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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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Angela Pascazio

Angela Pascazio

Aug 15, 2025

Angela Pascazio, affectionately known as Angie, Leleen, or Zia Lena, passed away peacefully on the evening of August 15, 2025, at the age of 97. Born into the loving family of Vincenzo and Domenica Pascazio, Angela lived a long and full life, devoted to her family and friends. Though she wasn’t married or had children of her own, she built...

Karen Zdrodowski

Karen Zdrodowski

Aug 15, 2025

Karen L. Zdrodowski, age 74, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025. Karen was the dearest daughter of the late Edmund and Adeline (nee Dembowski) Zdrodowski; loving sister of Sister Laura Parker, SP and the late Lawrence (the late Pamela) Zdrodowski; aunt of Jonathan (Samantha) Parker and Phillip Zdrodowski. Visitation Friday, August 29, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m....

Carmen Cristia

Carmen Cristia

Aug 15, 2025

Carmen I. Cristia, age 86, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025. Carmen was the loving mother of Frank A. Cristia; dearest daughter of the late Carmen (nee Santiago) and the late Manuel Cristia; cherished grandmother of Nicholas and Micayla Cristia; beloved sister of Noel, Maria, Manuel (Gloria) and Robert (the late Klara) Cristia, and she was a fond aunt...

Charles Dressner

Charles Dressner

Aug 14, 2025

Charlie Dressner 69 of Norridge. At Peace with Christ Thursday, August 14 th . Beloved husband of Vickie, Loving father of Nicole (Nicholas) Miller, Ryan and Dana (Ryan) Soderblom. Beloved son of the late Frank and the late Anna. Cherished grandfather of Marissa, Mario, Peyton, Ryan Jr. and Brooke. Fond son in law of Patricia the late Gerald Schippers....

Alberto Gentile

Alberto Gentile

Aug 12, 2025

Alberto "Albert" Gentile, age 87, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025. Albert was born in Chicago, Il. to the late Vincenzo Gentile and the late Olympia (nee Mirbella) and was a proud Veteran in the United States Army. Albert was preceeded in death by his beloved wife LaVinia (nee Falco). He is the loving father of Marguerite (William) Mussared,...

Maria Adan De Casillas

Maria Adan De Casillas

Aug 12, 2025

MARIA de la LUZ ADAN de CASILLAS August 14, 1938 – August 12, 2025 Maria “Mamish” Casillas revered as a pillar of strength, bravery and unyielding positivity, passed away on August 12, 2025 just short of her 87 th birthday (August 14th). Maria was known for her warmth, generosity and undeniably loving spirit she brought into the world. Maria will...

Siegfried Siedler

Siegfried Siedler

Aug 11, 2025

Siegfried Siedler, 83, of Norridge, Illinois passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025, in Park Ridge.  He was born on January 1, 1942 in Germany.  He was married to his wife JoAnn for 34 years.  Together they traveled the world.  Siegfried was a tool and dye maker for Stanley Spring for over 30 years.  He was also an avid bowler...

Janina Bachula

Janina Bachula

Aug 9, 2025

Janina Bachula (nee Babicz) age 96, at rest on August 9, 2025. Janina was born on January 10, 1929 in Wroblowka, Poland to the late Wladyslaw Babicz and the late Anna (nee Szczypta) Babicz. Beloved Wife of the late Franciszek Bachula. Loving mother of Tadeusz (Zofia), Janina (Stanislaw) Kapusciarz and Stanislaw Bachula. Dearest grandmother of Chester (Justyna), Alicja (Greg), Diane...

Robert Harris

Robert Harris

Aug 9, 2025

Robert  A. Harris, age 82, passed peacefully at home in Salem Wisconsin. Bob was born on February 12, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois to the late George and the late Patricia Harris. Beloved husband of Phyllis (nee Holmes). Loving father of Anthony Harris, Tanya (Joe) Carco and Natasha (Bob) Brubaker. Cherished grandfather of Nicole (Paul) Silva, Christina (Joey) Bizcarrondo, Rachel (Jon)...

Della Laselva

Della Laselva

Aug 9, 2025

Della LaSelva, 70, at rest August 9, 2025.  Beloved wife of Domenico for 43 wonderful years.  Cherished daughter of the late Anthony and Frances Giacone.  Dear sister of Marie (the late Cliff) Szczepanski, Frances (the late Raul) Santana & Tina M. Pagan; sister-in-law of Steffano LaSelva.  Fond aunt of Margarita (Ronny) Pagan, Alicia Santana, Leanne (Doonie) Szczepanski-Smith, the late Anthony...

Carol Saylor

Carol Saylor

Aug 8, 2025

Carol S.Saylor (nee Nawcewicz) 72, of Crest Hill, IL passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025.  She was born to Adeline and Nicholas Nawcewicz and spent most of her life in Chicago, Villa Park and then the Joliet area. She worked very hard in an office environment her entire life and enjoyed hosting family get-togethers, especially the holidays.  She was...

Carol Zaleski

Carol Zaleski

Aug 7, 2025

Carol Anne "Carrie" Zaleski, age 59, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 7, 2025. Carrie was the beloved daughter of Mary Patricia "Pat" (nee Geary) and the late Leonard P. "Len" Zaleski; dear sister of Mary P., Michael J. (Elane) and the late Leonard P. "Lenny" Zaleski, Jr.; loving aunt of Hannah, Jenna and Leonard P. "Lenny" Zaleski...

Dumitru Oala

Dumitru Oala

Aug 6, 2025

Dumitru Oala—known to everyone as Dumi, Tati, or Papa—lived his 72 years with joy, generosity, and boundless love for his family. Born on October 26, 1952, in the village of Jibert, Romania, Dumi grew up surrounded by faith, family, and the value of hard work.

In 1994, on his birthday, he made a life-changing journey from Făgăraș...

Soledad Morales

Soledad Morales

Aug 6, 2025

Soledad Morales, age 86, at rest on August 6, 2025. Soledad was born on October 14, 1938 in Pampanga, a province in the Philippines, northwest of Manila. Beloved wife of the late Conrado Morales. Loving mother of Maribeth (the late Jesus) Vitug, Jaime (Gertie) Morales, Carol (Leoncio) Hamoy, Manuel (Yvonne) Morales, Allan (Karen) Morales and Wilander (Daphne) Morales. Dearest Grandmother...

Marian Nowak

Marian Nowak

Aug 6, 2025

Marian H. Nowak, nee Sutula, died Wednesday, August 6, 2025 in Chicago. She was 12 days shy of her 93rd birthday. Marian was the mother of three children: Cathleen (Timothy) Bollin, Karen (Roger) Frueh and Glenn, the beloved Grammie of Laura (Drew) Davis and Michelle (Mark) Ulis and loving Great Grammie of Harrison and Harper Davis.She was a...

Dolores Frank

Dolores Frank

Aug 4, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dolores J. Frank. Dolores was born on September 5, 1941, and went home to God on August 4, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Lee Frank; loving mother of Jerry (Phyllis) Milos and Dawn (David) Reyes; cherished grandmother of Justin Milos, Jenna (Andrew) Donnal, Marisa, Madeline and Jack...

Dennis Fiore

Dennis Fiore

Aug 4, 2025

Dennis Fiore 75 of Mayfair. At rest Monday, August 4, 2025. Beloved son of the late Edward A. and the late Bianca nee Ganassin. Dear brother of Ricky (Meaghan) ,  fond uncle of Kristopher and Kristy. Visitation Thursday, August 14 th from 3:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Cumberland Chapels (FRIEL FUNERAL DIRECTORS) 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Services will...

Leonard Zaleski

Leonard Zaleski

Aug 3, 2025

Leonard P. "Len" Zaleski, age 97, who retired as Chief of Detectives with the Chicago Police Department after 34 years of faithful service, and was also a U.S. Army Veteran of both WWII and the Korean war, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025. Len was the beloved husband of Mary Patricia "Pat" (nee Geary) for 64 wonderful years; loving...

Melvyn Mack

Melvyn Mack

Aug 3, 2025

Melvyn P Mack age 84, at rest on August 3, 2025. Beloved Husband of the late Nancy Jean Mack (Schuetz). loving father of Matthew M. and Skylar M. Mack and Penny N. (Tom) Kennedy; Dearest son of the late Nicholas Mack and the late Florence (Zager) Mack. Cherished grandfather of Nathan (Mandy) and Andrew (Kristen) Mack and Michael (Andrea Hernandez)...

Connie Karakosta

Connie Karakosta

Aug 2, 2025

Connie Karakosta, nee Demetry, age 84, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025. Connie was a happy-go-lucky, warm, and loving woman whose kind spirit touched everyone she met. After spending many years in Naples, Florida, she moved back to Illinois for what became a treasured bonus year—filled with joy, laughter, and unforgettable moments with her beloved family and friends. During...

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