Obituaries

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.

Patricia Bugasch

Patricia Bugasch

Oct 21, 2023

Patricia ‘Patti’ Bugasch, 66, passed suddenly on October 21, 2023. Beloved wife of George Bugasch for 44 wonderful years. Loving mother of John Bugasch and George (Danielle) Bugasch Jr. Cherished daughter of the late John and Constance Siracuse. Dear sister of Joann (the late Pete) Matranga, Vita Siracuse, and John (Ann) Siracuse. Fond aunt and beloved cousin of many. Patti...

Rafaela Curiel

Rafaela Curiel

Oct 21, 2023

Rafaela Curiel was a wonderful woman that was loved, is missed, and will always be cherished. Our “Yaya,” as she liked to be called by her grandchildren, was an amazing woman.

Rafaela "Yaya" Curiel, nee Aguilera, passed away on October 21, 2023. Rafaela was the loving mother of Jose (Stephanie Maldonado) Nunez, Janette Aguilera and Daisy (Rafael) Torres;...

Clotilde Montanez

Clotilde Montanez

Oct 21, 2023

Clotilde Montanez 87. At Peace with Christ Saturday, October 21, 2023. Loving mother of Efrain (Tomasa), Tina and William. Beloved daughter of the late Ramon and the late Juana Serrano. Cherished Abuela of Jacqueline and Erick (Damaris). Great grandmother of Luna and Ethan. Dear sister of Luz, Victor  the late Virginia, the late Margarita, the late Cruz, the late Salvador...

Carmine Dibalsamo

Carmine Dibalsamo

Oct 21, 2023

Carmine DiBalsamo, age 59, at rest on October 21, 2023, Surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Eileen (nee O'Hara). Loving father of Rose DiBalsamo and Gaetano (Shannon) DiBalsamo. Dear Son of the late Gaetano and the late Maddalena (nee Esposito). Caring brother of Nancy DiBalsamo and Anthony (Anna) DiBalsamo. Godfather of Filomena...

Marcello Delloglio

Marcello Delloglio

Oct 19, 2023

Marcello R. Delloglio, age 50, at rest on October 19, 2023. Beloved husband of Maria (nee Mitaritonna). Marcello was born November 20, 1972 in Milan Italy. Loving father of Gianfranco, Andrea and Massimo. Son of the late Rosario and the late Marisa (nee Rubini) Dear brother of Alessandro (Rosaria), Massimiliano (Francesca), Christian and Marco (Alessia). Fond uncle of Angelica, Giuliana,...

Joseph Notaro

Joseph Notaro

Oct 18, 2023

Joe Notaro 62 of Norwood Park. At rest Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Proud member of I.B.E.W. Local Union No. 9. Beloved husband of Tammy. Loving father of Joe (Carrie), Breanna, Anthony (Patty) and Vince (Grace). Beloved son of Kathy (Jim) Frankenberger and the late Joseph. Cherished grandfather of Kara and Kaia. Dear brother of Sheryl, Jim (Heather) and  Deanne...

José Carrion

José Carrion

Oct 17, 2023

José Carrion, age 79, at rest on October 17, 2023. Beloved husband of Maria. Loving father of Lydia, Yvette, Joselo and Jesus. Visitation will take place on Sunday, October 22, 2023 from 2:00 pm until 8:00 pm with a funeral service at 5:00 pm at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge, Il. Interment will be private.

Athanasios Hatzopoulos

Athanasios Hatzopoulos

Oct 16, 2023

Athanasios “Tom” Hatzopoulos 55 of Mt. Prospect. At Peace with Christ Monday, October 16, 2023. Beloved husband of Lisa nee Rembelos. Loving father of Effie and Katy. Beloved son of Efrosini and the late Konstantin. Dear brother of Fotini, Nicholas (Helen), Phillip (Becky) and Chris (Johanna). Fond son in law of Petros and Irene Rembelos. Dear brother in law...

Theodora Donoulis

Theodora Donoulis

Oct 15, 2023

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Phillip Martire

Phillip Martire

Oct 15, 2023

Phillip Martire, 79, passed away October 15, 2023.   Beloved husband of Antonia for over 50 wonderful years.  Loving father of Carmela Martire, Peter (Christina) Martire, John Martire, and Angelo (Cheryl) Martire.  Cherished grandfather of Sabrina, Stephano, Gianna, Philip, Joey, Jack, Madigan, and Ciara.  Dear brother of Frank, Enza, and the late Angelo.  Fond uncle of many.  Co-founder of Globe Construction. ...

Leopoldo Porto

Leopoldo Porto

Oct 14, 2023

Leopoldo D. "Dino" Porto, age 87, of Riverwoods, passed away peacefully at his home on October 14, 2023. Dino was the beloved husband of Josephine, nee Gullo, for 62 wonderful years; loving father of Joyce (Rick) Kolinek; dearest son of the late Giuseppa and Giovanni Porto; cherished grandfather of Michelle (Michael) Jacobson and Melissa (Ryan) McNett; great grandfather of Leo...

Jennie Oliver

Jennie Oliver

Oct 13, 2023

Jennie Oliver, nee Tranchida, age 98, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2023. Jennie was the beloved wife of the late Alphonso; loving mother of John Oliver and Angela (Nick) Santoro; cherished grandmother of Stephanie, Michelle, Joseph, and Michael; dearest daughter of the late Barbara and Vincenzo Tranchida; dear sister of Rita , the late Rose, Joseph, Jack, Mary, identical...

Ada Anderson

Ada Anderson

Oct 12, 2023

Mae Anderson, nee Brogan, 87, wife of Dick; mom of Maureen (Gary) Marlin, Colleen Broeski, Dan and the late Michael; grandma of Katie, Christopher, Caley (David) Titus, Casey, Jacob, Quinn, Callum and the late Billy; great grandma of Chandler, Kaidynn, Maddison, Brandon, Isabella, Tylee and Lilah; sister of the late Sister Maureen, SND, late Mickey (late Bud) and the late...

David Ertl

David Ertl

Oct 11, 2023

David F. Ertl, age 73.  Dear companion of the late Nancy A. Chelovich for 31 years. Son of the late Werner and Florence Ertl nee Wittke; step-son of Carole Ertl; brother to Warner Ertl, Joseph (Wanda) Ertl, Janie Guthrie, Jonathan Ertl, Steve (Lisa) Ertl, and Wally Huber; father of Timothy (Charlene) Ertl and Sandy (Stacey) Dendy; grandfather to 5 grandkids;...

Dorothy Hoffner

Dorothy Hoffner

Oct 9, 2023

Dorothy June Hoffner, just months short of her 105th birthday, died peacefully on Monday, October 9, 2023 at her home at Brookdale Senior Living, in Chicago where she lived independently. Just one week before her death Dorothy completed her second sky dive, a feat which has been submitted for certification to the Guiness Book of World Records as oldest person...

Henry Marin

Henry Marin

Oct 7, 2023

Henry Marin, age 78, passed way peacefully on October 7, 2023. Henry was the loving father of Jon Paul Hunt Marin and Henry Hunt Marin; dearest son of the late Rufina Haydee Bonilla Marin and the late Henry Marin Fernandez; cherished grandfather of Jack Theo Marin; beloved brother of Teresita de Jesus Marin Garcia; fond uncle of Laura, Vivian, Richard...

Leonor De Benavides

Leonor De Benavides

Oct 7, 2023

Leonor Camacho De Benavides, age 83, at rest on October 7, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Loving mother of Carlos A. (Ana Julia), Eduardo (Gloria), Anabeatriz (the late Obed) Melendez, Fernando (Gloria), Leonor, Adriana L.(Francisco) Rosas, Francisco, Monica (Ivan) Rivera and Jaime. Cherished Abuela of Omar, Carlos Eduardo, Carolina, Lina Marcela, Maria Fernanda, Fabio Eduardo, Daniel, Michelle, Camila, Juan...

Elizabeth Smeriglio

Elizabeth Smeriglio

Oct 6, 2023

Elizabeth Smeriglio, nee Scarpelli  age 92, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Rocco. Cherished mother of Joseph (Concetta), Rocco Jr. (Andrea), Chiara (late Christopher) Zelko; devoted Nonna of Nicholas, Michael, Francesca (Teddy) Guzek, Emilia (Vince) Fabbri, Rocco Vincent, Francesco, Joseph and Antonio. Great Nonna of Luciano. Dear sister of the late Frank (Janet)  Scarpelli,...

Terrence Desmond

Terrence Desmond

Oct 6, 2023

Terry Desmond, 79, of Lake Forest, IL, passed away on October 6, 2023. Born on May 18, 1944, in Chicago, IL, Terry lived a life dedicated to service and community. Terry began his career as a much-loved middle school teacher in Sycamore, IL. He then served three terms as the County Clerk and Recorder in DeKalb County, IL. Later, he...

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