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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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Shirley Giannini
Nov 17, 2023
Shirley A. Giannini, nee DeStefano, 88, entered eternal life on November 17, 2023. She was born February 10, 1935, in Chicago, married for 50 years to the late Richard Giannini. She was a beloved mother and is survived by her four children Rick (Nancy), Anthony (Sharon), Marianne (the late Abe) Millman, & Vince (Norma). Cherished grandmother of Kate (Doug) Grove,...
Mary Mikos-Derosa
Nov 16, 2023
Mary Therese Mikos-DeRosa, age 70, at rest November 16, 2023. Cherished daughter of the late Robert J. Mikos Sr & Augustina A. Mikos. Dear sister to the late Robert J. Mikos Jr (Judith) and Margaret F. Boersema (Charles). Beloved wife of the late Dr. Francis DeRosa. Loving Aunt of Robert (Tracy) Mikos, Sandra (Jason) Uecker, Donald (Tricia) Mikos, the...
Judy Toms
Nov 15, 2023
Judy J. Toms, 79, at rest November 15, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Fred Toms Sr. Cherished mother of Fred (Maria) Toms, Jr., Melissa (William) Warren and Justin (Sandra) Toms. Loving grandmother of Eugene, Matthew and the late Freddie Toms, III, Olivia Warren and Tyler and Jacob Toms. Great grandmother of Connor and Hannah. Beloved daughter of Joseph and...
Carol Murtaugh
Nov 15, 2023
Carol J. Murtaugh (nee Paddersen), passed away peacefully on November 15, 2023, at the age of 91. Carol was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. She attended Saint Angela’s grammar school, Trinity High School, and Wright Junior College. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Murtaugh for 54 wonderful years; loving mother of Merry Beth Murtaugh-Brun (Peter Brun), Tom Murtaugh (Rosaria...
Francesca Dipierro
Nov 15, 2023
Francesca Dipierro, 70, at rest November 15, 2023. Beloved wife of Achille for 49 wonderful years. Loving mother of Elvira Dipierro, and Stella (Vincenzo) Pannarale. Dear daughter of the late Guarino and Stella Stolfa. Cherished grandmother of Giuseppe and Luca. Loving sister of Anna Stolfa, Pasquale (Jacqueline) Stolfa, Giuseppe Stolfa, Michele Stolfa, Maria Stolfa, and Giovanna (Kory) Atlas. Fond aunt...
Judith Lambert
Nov 14, 2023
Judith K. Lambert 77. At rest Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023. Beloved wife of Joseph Sr., Loving mother of Joseph Jr. (Elizabeth Ciolino Froelich), Jessica (Greg) Gates and Jason (Tamela). Beloved daughter of the late LeRoy and the late Virginia Williamson. Cherished grandmother of Ashwin, Nathan, Grace, Sam, Emily, Olvia, Cecilia and Jerry. Dear sister of Sharon and Robert (Cindy) Williamson....
Eleuteria Ares
Nov 14, 2023
Eleuteria "Teyita" Ares, nee Lopez, age 97, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2023. Eleuteria was the beloved wife of the late Manuel Rivera and the late Gregorio Ares; loving mother of Victor Rivera, Maria (Eddie) Sanchez and Aquilino (Karen) Rivera; dearest daughter of the late Aquilina and Aquilino Lopez; cherished grandmother to her 6 wonderful grandchildren and 8 great...
Richard Sowinski
Nov 14, 2023
Richard E. Sowinski 84 of Portage Park. Ret. C.P.D. , Veteran of the U.S. Army. Beloved husband of Connie nee Mueller. Loving father of Chris (Trish) and Doug (Adriana) Cherished grandfather of Amanda, David, Emma, and Lucas. Dear brother of Edith (the late Roy) Gunther, Ronald (Peggy), Eileen (Max) Rogers, James and Terry (Janet) . Fond uncle and great...
John Jennings
Nov 13, 2023
John M. Jennings, age 74, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2023, with his family by his side. John was the beloved husband of Sue, nee Pechacek, for 46 wonderful years; loving father of Joe (Jill) Jennings; dear son of the late Marie and John Jennings; cherished grandfather of Reagan and Riley; dearest brother of Patty (the late Mike) Kuczwara,...
Beverly Legittino
Nov 13, 2023
Beverly M. Legittino, nee Imbordino, age 85. Beloved wife of the late Thomas (retired CPD); loving mother of Lee Ann Vasen and Mary (Frank Neri) Legittino; fond grandmother of Michael (Kiara) Murphy, George Jr. (Vanessa) Vasen, Kelli (Rik) Kaelin, Luka Vasen; great grandmother of Ava Rose and Thomas Vasen, Sara and Anna Kaelin and Nico Murphy; dear sister of Robert...
Anna Terenzio
Nov 13, 2023
Anna Terenzio nee Ferrara, age 92, Born in Triggiano (Prov Di Bari,) Italia. Beloved wife of Vito; loving mother of Rosalia (Giuseppe) Panzarino, Gaetano (Vita) Terenzio and Sebastiano Terenzio; fond grandmother of Francesca (Donny) Ortale, Annalisa (Gaetano) Quintavalli, Marisa (Andrew) Gambino, Angelica (Anthony D’Amato) Panzarino, AnnaMaria Terenzio, Vito (Jenny) Terenzio, Rosa Terenzio, Raquel Terenzio, Anna (Justin) Diaz, Vito Terenzio; great...
Adam Harfmann
Nov 12, 2023
Adam Harfmann, age 95, passed away peacefully at his home on November 12, 2023. Adam was the loving husband of the late Eleanore, nee Hoffman; beloved father of Heidi and Kurt (Barbara) Harfmann and the late Ruth Fudalej; dearest son of the late Elisabetha and Adam Harfmann; cherished grandfather of Peter (Gabriela) and Zachary (Kirsten) Fudalej, Courtney (Ryan Plunkett) and...
Donna Giegoldt
Nov 11, 2023
Donna Giegoldt, age 67, at rest on November 11, 2023. Beloved wife of Mark Giegoldt for 44 years. Loving mother of Jeffery Giegoldt (Stefanie Kolek) and Melissa (Ben) Kitchen. Cherished grandmother of Rosemary, Barrett and Pepper. Memorial Visitation will take place on Saturday November 25th, 2023 from 12:30 until 3:30 pm at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge, Il.
Marilynne Carlson
Nov 10, 2023
Mrs. Marilynne Mattick Carlson began her spiritual life at St. Beatrice Church in 1942. She was the beloved daughter Fred and Gladys Mattick. Her total education was from the school sisters of St. Francis. In 1964 she graduated from Alverno with a science degree in education and began her teaching career in Bensenville, Illinois. In 1967 she married her...
Flavia Murray
Nov 9, 2023
Flavia Murray, nee Sulich, age 73, passed away November 9, 2023. Flavia was the beloved wife of the late James E. Murray; loving mother of Melissa (Walter), Gina (Steven) and Jimmy; beloved daughter of the late Joanne Sulich; fond sister-in-law of Pat (Betty), Lyn (Robert), and Kathy (John); adored aunt of many nieces and nephews; fond half sister of...
Joseph Sarott
Nov 9, 2023
Joseph Sarott 94 of Arlington Heights. At rest Thursday, November 9, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Mildred “Millie” nee Fagin. Loving father of Scott (Barb) Sarott and Sue (Dave) Friel. Beloved son of the late Herman and the late Jeanette. Loving Zadie of Michelle (Michael), Jaclyn, Katie (Danny), Corey, Diana (Jordan). Great grandfather of Ryan, Ella, Liam and Brooke....
Isidro Cruz
Nov 8, 2023
Isidro Cruz, age 88. Beloved husband of the late Epifania Cruz; loving father of Erwin Cruz, Christine Cruz, and Ronnie Cruz; beloved son of the late Segundo Cruz and Felisa Santos; fond grandfather of Arielle and Marisa Gearring; dear brother of Aniano S. Cruz, Epitacio S. Cruz, Ruperto S. Cruz, Norma C. Villanueva, Pedro S. Cruz, Liwayway C. Molina, and...
Waclawa Zurek
Nov 8, 2023
Waclawa Zurek, age 93, at rest on November 8, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Kazimierz. Loving mother of Stanley (Sharon) Zurek and the late Mary Soszynski. Dear grandmother of Christopher Soszynski, Stephen (Erin) Zurek, Francis (Diana) Zurek and Karoline (Nathan) Cizek. Great grandmother of Grayson, Maggie, Declan, Michael, Vivienne and Sam. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation...
Erminio Defilippis
Nov 7, 2023
Erminio Raimondo DeFilippis, age 94, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2023. He was the beloved husband of the late Ada, nee Gallo; loving father of Domenic (Lorie) and Rick (Stephanie) DeFilippis; dearest son of the late Giuseppina, nee Merigliano, and the late Luciano DeFilippis and cherished grandfather of Cristina and Jack DeFilippis; Erminio was preceded in death by 12...
Diane Smoen
Nov 7, 2023
Diane H. Smoen, age 67, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2023. Diane was the dearest daughter of the late Helen and Joseph; loving sister of Joseph (Marie), George (Ann) and Barbara (Bob) Gilman; cherished aunt of Dina (Kent Fremuth) Smoen; fond cousin of many. Diane was a lover of animals, and had a special fondness for cats, in particular,...
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