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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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Lewis Arnone
Dec 3, 2022
Lewis F. Arnone, age 88, at rest on December 3, 2022. Lewis was a Veteran in the United States Army during the Korean War. Beloved husband of Lilia (nee Iaccino). Loving father of Frank Arnone and Sandra Ludwig. Devoted grandfather of Alex and Zachary. Dear brother of the late Lorraine (the late Robert) Lowry, the late Evelyn (the late Redo)...
Bruno Fondriest
Dec 2, 2022
Bruno Fondriest, 98, WWII Army Air Corps veteran who served in Attlebridge England, passed away peacefully with family by his side. Beloved husband of Mary for 69 years (deceased), father of Linda (Steve deceased) Andreeff and Robert Fondriest (deceased). Dear father-in-law of Kathleen Fondriest. Loving grandfather of Steven (Susan) Andreeff, Daniel Andreeff, Timothy (Terra) Fondriest, Mark (Kristin) Fondriest, Rebecca (Andrew)...
Marianne Shaw
Dec 2, 2022
Marianne Shaw, 77, passed away December 2, 2022. Beloved daughter of the late Frank and Nora Shaw. Dear sister of Noreen, Kathy (Bob), Judy (the late Tom), John (Laurie), the late Susan, the late Frank, the late Margie. Fond aunt of many. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 7, from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30...
John Gulino
Dec 1, 2022
John Gulino, age 85. Devoted husband of Sue nee Nicks; beloved father of Rosemarie Nuccio, Anthony Gulino and Ben (Jennifer) Gulino; loving grandfather of Anthony (Veronica), Giovanni, Darien and Joseph; great grandfather of Noah. All Services are being held privately. For info: 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com.
Marie Terranova
Nov 30, 2022
Marie Josephine Terranova, 101; Beloved daughter of the late Madeline and the late Giuseppe Terranova; Beloved sister of the late Michael Terranova, the late Josephine (the late Anthony) Barbaria and the late Joseph (the late Mary) Terranova; Cherished aunt of the late Frank Barbaria, Joanne (the late Ken) Barbaria-Johnson, Joe Barbaria, Madeline (Dan) Swagler and Michael (Kathryn) Terranova; Loving great-aunt...
Angelina Taddeo
Nov 30, 2022
Angelina “Angie” Taddeo (nee Traficanti), age 94, of Naples, FL (formally Hinsdale, IL) passed away peacefully November 30, 2022. Angie was born April 15, 1928, to the late Frank and Sarah Traficanti, in Chicago, IL. Angie was the beloved wife of the late Joseph C. Taddeo; loving mother of Peter (Eugenia) Taddeo, Annette (Curtis) Leming, Frank (Connie) Taddeo, and Rosemary...
Bart Chang
Nov 30, 2022
Bart H. Chang age 52, at rest on November 30, 2022. Loving son of the late Hoan Truong and the late Yen Truong. Dear brother of Bob Chang, Jay Chang, Allan Chang, Tim Chang, Tom Chang, Elijah Chang, the late Moui La, Le Tran, the late Jackie Chang, Ann Pham, Kimberley Chang-Rocha, Siem Truong and Karen Truong. Fond uncle and...
John Mietus
Nov 29, 2022
John T. Mietus, age 85, passed away unexpectedly at his home on November 29, 2022. John is the beloved husband of Marie, nee Komperda, for 57 wonderful years; loving father of Bernadette (Ewan) Stevenson, Jeanette (Kenneth) Johnson and the late Pamela (Timothy) Heider and the late Donna Mietus; dearest son of the late Aniela and Franciszek Mietus; cherished grandfather of...
Arlene Merkendorfer
Nov 29, 2022
Arlene Merkendorfer, age 84, at rest on November 29, 2022. Beloved wife of Frank Merkendorfer and the late Joseph Hajost. Loving mother of Donna McPherson, Linda (Joe) Amato, Laurie (Jeff) Barabasz. Cherished grandmother of Meghan Joynt, Jason Barabasz, Michael Joynt, Matthew (Kaila) Barabasz. Sister-in-law to Bobbie Lehst. Step mother of Frank Jr. (Carrie) Merkendorfer , Kurt (Sandra) Merkendorfer and Tracy...
Joseph Steger
Nov 29, 2022
Joseph F. Steger, age 100, WWII Vet. Beloved husband of the late Constance nee Shea; loving father of Michael (Elyse), Barbara (the late James) Zasiebida, Joan (Steve) Kleitz and Daniel; fond grandfather of Chrissy (Brian), Philip (Jane), Robert (Jen), David, Patrick, Becky, Clark (Stacey), John (Alecia) and Joe; great grandfather of Lexi, Maddie, Jannelle, Philip, Aidan, Bryson, Bryleigh, Atlas and...
Michael Vabakos
Nov 29, 2022
Michael Vabakos, age 85, at rest on November 29, 2022. Michael was a Veteran in the United States Army during the Korean War. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis (nee Hono). Loving father of Cleo (Dean) Leftakes and Elaine Vabakos and the late Ted Vabakos. Cherished Papou of Peter, Christopher, Alex and Athena. Great grandfather of Anastasia Dear brother of...
Lynne Schlatterer
Nov 28, 2022
Lynne Schlatterer, age 96, at rest on November 28, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Emil Schlatterer. Loving mother of Debbie (Craig) Sincora, Lee (Ken) Hoxie and Eric (Marilyn) Schlatterer. Cherished grandmother of of Becky (Josh) Salter, Kris (Steve) Cwynar, Brian (Betsy) Sincora, Matt (Christina) Sincora, Mike Hoxie, Ben (Kimline) Hoxie, Tim Schlatterer and Elisabeth Schlatterer. Fond great grandmother of...
Casimir Kaczor
Nov 28, 2022
Casimir “Casey” Kaczor Sr. March 3,1939 – November 28,2022 Casimir “Casey” Kaczor Sr., aged 83, passed away peacefully at his Wisconsin home on November 28th. Casey was the beloved husband of the late Jolanta Kaczor for 57 years. A loving father to Mary Ann Kaczor and Casey (Ann) Kaczor Jr. The youngest of 12 children, he was preceded in death...
Kenneth Goritz
Nov 27, 2022
Kenneth “Kenny” H. Goritz 70, Marine Veteran of the Vietnam War. Beloved son of the late Harold and the late Winifred. Loving father of Danielle and Jack (Brittney). Dear brother of Ryan, Patrick, Kelly, Herman, Hans and Theresa. Loving boyfriend of Patricia Cardillicchio. Former husband of Roseann. Fond uncle and friend to many. Visitation Thursday, December 1st from 4:00 to...
Amalia Ramirez
Nov 26, 2022
Amalia Ramirez, age 63, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2022. Amalia is the beloved mother of Judy (Gregorio) Cirone and Luis (Heather) Andrade; dearest daughter of the late Criselda and Abelardo Ramirez; cherished grandmother of Giuseppa, Giuliana and Gina Lia Cirone and Grace and Gabriella Winkler and Natalya Andrade; dear sister of Jorge, Rigo, Gilberto, Mayela, Cecilia, Luis, Lia...
Anetta Lewandowska
Nov 26, 2022
Anetta Lewandowska, 56, passed away November 26, 2022. Beloved wife of Pawel Lewandowski for 36 wonderful years. Loving mother of Karolina and Mateusz. Dear sister of Iwona Suski. Loving aunt of Joanna. Memorial Visitation will be Saturday, December 3, from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W Lawrence Ave, Norridge. Memorial Mass will be held at a...
Kenneth Van Spankeren
Nov 26, 2022
Kenneth R. Van Spankeren, age 91, U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean War passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on November 26, 2022. Ken is the beloved husband of Eleanore C., nee Gembica, for 63 wonderful years; loving father of Kenneth R. II (Judy Brennan), Steven J. (Kathleen) and Jeffrey S. (Linda) Van Spankeren, Karen...
Daniel Fischer
Nov 26, 2022
On Saturday, Nov. 26, Dan Fischer passed away at age 43. He was the son of John and Kathy Fischer, grandson of Ruth and Jack Clancy(deceased) and deceased John and Irene Fischer, brother to Scott (Stephanie), had many cousins, and was an honorary uncle & godfather for many. He was a member of the International Cinematographers Guild Local 600 as...
Carlos Sigarrostegui
Nov 25, 2022
Carlos T. Sigarrostegui, age 80. Beloved husband of Carol Pillifant; Loving father of Carlos T. Sigarrostegui Jr.; beloved son of the late Juan Climaco Sigarrostegui Romero and Juana Lucila Malpartida Quijada; dear brother of Berta Jacinta Lizarraga Malpartida, Marta Pilar Pacheco Malpartida, Juan Amadore Sigarrostegui, Luis Alberto Sigarrostegui, and Enrique Sigarrostegui; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Memorial visitation...
Sophie Boron
Nov 24, 2022
Sophie Boron, age 92, at rest November 24, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Jane (Czeslaw) Wojnicki. Dear grandmother of Eric (Tracy) Wojnicki and Natalie (Franco) Dicosola. Great grandmother of Alexis, Nicholas, Emma and Ruby. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 from 8:30 am until 10:30 am at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence...
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