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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.

Eileen Higgins

Eileen Higgins

Dec 17, 2023

Eileen T. Higgins, 62, of Chicago Devoted daughter of the late William P. Higgins and Florence Phelan HigginsBeloved Sister of Patrick J. ( Sarah E. Edwards) Higgins of Nashville, Mary Regina Higgins ( Randall E. ) Reither, and William J. (Cynthia J. Kraft) Higgins; Adoring Aunt to William , Lilli, and Clay Higgins; Charles, Daniel, Robert and Scott Reither; Bridget  ...

Roman Czygryn

Roman Czygryn

Dec 17, 2023

Roman Charles "Charlie"  Czygryn, age 69, Chicago Police Department Retired, passed away unexpectedly at his home on December 17, 2023. Charlie was the dearest son of the late Wanda Furmanek and the late Matthew Czygryn; beloved brother of Barbara (Joseph) Brumann; loving uncle of Elizabeth and Margaret Brumann. Visitation Thursday, December 21, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. (St....

Jane Poulos

Jane Poulos

Dec 16, 2023

Jane Poulos (nee Costabile) of Des Plaines, 76, passed away on December 16, 2023. Jane was preceded in death by her husband Arthur Poulos. Jane is the beloved sister of (the late Joan) and Joe DeBell, Barbara and (the late Tom) Grau, (the late Maryann) and George Frugoli. She was a fond sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend of many. In...

Carole Mascenic

Carole Mascenic

Dec 14, 2023

Carole Mascenic, nee Ziaja, age 96, passed away on December 14, 2023.  Carole was the beloved wife of the late Frank; loving mother of Frank J. (Maryann) and Michael J. (Theresa) and the late Mary Ann Mascenic; cherished grandmother of Jennifer Johnson, Nathan (Silvia) Mascenic, Dana Oleksyn, Jamie (Oscar Rodriguez) Mascenic and Jessica (Greg) Riba and great grandmother of Nathan,...

Robert Chubb

Robert Chubb

Dec 14, 2023

Robert  "Bob" E. Chubb Jr., age 76, at rest on December 14, 2023. Robert was a Veteran in the United States Army. Beloved husband of Carol M. Chubb (nee Montalbano). Loving father of Chris Chubb (Sandra Montiel) and Scott Chubb (Chuck Grayeb). Cherished son of the late Robert E. Chubb Sr. and the late Rita (nee Brennock) and step mother...

Guido Terravecchia

Guido Terravecchia

Dec 13, 2023

Guido Terravecchia, age 83.  Beloved husband of Giuseppa nee Blandino.  Loving father of Gerry & Tony (April) Terravecchia.  Beloved son of the late Girolamo & Giuseppina (nee Amoroso) Terravecchia.  Fond grandfather of Stephanie (Luke) Polka, Guido Terravecchia, Anthony & Nickolas Terravecchia.  Dear brother of 7 in Palermo Sicily.  Fond uncle and friend to many.  Visitation Monday, December 18, 2023 from...

Etta Tautenhahn

Etta Tautenhahn

Dec 13, 2023

Etta Dora Tautenhahn, age 86, at rest on December 13, 2023. Devoted daughter, wife, mother and Oma to the Koelling and Tautenhahn families. Etta loved singing and music, a faithful Christian who taught children's Sunday School, and was well-loved in her neighborhood as the friendliest bank teller. She was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, travelled to visit relatives...

William Painter

William Painter

Dec 13, 2023

William ‘Bill’ T. Painter, Sr., 66, passed away December 13, 2023.  Beloved husband of Carole for 44 wonderful years.  Loving father of Lisa (George) Prats, Lori (Kelvin) Cannon, David (Sylvia) Gauthier, Michael (Carolyn) Painter, William (Kristin) Painter Jr., and Robert (Valerie) Painter.  Cherished grandfather of 14 and one on the way.  Dear brother of Marie Saielli and Robert Painter.  Fond...

Karen Cornejo

Karen Cornejo

Dec 12, 2023

Karen M. Cornejo (nee Miraz) age 61, at rest on December 12, 2023. Loving wife of Jeffrey Perrone. Dearest daughter of the late Albert and the late Anna Carleen (nee Watts) Miraz. Fond sister of Michael Miraz and the late Linda Miraz Adams. Beloved aunt of Jennifer (Jeff) Vollmer and Adam (Chris) Perrone. Great aunt of Sarah Perrone, Jacob Perrone,...

Russell Biskup

Russell Biskup

Dec 11, 2023

Russell J. Biskup, age 73, at rest on December 11, 2023. Loving son of the late Joseph and the late Mary Biskup. Dear brother of Claudia (Jerry) Cabay. Dear uncle of Jeffrey (Lauren) Cabay and Jennifer (Jonathan) Dudlak. Fond great uncle of Darwin and Morgan Dudlak. Loving cousin to many. Please omit flowers. Family and friends are asked to meet...

Josephine Drosos

Josephine Drosos

Dec 11, 2023

Josephine Marie Drosos, 70, at rest December 11, 2023.  Beloved wife of Dimitrios 'Jimmy' Drosos.  Cherished daugher of the late John Sr. and the late Marie Podjasek.  Dear sister of John F. (Joanne) Podjasek Jr., Fred (Jan) Podjasek, Paul (Margie Koller) Podjasek, Anne (Willard) Broom, and Michael (Mary) Podjasek.  Fond aunt of many.  Family and friends are invited to meet...

Bernadine Czechowski

Bernadine Czechowski

Dec 10, 2023

Bernadine Czechowski ( nee Hajost) age 86, at rest on December 10, 2023. Beloved wife of the late James Czechowski. Loving mother of Michael Czechowski and Judy Frohne. Cherished grandmother of Derrick, Brandon, Holden and Jesse. Dear sister of Anne and the late Joseph and the late Walter.  Fond aunt, cousin and friend of many. Visitation for Bernadine will take...

Lucille Gibula

Lucille Gibula

Dec 10, 2023

Lucille A. Gibula, nee Traczyk, age 86, passed away peacefully at her home on December 10, 2023. Lucille was the beloved wife of the late Eugene; dearest daughter of the late Mae and Stanley Traczyk; dear sister of Dennis (Charlotte) and the late Robert (the late Camille Traczyk, and she was a fond aunt of many. Visitation Monday, December 18,...

Theresa Costa

Theresa Costa

Dec 9, 2023

Theresa Marie Costa, nee Cassara, age 57, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2023, with her family at her side. Theresa was the beloved wife of Giorgio for 27 wonderful years; proud and loving mother of Joseph Peter and Vincent Anthony Costa; dear daughter of Tony (Guiju) Cassara and Karen Spence, and daughter in-law to the late Peter and...

Helen Apostolos

Helen Apostolos

Dec 9, 2023

Helen Apostolos passed away in Elmwood Park, Illinois of natural causes on December 9, 2023. Helen was born in Oak Park/Chicago, Illinois in 1926 to the late Peter and Anastasia (née Trakas) Apostolos, who both emigrated from Greece in the early 1900s. Helen grew up during the depression, was an exceptional student, earned a place at DePaul University, and worked...

Marilyn Salomonson

Marilyn Salomonson

Dec 8, 2023

Marilyn Salomonson, age 93, of Crystal Lake, formerly of Chicago, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 8, 2023, at 4:03 PM at Northwestern Hospital in Huntley. A visitation will be held Saturday, December 16, 2023, from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave, Norridge, IL. Services will immediately follow. The internment will...

Leroy Plier

Leroy Plier

Dec 8, 2023

Leroy Phillip Plier, born to life to Frank Plier and Clara Plier (Metz) on August 1, 1940 at Oak Park Hospital in Oak Park, Illinois. His childhood home was at 4328 N. Hirschberg Avenue in Schiller Park, a home his father built in 1926. Leroy was born to eternal life on December 8, 2023. SURVIVED BY David Plier (son) and...

Vittorio Verrecchia

Vittorio Verrecchia

Dec 7, 2023

Vittorio Antonio Verrecchia, 49, of Norridge, Illinois, died peacefully at his home. He is preceded in death by his father Vittorio, whom he adored. He is survived by his beloved mother, Rosina (nee Izzi) and his loving sisters, Carmina (Domenico) Ciccone and Emilia (David) Scott. He was the dear uncle of Mary Rose (Christian) Giacalone and Dina (David) Andrejek and...

Dennis D'Amato

Dennis D'Amato

Dec 7, 2023

Dennis M. D'Amato, age 72, passed away peacefully at his home on December 7, 2023, with his family at his side.  Dennis was the beloved husband of Daryl, nee Nordby, for 47 wonderful years; loving father of Matthew W. (Deanna) and Christopher D. D'Amato; cherished Papa of Grace, Noah, Faith and Chloe; dearest son of the late Rita and Oscar...

Jean Orlando

Jean Orlando

Dec 6, 2023

Jean Orlando, 100, at rest December 6, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Joseph Orlando.  Loving mother of Samuel (the late Joanne) Orlando, Marily (Bill) Cook, and the late Joanne Orlando.  Cherished grandmother of Marla, John, Joe, Julie, and Anthony.  Great grandmother of eight.  Dear sister and aunt to many.  All services are private.  Info:  708-456-8300

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