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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.

Concetta Wuensch

Concetta Wuensch

Aug 22, 2025

Connie Wuensch 93 of Sauganash. At rest Friday, August 22, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Emil. Loving mother of Emil (Kimberley), Thomas, Larry (Mimi) and Richard. Beloved daughter of the late Bartholomew and the late Francis Natoli. Dear sister of Thomas (the late Betty), Gloria, Richard (Linda) and the late Mary Natoli. Fond aunt and great aunt to many....

Loretta Zajakala

Loretta Zajakala

Aug 22, 2025

Loretta Zajakala, age 98, at rest on August 22, 2025. Loretta was born on October 22, 1926 to the late Peter Zajakala and the late Anna (nee Wilant) Zajakala. Dear sister of the late Helen L. (the late Glen) Sedlacek. Fond aunt of Kathryn Sedlacek, Robert (the late Rita) Sedlacek and Donald (Judy) Sedlacek. Loretta was loved by many...

Dennis Heuer

Dennis Heuer

Aug 22, 2025

Dennis M. Heuer, age 76, at rest on August 22, 2025. Dennis was born on September 20, 1948 in Chicago Illinois to the late George and the late Helen Heuer. Cherished husband of the late Susan.  Loving father of Jamie Smolinski. Beloved partner of Dolly Johnson. Dear brother of the late Merrily Dawson. Fond uncle of Tommy, Deanna, Matthew and...

Linda Clouse

Linda Clouse

Aug 20, 2025

Linda Clouse, age 77, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025.

Linda was the beloved wife of nearly 37 years to Stephen. She was a devoted sister to the late Barbara (Erv) Dahl, and she will be fondly remembered by her extended family, many friends, and the countless lives she touched through her generosity...

Ross Pollina

Ross Pollina

Aug 18, 2025

Ross Pollina, age 79, passed away on August 18, 2025 at his home in River Grove, Illinois. Ross was a proud Veteran of the United States Marines serving 21 years as a Gunnery Sergeant and was active during Desert Storm. Ross was born on July 28, 1946 in Ventimiglia di Sicilia, a town in the Metropolitan City of Palermo...

Mary Ellen Coley

Mary Ellen Coley

Aug 17, 2025

Mary Ellen Coley, nee Harper, age 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 17, 2025. Mary Ellen was the beloved wife of the late Robert J. Coley; loving mother of Theresa A. "Terry" (the late Timothy) Palermo, Robert Joseph II (Diane) and Frank W. (Kimberly) Coley; dear daughter of the late Angela and Frank Harper; cherished grandmother of...

Susan Shotsberger

Susan Shotsberger

Aug 17, 2025

Susan M. Shotsberger, 80, at rest August 17, 2025.  Beloved wife of James for 50 wonderful years.  Loving mother of Dina (Mike) Mohr, David Sance, and Dana (Gus) Kozarzewski.  Cherished daughter of the late Walter and Josephine Szafraniec.  Loving grandmother of Michaela, Matthew, Dylan, and Ryan.  Great grandmother of Roman and Hudson.  Dear sister of Carl Szafraniec, Wayne Szafraniec, and...

Thomas Mcauliff

Thomas Mcauliff

Aug 16, 2025

Tom McAuliff, legendary jokester and self-certified master of forged notes, has embarked on his greatest adventure yet-heading to heaven.  Known for once getting out of going to school with a note boldly signed “Mom McAuliff”, Tom’s quick wit and mischievous charm will never be forgotten. Tom was born July 8, 1963. He attended St. Monica’s school in Chicago. There, Tom...

Vitalii Harasymovych

Vitalii Harasymovych

Aug 16, 2025

Vitalii Harasymovych, age 49, passed away unexpectedly with his family by his side on August 16, 2025. Vitalii was the beloved husband of Iryna (nee Kurtiak) for 25 wonderful years; loving father of Oleksandr (Solomiia) and Tetiana Harasymovych; dear son of Mariya (nee Ambrozyak) Fedoriv and the late Volodymyr Harasymovych; dearest brother of Mykhaylo (Ruslana) Garasymovych; fond uncle of Vitaliy...

Joseph Netzel

Joseph Netzel

Aug 16, 2025

Beloved husband of Cari (nee Czajkowski). Loving father of Joseph and Michelle. Beloved son of the late Kenneth J Netzel, Sr and Phyllis Netzel. Brother of Kenneth (Ivy), Daniel (late Maureen), and Lisa Scumaci (Andy). Uncle to Christopher, Mallory, Jordyn, Devin, and Nick. Building his life with his family was his main focus during his 61+ years. With his wife...

Jessica Sclafani

Jessica Sclafani

Aug 15, 2025

The bright light that was Jessica Kathleen Sclafani (nee Templeton) was extinguished much too soon on August 15, 2025.  Jessica was only 49, but she made her mark on the world every day, in so many ways.  Cherished wife of Guy Sclafani, caring stepmom to Giancarlo Sclafani, treasured first child of Mark and the late Veronica (nee Inabnit) Templeton, ...

Angela Pascazio

Angela Pascazio

Aug 15, 2025

Angela Pascazio, affectionately known as Angie, Leleen, or Zia Lena, passed away peacefully on the evening of August 15, 2025, at the age of 97. Born into the loving family of Vincenzo and Domenica Pascazio, Angela lived a long and full life, devoted to her family and friends. Though she wasn’t married or had children of her own, she built...

Karen Zdrodowski

Karen Zdrodowski

Aug 15, 2025

Karen L. Zdrodowski, age 74, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025. Karen was the dearest daughter of the late Edmund and Adeline (nee Dembowski) Zdrodowski; loving sister of Sister Laura Parker, SP and the late Lawrence (the late Pamela) Zdrodowski; aunt of Jonathan (Samantha) Parker and Phillip Zdrodowski. Visitation Friday, August 29, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m....

Carmen Cristia

Carmen Cristia

Aug 15, 2025

Carmen I. Cristia, age 86, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025. Carmen was the loving mother of Frank A. Cristia; dearest daughter of the late Carmen (nee Santiago) and the late Manuel Cristia; cherished grandmother of Nicholas and Micayla Cristia; beloved sister of Noel, Maria, Manuel (Gloria) and Robert (the late Klara) Cristia, and she was a fond aunt...

Charles Dressner

Charles Dressner

Aug 14, 2025

Charlie Dressner 69 of Norridge. At Peace with Christ Thursday, August 14 th . Beloved husband of Vickie, Loving father of Nicole (Nicholas) Miller, Ryan and Dana (Ryan) Soderblom. Beloved son of the late Frank and the late Anna. Cherished grandfather of Marissa, Mario, Peyton, Ryan Jr. and Brooke. Fond son in law of Patricia the late Gerald Schippers....

Alberto Gentile

Alberto Gentile

Aug 12, 2025

Alberto "Albert" Gentile, age 87, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025. Albert was born in Chicago, Il. to the late Vincenzo Gentile and the late Olympia (nee Mirbella) and was a proud Veteran in the United States Army. Albert was preceeded in death by his beloved wife LaVinia (nee Falco). He is the loving father of Marguerite (William) Mussared,...

Maria Adan De Casillas

Maria Adan De Casillas

Aug 12, 2025

MARIA de la LUZ ADAN de CASILLAS August 14, 1938 – August 12, 2025 Maria “Mamish” Casillas revered as a pillar of strength, bravery and unyielding positivity, passed away on August 12, 2025 just short of her 87 th birthday (August 14th). Maria was known for her warmth, generosity and undeniably loving spirit she brought into the world. Maria will...

Siegfried Siedler

Siegfried Siedler

Aug 11, 2025

Siegfried Siedler, 83, of Norridge, Illinois passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025, in Park Ridge.  He was born on January 1, 1942 in Germany.  He was married to his wife JoAnn for 34 years.  Together they traveled the world.  Siegfried was a tool and dye maker for Stanley Spring for over 30 years.  He was also an avid bowler...

Janina Bachula

Janina Bachula

Aug 9, 2025

Janina Bachula (nee Babicz) age 96, at rest on August 9, 2025. Janina was born on January 10, 1929 in Wroblowka, Poland to the late Wladyslaw Babicz and the late Anna (nee Szczypta) Babicz. Beloved Wife of the late Franciszek Bachula. Loving mother of Tadeusz (Zofia), Janina (Stanislaw) Kapusciarz and Stanislaw Bachula. Dearest grandmother of Chester (Justyna), Alicja (Greg), Diane...

Robert Harris

Robert Harris

Aug 9, 2025

Robert  A. Harris, age 82, passed peacefully at home in Salem Wisconsin. Bob was born on February 12, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois to the late George and the late Patricia Harris. Beloved husband of Phyllis (nee Holmes). Loving father of Anthony Harris, Tanya (Joe) Carco and Natasha (Bob) Brubaker. Cherished grandfather of Nicole (Paul) Silva, Christina (Joey) Bizcarrondo, Rachel (Jon)...

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