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.
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Carol Gasiorek
Sep 5, 2023
Carol A. Gasiorek, age 73, of Norridge, passed away on September 5, 2023. Beloved wife of Robert M. Gasiorek for 50 years. Loving daughter of the late Chester and the late Phyllis Waligorski. Carol was loved by all who knew her and she will be dearly missed. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 from 10:00 am until...
Jerry Brown
Sep 5, 2023
Jerry Lee Brown, age 88. Beloved husband of Rose Marie Brown nee Santelli. Loving father of Marilee Cass and Julie Brown. Dear brother of Linda (William) Penny, Jim Brown, the late Tommy Brown and the late Linda Hickem. Fond uncle of Martin Penny. Visitation Friday, September 15, 2023 from 3:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave.,...
James Morreale
Sep 4, 2023
James M. (Jim) Morreale, age 69. Beloved son of the late Yvonne and Sam Morreale. Dear brother of Diane (Ron) Joyce. Fond uncle of Michael (Ana) Joyce and Rachel (Rob) Joyce-Waller. Great uncle of Robert (Alyssa) Joyce, and great-great uncle of Olivia and Sophia Joyce. Jim was an owner of a northwest side beauty salon for many years. He was...
Clara Bran
Sep 3, 2023
Clara Bran, 92, passed away September 3, 2023. Dear sister of Juana Bran. Loving Aunt of Sindy (Gene) Walters and many other nephew and nieces. Visitation will be Thursday, September 7, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W Lawrence Ave, Norridge. Funeral Service will be Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Entombment will follow...
Deanna Giannini
Sep 3, 2023
Deanna Carol Giannini, age 84 of Park Ridge, IL, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 3, 2023. Deanna attended Austin High School in Chicago, IL. Cherished daughter of Frank and Philomena (Pandola) Capizano. Beloved wife of the late Robert Anthony Giannini. Dear mother of Robert, Gina, John and Juliane (Frank) Islami. Dear grandmother of Francesca, Joseph, Michael, Isabella...
Geraldine Fergus
Sep 3, 2023
Geraldine A. "Patsy" Fergus (nee Kaepplinger) age 96, at rest on September 3, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late James "Jim" Fergus. Loving mother of Tim (Patti) Fergus and Suzanne (the late Charley) Wick, Terry (Susan), Jim (Carol), Don, Mike (Mary) Fergus, Joan (Dave) Hall and Marty (Mona) Fergus; cherished grandmother of 19; great grandmother...
Margery Kunz
Sep 3, 2023
Margery Kunz, 84, passed away September 3, 2023. Margery was a loving sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend. She is survived by her daugher, Lora Lombardi, her son and his wife, Herman and Lisa Kunz, her grandchildren Abby, Joseph and Christian Kunz, Lexi and Kyle Dick, Jolena Lombardi, and her great grandson Carson. She has many nieces, nephews,...
Nicholas Malatesta
Sep 2, 2023
Nicholas Malatesta, age 96. Devoted husband of the late Joan, died on Saturday September 2, 2023. Nick survived his four siblings; John, Mary (dolly), Jim and Yolanda. Beloved son of the late James and the late Genevieve Malatesta. Fond uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews. In life Nick was a devout catholic who enjoyed opera, good food,...
Judith Menzel
Aug 30, 2023
Judith Menzel nee Weldon, age 79, of Elmwood Park, passed away peacefully August 30, 2023. Judi had a long career at AT&T, which eventually led to meeting the love of her life, Albert “Zeke” Zilske. Judi was a sports lover and enjoyed watching the Bears, Cubbies and Blackhawks whenever she could. Judi was an animal lover and had many...
Robert Scruggs
Aug 27, 2023
Robert Scruggs, age 72, at rest on August 27, 2023. Loving husband of Sandra (nee Czajkowski). Cherished son of the late Arthur Stark and the late Rose Stark. Dear brother of Roslyn Stark and the late Steve Paul Scruggs. Fond uncle of Cari (Joseph) Netzel, the late Frank Czajkowski and great uncle of Joseph and Michelle. Robert was the proud...
Joan Ann Rider
Aug 27, 2023
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Jean Muglia
Aug 27, 2023
Jean A. Muglia, age 86. Beloved daughter of the late Ralph and Mary Muglia nee Grossi; dear sister of Dominic (Maria) Muglia and Pierino (Theresa) Muglia; fond aunt of Raffaele (Laurie), Michael (Crystal), Lisa (Brian) Kucinski, Anthony (Kathleen), Vincent (Christine), and Gina (Giuseppe) Sammartino; great aunt of 15 nieces and nephews. Visitation for Jean will be held on Thursday, August...
Dolores Rzepka
Aug 27, 2023
Dolores R. Rzepka, age 100, at rest on August 27, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Stanley A. Rzepka. Loving mother of Susan (John) Cafarella. Dear sister of the late Edmund (Joan) Swires. Fond aunt of Lorraine, Bobbie, Michael, Larry, and Rich. Visitation for Dolores will take place on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023 from 9:00 am until 10:30 am at...
Robert Giannini
Aug 26, 2023
Robert Anthony Giannini, age 86, of Park Ridge, IL, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 25, 2023. Robert attended Steinmetz High School before graduating in 1955 and starting work with his father and older brother Jack. Cherished son of the late John and the late Elizabeth Giannini. Beloved husband of the late Deanna nee Capizano. Treasured father of...
Michael Roskie
Aug 25, 2023
Michael J. Roskie 60 of Naples, Florida formerly of Des Plaines. At rest August 25, 2023.Beloved husband of Linda Duncil. Loving father of Melissa. Beloved son of the late Ronald and the late Lorraine. Fond grandfather of Carlos and Natalie. Dear brother of Kim (Ken) Parrish and Barbara (Bob) DiMatteo. Fond cousin, uncle and great uncle to many. Visitation...
Bert Esposito
Aug 25, 2023
Bert J. Esposito, age 71, retired Norridge Police Officer. Devoted life partner of Carrie Ann Esposito nee Gutenkauf; treasured father of Joseph (Vanessa) Esposito; beloved son of the late Joseph and the late Palma Esposito; loving Pa to Benjamin and Emma. Visitation will take place Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL 60706, from...
Marcia Borroto
Aug 24, 2023
Marcia M. Borroto (nee Garcia), age 84, passed away on August 24, 2023. Marcia is the beloved wife of the late Miguel Borroto. Loving mother of Mabel Borroto and Janet (Marty) Leal. Dear granmother of Natasha (Jesse) Carter, Demitria (Ramon) Lua, Michael Dellis and Joseph Dellis, and Christian, Anthony, Marty and Isabella Leal. Great grandmother of Audrey Carter and Cecelia...
Kelly Kerr
Aug 23, 2023
Kelly Kerr 66 of Schaumburg. At rest Wednesday, August 23, 2023. Beloved son of the late Charles and the late Doris. Loving brother of Chuck (Pamela), Dawn Arrington and Trish Tranholt. Assistant Director of Public Works for Hoffman Estates. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, August 27 th 4:30 P.M. at the Pasta Mia Restaurant 116...
Frank Schmidt
Aug 23, 2023
Frank Schmidt, age 53, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2023. He was the beloved son of Peggy Schmidt, brother of Dominick Grande, who he loved both more than life itself and a dear nephew of Richard F. Mell. Frank was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank C. and Jean Tornabene, whom he loved and cherished deeply. He was...
Timothy Heider
Aug 23, 2023
Timothy E. Heider, 50, passed away August 23, 2023. Proud Air Force Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Pamela nee Mietus. Loving son of Michael and Joyce Heider. Dear brother of Michael (Kristy) Heider; brother-in-law of Jeanette (Ken) Johnson and Bernadette (Ewan) Stevenson. Son-in-law of Marie Mietus and the late John Mietus. Brother-in-law of the late Donna Mietus. Fond uncle...
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