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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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Ronni Emrich

Ronni Emrich

Jul 11, 2024

Ronni Lynn Emrich (nee Parat) age 64, at rest on July 11, 2024. Beloved wife of Lee Emrich. Dear sister of Sue (the late Ron) Thorn, Julie (Roger) Stoller and Laurie (Ron) Ondrla. Cherished daughter Ronald and Ruth Parat.  Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews and great aunt of several great nieces and great nephews. Visitation for Ronni will...

Stanley Stypka

Stanley Stypka

Jul 9, 2024

Stanley A. Stypka Jr, age 78, at rest on July 9, 2024. Beloved husband of Anna (nee Kossakowski)  Loving father of Stanley Andrew, III (Mary) Stypka, Debra Anne (Dennis) Gantzert and Jennifer (Brandon) Fehrenbacher. Devoted grandfather of Annabelle and Justin. Dear brother of Trish (Jane Kreinberg) Stypka, Joseph (Christine) Stypka, Beverly (Drake) Shepard and Linda (John) Songco. Fond uncle of...

Cosmo Vivirito

Cosmo Vivirito

Jul 8, 2024

Cosmo A. Vivirito, age 87, at rest on July 8, 2024 Of St. Charles, Beloved husband of Anna Marie (nee Mariano). Loving father of August (Rose) Vivirito, Dominic (Denise) Vivirito and Anthony (Andrea) Vivirito. Cherished Grandfather of DeAnna, Alyssa, Cosmo, Anna Marie Katherine(Faisal) Shabib, Salvatore, AnnaMarie Rose, Anna Marie Grace, Cosmo Aldo, Clara and Andrea. Dear brother of Marieta (the...

Frank Ernesto

Frank Ernesto

Jul 8, 2024

Frank Ernesto 76 of Rosemont.  At Peace with Christ Monday, July 8, 2024. Owner of Sonny’s Express, Park Ridge. Beloved husband of Diane, Loving father of James. Beloved son of the late James and the late Anne. Fond grandfather of Jimmy. Dear brother of Michael Colonna, the late Denise Mariani and the late James Ernesto. Fond uncle to many. Visitation...

Joann Engert

Joann Engert

Jul 8, 2024

Joann Eileen Engert, 87, formerly of Huntley, IL, of Whitewater, WI and of Chicago passed away peacefully on July 7, 2024 at Green Fields of Geneva. She was born on December 9, 1936 in Chicago to Margaret (McLaughlin) and Thomas Ginley. She married her beloved Martin Engert on November 10, 1979. She attended Alvernia High School and graduated from...

Dolores Kazuk

Dolores Kazuk

Jul 7, 2024

Dolores aka Nina Kazuk 92. At Peace with Christ Sunday, July 7, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of Ken (Susan), Karen (Bill) Ryan and the late Keith (Kate). Cherished grandmother of Mitchell (Kara), Kelly, Kip, Kelsey, Katie, John and Konnor. Great grandmother of Lily and Grace. Dear sister of the late Nina and the late...

Ruth Pisterzi

Ruth Pisterzi

Jul 7, 2024

Ruth E. Pisterzi, nee Schmidt, 98, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Ruth was predeceased by her husband and dear friend of 53 years, Otto D. Pisterzi. fond mother of Daniel (Robin), Frank (Stephanie) and Victoria (Fred) Truglio; proud grandmother of Mark, Michael, Matthew, Melissa, Nicole, Alexander and Danielle; proud great grandmother of Ryan, Isabella, Jaxon, Ella, and Maeve...

Janine Rezzuto

Janine Rezzuto

Jul 7, 2024

Janine Marie Rezzuto 70  of Morton Grove. At rest Sunday, July 7, 2024. Beloved daughter of the late Jerry and the late Anne R.. Dear sister of Frank. Family and friends are asked to meet on Monday, July 15 th at St. John Brebeuf Catholic Church 8305 N. Harlem Ave. Niles from 10 A.M. until time of Funeral Mass 11:00...

Silvia Pacini

Silvia Pacini

Jul 7, 2024

Silvia Pacini nee Rivera, age 71, passed away unexpectedly July 7, 2024.  Beloved wife of Raffaello Pacini.  Loving mother of Julia Maria Pacini and Ivana Pacini.  Beloved daughter of the late Pablo and Julia (nee Ramirez) Rivera.  Fond grandmother of Gianna Alyssa Herrera.  Dear sister of Isaias (Irma) Rivera, Leticia (Victor) Roqueta, Judith Rivera, Diana (Oscar) Cordova, Rocio Rivera.  Fond...

Thomas Murphy

Thomas Murphy

Jul 6, 2024

Thomas M. Murphy, 88, went peacefully on July 6, 2024. Dear son of Charles and Margaret. Brother to Bill (Alice), Harold (Gloria), Mary (Dan), Rosemary (George Derby), Chuck (Joanne).  Beloved husband of Frances P. Farella (1938-2010) for 54 years. Loving father of George (Debra), Thomas (Mary), Michael (Dee), Kelli (Pete). Grandfather to Thomas, Stephanie, Patricia, Georgyna, Ryan,  Franny, Michael, &...

Hannah Sheehan

Hannah Sheehan

Jul 5, 2024

Joan Sheehan 81, At rest Friday, July 5, 2024. Loving mother of Robert (Ho Thi Lan Phuong) and Michael (Carrie). Fond grandmother of James and Ryan. Dear sister of Mary , Bernadette, and the late Martin. Cherished aunt and friend to many. Funeral Service Private. Arrangements conducted by FRIEL FUNERAL DIRECTORS.

Jack Felke

Jack Felke

Jul 5, 2024

Jack E. Felke, 69, at rest July 5, 2024.  Beloved husband of Gerri (Devine) for 44 wonderful years.  Loving father of John (Nicole) Felke, Brian (Maggie) Felke, Colleen (Brendan Toolan) Felke, Kevin (Talor) Felke.  Dear son of the late Earl and Lois Felke.  Fond Papa of Grace, Rose, Brooke, Emily, Jimmy, Maeve.  Dear brother-in-law of many; fond uncle of many....

Bridget Kearney

Bridget Kearney

Jul 3, 2024

Bridget "Betty" Kearney (Burke) age 92, Native of Gorthinacullin, Tourmakeady, County Mayo, Ireland passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on July 3, 2024. Bridget was the beloved wife of the late Daniel J.(Native of Moyvane, County Kerry, Ireland); treasured mother of Mary Theresa Callaghan, Michael (Rose) Kearney and Kathleen Kearney; dearest daughter of the late Mary...

Barbara Guerra

Barbara Guerra

Jul 2, 2024

Barbara E. Guerra (Bowers), age 84, passed away unexpectedly in her home on July 2, 2024. Barbara was the beloved wife of the late Michael J.; loving mother of Daniel J. (Minerva), Michael (Theresa) and Jimmy (Kathy) Guerra and Debbie Zoerink; daughter of the late Alma and Walter Bowers; cherished grandmother of Marlenna (Cole) Krohn, Daniel, Jr., Elissa (Andy) Barbosa,...

Nicholas Korines

Nicholas Korines

Jul 2, 2024

Nicholas H. Korines,  passed away on July 2, 2024 at is home at the age of 72. Nicholas was born November 9, 1951 at Freeport Hospital on Long Island, New York to Harry and Barbara (nee Provias) Korines.  Beloved son, nephew, brother, father, husband, uncle and friend . Preceeded in death by mother, father, sisters (Maria and Christhena). Suvived by...

Carmen Delaurentis

Carmen Delaurentis

Jul 1, 2024

Carmen “ Tony “ DeLaurentis 77 of Norridge. Veteran of the Viet Nam War, U.S. Navy. At Peace with Christ, Monday July 1 st . beloved husband of Rosemary nee DeLuca. Loving father of Philip (Regina), Selena and Nicholas. Beloved son of the late Anthony and the late Jennie. Cherished grandfather of Christopher, Lilian, Remi and Caden. Dear brother of...

Robert Mundo

Robert Mundo

Jun 30, 2024

Robert P. Mundo Sr. 85 of Norwood Park. At rest Sunday, June 30, 2024. Beloved husband of Marge. Loving father of Shari (Mark) Olshansky, Robert P. Jr. (Mary) , Nicole (the late Daniel) McCleary. Beloved son of the late Joseph and the late Rose. Fond grandfather of Allison, Christopher, Mae, Stephanie, Samantha, Jessica and Ashley. Great grandfather of Anthony, Danielle,...

Tom Filskov

Tom Filskov

Jun 29, 2024

Tom M. Filskov Sr, age 67, passed away unexpectedly on June 29, 2024. Tom was the beloved husband of Bonnie L. (Gorski) for 45 wonderful years; loving father of Thomas M. Jr., and Lisa A. (Jess) Honaker; dearest son of Carol (Spohn) and the late Melvin Filskov; cherished grandpa of Oakley and Bentley; dear brother of Lester (Marlene) Filskov and...

Valene Georgiafentis

Valene Georgiafentis

Jun 28, 2024

Valene Therese "Val" Georgiafentis, nee Emery, age 40, passed away on June 28, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Val was the beloved wife of Nicholas for 16 wonderful years; loving mother of Kayla, Anthony and Maria; dearest daughter of John and the late Theresa Quinlan and Ross and Nancy Emery, and daughter in law of Anastasia and Anthony Georgian;...

Charles Luptak

Charles Luptak

Jun 28, 2024

Charles R. Luptak, D.D.S. age 79, at rest on June 28, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Alice "Lynn" (nee McEvilly) Luptak. Loving father of Mark Luptak, Elizabeth Luptak and Ryan Luptak. Cherished grandfather of Grace, Emma and Nora. Brother of Donald Luptak and Uncle of Richard and Joseph Luptak. Charles was a beloved professor and mentor at U.I.C. College...

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