellega, age 60, passed away unexpectedly on September 27, 2024. Devoted husband of Violet, nee Marczynski; loving father of Isabella Vellega; dearest son of Pasquale and the late Italia (nee Loreto) Vellega, and loving son in law of Jadwiga and the late Richard Marczynski; dear brother of Fabio and Vince Vellega and brother in law of Renzo (the late...
Ursula Kucharski
Sep 26, 2024
Ursula A. Kucharski, age 91, at rest on September 26, 2024. Ursula was a resident of Norridge, and a former Norridge Village Trustee for almost 40 years. She leaves behind two loving children and their spouses, 4 grand children and 5 great grandchildren. Visitation for Ursula will take place on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 from 9:00 am until 11:00 am...
Michael Knecht
Sep 26, 2024
Michael R. Knecht, age 57, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2024. Michael was the loving father of Katie and John Knecht; dear brother of Bryan (Joann), Kenneth (Sally) and Sandra Knecht; beloved boyfriend of Julie Granzow for over 20 years; dearest son of the late Charlet and Roger Knecht; fond uncle of Leah and Amanda Knecht and Christie, Hailey,...
Henrietta Kmic
Sep 26, 2024
Henrietta Mary Kmic, age 95. Beloved wife of the late Boleslaw Kmic; loving mother of Robert Kmic, Gabby Krasinski, and Myron (Mary) Kmic; beloved daughter of the late Jan and Stanislava Igraszek nee Grzymek; fond grandmother of Bianca Kmic, Nathan (Jody) Kmic, Amanda Kmic, Jeni (Abrim Mueller) Kmic, Samantha (Alex Lanaghan) Krasinski, Robert Kmic, Sabrina (Dominic Ateca) Krasinski, William Kmic,...
Anthony Morgese
Sep 25, 2024
Anthony Dominic Morgese, age 67, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Tony was the beloved husband of Melissa L., nee Rodde, loving father of Lauren (Jay) Fontanetta and Lindsay (Kyle) Bocka; cherished grandfather of Benjamin Bocka; dearest son of the late Dolores and Anthony Morgese, Sr., and son in law of Robert and Linda...
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