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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Edwin Lara

Edwin Lara

Nov 7, 2023

Edwin Leonel Lara, age 45, passed away unexpectedly at his home on November 7, 2023. Edwin was the beloved husband of Tanya, nee Alvarado; loving stepfather of Edgar; dearest son of Dorian and Leonel; dearest brother of David Lara and a loving uncle to Alyssa Lara.  Edwin was a corrections officer for the Cook County Sheriff's Office. Visitation Sunday, November...

Kazimierz Piotrowski

Kazimierz Piotrowski

Nov 7, 2023

Kazimierz "Casey" Piotrowski, age 85, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2023.  Casey was the beloved husband of Teresa, nee Winski, for 60 wonderful years; loving father of Anne M. Larson, Robert (Anna) Piotrowski and Michael (Tamuna) Piotrowski; dearest son of the late Janina and Stanislaw Piotrowski; cherished grandfather of Tristan and Sarah Larson; Juliana, Angelina and Christina Piotrowski, Ellie...

Theresa Di Simone

Theresa Di Simone

Nov 5, 2023

Theresa Di Simone, age 91, at rest on November 5, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Dominic Di Simone. Cherished mother of John Di Simone and Gina Carlson. Dear grandmother of Dominic Di Simone, Robert Carlson and Nicole Carlson (Bailey Frank). Fond sister of Mary Rose Mastromarco. Sister in Law of Steven Di Simone and aunt of Rocco DeVincenzo and...

Mariano Barbieri

Mariano Barbieri

Nov 5, 2023

Mariano E. Barbieri, 90, passed away November 5, 2023.  Beloved husband of the late Carmelina for 62 wonderful years. Loving father of Emilio (Angela) Barbieri, Rosanna Monaco, Mario (Nicole) Barbieri. Cherished grandfather of Mario, Alex, Gina, Elisa, Vince, Jeanie, Josie and Juliana. Great grandfather of Lilly, Zion and Vaeda Rose. Dear brother of Concetta (the late Frank) Mondelli, Pietro...

Marie Ditommaso

Marie Ditommaso

Nov 5, 2023

Marie V. DiTommaso Long Grove, IL – Marie V. DiTommaso (nee Stella) passed away peacefully on 11/05/2023 at the age of 94.  She was born on December 10, 1928, in Kenosha, Wisconsin and raised in Chicago, Illinois Loving daughter of Maria (nee Chiapetta) and Emilio Stella Sister to the late Vera Gehl and the late Frank Stella Beloved wife...

Thaddeus Gancarz

Thaddeus Gancarz

Nov 5, 2023

Thaddeus "Ted" Gancarz, age 84, at rest on November 5, 2023. Ted was a veteran in the United States Armed Forces and resided on the Northwest side of Chicago. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Stefanski). Loving father of Yvonne (Lenny) Di Cristofano, Michael (Janice) Gancarz and Sandra Gancarz. Dear grandfather of Samantha Gancarz, Luca Di Cristofano, Michael Gancarz and Alex...

Edward Kasan

Edward Kasan

Nov 3, 2023

Edward J. Kasan, 94, passed away November 3, 2023.  Beloved husband of Barbara for 66 wonderful years.  Loving father of Eddie (Debbie), Laura (the late Dennis, the late Joe), Karen (Larry), Kelly (Dan), Daniel (the late Marilyn), and Valerie (Bobby).  Cherished grandfather of 14; great grandfather of 13 plus.  Dear brother of Mary, the late Catherine, the late Letitia; brother-in-law...

Anne Marks

Anne Marks

Nov 3, 2023

Anne Marks, 93, passed away November 3, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Robert Marks for 60 wonderful years.  Loving mother of Kathy (the late Al) Zaniolo, Robert (Bonnie) Marks, Karen (Hank) Sembdner, and Dori (Scott) Zornow.  Cherished daughter of the late Max and Lillian Bator.  Beloved grandmother of Stephan (Janet), Laura (Megan), Deborah (Darren), Kevin (Sharon), Angela (Gordon), Henry...

Annina Neri

Annina Neri

Nov 3, 2023

Annina Neri nee Pontarelli, age 100, passed away peacefully November 3rd, 2023. Annina was the beloved wife of 39 years to the late Silvio Neri; loving mother of Tony Neri, Anne Neri (Lewis) Kostiner and the late Johnny Neri; beloved daughter of the late Silvio Pontarelli and Amalia Grieco; fond grandmother of Leeanne Sara (Michael) Mancari , Molly Ann (Eric)...

Josephine Hargus

Josephine Hargus

Nov 3, 2023

Josephine hargus, age 98, at rest on November 3, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Alonzo Hargus for 73 years. Loving mother of the late Alonzo Hargus III, Thomas J. (Linda) Hargus, and the late Russell Lee Hargus. Fond grandmother of Carrie, JoAnn, Timothy, Nicole, and Jeremy. Visitation will take place on Friday, November 10, 2023 from 11:00 am until...

Maria Cyma

Maria Cyma

Nov 2, 2023

Maria Cyma, age 93, at rest on November 2, 2023. Loving wife of the late Albert Cyma. Cherished mother of Donna (Karl) Serchuk. Dear grandmother of Kayla. Maria was one of nine siblngs with five sisters and three brothers. Visitation for Maria will take place on Sunday, November 5, 2023 from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Cumberland Chapels 8300...

Herman Cruz

Herman Cruz

Nov 2, 2023

Herman Cruz, 66, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2023.  Beloved husband of Ruby for 46 wonderful years.  Beloved son of the late Benito and Isabel Cruz.  Dear brother of Ben Cruz, Albert Cruz, Maria Cruz, Gladys Cruz, Rosita Stein, and Lucy Torres; brother-in-law of Joseph (Pamela) Faulk, Betty (the late Don) Delaney, and Diane (Mike) Ryle.  Fond uncle of...

Robert Willems

Robert Willems

Nov 2, 2023

Robert H. Willems, 94, passed away November 2, 2023.  Beloved husband of Carrie for 70 wonderful years.  Loving father of Karen (Steave) Hall, Nancy (John) Wilson, Sharon (Michael) Saavedra, Bob (Kristin) Willems, and Roseann Nelson.  Cherished grandfather of Jason (Katie) Hall, Jeff Hall, Elizabeth (Tony) Tabb, Michael ‘Buddy’ Saavedra, Kristen Marbach, James Marbach, Amanda Nelson, Peter Willems, Tim Willems, and...

Rosemary Gerardi

Rosemary Gerardi

Nov 2, 2023

Rosemary Gerardi, age 84, at rest on November 2, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Vito Gerardi. Loving mother of Frank (Carol) Gerardi and James (Cathy) Gerardi and the late Francine (Richard) Harris.  Dear grandmother of Joseph, Vito, Johnny, Gianna and the Laura. Dear sister of Mary (Nick) Alfano and Joseph (Barbara) Salvado. Fond aunt, cousin and friend to many....

William Murray

William Murray

Nov 2, 2023

William Patrick Murray, age 88, at rest on November 2, 2023. Visitation will take place on Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 2:00 pm until time of Funeral Mass at 3:00 pm at Central Baptist Village Chapel. 4747 N. Canfield Ave. Norridge, Il. 60706. Mass and Burial will take place in Connecticut at a later date.

Sandra Mosinski

Sandra Mosinski

Oct 31, 2023

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Joseph Benigno

Joseph Benigno

Oct 31, 2023

Joseph C. Benigno, age 76, at rest on October 31, 2023. Joseph was a Detective with the Chicago Police Dept for 33 years. Beloved husband of Sharon Benigno for 53 years.  Loving father of John Benigno (CPD) (Amber Creger)  and Matthew (CPD) (Julie) Benigno. Cherished grandfather of Gabriel Benigno and Maximus Benigno. Dear son of the late John and the...

Larry Ebinger

Larry Ebinger

Oct 30, 2023

Larry M. Ebinger 68 of Lake in the Hills. At rest Monday,  October 30, 2023. Loving companion of Nida Raquel. Beloved son of the late Anthony and the late Therese nee McGovern. Dear brother of Diane (Tom) Zuber. Fond uncle of Matthew and David. Visitation Saturday, November 4 th from 10:30 A.M. to 12 Noon at Cumberland Chapels (FRIEL FUNERAL...

Jonas Sison

Jonas Sison

Oct 30, 2023

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Susan Hepner

Susan Hepner

Oct 30, 2023

Susan Marie Hepner 58. Formerly of River Grove. At rest Monday, October 30, 2023. Loving mother of the late Ashley. Beloved daughter of the late George and the late Joan Hepner. Dear sister of Scott (Kimberly), Terry, the late James (Jean) and the late Mark (Terri). Fond aunt of Sean, Joseph and Patrick. Visitation Sunday, November 12 th at Cumberland...

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