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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Marie Terranova

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Gloria Limbers

Gloria Limbers

Nov 23, 2022

Gloria Hope Limbers 86 of Edison Park. Entered into Eternal Life, peacefully at home, with her family at her side, Wednesday, November 23, 2022. Beloved daughter of the late Walter J. and the late Mabel Kiesgen. Dear sister of the late Walter Jr. and the late Earl Kiesgen. Loving mother of Chris (Heidi) Limbers, Thomas (Kathie) Limbers and Nikki (Vito)...

Mary Pfaffinger (Former Married Name Flannigan)

Mary Pfaffinger (Former Married Name Flannigan)

Nov 23, 2022

Mary Lois Pfaffinger-81, nee Higgins, passed away peacefully November 23rd, 2022. Mary was the beloved wife of Joseph; loving mother of Dennis Flannigan, Kerry Corona, Colleen Dinino, Kelly Kwilas, and Jimmy (Dawn) Flannigan; beloved daughter of the late Lois (nee Grote) and Frank Higgins; devoted grandmother to Michael (Nikki), Meghan (Jimmy), Steven (Elizabeth), Sean. Shannon, Kaitlyn, James, Tommy, Kevin, and...

Charles Carlson

Charles Carlson

Nov 23, 2022

Charles M. "Chuck" Carlson, age 75, U.S. Air Force Veteran, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family. Chuck was born on May 20, 1947 to Mary, nee Campbell, and Charles J. Carlson, they preceded him in death. In addition to being a Veteran of the Air Force, Chuck had a forty year career...

Carol Masucci

Carol Masucci

Nov 22, 2022

Carol Masucci, nee Kelley, age 91, passed away peacefully at her home on November 22, 2022. Carol was the beloved wife of the late Ernest "Ernie" Masucci; loving mother of Gene (Judy) and Cindy Masucci; dearest daughter of the late Mary and Carl Kelley; cherished grandmother of Amy (Jeff) Marks and Anne (Jason) Nantz and great grandmother of Colin, Emma,...

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