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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 Izzo
Dec 18, 2022
In the comfort of his home in the early hours of December 18, Robert passed away peacefully with family at his side. Robert was the fourth child born to the late Carlene (Gundersen) and Armand Izzo in the Fall of 1961. He is survived by six siblings--Debra (Richard) Szeszko, Marion Wells, Armand (Aggie) Izzo, Charlie (the late Leslie) Izzo, Karen...
Jadwiga Swider
Dec 17, 2022
Harriet K. Swider age 94, at rest on December 17, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Wladyslaw “Walter” Swider. Loving daughter of the late Joseph and the late Stella (nee Gryczan) Karwowski. Dear sister of the late Joseph Karwowski. Fond aunt of Anthony Karwowski, Christina Stephenson, the late Teresa Karwowski, Thaddeus Karwowski and Helena Karwowski Young. Visitation will take place...
Carol Kensek
Dec 15, 2022
Carol Jean Kensek (Smerch) passed away on December 15, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona at the age of 84. Carol was born on January 6, 1938 to Joseph and Marilyn Smerch in Chicago, Illinois. She was born on her father’s birthday. Carol and her siblings, Barbara, Marilyn Jo, and Joseph grew up in Chicago. They often spent their summers in Canada...
Giovanni Panvino
Dec 15, 2022
Giovanni Panvino, age 86, passed away peacefully at his home on December 15, 2022. Giovanni is the beloved husband of Giuseppa "Pina" for 61 wonderful years; loving father of John (Gabriela) Panvino, Carmela (the late Chet) Gil, Rob Alberghine and Antonietta (Domenic) DiCera; dearest son of the late Concetta and Giovanni Panvino; cherished nonno of Mia, Alexia, Anthony, Domenic, Sofia...
Joseph Frey
Dec 14, 2022
Joseph W. Frey, age 59, passed away on December 14, 2022. Joe worked for the City of Chicago in the Sanitation Dept. for 26 years. Beloved son the late Arthur Frey and Josephine (Gerald) Wente. Dear brother of Marian (Don) Feuling and the late Michell Diener. Loving uncle of Avery, Aubrey and Jerry Feuling and fond cousin and friend to...
Rachele Lettieri
Dec 13, 2022
Rachele E. Lettieri (Vallone) age 85, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2022. Rachele was the beloved wife of the late Vincenzo; loving mother of John Pietro (Mary) Lettieri, Maria Teresa (Barry) Theobald and Filomena Lettieri; dearest daughter of the late Filomena and Pietro Vallone; cherished grandmother of Vincenzo (Diana) Lettieri, Lauren and Nicole Theobald. Skyla Lettieri, Janel (Salvatore) Bosso,...
Christhena Korines
Dec 12, 2022
Christhena D. Korines 1/23/59-12/12/22 Proceeded in death by her late parents, Barbara Provias Korines and Harry Korines, and sister, Maria Korines. Survived by siblings, Nicholas (Ruth) Korines, Diane (Mark) Camis, and Athena Korines; Uncle James (Charlotte) Korines and Uncle Michael Korines; and nephews and niece, James Korines, Matthew Camis, Nichole Kelso, Anthony Rofus, and Marc Rofus. Services will be private.
Teresa Lostumbo
Dec 12, 2022
Teresa Lostumbo, nee Folino, age 90, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2022. Teresa was the beloved wife of the late Francesco; loving mother of Antonio (Ana), Pietro (Raffaella) and Marcella "Maria Teresa" Lostumbo; dearest daughter of the late Mariantonia and Pietro Folino; cherished grandmother of Daniela (Ethan) Frelly, Christina (Adam) Carrabotta, Stefanie (Bryon) Schneider, Alex (Justyna) and Vanessa Lostumbo,...
George Knutsen
Dec 12, 2022
George T. Knutsen, age 93, at rest on December 12, 2022. George was a Veteran in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Beloved husband of Nancy Sclafani. Visitation will take place on Saturday, December 17, 2022 from 9:30 am until time of funeral service at 11:30 am at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge, Il. Interment...
Bernette Fett
Dec 12, 2022
Bernettte Fett, Nee Farina, age 74, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2022. Bernette is the beloved wife of James T. "Jim" Fett; loving mother of Lynn M. (Keith) Zwik and James T., Jr. (Patricia) Fett; dearest daughter of the late Shirley and Harold Farina; cherished grandmother of Wyatt and Kalyn Zwik, Jake Fett and Bailey Walters; dear sister of...
Mary Candelora
Dec 11, 2022
Mary Candelora, nee Riscossa, age 94, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2022. Mary was the beloved wife of the late Giovanni; loving mother of Rose L. (Michael) Kubik, Patricia Hart, Angela T. Candelora-Englund and the late Carmella O'Neill, Josephine Varga and Annmarie Challenger; dearest daughter of the late Rose and Pasqiuale Riscossa; cherished grandmother of Lisa Marie, Lori Ann,...
Antonio Ciccone
Dec 11, 2022
Antonio Ciccone, 82, passed away December 11, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Maria. Loving father of Johnny (Kristina), Paolo (the late Angela), Erminio, Danny, and Cindy (Phil) Dolcimascolo. Cherished Nonno of Joey, Talia, Alyssa, and Antonio. Dear brother of Domenico (Carmina), Umberto (Anna), the late Giovanni (Anna), the late Anita (the late Vincenzo) Pontarelli. Fond uncle of many and...
Joseph Lampugnano
Dec 11, 2022
Joseph Lampugnano, age 95, United States Army Veteran, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2022, surrounded by his family. Joseph was the beloved husband of the late Susie "Assunta" nee Giagnorio; loving father of Vito (Linda), Matthew (Mary) and Joseph (Anne) Lampugnano; beloved son of the late Vita and Vito Lampugnano; fond grandfather of Francesca, Melissa, Joseph (Niratcha), Katy, Matthew...
Danuta Okrzesik
Dec 7, 2022
Danuta Okrzesik, nee Formas, age 83, passed away surrounded by her loving family on December 7, 2022. Danuta was the beloved wife of the late Stanislaw; loving mother of Halina (Jozef) Jedlinski, Renata Okrzesik and Wanda (Rosario) Guercio; cherished grandmother of Gabriella Guercio; dear sister of Weronika (the late Stanislaw) Gaszman and she was preceded in death by 8 brothers...
Tom Scianna
Dec 7, 2022
Tom Scianna, age 88, at rest on December 7, 2022. Tom was born in Alta Villa Milicia Sicily, Italy. Beloved husband of Sarah (nee Scaletta). Loving father of Paul (Kim) Scianna and Vince Scianna. Cherished Nonno of Lydia, Thomas, Robert, Sarah and Alicia Scianna. Dear brother Tony (Tina) Scianna, Rosalia (Sal) Scianna, Angie Scianna and Sam Scianna and the late...
Andrzej Jarzabek
Dec 7, 2022
Andrzej "Andy" Jarzabek, age 70, at rest on December 7, 2022. Beloved husband of 35 years to Janina "Nina" (nee Smyczynska). Loving father of Natalie (Peter Jr.) Coorlas and Sabina Mykas. Dearest grandfather "Dziadek" of Lucas and Olivia. Cherished son of the late Franciszek and the late Katarzyna. Fond brother, uncle, cousin and friend to many. Andy was a Toyota...
Frank Caputo
Dec 6, 2022
Frank J. Caputo, age 84, United States Army Veteran, passed away peacefully at his home on December 6, 2022. Frank is the beloved husband of Nancy L., nee Minetz, for 54 wonderful years; loving father of Anthony J. (Suzanne) and Frank J., Jr. (Julie) Caputo; dearest son of the late Grace and Anthony Caputo; cherished grandpa of Lauren Grace, Emily...
Michael Biewer
Dec 5, 2022
Michael Benton Biewer 79 of Lombard. At rest Monday, December 5, 2022. Beloved son of the late George and the late Wanda. Loving brother of Wayne (Sandra) Biewer , Cathy (Anthony) Lombardi, the late Gerald (Jean), the late George (Maureen) the late Richard (Marie) and the late Patrice Biewer. Fond uncle and great uncle to many. Visitation Friday, December 9th...
Craig Peters
Dec 4, 2022
Craig Lincoln Peters, 61; Cherished husband of Julia nee Saineghi; Loving father of Amanda and Regina Peters and Nicole Saineghi and grandfather of Dylan; Beloved son of the late Maureen and the late Lincoln Peters; Dear brother of Albert (Nancy) Peters, loving nephew of Joseph Hosanna and fond uncle to many. Craig was a proud member of Union Local 2,...
John Makris
Dec 4, 2022
John Makris, age 96, United States Navy Veteran, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2022. John was the beloved son of the late Katherine and Sam Makris; dear brother of the late Steve (the late Vivian) Makris; loving uncle of Michael, Steve, Lisa, Jeanne and the late Mark. Visitation will be Thursday, December 8, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. until the...
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