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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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Richard Hyland

Richard Hyland

Aug 4, 2023

Richard J. Hyland, retired Chicago Policed Department, age 88, at rest on August 4, 2023. Richard was a Veteran of the United States Army and Resided in Chicago. Beloved husband of Nina (nee Shereshovech). Loving father of Richard J. (Lisa) Hyland and Deanne (Dave) Bacchiere. Devoted grandfather of Sophie Hyland, Cassandra Hyland, Alexandra Bacchiere, Richard Hyland III and Natasha Bacchiere....

Angelina Cassata

Angelina Cassata

Aug 3, 2023

Angelina Cassata nee Affrunti, age 88. Beloved wife of the late Francesco Cassata; loving mother of Rosario Cassata, Adriana (Peter) Donatelli, Salvatore (Patricia) Cassata, Rosa (Mario) Jos, and Joseph Cassata; beloved daughter of the late Salvatore and Rosa Affrunti nee Ingargiola; beloved sister of Salvatrice, Giuseppina, Antonietta, Franca, and the late Domenico; loving grandmother of Angela (Charles) Huettinger, Alisa (Jose)...

Alessandra Herrera

Alessandra Herrera

Aug 1, 2023

Alessandra Herrera, age 39. Beloved wife of Christopher M. Reyes; loving mother of Isabella Banda, Kaitlyn Ayala, and Jacob Reyes; dear sister of Griselda Herrera, Llanet (Mathew) Pitzer, Lissette (Javier) Moreno, Lilly (fiancé Samuel) Herrera, Anali (Memo) Marquez, and Benny Herrera; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held on Sunday, August 6, 2023, from 3:00...

Frank Saponaro

Frank Saponaro

Jul 30, 2023

Frank Saponaro, age 91 at rest on July 30, 2023. Frank was born in Mola di Bari, Italy and resided in Melrose Park, Il. Beloved husband of Angela (nee Bellomo). Loving father of Rosanna (Anthony) Sullivan and Nick (Sue) Saponaro. Devoted Nonno of Anthony Sullivan Jr., Elena Sullivan, Frank Saponaro and Nick Saponaro. proceeded in death by his siblings Nina,...

Stanley Lorenc

Stanley Lorenc

Jul 29, 2023

Stanley Lorenc, age 86, at rest on July 29, 2023. Stanley was born in Poland in 1937 and resided in Norridge, Il. He is the beloved husband of Wanda Lorenc. Loving father of Steve (Marianne) Lorenc. Devoted grandfather to Nathan and Andrew Lorenc. Dear brother of Mary and other family in Poland. Fond brother-in-law of Mary Pupek, Joseph (Zofia) Rygiel,...

Diana Fecarotta

Diana Fecarotta

Jul 29, 2023

Diana F. Fercarotta age 76, at rest July 29, 2023. Diana was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corp and Commander of the Italian War Veterans Guido Belmonte Post #4. She was a teacher for the Chicago Public Schools for 39 years and worked Evenings and weekends for Chicago City Colleges for 27 years teaching GED and English. Diana...

Gladys Fuentes

Gladys Fuentes

Jul 29, 2023

Gladys Fuentes (nee Cray) age 88, at rest on July 29, 2023. Loving wife of the late Victor Fuentes. Dear mother of Mark (Lisa) Mazurek Sr., Mary (Tobbs) Fritzmann, Julie (Donna) Fuentes, and Christine (William) Meziere Jr. Cherished grandmother of Mark (Claire) Mazurek Jr., Michael (Cassie) Mazurek, Kimberlee (Adam) Mazurek, Emily (Ryan) Fritzmann, Daniel Fritzmann, Alyson Fritzmann, Melanie Meziere and...

Francis Radke

Francis Radke

Jul 29, 2023

Frank R. Radke 79. “Deputy Chief Radke” of Edison Park. Retired C.P.D. for 40 years, at rest Saturday, July 29, 2023. Beloved husband of Joanne nee Silarski. Loving father of Jennifer (Joel) Kiedaisch and Peter. Beloved son of the late Francis and the late Eleanor. Cherished grandfather of Jackson, Charles and Brady. Dear brother of Eleanor (Michael) Kanis, James (Nina)...

Robert Marchand

Robert Marchand

Jul 29, 2023

Robert P. Marchand Sr. age 67, Resident of Rosemont, at rest on July 29, 2023. Robert was a Veteran in the United States Marine Corp. He was hired as a Contract Medic for 15 years, with Rosemont, before being hired on as a full time Public Safety Officer in 1999 and retiring in 2016. After retirement, Bob continued to serve...

Jozef Ochoda

Jozef Ochoda

Jul 28, 2023

Jozef Ochoda, age 70, at rest on July 28, 2023. Beloved husband of Danuta (nee Morzy). Loving father of Marcin Ochoda and Marzena (Dave) Pallotto. Dear grandfather of Jack and Charly. Fond brother of Stanislaw (Maria) Ochoda Jerzy (Irena) Ochoda and Zofia Ochoda. Visitation will take place on Monday, July 31, 2023 from 3:00 until 8:00 pm at Cumberland Chapels...

Cindi Dzialo

Cindi Dzialo

Jul 28, 2023

Cindi Dzialo, 64, of Chicago, at rest July 28, 2023. Loving mother of Louis (Breana) Dzialo and Daniel Dzialo. Beloved grandmother of Louis. Former wife of Joe Dzialo. Member of Local 134 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Memorial Visitation will be Friday, August 4, from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W Lawrence Ave, Norridge. Interment private....

Walter Kramer

Walter Kramer

Jul 28, 2023

Walter J. Kramer, 42, passed away July 28, 2023. Beloved son of Steven and Dayle Kramer. Cherished grandson of Betty Cubon, Joseph Kramer, and Walter and Donna Daniels. Dear nephew of Pamela Kramer (Sue) Keller and the late Steven Daniels. Graduate of Denver University. Donations may be made to Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation https://www.curemeso.org/ . Memorial Visitation will be Tuesday,...

Thomas Hanlon

Thomas Hanlon

Jul 28, 2023

Thomas J. Hanlon, Age 59. Beloved Husband of Maria (nee D'Anna) Hanlon; Loving Father of Marisa, Michelle, and Melissa; Beloved Son of the late Harold and Patricia (nee Nielsen) Hanlon. Visitation Monday, July 31st, 2023, from 3:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL 60706. Funeral Services begin Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. at the Funeral...

Joan Mason

Joan Mason

Jul 28, 2023

Joan M. Mason (nee Weiss) age 93, at rest on July 28, 2023. Beloved wife of the late John. preceded in death by her siblings, John Weiss, Helen (the late John) Hartigan, Catherine (Brady) Wilder, James (Barbara) Weiss and Bob (Marguerite) Weiss. Sister in Law of the late Marguerite Weiss and Barbara Weiss. Fond aunt and great aunt of many....

Carol Kolen

Carol Kolen

Jul 27, 2023

Carol A. Kolen age 83, born in Chicago, IL on August 15, 1939, passed away on July 27, 2023.  Beloved wife of Peter Staniec.  Services have been held previously.   Info: 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com.

Robert Nallen

Robert Nallen

Jul 26, 2023

Robert Edward Nallen age 80, at rest on July 26th 2023. Robert was born and raised in the Austin Neighborhood of Chicago and attended Austin High School. He was a proud 25 year veteran of the Chicago Police Department. Robert was a die-hard Cubs and Blackhawks fan and an avid golfer and lover of John Wayne and James Bond films....

Elizabeth Pierce

Elizabeth Pierce

Jul 24, 2023

Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Ann Pierce, passed away July 24, 2023. A Memorial Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon, with a Memorial Service starting at 12 Noon. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Child Fund (www.childfund.org). Betty Ann Pierce was born November 14th, 1957 in Chicago,...

Salvatore Canale

Salvatore Canale

Jul 24, 2023

Salvatore ‘Sam’ Canale, 74, at rest July 24, 2023. Longtime owner with his wife of Pete’s Pizza #2 in Portage Park. He had ‘pizza sauce running through his veins.’ Beloved husband of Catherine ‘Cathy’ for 45 wonderful years. Dear son of the late Carlo and Maria Canale. Loving father of Christina ‘Christy’ (Edgar) Espinoza. Loving Gramp Gramps of Brandon, Aubrey....

Walter Bijak

Walter Bijak

Jul 24, 2023

Walter Bijak, 92, passed away July 24, 2023. Visitation will be Thursday, July 27, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W Lawrence Ave, Norridge. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Entombment will follow at Acacia Park Cemetery. Walter was born December 13, 1930, in Poland the son...

Kenneth Radicke

Kenneth Radicke

Jul 23, 2023

Kenneth M. Radicke, 80, U.S. Army Surgical Tech Veteran; Devoted husband of Rosanne (nee Salvato); Beloved son of the late Walter (the late Olga) Radicke and son-in-law of the late Sam (the late Frances) Salvato; Loving brother of the late Kathleen (the late Richard) Papes and brother-in-law of Antoinette “Toni” (Nick) Pinto; Dearest friend of Stan (Denise) Kaszuba. All services...

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