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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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Mary E. Vidas
May 11, 2026
Mary E. Vidas, Age 81, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026. Mary was the loving daughter of the late Mary (nee Ruzich) and the late John Vidas; beloved sister of the late LaVerne (the late Thomas) DeLong, the late Louise (the late Harold) Gatenby, the late Bob and William Vidas, and Patricia Carter; dear step-sister of George Mitten, and...
Ellen S Furst-Corbett
May 10, 2026
Ellen S. "Sue" Furst-Corbett, age 70, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026. Sue was the beloved wife of Dean Corbett for over 40 wonderful years; dearest daughter of the late Ruth (nee Wittig) and the late John Furst; dear sister of William Furst, and sister in-law of Laura Corbett and Glen Jacobs; cherished aunt of Gary and Chris Anish,...
Mitchell Flock
May 8, 2026
Mitchell Louis Flock, age 68, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026. Loving son of the late Lucille (nee Kulesza) and the late John Flock; dear brother of Karen Flock and Sharon (Tom) Mason and the late Mark Flock; dear uncle of Danielle (Mike) Riddle, Alicia (Dan) Timmers, Thomas Mason, Ronald Delaquila, Nicole Flock, Morgan Mason and Amanda (Marko Momich)...
Ida P. Wlodek
May 6, 2026
Ida P. Wlodek (nee Turano), age 91, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026. Ida was the beloved wife of the late Daniel S.; loving mother of Diane (Paul) Furmaniak, Daniel N. (Patti) and Michael C. (Amy) Wlodek, Mary F. (Andy) Osvath and Matthew Wlodek; dear daughter of the late Rachele (nee Venincasa) and the late Carlo Turano; cherished grandmother...
Mary Morrissey
May 5, 2026
Mary Morrissey, 74, at rest with Jesus Christ, May 5, 2026. Devoted mother of James (Emily) Morrissey, Kevin Morrissey, Bridget (Colin) Tracey, Sean (Elizabeth) Morrissey, and the late Patrick Morrissey. Beloved daughter of the late Richard and Virginia Russell. Cherished grandmother of Jack, Erin, Keira, Nora, Aidan, Owen, and Ben. Dear sister of Anne (Bob) Ballard, Dan Russell, Tom (Lucindy)...
Mary Ann Rose
May 4, 2026
Mary Ann Rose (née Sullivan), age 92, passed away on May 4, 2026. Mary Ann was born on August 5, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Edward P. Sullivan Sr. and the late Ruth A. Sullivan (née Monahan).
Beloved wife of Kenneth J. Rose Sr. for over 70 wonderful years. Loving mother of Kenneth (Barbara) Rose and Kathleen (the late...
Maria Saveria Evola
May 4, 2026
Maria Saveria Evola 87 of Norridge. At Peace with Christ Monday, May 4, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Nunzio. Loving mother of Maria (Christopher) Broccolino and the late Vincent. Treasured grandmother Vincent (Gabe), Gabrielle (Sean), Daniel (Dana), Felicia (Sean), Christopher (Alexis). Great grandmother of Landyn and Julian. Dear sister of Pietro, Salvatore, Francesca, Antonio, Vittorio, the late Emanuele and...
Michael J. Margelewski
May 4, 2026
Michael J. “Mickey” Margelewski 78. At Peace with Christ Monday, May 4, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Pam. Loving father of Bill and Michael (Cory). Beloved son of the late John and the late Virginia. Dear brother of Thomas (the late Lori), Gregory (Marla), Mary (Kevin Graham), Nancy (Richard) Ringler, the late Bobby (the late Cheryl Todde) the late...
Patricia H Coppoletta
May 3, 2026
Patricia "Patty" Coppoletta , age 68, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 3, 2026. Patty was the loving mother of Michael, Alyssa, Anthony (Letisha), and Vinny (Devon); cherished nana to Arabella, Amadeo, Lana, and Mia; dear cousin to Kathy and family friend Gwenny.
Patty worked for Portillo's for over 25 years. She loved keeping busy between all her kids...
Norman W Stroz Jr
May 2, 2026
Norman W. Stroz, Jr., 74, at rest May 2, 2026. Beloved husband of Diane. Loving father of Daniel Stroz. Dear son of the late Norman Sr. and Eleanor Stroz. Fond brother of Chester (Nancy) Stroz, and the late Norleen (the late George) Tichnell; uncle of many. Norman was an avid fisherman who spent any free time trying to catch the...
Carmel G. Abbate
May 1, 2026
Carmel G. Abbate 83 of Chicago. At rest Friday, May 1st . Ret. C.P.D. . “ Green Beret” Army Veteran of the Viet Nam War. Beloved husband of Fran. Loving father of Anthony and Terry (Morgan). Dear grandfather of Maximillian. Visitation Thursday, May 7th from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Cumberland Chapels (FRIEL FUNERAL DIRECTORS) 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge....
Reno Giuntoli
May 1, 2026
Reno Giuntoli, age 96, passed away on May 1, 2026. Reno was born on December 9, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Primo Giuntoli and the late Anita (née Pellegrini) Giuntoli.
Reno was the beloved husband of Catherine (née Butera) Giuntoli, whom he married in 1951. He was the dearest brother of the late James A. (the late Florence) Pellegrini...
Antonina Scardina
May 1, 2026
Antonina Scardina, age 94, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026. A former longtime resident of Norridge, Antonina was born in San Nicola, Sicily, Italy to the late Gaetano and Girolama (née Corona) D'Ugo.
Antonina was the beloved wife of the late Giuseppe Scardina. She was a loving and devoted mother to Giovanni (Rosalia) Scardina and Gaetano (Lucy) Scardina. She was...
Joseph DiBartolo
Apr 29, 2026
Joseph "Joe" Di Bartolo, age 78, passed away suddenly on April 29, 2026. Joe was born on November 15, 1947, in Raiano, Italy, to the late Rocco Di Bartolo and the late Tilde (nee DiBerardino) Di Bartolo.
Joe was a proud veteran of the United States Army and was awarded the Purple Heart for his valor during the Vietnam War. He...
Theresa Pesce
Apr 28, 2026
Theresa Pesce (nee Battaglia), age 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 28, 2026. Theresa was the beloved wife of Joe for 56 wonderful years; loving mother of Angelo, Joseph and Marcello (Crystal) Pesce; dear daughter of the late Elisa and Giuseppe Battaglia; cherished nonna of Giuseppe, Nicholas, Francesca, Valentina, Collette, Alyssa and Mikayla; dearest sister of Angela...
Robert Ayala
Apr 27, 2026
Robert Ayala, 72, at rest April 27, 2026. Loving father of Joshua (Claire) Ayala. Beloved son of the late Abraham and Asuncion Ayala. Dear brother of Anibal Ayala, Edith Ayala, Irene Ramos, Aida Mojica, Myriam Ramos, Asuncion Ayala, and Ruben Ayala. Fond uncle of many. Visitation will be Sunday, May 3, from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300...
Peter L Markos
Apr 26, 2026
Peter L. Markos, age 88. Loving husband of the late JoAnn R. Markos nee Salvaggio; devoted father of Christopher (Paula), Michael (Michele), and Cindy Hooten; beloved grandfather of Brittany (Simon) Burke, Courtney ( fiancé Michael) Hooten, Jonathon (fiancé Shani) Hooten, Sydney Markos, Grace Markos, Nicholas (fiancé Mia) Markos, and Stephanie Markos; dear brother of Diane Markos, Frank (Jean) Markos, Chuck...
Bertha Arriaga
Apr 25, 2026
Bertha Arriaga, 84, at rest April 25, 2026. Beloved wife and dance partner of Jesus Arriaga for 64 wonderful years. Loving mother of Lisa (Ofmara Diaz) Roman, and Jesse (Martha) Arriaga. Cherished grandmother of Samantha Roman. Devoted sister of Esther Deleon. Fond aunt of many. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 28, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels,...
Therese Marie Thurber
Apr 23, 2026
Therese M. Thurber (nee Sulka), age 98, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 23, 2026. Therese was the beloved wife of the late Robert J.; loving mother of Timothy (Julie) Thurber and Yvonne (Michael) Burke and the late Charlene (Michael) Widmaier and the late Duane (the late Susan) Thurber; dear daughter of the late Bernice and Louis...
John Stein
Apr 22, 2026
John Stein, Age 72, passed away peacefully at home on April 22, 2026. John was the loving brother of Rudy Stein, Rose Stein, and Kathy Kennedy; he was preceded in death by his parents Nikolaus and Maria Stein; beloved uncle of Danny Stein and Jill Brodersen, Kelly Mantas, and John Kennedy Jr.
Interment will be private.
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