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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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Felicetta D'Attomo

Felicetta D'Attomo

Jun 27, 2024

Felicetta D'Attomo, nee Romita, age 93, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on June 27, 2024. Felicetta was the beloved wife of the the late Muzio; loving mother of Nick D'Attomo, Enza Kalpedis and Veronica D'Attomo; dear daughter of the late Veronica and Felice Romita; cherished grandmother of Nicholas Kalpedis, Nicky D'Attomo, Christopher Kalpedis and Stephanie Kalpedis;...

Frances Karr

Frances Karr

Jun 26, 2024

Frances C. "Fran" Karr (Kepple) (Stern), age 79, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2024. Fran was the beloved mother of Rick (Deanna) Stern; dear daughter of the late Joan and Russell Kepple; cherished grandmother of Tyler and Lauren Shamie, Priscilla, Bennett, Sofia and Barrett Stern; fond aunt, niece, cousin and friend of many.Visitation Saturday, June 29, 2024, from 12:00...

Mamie Schmall

Mamie Schmall

Jun 26, 2024

Mamie N. Schmall, age 92, at rest on June 26, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Ralph. Loving mother of Janet (Dan) Talavera, Russell (Teena) Schmall, Julie (Wayne) Trezak and the late Ralph Jr. Fond grandmother of Charley, Duncan, Payton and Dana. Dear brother of Thomas (Roberta) Olesh. Fond aunt of Many nieces and nephews. Visitation for Mamie will take...

Walter Meyer

Walter Meyer

Jun 25, 2024

Walter J. Meyer, age 78, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2024. Beloved husband of Karen (nee Ketter). Loving father of Nicole Meyer Klarich, Natalie Meyer (Todd Warren) and Kelly (Travis) Kotowicz. Cherished grandfather of Chiara, Trinity, Ella, Matthew and Rylan. Dear brother of David (Mary) Meyer, Elaine (Leroy) Abba, Thomas (Virginia) Meyer and the late Alfred (Mary) Meyer. Fond...

Andres Hernandez

Andres Hernandez

Jun 23, 2024

Andres Hernandez, age 84, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on June 23, 2024. Andres was the beloved husband of Neivis for 60 wonderful years; loving father of Maggie, Neida (Harold), and the late Ivonne; cherished grandfather of Miranda; dearest son of the late Agustina and Andres; beloved brother of Neida (the late Miguel); uncle to Sandy, and...

Pietra Arcuri

Pietra Arcuri

Jun 23, 2024

Pietra Arcuri nee Miceli Pranio, age 80. Beloved wife of Saverio Arcuri; loving mother of Maria Francesca (Dominick) Zenzola and Joseph (Sonya) Arcuri; beloved daughter of the late Antonio and Maria Miceli Pranio nee Masseria; fond grandmother of Stephanie, Michael, Luca, Sofia, Gino, and Luisa; dear sister of Enzo (Lina) Miceli Pranio, and the late Anna (Bernardo) Palisi, Giuseppina (Saro)...

Larry Strzechowski

Larry Strzechowski

Jun 21, 2024

Larry Strzechowski 79, At Peace with Christ Friday, June 21, 2024. Retired C.P.D., Veteran of the Viet Nam War, United States Marine Corp.. Beloved husband of 58 years to Sandy nee Siwek. Loving father of Cheryl, Becky (John) Coli and Larry. Beloved son of the late Stanley and the late Mary. Cherished grandfather of Amelia, Seth, Murial and Clara. Dear...

Anthony Fontana

Anthony Fontana

Jun 20, 2024

Anthony G. Fontana, age 67, at rest on June 20, 2024. Beloved husband of JoAnn (nee La Susa) Fontana. Loving father of Matthew (Therese) Fontana, Lauren (Robert) Ludlow and Amy Fontana (Kyle Klingele). Devoted grandfather of Molly, M.J. and Jolie. Dear son of the late Matthew and the late Laura (Nee Senese) Fontana. Fond son-in-law of the late Anthony and...

Emil Kurowski

Emil Kurowski

Jun 20, 2024

Emil Jozef Kurowski, age 66, passed unexpectedly in Poland on June 20, 2024. Emil was the beloved husband of Alicja for 45 wonderful years; loving father of Bozena (Pawel) Szpiech, Anna (Thiago) Mairink and Natalia Kurowska; dearest son of the late Maria (Jurkowska) and the late Marian Kurowski; cherished grandfather of Kevin, Matthew, Carter and Logan; dear brother of the...

Laura Meads

Laura Meads

Jun 19, 2024

Laura “Susie” Meads was born in Chicago on August 18 th , 1945 to Harold and Catherine Miller. Laura (Susie) passed away suddenly on June 19 th , 2024.  She is survived by her son, Mark (& wife Alesha) and grandchildren David and Jonathan. She was preceded in death by both of  parents, her sister, Linda and brother, Leroy. Her...

Benito Chiappetta

Benito Chiappetta

Jun 19, 2024

Benito Chiappetta, age 89, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2024. Benito was the beloved husband of the late Franca, nee Covello; loving father of Mary (Tom) Koval, Joann (Dan) Baumgardner and Antonella (Nick) Campana; dearest son of the late Maria Rosaria, nee Baratta, and the late Angelo Chiappetta; cherished grandfather of Tony (Damon), Sabrina (Andrew), Hailey, Matt, Ben, Alex...

Ranko Rankovich

Ranko Rankovich

Jun 18, 2024

Ranko "Ron" Rankovich, age 77, passed away on June 18, 2024. Ron was the loving father of Michael, Joey and Nick Rankovich; dear son of the late Draga and Milan; loving brother of Zoran Rankovich and the late Dayle (Joe) Sora. Cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no services. For more information call (708)456-8300.

Jozef Stypula

Jozef Stypula

Jun 18, 2024

Jozef Stypula, age 55, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2024. Jozef was the loving father of Diana (Luke Soltys) Stypula, Paul (Amanda Aldeir) Stypula and Viktoria Stypula; beloved son of Wladyslawa (Hejmej) and Wojciech Stypula; cherished grandfather of Olivia and Hailey; dear brother of Lucyna (Kazimierz) Bujnowski, Bogdan (Beata) Stypula, Andrew (Magdalena) Stypula, Wojciech (Sylvia) Stypula and Waclaw (Min...

Stanislaw Szafranski

Stanislaw Szafranski

Jun 18, 2024

Stanislaw Szafranski, age 72, passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 18, 2024. Stanislaw was the loving husband of Maria (Wawrzonek) for 50 wonderful years; loving father of Agnes Wojdyla, Barbara (David) Stefanovic, Jolanta Flis, Stan (Patricia) Szafranski, Greg Szafranski and the late Beata Kraus; dear son of the late Emilia and Stanislaw; cherished grandfather of Dawid Kraus, Jakub,...

Jayne Rutkowski-Duchin

Jayne Rutkowski-Duchin

Jun 17, 2024

Jayne Rutkowski-Duchin, 100, at rest June 17, 2024.  Beloved wife of the late Stanley ‘Duke’ Rutowski and the late William ‘Val’ Duchin.  Loving mother of Janis (Timothy) Hauser.  Cherished grandmother of Kambri Zielinski, Ryan (Talia) Hauser, and Timothy (Devin) Hauser.  Great grandmother of Braeden, Kieler, Bryscen, Collin, Andrew, and Campbell.  Dear sister of the late Norbert Podraza.  Fond aunt of...

Nora Montemayor

Nora Montemayor

Jun 16, 2024

In Memory Of Nora Ramos Montemayor February 18, 1937 – June 16, 2024 Chicago, Illinois – Nora R. Montemayor of Chicago, Illinois passed away on June 16, 2024. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 1:45 PM, at Maryhill Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum in Niles, Illinois. Nora was born in Daet Camarines Norte, Philippines to Seismundo...

Edward Napora

Edward Napora

Jun 16, 2024

Edward M. Napora, at rest on June 16, 2024. Loving son of the late Edward and Virginia Napora; dear brother to Linda (Robert) Sroka, and Cynthia (late Scott) Noftz; fond uncle of Lisa, Amy, Bobby, Michael, and Mark; loving coworker and friend to many. Memorial Visitation will take place on Friday, August 9th 2024 from 9:00 am until time of...

Ronald Curio

Ronald Curio

Jun 16, 2024

Ronald A. Curio, age 78, at rest on June 16, 2024.

Beloved husband of Judy Curio. Loving father of Jeff (Melissa) Curio, Joanna (Pete) Fernandez and Joe (Michelle) Curio. Beloved son of Ann (John) Asta and Angelo (Hilda) Curio. Proud Papa to Nicholas, Nathan, Vince, Adam, Amelia, Johnny and Joey. Dear brother of Diane...

Ellen Tiernan

Ellen Tiernan

Jun 15, 2024

Ellen Michelle Tiernan-Iwai was born on January 18, 1955, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. She passed away on June 15, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois, surrounded by her family. Ellen was married to Ken Iwai on May 27, 1993. She loved gardening, watercolor painting, spending time with friends, traveling, and camping trips with her husband and family. She published...

Antonino La Marca

Antonino La Marca

Jun 14, 2024

Antonino La Marca, age 88, at rest on June 14. Beloved husband of Cira (nee Bucaro). Antonino was born in Alta Villa Milicia Sicily, Italy. Loving father of Giuseppe La Marca, and the late Nancy La Marca-Pecoraro and the late Cristoforo LaMarca. Dear Grandfather of Cristina Pecoraro, Salvatore Pecoraro, Daniella Pecoraro and Giancarlo La Marca. Dear brother of Rosalia (the...

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