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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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Rose Josh

Rose Josh

Jun 23, 2026

Rose Josh, age 77, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026. Rose was born on March 29, 1949, in Augustdorf, Germany, and was the cherished daughter of the late John and the late Sofija, with whom she shared a loving bond.

Rose was the beloved wife of the late Daniel A. Josh Jr., whose love and companionship remained in her heart...

JoAnn Ignoffo

JoAnn Ignoffo

Jun 22, 2026

JoAnn Ignoffo, beloved wife of Joe (the late Marilyn) & the late Eugene Wiase. Loving mother of Dr. Andrea DiBartolo DVM, Lisa Cavaiani & Gene (Anne) Wiase. Step mother of Sandy (Dominic) Cantal, Kim (Scott) Sebastian & Joe (Cyndi) Ignoffo.  Dear grandmother of Dominick (Jessica) Cavaiani, Jessica Cavaiani, Jake Cavaiani, Derrick (Kristi) Wiase, Katie (Patrick) Stelmach, Michael (Shaina) Wiase, Jeanine...

Alice Jilka

Alice Jilka

Jun 22, 2026

Alice Jilka was born to Edward and Rose Alexa on July 10, 1932 in Chicago. Alice proceeded to eternal life on June 22, 2026.

Alice enjoyed swimming, playing cards, reading and flea markets. She loved spending time with her family.

Her survivors include sister Kay Omelka, brother Pete (Linda) Alexa, son Bruce (Sharon) Jilka, daughter Nancy Kalander, granddaughter Amy (Darrin) Polzin, 2...

Eva C. Kassner

Eva C. Kassner

Jun 21, 2026

Eva C. Kassner, 92, of Edison Park. At rest Sunday, June 21, 2026. Beloved wife of the late James D. Sr.  Loving mother of Deborah (Chuck) Whelchel, James (Deborah) Kassner and Cathy (Tony) Damptz; cherished grandmother of Brook Hunter-Whelchel, Jamielynn (Nick) Wedoff, James D. Kassner III, Melissa (Chris) James, the late Christina Damptz and Kailey (Chaz) Nevitt; great grandmother of...

Giustino Maestranzi

Giustino Maestranzi

Jun 21, 2026

Giustino “Tino” Maestranzi age 92 passed away peacefully at home on June 21, 2026. Giustino was the beloved husband of Alice Maestranzi nee Penkala for 64 wonderful years; loving father of Tina Maestranzi; loving son of the late Giovanni and Domenica Maestranzi nee Maganzini; dear brother of Costanzo ( late Joan) Maestranzi and Elsa Maestranzi; dearest brother-in-law of Philip (late...

James Stanley “Jimmy” Hendrickson

James Stanley “Jimmy” Hendrickson

Jun 20, 2026

James "Jimmy Hendrickson, age 23 passed away unexpectedly on June 20, 2026. Jimmy was the loving son of Krystyna and partner Jeff; beloved brother of big sister Leanna and little brother Keith; cherished grandson of Babcia Ursula and the late Dziadek Stasiu; dearest godson of James and Anna Wysocki; beloved nephew of Auntie Anna and the late Wujek Tomek; loving...

Virginia Bongiorno-Lawrence

Virginia Bongiorno-Lawrence

Jun 20, 2026

Virginia Bongiorno-Lawrence (nee Cholowicki), age 94, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026. Virginia was the beloved wife of Leigh Lawrence for 37 wonderful years; loving mother of John (Tracy), Tom (Mary Jo) and Anthony Bongiorno; dear daughter of the late Sophia and Paul Cholowicki; cherished grandmother of Anthony (Deirdre), Joe and Gabriella Bongiorno; proud great grandmother of Serafina and...

Eusebio "Tito" Claudio

Eusebio "Tito" Claudio

Jun 20, 2026

Eusebio "Tito" Claudio, age 66, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 20, 2026. Tito was the loving husband of Maria (nee Cicchino) for 27 wonderful years; fond father of Tanya Hudson; grandfather of Aaliyah, Eddie, Lascelles, Gianna, Teyana, beloved son of Anna Maria (Tata) Segarra; dear brother of Gina (Andy Sr.) Garcia, Juan Ortiz, and Fred Ortiz; cherished...

Patricia A. Schippers

Patricia A. Schippers

Jun 20, 2026

Patricia A. Schippers 94, At Peace with Christ Saturday, June 20, 2026. 

Beloved wife of the late Gerald L.  Loving daughter of the late Pascale and Johanna Ruberti.   Dear mother the late Jerry (Lori), John (Joanne), Maureen (Mike) Caravia, Michael (Annie), Vickie (the late Charlie) Dressner, Daniel (Nadine) .  Fond sister of the late John (Terri) Ruberti . Treasured aunt...

Salvatore Brancato

Salvatore Brancato

Jun 20, 2026

Salvatore ‘Sal’ Brancato, 79, at rest June 20, 2026. Born in Caccamo, Sicily. Dear son of the late Sebastiano and Maria Brancato. Loving brother of Giuseppa (Frank) Porto and Concetta (Giovanni) Ariano. Fond uncle of Giuseppe Ariano, Josie Giannini, Sebastiano Ariano, and Michael Ariano; great uncle of Giulia, Sabrina, Dino, Frankie, Giovanni, Mia, and Sofia. Sal was a longtime employee...

Maria Medrys

Maria Medrys

Jun 20, 2026

Maria Medrys 99. At Peace with Christ Saturday, June 20, 2026. 

Beloved wife of he late John.   Loving mother of Diane, John, Frank (Sarah), Cindy (Art) Vanags. Treasured grandmother of Michael (Monica), Samantha (Kevin), Alex (Victoria) Anna, Nicole and Nathan. Great grandmother of Lorenzo, Aiden, and Emma. 

Visitation Wednesday, June 24th from 3:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Cumberland Chapels (FRIEL FUNERAL...

Macario Pacione Jr.

Macario Pacione Jr.

Jun 20, 2026

Macario D. Pacione, Jr., age 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 20, 2026. Macario is the beloved husband of Aurora (nee Dizon) for 43 wonderful years; the loving father of Janice (Felimaur) Flauta; Jerome (Dianne) Pacione and Justin (Laylani) Pacione; the dear son of the late Soledad (nee Dela Cruz) and the late Macario Pacione, Sr; cherished...

Monica Yardley

Monica Yardley

Jun 18, 2026

Monica Yardley, Age 65, passed unexpectedly on June 18 2026. Monica was the partner of Jim; she is survived by her daughters Pamela (Joseph), Grace (David), and son Marc; grandmother of CJ, Brandon, Dylan, Maddie, Kade, and Julian; she is survived by her 2 brothers Tom, Daniel, and sister Michelle.

All services will be private.

Mark Smith

Mark Smith

Jun 18, 2026

Mark Alan Andrew Smith, age 50, passed away unexpectedly on June 18, 2026, his 50th birthday. Born on June 18, 1976, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Mark was the beloved son of Barbara Smith (nee Maas) and the late Joseph Smith.

Mark was the devoted husband of Jamie (nee Michelini), with whom he shared seven wonderful years of marriage. He was the proud...

Domenica Daina-Palermo

Domenica Daina-Palermo

Jun 18, 2026

Mimi' Daina Palermo (nee Venturella) age 94, passed away peacefully at her home on June 18, 2026. Mimi' was the beloved wife of the late Giuseppe; loving mother of Tony, Joey and Giovanni Daina Palermo; dearest daughter of the late Maria and Giuseppe Venturella; dear sister of Graziella (Vito) Raimondi and the late Cosimo (Angela) and the late Giosi Venturella,...

Candido Delgado Ruiz

Candido Delgado Ruiz

Jun 14, 2026

Candido “Cando” Delgado Ruiz, age 87, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026. Cando was the beloved husband of Ana (née Cruz) for 63 wonderful years; the loving father of Marie Luz (Ramon) Calixto, Javier Delgado, and David (Erica Peña) Delgado; the dear son of the late Monterate "Don Monche" Ruiz and of the late Simona and Luis Delgado; the...

Maria Scimeca

Maria Scimeca

Jun 14, 2026

Maria Pia Scimeca, age 91, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026.

Maria was born on December 10, 1934, in Altavilla Milicia, a town in the Metropolitan City of Palermo in the Sicilian region of Italy. In 1966, she immigrated to the United States, settling in Chicago, Illinois, and later making her home in Norridge, Illinois.

Maria was the beloved wife of...

James Karch

James Karch

Jun 14, 2026

James Karch, age 78, peacefully passed on June 14, 2026 surrounded by family. James was the loving husband of Judy Karch for 51 wonderful years; beloved father of Diana Zeitener, Jim (Melissa) Karch; cherished grandfather of Eric, Leo, and Emma Zitener; dear brother in law of Tom Janetzke.

All services will take place on a later date.

Mary Ann Ida Waters

Mary Ann Ida Waters

Jun 13, 2026

Mary Ann Ida Waters, age 86, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026. Born on September 27, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois, Mary Ann was the beloved daughter of the late Peter and Anne Nero. She was a longtime resident of Harwood Heights and devoted her life to her family, faith, and the people she loved.

Mary Ann was the cherished wife...

Juanita Dones Cruz

Juanita Dones Cruz

Jun 13, 2026

Juanita Dones Cruz, age 96, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on May 16, 1930, in Juncos, Puerto Rico, Juanita was the cherished daughter of the late Julio Dones and Clara Dones (nee Reyes). She lived a long and meaningful life devoted to her family, whom she loved with all her heart.

Wife of Herberto...

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