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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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Anastasia Bourkas

Anastasia Bourkas

Aug 30, 2024

Anastasia "Tasia" Bourkas (Fitsalou), age 93, passed away on August 30, 2024, with her family at her side. Anastasia was the beloved wife of the late Vasilios "Bill" Bourkas; loving mother of Peter and George Bourkas; dear daughter of the late Kostadina and Giorgios; cherished grandmother of Natassa (Bryan) Wachsman and Billy Bourkas; great grandmother of Declan, Savannah and Giovanni;...

Raymond Depino

Raymond Depino

Aug 29, 2024

Raymond P. DePino, age 67, at rest on August 29, 2024. Loving son of the late Nick DePino and the late Gloria L. DePino, nee DeCesare. dearest brother of Nicholas and James DePino. The family is gratefull for the support and love of the DePino and the DeCesare family. Special thanks and love to Laura and Linda who took such...

Tadeusz Dlugolecki

Tadeusz Dlugolecki

Aug 29, 2024

Tadeusz Dlugolecki, age 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on August 29, 2024. Tadeusz was the beloved husband of Halina, nee Szymborska, for 56 wonderful years; loving father of Dorothy (Jeff) Rossi, Elizabeth (John) Moriarty and Emilia Dlugolecka; dearest son of the late Kazimiera and Wladyslaw Dlugolecki; cherished grandfather of Samantha, Johnathan, and Stephanie Moriarty, Amanda Rossi,...

Helena Czuj

Helena Czuj

Aug 29, 2024

Helena Genowefa Czuj, nee Kuczek, age 88, passed away on August 29, surrounded by her loving family. Helena was the beloved wife of the late Tadeusz "Ted' Czuj; loving mother of Wesley Czuj, Ursula (Czuj) Genovaldi, Lucy (Steven) Bavone and Barbara (Michael) Bernardi; dearest daughter of the late Jozefa and Franciszek Kuczek; cherished babcia of Michael Hrdina, Joseph Bavone, Patrick...

Rick Berardi

Rick Berardi

Aug 28, 2024

Rick Berardi, age 72 passed away suddenly August 28th, 2024.Rick was born August 12th, 1952 in Chicago. As a young boy Rick made his way through the city of Chicago, finding his roots on Taylor Street, and becoming a White Sox fan. Rick worked for the Cook County Sheriff’s Department where he met and married Teres Accardi. They were married...

Marlene Minale

Marlene Minale

Aug 28, 2024

Marlene A. "Twinkie"  Minale, nee Tumbarello, age 84, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2024. Marlene was the beloved wife of the late John F.; loving mother of Cathi (Steve) Trezek; dearest daughter of the late Catherine and Tony Tumbarello; cherished grandmother of Johnna and Joey Trezek; dear cousin of Petrina (Donna) Martin-Giacalone and the late Peter Giacalone and fond...

Sarah Lazara

Sarah Lazara

Aug 26, 2024

Sarah Lazara (nee Consiglio) of Park Ridge, passed away on August 26, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Vincent Lazara for 67 years. Loving mother of Joseph (Diane) LaZara and Dominic (Shannon Heilman) Lazara. Beloved daughter of the late Domenico and Lorenza Consiglio. Loving Nonna of Ryan and Katrina LaZara and Andrew and Aaron Lazara. Fond aunt...

Daniel Drechney

Daniel Drechney

Aug 26, 2024

Daniel Drechney, 94 passed way August 26, 2024. Beloved husband of Joanne for 60 wonderful years. Loving father of Rose (Bill) Molepske, Paul Drechney, and Christine (Jeffrey) Rio. Cherished grandfather of Kyle Molepske, Jenna (Dominick) Sullivan, Jessica Rio.  Dear brother of Michaelene Drechney.  Fond uncle of Jodi Obirek, Jeffrey (Natalia) Obirek, Holly Yoshinari, and Julie (Terry) Boyko, and great uncle...

Thomas Gierut

Thomas Gierut

Aug 24, 2024

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Colette Lasinski

Colette Lasinski

Aug 23, 2024

Colette L. Lasinski, age 102, at rest on August 23, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Wayne P. Lasinski. Loving mother of Wayne C. (Susan Epstein) Lasinski. Dearest grandmother of Erin (Josh) Becherer and Alaina Lasinski MD. Great grandmother of Wyatt and Hope. Visitation for Colette will take place on Friday August 30, 2024 from 9:00 am until time of...

Michael Trott

Michael Trott

Aug 22, 2024

Michael Joseph Trott Michael passed away on August 22nd, 2024.  Born on April 6th, 1940 in Chicago il.  The beloved son of the late Robert Trott and Edith Mauer, and his stepfather Henry Mauer. Father of Susan K. Trott-Duese (Richard). Fond grandfather of Amanda Christine, Joseph Richard, and Brian Christopher. Dear brother of Donna, Carol and the late Robert. Michael...

Theresa Tufano

Theresa Tufano

Aug 22, 2024

Theresa “Shoes” Tufano  75,  at Peace with Christ Thursday, August 22, 2024. Beloved wife of  Andrew  “Quiff”. Loving mother of Frank and Anthony (Lisa) Meccia ,  Beloved daughter of Anne and the late Carmen De Laurentis. Cherished grandmother of Anthony Jr.  (Kirstin), Andrew, Alessandra, Luciano ,Carmen, Toni, Bianca and Raffaele. Dear sister of Angel (Leonard) Lanzito. Loving aunt of...

Angela Ancona

Angela Ancona

Aug 21, 2024

Angela Ancona, nee Calabrese, age 79, passed away peacefully at her home on August 21, 2024, with her family by her side. Angela was the beloved wife of Beniamino for 58 wonderful years; loving mother of Filomena (Dino) Costa, Regina (Joseph) Malatesta and Mariangela (Jerry) DiSilvestro; dearest daughter of the late Regina, nee Pesole, and Nicola Calabrese; cherished nonna of...

John Mcgurn

John Mcgurn

Aug 21, 2024

John McGurn, age 62, at rest suddenly on August 21, 2024. John was a retired City of Chicago firefighter for 30 years of dedicated service. Beloved husband of Michelle (nee Papas) for 27 years. Loving father of Rosemary McGurn and Shannon McGurn. Cherished son of the late James W. and the late Rosemary T (nee Kettner) McGurn. Dear brother of...

Adam Fischer

Adam Fischer

Aug 21, 2024

Adam Fischer 100 of Des Plaines. At rest Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Maria. Loving father of Rosemarie, Mary Ann (David) Bartalone and Caroline. Fond grandfather of David (Alyssa) Bartalone, Anna and Jessica. Dear brother of the late Elisabeth and the late Michael. Fond uncle of Elisabeth and the late Phillip. Family and friends are asked...

Stanislaw Zachemski

Stanislaw Zachemski

Aug 21, 2024

Stanislaw Zachemski, age 89, at rest on August 21, 2024. Beloved husband of Antonina (nee Fiedor) for 65 years. Dear son of the late Jan and the late Anna Zachemski. Loving father of Mary (Lester) Lupa, Christine (Richard) Wiklanski, Joseph (Rosa) Zachemski and Donna (Ivan) Colorato. Dear grandfather of Mark (Robin) Lupa, Tom Lupa, the late Bernadette Lupa, Robert Wiklanski,...

Walter Delise

Walter Delise

Aug 19, 2024

Walter R. DeLise 81 of Bolingbrook. At Peace with Christ Monday, August 19 th , beloved husband of Brenda. Loving father of David, Cassidy and the late Michelle. Cherished grandfather of Alicia. Dear brother of the late Mariano (the late Grace), the late Anthony (the late Pat), the late Marie (the late Dave) Wright, the late Lucille (the late...

Carol Piorek

Carol Piorek

Aug 19, 2024

Carol J. Piorek (nee Schuh) age 81, at rest on August 19, 2024. Wife of Norbert Piorek. Loving mother of Donald (Jeannie) Piorek, Doreen (Frank) Nagel and Kristine (Chuck) Owen. Cherished grandmother of James, Isabella, Zack and Max Owen, Frankie Nagel, Angelina, Jacob and Joseph Piorek. Dear sister of the late Audrey (the late Maurice) Graziano. Fond aunt of William...

Frank Derosa

Frank Derosa

Aug 18, 2024

Frank  A. "Unc" DeRosa, age 78, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2024. Frank was the beloved husband of Linda (nee Kasza) for 52 wonderful years; loving father of Trisha DeMola and the late Anthony DeRosa; dear son of the late Theresa and Tony DeRosa; cherished grandfather of Anthony DeMola; dearest brother of the late Peter (Joan) DeRosa; fond...

Kenneth Restis

Kenneth Restis

Aug 17, 2024

Sgt. Kenneth J. Restis C.P.D. retired, age 81, passed away unexpectedly on August 17, 2024. Kenneth was the beloved husband of Betty, nee Nelson, for 57 wonderful years; loving father of Laura A. C.P.D. Ret. (Lt. Darren C.P.D. Ret.) Easterday; dearest son of the late Marie and Frank Restis; cherished papa of Ryan M. Kirch, Hunter (Clint) and Morgan...

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