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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Joseph R. Musso
Apr 6, 2026
Joe Musso, a man beloved by all who knew him, passed peacefully with his wife by his side on the morning of April 6th, 2026. Leaving behind a legacy of laughter and love that will live on in the stories we will continue to tell. Son to Robert and Antionette, Joe is survived by his wife Debbie, his daughter Danielle...
Kathleen B. Napolitano
Apr 5, 2026
Kathleen B. Napolitano 61, At rest Sunday, April 5, 2026 .
Beloved daughter of Mary nee Mastandrea and the late Vito Napolitano. Loving sister of Marilyn, Carlo (Phyllis) and the late Debbie. Fond aunt of Marissa and Sonny. Visitation Thursday, April 9th from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Cumberland Chapels (FRIEL FUNERAL DIRECTORS) 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge. Funeral Services will...
Marilyn A. Chisesi
Apr 3, 2026
Marilyn Chisesi, of Chicago, Illinois, and a longtime resident of Norridge, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026, at the age of 93. (Although she did not claim to have had a birthday after 29.)Marilyn was the heart of her family—a devoted wife, a deeply loving grandmother, a cherished sister, and a friend to so many. She had a rare...
Grazyna Szkutnik
Apr 3, 2026
Grazyna Szkutnik, 65, at rest April 3, 2026. Devoted wife of John Szkutnik for 47 wonderful years. Beloved mother of Marcin Szkutnik, Renee (Christopher) Heflin, and Kamil Szkutnik. Dear daughter of the late Eugeniusz and Stefania Janeczek. Loving grandmother of Emma and Ava Heflin. Dear sister of Henryk Janeczek, and Jadwiga Barnas. Grazyna lived for family, especially her darling granddaughters....
Loretta T. Davis
Apr 3, 2026
Loretta T. Davis, age 101, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026. Born on December 19, 1924, in Chicago, Illinois, Loretta was a lifelong Chicagoan whose vibrant spirit and love of life left a lasting impression on all who knew her.
One of nine children, Loretta was preceded in death by her beloved parents and many of her siblings. She is...
John Kuta
Apr 3, 2026
John J. Kuta age 78, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026. John was born on February 1, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Julius Kuta and the late Josephine Kuta (nee Mucha). John was a proud Veteran of the United States Army during the Vietnam War. John was honorably discharged in 1976. Beloved husband of the late Joanne...
Mario Rizzi
Apr 3, 2026
Mario Rizzi, age 88, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Mario was born on December 2, 1937, in Carnalez (Brez), Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy, to the late Giovanni Rizzi and the late Gemma Rizzi (née Albertini). He carried his Italian heritage with great pride throughout his life, cherishing the traditions, values, and strong sense...
William Naviamos
Apr 2, 2026
William “Inday” Cordon Naviamos, age 71, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
William was born on September 11, 1954, in Pandan, Philippines, to the late Exequiel Naviamos and the late Liberata (née Cordon). He later made his home on the far northwest side of Chicago, where he built a life rooted in hard...
Monika Kozaka
Apr 1, 2026
Monika Kozaka, age 48, passed away on April 1, 2026. She was born on July 9, 1977 In Chicago, Illinois, to the late Jozef and Wieslawa (née Milkowska) Chaniewicz.
Monika was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and friend whose kindness and warmth touched everyone who knew her. She was a woman of strength, compassion, and grace, always putting her family...
Gino D'Ovidio
Mar 31, 2026
Gino D’Ovidio, age 98, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on March 31, 2026. Born on September 21, 1927, in Raiano, Abruzzo, Italy, Gino was the cherished son of the late Venanzio and the late Maria D’Ovidio.
Gino was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ida D’Ovidio (née Arquilla), with whom he shared over 70 wonderful years of...
Carl Bonafede
Mar 30, 2026
Carl Bonafede, 85, of Lincoln Park, Illinois, died on March 30, 2026, after a brief illness. Born Carl Buonafede to parents Calecero Calcedonio and Antonia Lena Buonafede in Chicago’s Little Sicily, the city remained his lifetime home. The Buonafedes had immigrated with their parents from Sicily, so Carl was the first U.S. citizen born to them, as well as their...
Rosa Moreano
Mar 29, 2026
Rosa "Rosita" Moreano (nee Cano) age 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 29, 2026. Rosita was the beloved wife of the late Cristobal "Chris" Moreano; loving mother of Rocio and Oswaldo Moreano, Monica (Kenneth) Brown, Luis, Ximena and Cristobal Jr. (Ana) Moreano and Elena (David) Canizares; dear daughter of the late Herlinda (nee Roman) and the...
George Soteropoulos
Mar 28, 2026
George T. Soteropoulos, 90, a retired aeronautical engineer and longtime Severna Park, Maryland, resident, died in Chicago on Saturday, March 28, after a stroke.
He was born in Athens to Tryphon and Fani (neé Athanasopoulos) Soteropoulos, and was a child in occupied Greece during World War II. His future career was inspired by an uncle who was one of Greece’s first...
John Weiterschan
Mar 27, 2026
John "Hans" Weiterschan, age 93, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026. John was German born in Großbetschkerek, Banat in present-day Serbia in 1932. At age 12, partisans evicted all Germans living in the town from their homes and placed them in an internment camp. As the oldest son, John escaped the camp and walked the 18 miles home to...
Hanna Niwinski
Mar 25, 2026
Hanna Niwinski (nee Zielinski), age 103, of Chicago, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026. Hanna was born on July 15, 1922 in Biezun, Poland to Konstantego and Stefanii Zielinski. She was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed her flowers, playing UNO, Bingo and Tysiac with her family and friends. Hanna loved to sing and most of...
Geraldine DiLeonardo
Mar 24, 2026
Geraldine "Geri" DiLeonardo (nee Cerasoli) age 96, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026. Geri was the beloved wife of the late Constantine "Babe" for 70 wonderful years; loving mother of Connie (the late Ronald) Attore, Cyndi (Denny Selvaggio) and David (Gloria Burt) DiLeonardo and the late Cheryl (the late Jim) Cavin; dear daughter of the late Hazel and Joseph...
Joe Klebek
Mar 22, 2026
Joe Klebek, 94, a lifelong resident of Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026.
Joe was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather whose life was defined by his deep love of family, unwavering work ethic, and genuine interest in others. He had a remarkable way of making people feel seen, and his warmth left a lasting impression on everyone...
Sharon M. Papaloukas
Mar 21, 2026
Sharon Meriam Christina (Pomush) Papaloukas, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 21, 2026. Sharon was the beloved wife of the late Nikolaos; loving mother of Retired CPD Loukas Papaloukas (Michelle Gonzalez), dearest sister of James (Lee) Pomush, Jerry Pomush, cherished auntie of Bonni Pomush (Patti Holliday), Britt Pomush, Daniela O’Brien (Tommy O’Brien), and Shelley Love (Chris Love). Dear...
Joseph Ronald Sora
Mar 20, 2026
Joseph Sora, age 78, U.S. Army Veteran Vietnam passed away on March 20, 2026. Joseph was the cherished husband of the late Radmila "Dayle"; beloved son of the late Gertrude and Joseph Sora; dear brother of Joanne (late Richard) David and Annette (Mickey) Lovell and the late Josephine (late Dan) Boxx; loving uncle of Cheryl Grasso, Robert (Julie) David, Sharleen...
Maureen M. Hickey
Mar 20, 2026
Maureen M. Hickey, beloved mother of 5 children, 16 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, passed away peacefully with her children by her side, on March 20, 2026, leaving a void her family cannot fill. Maureen was preceded in death by her husband Jim and is survived by her sister Joanne Tyrrell, and Maureen’s children, Eileen (Robert) McGivney, James (Jennifer) Hickey,...
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