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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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Robert Scruggs

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

Joan Ann Rider

Aug 27, 2023

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Jean Muglia

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Evaristo Hernández

Evaristo Hernández

Aug 22, 2023

Evaristo Hernández, age 83 , at rest on August 22, 2023 surrounded by his beloved family. Beloved husband of Anastacia Hernández; loving father of Sonia (Jose) Gomez, Horacio (Marta) Hernández and Anita (Guillermo) Diaz; fond grandfather of Maira (Antonio) Iniguez, Erika (Christian) Rosales, Omar Gomez, Guillani (Kareem) Shareef, Alondra Diaz, Gael Diaz, Guillermo Diaz, Horacio Hernández, Jr., Michael Hernández, Emmanuel ...

Jeffrey Podsada

Jeffrey Podsada

Aug 22, 2023

Jeffrey ‘Jeff’ G. Podsada, 73, passed way August 22, 2023.  Beloved husband of Esther for 53 wonderful years. Loving father of Dawn (Alex) Vail, Judy (Lenny) Shipman, Richie (Monique) Podsada. Cherished grandfather of Katie, Morgan, Sara, Hailey, Lenny, Genna, Emma, RJ. Great grandfather of Carter. Fond uncle of many. Jeff was a Sergeant in the Marine Corp, serving two tours...

Celestina Ronchi

Celestina Ronchi

Aug 22, 2023

Celestina Ronchi, age 90, passed away on August 22, 2023. Celestina was the beloved wife of the late Rocco Ronchi for 60 years. She was the loving mother of Joseph (Karen) Ronchi; beloved daughter of the late Pasquale and Maria Mariani; fond grandmother of Paul and Christopher Ronchi; dear sister of the late Saverio Mariani, the late Antonia DiNatale, Arcangela...

Melvin Hilgen

Melvin Hilgen

Aug 21, 2023

Melvin Hilgen 83. At rest Monday, August 21, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Katherine. Father of Michelle (Dan), Michael (Anil), Special father to  Debbie Wagner  Linda Wagner (Colleen) , Joe (Michele) Wagner and Kathy Wagner. Fond grandfather and great grandfather to many. Dear brother of Eileen, Gloria, Roger and the late Jim, William, Carol, Eddie and Linda. Fond uncle...

Edward Paszt

Edward Paszt

Aug 21, 2023

Edward “Eddie” Paszt Jr. passed away Monday, Aug. 21, 2023. Born in Washington, North Carolina, the son of Edward Paszt and Alfreda Paszt.  He married Mary Rita Burris, of Chicago on Sept. 30, 1973.  Survived by his children: Christina Ortinau, Michele (Thomas) Blackstone, Jonathan (Alexandra) Paszt. Grandchildren: Nathan & Ryan Ortinau and Haley, Brianna, & Ethan Blackstone. Uncle to many...

Georgia Guzman

Georgia Guzman

Aug 21, 2023

Georgia Guzman, nee Jaimes, age 79.  Beloved wife of the late Galdino Guzman; loving mother of the late Griselda, the late Jose and the late Jesse Rodriguez; beloved daughter of the late Anastacio and Adela (nee Narvaiz) Jaimes; fond grandmother of Jose, Lisa, Aaron, Jessica, Stephanie, Megan, and Marcy; loving great grandmother of Myla and Briel; dear sister of Antonia,...

Wayne Martin

Wayne Martin

Aug 20, 2023

Wayne Michael Martin, age 71, was born March 11, 1952.  He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 20, 2023.  Preceded in death by his parents Arthur Jr. and Pauline Martin, Mother-in-Law Loretta Dolan, and brother Arthur Martin III.  He is survived by his loving wife Sandy, of 51 years, son Kevin (Suni), daughter Kerry (Jeff) Kraushaar.  Cherished...

Carmelina Barbieri

Carmelina Barbieri

Aug 20, 2023

Carmelina A. Barbieri nee Filippelli, 86, passed away August 20, 2023.  Beloved wife of Mariano for 62 wonderful years. Loving mother of Emilio (Angela) Barbieri, Rosanna Monaco, Mario (Nicole) Barbieri. Cherished grandmother of Mario, Alex, Gina, Elisa, Vince, Jeanie, Josie, Juliana. Great grandmother of Lilly, Zion. Dear sister of Orlando (Ninetta), Iolanda (the late Santo), the late Rosina (the late...

Anthony Sansone

Anthony Sansone

Aug 20, 2023

Anthony ‘Tony’ Frank Sasone, 74, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2023 at his home.  Visitation will be Wednesday, August 23, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W Lawrence Ave, Norridge.  Funeral services will begin on Thursday at 9:00 a.m. at the funeral home, then proceed to St. Eugene Catholic Church for Mass of Christian Burial...

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