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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.

Joseph Cortese

Joseph Cortese

Feb 17, 2023

Joseph Cortese was born on March 5, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Antonio and Rose (Ursetta) Cortese where he was the youngest of four boys. He died Friday, February 17, 2023 at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Il. Joe was a graduate of Loyola University where he received his Bachelor Degree in Psychology. He was a...

Edward Kensek

Edward Kensek

Feb 17, 2023

Edward G. Kensek passed away on February 17, 2023 in Goodyear, Arizona at the age of 88. Ed was born on January 21, 1935 to Alexander and Constance Kensek in Chicago, Illinois. He lived most of his childhood on Superior Street in Chicago with his parents and 9 siblings. His father passed away in 1949, when he was only 14...

Ronald Wade

Ronald Wade

Feb 15, 2023

Ronald A Wade died on February 15, 2023 after a short illness. He leaves behind his beloved wife Dorothy, daughter Karen Wade, son Kevin (Kim) and grandchildren Claire and Grant Frigo, his sister-in-law Terry Piorecki, brother-in-law Ray Piorecki (Kathy). He was Uncle to Kristi Scott and Katie Bartlett. Ron was born on November 27, 1934 to Al and Mary (Klugiewicz)...

Maryellen Monahan

Maryellen Monahan

Feb 14, 2023

Maryellen Monahan, age 80, passed away peacefully on Valentine's Day 2023. Maryellen was the beloved companion of Andy Ragona for over 50 years; loving mother of Ann Marie (Ron) Klement, Karen (John) Nasti and Kenneth (Nell) Posmer; dear daughter of the late Rita and Robert; cherished grandma Melon of Macaulay Klement, Claire and Cole Posmer; dearest sister of the late...

Christ Nicholas

Christ Nicholas

Feb 13, 2023

Christ R. Nicholas, age 93, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2023. Christ was the beloved husband of Elizabeth R. "Betty", nee Zuccarello, for 73 wonderful years; loving father of Catherine M. (the late Donald) Stephens and the late Christ D. (Donna) Nicholas; dearest son of the late Nina Marie, nee Smith, and the late Michael Nicholas; cherished grandfather of...

Ruth Guercio

Ruth Guercio

Feb 12, 2023

Ruth A. Guercio 93, At Peace with Christ, Sunday, February 12, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Sam. Loving mother of Joe (Cheryl) , Gayle (Bob) Burns and Bob (Mary Ellen) . Beloved daughter of the late Paul and the late Mae Jones. Cherished grandmother of Kate (Alex), Meagan (Steve) , B.J. (Pattie), Andrew (Pamela), Mary, Colleen (Ed), Paul (Teri),...

Ronald Wohlfeil

Ronald Wohlfeil

Feb 12, 2023

Ronald H. Wohlfeil age 89, at rest on February 12, 2023. Ron was a Veteran in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Loving father of David Wohfeil (Kevan Davey) Diane (Daniel) Lazuka and Daniel Wohfeil. Devoted grandfather of Jacquelyn (Keith) Katona, Michael (Jessica) Love, Jeffrey Lazuka, Natalie Lazuka and Aden Wohlfeil. Great grandfather of Piper and Finley....

Teresa D'Astice

Teresa D'Astice

Feb 11, 2023

Teresa D'Astice, age 93, died peacefully at her home on February 11, 2023 . Beloved wife of Gaetano "Guy" D'Astice. Loving mother of Rose (Joseph) Felber, John (Grace) D'Astice and Theresa (Donald) Kolbus. Devoted grandmother of Jennifer (Edward) Weaver, Frank Felber, Jaclyn (Keith) Panlilio, Teresa D'Astice, Diana D'Astice, Zachary Kolbus and Alyson Kolbus. Great grandmother of Jillian, Jordyn and Joseph...

Vasilios Roiniotis

Vasilios Roiniotis

Feb 11, 2023

Vasilios Roiniotis, age 82, at rest on February 11, 2023. Beloved husband of Vera (nee Dukic). Loving father of Peggy Karadimas, John (Patti) Roins and Angela (Ted) Alexandrakis. Cherished grandfather of Alexander, Vivian, Leo, Val and Billy. Step-father of Olga and Nikola Yovanovich. Dear brother of Afrodite (the late Demetri) Tambassis, Eleftheria Roiniotis and the late Aggeliki Roiniotis and Dena...

Dolores Van Vorous

Dolores Van Vorous

Feb 11, 2023

Dolores G. "Dee" Van Vorous, nee Hinchey, age 90, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2023. Dolores was the beloved wife of the late James; loving mother of Mary (Steve) Mikos and Jamie (Mary) Van Vorous; dearest daughter of the late Veronica and James Hinchey; cherished grandmother of Jennifer (Rich) Benavides, Alexander (Genesis) and Daniel (Juliet) Mikos and Remy Van...

Thomas Panocha

Thomas Panocha

Feb 10, 2023

Tom Panocha, age 44, passed away suddenly on February 10, 2023. Beloved father of Alyse Panocha. Cherished son of Stanislaw and Stanislawa Panocha. Dear brother of Dave (Jessica) Cwiok and Monica (Tim) Nierengarten. Dear uncle of Lucy, Dave Jr., Noah and Livia. Fond nephew, cousin and friend to many. Tom was born in Chicago, IL. He graduated from DePaul University...

John Aiello

John Aiello

Feb 9, 2023

John J. Aiello, age 61, at rest suddenly on February 9, 2023. Beloved husband of Diane (nee D'Alessandro). Loving father of Joe (Tammy) Aiello, Gina (Ron) Rivera and step father of Brett Kurpiewski. Cherished son of Nicholas and the late JoAnn Aiello. Dear brother of Nicholas (Mary Jo) and Joseph (Anne) Aiello. Fond Brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend to many....

Molly Morris

Molly Morris

Feb 8, 2023

Molly Grace Morris was a brave, hilarious, sweet, silly, and joyful 8 year-old who defied the odds and brought infectious energy and love to any room she entered. Molly danced and pranked her way through life, and sparked laughter from anyone who had the distinct honor of meeting her. As a cheetah-loving third grader at St. Monica Academy, Molly touched...

Ruben Morales

Ruben Morales

Feb 8, 2023

Ruben A. Morales 43. At rest Wednesday, February 8, 2023. Beloved son of Amadeo and Carmen. Dear brother of Wendy Morales. Fond uncle of Luis & Jordin. Visitation Monday, February 13th from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Cumberland Chapels (FRIEL FUNERAL DIRECTORS) 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. The Funeral Services will be held at 6:30 P.M.. Interment Private.

Syndi Crocco

Syndi Crocco

Feb 6, 2023

Syndi M. Crocco age 62, at rest on February 6, 2023. Beloved wife of John A. Crocco Jr. Loving mother of Kelly (Dennis) Keselman and Lisa (Brent) Crawford. Cherished grandmother of Lev and Asher. Loving daughter of Richard (Margaret) Greif and Elaine Greif. Fond sister of Sue (David) Freese and Steven Greif. Dear aunt of Brian, Marissa, Kristen, Andrew, Daniela,...

Eileen Amoroso

Eileen Amoroso

Feb 6, 2023

Eileen Amoroso 77. At Peace with Christ, Monday, February 6, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Anthony. Loving mother of Laura (Brian) Schloss, Anthony (Buffie), Elena (Michael) Carlin and Patrick (Brianna). Dear grandmother of Anna, Brian, Gianluca and Anthony. Loving cousin of Tom (Sherrill) Crivellone. Visitation Sunday, February 12th from 12 Noon – 4:00 P.M. at Cumberland Chapels (FRIEL FUNERAL...

George Pecucci

George Pecucci

Feb 6, 2023

George J. Pecucci, age 88, U.S. Army Veteran, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2023. George was the beloved son of the late Rose and Frank; loving brother of the late Theresa (the late Casey) Chudzicki and the late Frank (the late Rita) Pecucci; dearest uncle of Georgette (Frank) Colonna, Michael (Kimberly), Thomas (Lalo Lechuga) and Anthony Pecucci. He was...

Jenesis Rodriguez

Jenesis Rodriguez

Feb 5, 2023

Jenesis Rodriguez, age 21, Passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 5, 2023. Loving daughter of Ruth Rodriguez. Dear granddaughter of Julio and Harriette Rodriguez. Fond sister of Juliana Rodriguez and Isaiah Black. Niece of many aunts and uncles and cousin to many. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, February 14th, 2023 from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Cumberland Chapels...

Helena Zukiewicz

Helena Zukiewicz

Feb 4, 2023

Helena Zukiewicz, nee Buchwak, age 72, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2023. Helena is the beloved wife of Stanislaw for 50 wonderful years and the loving mother of Donata "Donna" (Anthony) Brizzi and Daniel Zukiewicz; dearest daughter of the late Anna and Piotr; cherished grandmother of Aria Brizzi; dear sister of Bohdan (Rebecca) Buchwak, Bonnie (Steve) Mural, Roma (Zbigniew)...

Mary Ann Bianco

Mary Ann Bianco

Feb 4, 2023

Mary Ann Bianco, nee Bodnar, age 88. Mary Ann was the devoted wife of the late Richard; beloved mother of Mary Carol (Michael) Podjasek and the late Vicki (Ralph) Stevens; loving daughter of the late George and the late Margaret Bodnar; loving grandmother of Richie (Amanda) Podjasek, Kara (Kyle) Taylor, Megan (Mike) Brink and Lindsay (Bill) Cielinski; great grandmother of...

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