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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Evelyn Johns

Evelyn Johns

Feb 27, 2023

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Pamela Seaton

Pamela Seaton

Feb 26, 2023

Pamela Joan Seaton nee Joseph, 69, of Schiller Park, at rest Sunday February 26, 2023. Beloved wife of Robert; loving mother of Tamela H. (Jason) Lambert; Beloved daughter of the late Shawell and the late Helen Joseph. Cherished Nonna of Ashwin ( Gabrielle) Nathan, Samuel and Olivia. Great Grandmother of Eliza; Dear sister of Joseph, Carlos "Bug," Patrick, James, David...

Lorenza Hurtado

Lorenza Hurtado

Feb 22, 2023

Lorenza Hurtado (nee Patino) age 71, at rest on February 22, 2023. Beloved wife of Manuel Hurtado. Loving mother of Jackie, Norma, Eric and the late Freddy. Dear grandmother of Freddy, Alyah, Mario, Anthony, Sarah, Brandon, Esmeralda, Julie and Jeniyah. Great grandmother of Minato. Dear sister of Guadalupe and Pedro Patino. Fond aunt, cousin and friend to many. Visitation will...

Oscar Colon

Oscar Colon

Feb 21, 2023

We are deeply saddened by the passing of our son Oscar Colon Jr “Gallo” on February 21st, 2023 at the age of 29. A Marine Veteran, who was united in matrimony to Rubi, beloved father of Ivan, cherished son of Oscar and Martha and Dear brother of Marcos and Javier. He was very loved and will be missed immensely. Visitation...

Patricia Simkowski

Patricia Simkowski

Feb 21, 2023

Patricia Ann Simkowski, age 89, at rest on February 21, 2023. Formerly of Norridge and Parishioner of Divine Savior Parish. Beloved wife of the late George Simkowski. Loving mother of Gregory (Gerianne) Simkowski, Kevin (Bozena) Simkowski and Alan (Kelly) Simkowski. Cherished grandmother of 10 and great grandmother of 3. Dear sister of Henry Kulik and the late Dolores Kulik. dear...

Evangeline Melone

Evangeline Melone

Feb 20, 2023

Evangeline “Angie” Melone (nee Viti) age 92, at rest on February 20, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Joseph R. Melone. Loving mother of JoAnn (the late Tom) Ginoza, Carol Hills, Michael (Kelly) Melone, the late Mary Skweres and the late Joseph Jr. Cherished grandmother and great grandmother of many grandchildren. Dear sister of Robert (Cindy) Viti and the late...

Pamela Frank

Pamela Frank

Feb 20, 2023

Pamela M. "Pam" Frank, nee Schuhrke, age 70, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2023. Pam was the beloved wife of the late Larry; loving mother of Jennifer S. (Christopher Lardner) and Jessica S. (Jason Ruthkoski) Frank; dearest daughter of the late Dorothy and Adolph Schuhrke; dear sister of Donald (Lois), Warren, and the late James and Clarence Schuhrke. Pam...

Wayne Schnell

Wayne Schnell

Feb 19, 2023

Wayne F. Schnell, age 80, U.S. Air Force Veteran, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2023. Wayne was the beloved husband of the late Rita, nee Johnson; loving father of Terry (Wally) Tenner and Karen (James) Murphy; dearest son of the late Josephine and Frank; cherished grandpa of Rebecca (Frank) Castro, Andrew, Kyle (Shannon), Courtney and Christopher "C.J." Tenner and...

Vincent Ventrella

Vincent Ventrella

Feb 17, 2023

Vincent "Vince" Ventrella, age 82, passed away at his home on February 17, 2023. Vince is the beloved husband of Luigia "Gina", nee Roppo, for 55 wonderful years; loving father of Serafina "Sara" (Alex) Digiulio and Angela (Mark) Roman; dearest son of the late Serafina and Michele Ventrella; cherished nonno of Luke, Jack and Maxton; dear brother of Grazia (the...

Joseph Napoleon

Joseph Napoleon

Feb 17, 2023

Joseph J. Napoleon, age 85. Devoted husband of the late Carol nee Rizzo; beloved father of John (Donna), Tressa (Jeff) Patrias, Steve (Christy) and Bob (Carolyn); loving grandfather of Joe (Emily), Brittany (Matthew), Jaime (Ben), Bob, Jr., T.J. (Mary Margaret), Jack, Jeffrey (Makayla), Dan, Kevin, Kelsey, Matthew, Nicholas and Jason; great grandfather of Mia, Aiden and Olivia; dear brother of...

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...

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