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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.
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James Holbrook
Jan 12, 2024
James J Holbrook Jr, age 81, husband to Sheila (Sullivan), father to Joy Marie. son of James J and Dorothy (Haske) Holbrook; Brother to (Reverend) William Holbrook, Patty Holbrook, Marge Holbrook, the late Richard Holbrook, Maureen Holbrook Werner, Sharon Holbrook, Robert (Patti Palombi) Holbrook, Matthew (Cathy Barry) Holbrook. Uncle to: Michele Werner, Elizabeth (Carl) Johanson, James Holbrook, Margaret Holbrook, Patrick...
Lorraine Ferraris
Jan 11, 2024
Lorraine Ferraris Nee:Carone; Beloved wife of the late William; Devoted mother of Linda (Jack) Catalano, Debbie Ferraris, William Jr. (Laurie) Ferraris, and the late Steve Friedeck, and John Ferraris; Adored nonni of Gina, Lisa, Stefanie, Jaclyn, Stevie, Michael, WIlliam, Alexa and Nicolette; Cherished great nonni of Joshua, Christian, Nico, Hendrix, Lola and Anthony. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews....
Manuelita Padilla
Jan 11, 2024
Manuelita "Lita" Padilla (Gonzalez), age 90, passed away peacefully at her home on January 11, 2024. Lita was the beloved wife of the late Zeferino "John" Padilla; loving mother of Anthony (Kathleen) Padilla, Sandra Villarrubia, Sarita (Jack) Gonzalez, Robert (Kim) Padilla, Lisa (Richard) Torres, Raymond (Gisela) Padilla, the late Richard and the late Daniel Padilla; cherished grandmother of Nicole, Alexa,...
Rick Lavere
Jan 11, 2024
Rick F. Lavere, 72, finished his last cocktail January 11, 2024. Best friend for 42 years and fun loving husband for 27 years to Loretta. Loving son-in-law to Catherine Wallace. Loving father of Richard (Nicole) LaVere, Vita (Anthony Nash) LaVere, Tina (Casey) Klco. Dear son of the late Frank and Anne LaVere. Cherished Papa of Frankie (Megan), Sammy (Melissa), Nicholas,...
John Akers
Jan 10, 2024
John "Cappy" Akers, age 74, at rest on January 10, 2024. Beloved husband of Paula (nee Fleischhhacker) for 52 years. Loving father of Derec (Joy) Christopher, Scott (Lauren) and Lance (Alanna). Devoted grandfather of Mckinnon, Syra, Giuliana, Renner, Everly, Penelope and Remington. Loving son of the late Virginia and (late Bob) Stein and the late John J Akers. Fond brother...
Ramona Black
Jan 10, 2024
Ramona A. Black (Jurkovich), age 88, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2024. Ramona was the beloved wife of the late Thomas W. Black; loving mother of Suzi Fox, Ralph (Linda) Black, Cynthia (Daniel) Purcell and Jennifer (Peter) Svalbe; dearest daughter of the late Estelle and Joseph Jurkovich; cherished grandmother of Christopher (Valerie), Chelsea (Tyler), Zach, Halie, Madeline and Annika;...
Michael Donatelli
Jan 10, 2024
Michael D. Donatelli age 84, at rest on January 10, 2024. Beloved husband of Susan (nee Liberio). Loving father of Dominick (Angel) Donatelli, Anna (James) Baumann and Connie (Mario) Astacio. Cherished papa of Dominique (Chris) Chaney, Madeline, Michael, Max and Nicolas, Brock and Tanner. Dear brother of the late Toni (Sal) Lanasa, Yolanda Hall and Susie (Frank) Carta. Fond uncle,...
John Cecala
Jan 9, 2024
John Cecala, age 86, born in Caccamo, (Prov. di Palermo) Sicilia. Beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Carini); loving father of Sam (Maria) and Anthony (Vicki) Cecala; beloved son of the late Salvatore and Madalena (nee Pollina) Cecala; fond nonno of Maria and Alycia; dear brother of Giuseppe, Enza, Maria, the late Giorgio, the late Franco, the late Nicasio,...
James Fiasche
Jan 8, 2024
James J. Fiasche 87 of Norridge, Veteran of the United States Marine Corp., at rest Monday , January 8, 2024 .Beloved husband of Mary Ann. Loving father of Jim (Irene), Karen (Anton) Roth and Michele (John) Persico. Fond grandfather of Alexis, Anton, Jimmy, Anna and A.J.. Dear brother of Frank (Marge) and Mary Ann (Joe) Santelli. Fond uncle to many....
Josephine Miller
Jan 8, 2024
Josephine B. Miller (nee Mendrek) age 94, at rest on January 8, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence R. Miller. Loving mother of Larry (Martha) Miller and Kenneth (Barbara) Miller, Dan (Ina) Miller and the late James (the late Phyllis) Miller. Dear Grandmother of Lawrence (Wendy) Miller, Anthony (Joanna) Miller, Joseph Miller, Ken (Kamila) Miller, Steve (Jennifer) Miller, Jenny...
Ann Masterson
Jan 8, 2024
Ann (Halloran) Masterson passed away peacefully on January 8, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at her home. She was 93 years old. Ann was born on April 6, 1930 in Rosmuc, County Galway, Ireland to Thomas Halloran and Ann (nee Hynes) Halloran. Ann, our Connemara Rose, lived in Rosmuc until she bravely immigrated to Chicago at the age of...
Jennifer Kass
Jan 7, 2024
Memorial Visitation will be held on April 13, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. until time of Memorial Service at 3:30 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W Lawrence Ave, Norridge.
Michael Czernia
Jan 6, 2024
Michael R. Czernia, age 82, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2024. Michael was the loving husband of the late Christine, nee Peterson; beloved father of Michael, Kathleen, Edward and David Czernia; dearest son of the late Virginia and Michael Czernia; cherished grandfather of Nicholas Player; dear brother of the late Paul Czernia and the late Geraldine (the late Robert)...
Matt Cates
Jan 6, 2024
Matthew L. Cates 48 of Norridge. At rest Saturday, January 6, 2024. Beloved son of Linda and the late Guy. Dear brother of Adam (Terri), Benjamin and Sara. Fond uncle of Madelyn and Eliza. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 11 th from 3:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Cumberland Chapels (FRIEL FUNERAL DIRECTORS) 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge,...
Antonio Sottile
Jan 6, 2024
Antonio "Tony" Sottile, age 81, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2024, with his family at his side. Tony was the beloved husband of Maria Elsa (Gigliotti) for 55 wonderful years; loving father of Tony (Deb), Robert (Sheri) and the late Mark Sottile; dearest son of the late Gilda and Pasquale Sottile; cherished nonno of Antonio R. (Makenna Castleman), Joseph...
Nancy Mack
Jan 3, 2024
Nancy Jean Mack, nee Schuetz, age 80, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2023. Nancy was the beloved wife of the Melvyn P. for 62 wonderful years; loving mother of Matthew M. and Skylar M. Mack and Penny N. (Tom) Kennedy; dearest daughter of the late Margaret and Frank Schuetz; cherished grandmother of Nathan (Mandy) and Andrew (Kristen) Mack and...
Ann Lonero
Jan 3, 2024
Ann E. Lonero nee Arquilla, passed away peacefully at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Michael Lonero Sr.; loving mother of Michael (Joan) Lonero and Patty (Michael) Albo; beloved daughter of the late Domenico and Francesca Arquilla and Tinerella; fond grandmother of Lena Albo; loving sister of the late Sara Arquilla, Joseph Arquilla, and Thomas Arquilla; fond...
Almeda Maynard
Jan 3, 2024
Almeda G. Maynard, 84, at rest January 3, 2024. Beloved wife of Theodore R. Maynard for over 57 wonderful years. Loving mother of Theodore Scott Maynard and Kelly Lynne (Richard Spiwak) Maynard. Cherished grandmother of Theodore Justin Maynard and Andrew Joseph Maynard; great grandmother of Sierra Penelope Moran-Maynard. Dear sister of Gertie, the late Margaret, the late Richard, the late...
Beatrice Nicolau
Jan 3, 2024
Beatrice J. “Bebe” Nicolau, nee Romano, 93, longtime resident of Park Ridge, at peace with Christ, Wednesday, January 3, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Joseph for 53 years; devoted mother of the late Joseph, Michele (David) Bungum, John (Katie Brennan) Nicolau, and Mary (Marc) Smith; cherished Nana of Jenny (Alex) Siciliano, and Matt Nicolau; Donnie (Alicia) Bungum, Mary...
James Kelly
Jan 2, 2024
James "Jim" Kelly, age 86, at rest on January 2, 2024, Beloved brother of Mary (the late Charles) Reinhardt, Parick Kelly, Kathleen Kelly (Robert Forster) and the late Thomas (Kathy) Kelly. Loving uncle of Cathy (Jack) Sienkiewicz, Julie (Marty) Field, Jeanne (Bill) Chandler, Tim Kelly, Brian (Jazmin) Kelly, Michael (Kendra) Kelly, Zach (Anna) Sienkiewicz, Avery (Adam) Yauch, Bailey Field, Eden...
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