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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Giuseppa Cannici

Giuseppa Cannici

Dec 29, 2013

Giuseppa Cannici, nee Oddo. Beloved wife of the late Salvatore. Loving mother of Rosa (Vincenzo) Bemini, Rosaria “Sara” (Francesco) Piraino, Silvana (the late Robert) Ackeman & Laura Cannici. Fond grandmother of Joanne (Russ) Accardi, Anthony (Magarita) Piraino, Salvatore, Robert, Amanda, Raffael, Maria Grazia. Great grandmother of Francesco, Petra, Evana, Sabrina & Olivia. Dear sister of Nicoletta DiFrancesca & Maria Glorioso....

Walter Kownacki

Walter Kownacki

Dec 29, 2013

Walter P. Kownacki, Age 93. Beloved husband of Betty nee Gordon. Loving father of John Kownacki, C.F.D., and the late Gregory Kownacki. Cherished grandfather of Amanda Kownacki, Ashley Kownacki and Fred Schroeder. Dear brother of Dorothy (late Harry) Lange and the late Steve (June) Kownacki. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday Jan. 6th from 3:00 p.m. until...

Nello Gamberdino

Nello Gamberdino

Dec 28, 2013

Honorable Nello P. Gamberdino, WWII Veteran, USAAF, beloved husband of Eileen nee Flanagan, devoted father to Nello P. II (Anna) and Annemari (Jason) Kerr, cherished Nonno of Kennedy Gabriella and Tristan Rocco Kerr, and Serafina Ava, Nello P. III, and Giada Maria Gamberdino, dear brother of the late Dora (the late John) Liberatore, the late Jerry (the late Rose) Gamberdine,...

Domenica Cipriani

Domenica Cipriani

Dec 28, 2013

Domenica Cipriani nee Citta, Age 93. Beloved wife of the late Bruno. Loving daughter of the late Francis nee Fina & the late Lucio Citta. Dear sister of the late Anthony, John, Joseph, & James Citta, the late Marie Perrone, the late Bennie (Gerry) & the late Roy Citta. Fond aunt of James (Connie) & Jeffrey (Karen) Perrone, Sandra Szulikowski,...

Gladys Hartung

Gladys Hartung

Dec 28, 2013

Gladys F. Hartung, nee Runnion Age 66. Beloved wife of Daniel G. Hartung for 36 years. Loving mother of Maggie Hartung. Dear sister of Bill & Jerry (Kathie) Runnion & the late Elaine Ortmann. Sister-in-law of Frank Hartung & RitaJean (Fred) Butterworth. Also survived by many nieces & nephews. Visitation Sunday 2:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W....

Anthony Napolitano

Anthony Napolitano

Dec 27, 2013

Anthony J. Napolitano, Age 90 of Melrose Park, Died Friday Dec. 27. Beloved husband of Dusty. Devoted father of Dominic (Karen), Tonilyn (Steve) Sperry and John A. Napolitano. Loving grandfather of Tony (Kate), Michele (Nick), James and Dustin. Great grandfather of Anthony, Dominic and Michael. Visitation Thursday Jan. 2 from 3:00 p.m. until time of funeral service 8:30 p.m. at...

Florence Kruk

Florence Kruk

Dec 27, 2013

Florence C. Kruk, nee Patela, Age 88. Devoted wife of the late Peter E. Beloved mother of Paul (Gina), James (Bethalie) and Lawrence (Mary) Kruk. Loving grandmother of Christopher, Michael, Andrew and Stephanie Kruk. Dear sister of Jeanne (Late Arthur) Mostowski, the late Mitchell (Doris) Patela and the late John (Loretta) Patela. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation...

Leonard Lapaglia

Leonard Lapaglia

Dec 27, 2013

Leonard V. LaPaglia, 78 of Portage Park , at peace with Christ, Friday, December 27, 2013. Retired C.P.D. of 40 years and Retired U.S. Army of 24 years. Wonderful husband of Lois nee Mauthe. Loving father of Michael (Dorene), Toni (Al) McColl, Beth (Ted) Lysecki, Lenny and Patty. Beloved son of the late Victor and Veronica nee Kloster. Beloved son...

Gary Hitchen

Gary Hitchen

Dec 26, 2013

Please share your favorite memory of Gary to be included in a special keepsake book for the family.

Cristoforo Alaimo

Cristoforo Alaimo

Dec 25, 2013

Cristoforo Alaimo, age 87, born in Caccamo, Sicily, devoted husband of the late Concetta nee Esposito, loving father of the late Giuseppe (Epifania) Alaimo, Giacoma (Dragolub) Radic, Salvatore (Patrizia), Giovanni (Marianne), Giorgio (Maria), and Nicasio (Fabiola) Alaimo, dear son of the late Giuseppe and Giacoma nee Montana, fond grandfather of Cettina (Antonio), Cristoforo (Gilda), Dilaila (Ronald), Miloje (Barbara), Cristian, Christopher,...

Maria Bonilla

Maria Bonilla

Dec 25, 2013

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Edward Rybicki

Edward Rybicki

Dec 24, 2013

Edward A. Rybicki, Age 96, Merchant Marine Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Irene S. nee Sosnowski. Loving father of Aurell “Ed” (Diana) and Gary (Sharon) Rybicki. Cherished grandfather of Kelly (David) Wiebers, Jennifer (Miguel) Millan, Elizabeth, Mark and Heidi Rybicki. Great grandfather of Shannon and D.J. Wiebers, Angelina and Miguelito Millan. Dear brother of Richard (the late Jadzia) and...

Maryann Riddell

Maryann Riddell

Dec 24, 2013

MaryAnn J. Riddell nee Kosydar. Beloved Wife of John N. Riddell for 38 years. Loving Daughter of the late Helen nee Stankiewicz & the late John Kosydar. Dear Sister of Rita (the late Henry) Pociask & the late Therese (the late Edgar) Rosecrants-Milerek. Fond Aunt of Elaine (Mark) Gloeckle. Great Aunt of Christopher & Ryan. Visitation Sunday Dec. 29, 2013...

Ronald Sipowich

Ronald Sipowich

Dec 22, 2013

Ronald S. Sipowich, Sr., 70; Beloved husband of Ann Marie nee Piciullo; Loving father of Ronald S., Jr. (Kelly), Donald (Maureen) and Robert (Mette); Proud grandfather of Benjamin, Emily, Trevor, Nicholas and the late Robert; Dear uncle and friend to many. Ron represented Stanislaus Food Products as a broker for over 30 years, spent more than 20 years coaching basketball...

Joanne Mladonicky

Joanne Mladonicky

Dec 22, 2013

All Services will be private.

Steven Sabella

Steven Sabella

Dec 22, 2013

Please share your favorite memory of Steven to be included in a special keepsake book for the family.

Ruth Kwiat

Ruth Kwiat

Dec 21, 2013

Ruth Kwiat, nee Nikodem, age 86. Beloved wife of Chester for 63 wonderful years. Loving mother of Kenneth (Gail) and Chris (Mary Pat) Kwiat; cherished grandmother of Kenny, Hannah and Abigail Kwiat; dear sister of Millie (Bill) Walter, Lydia Carle and the late Margie, Ann, Irene, John, Jerry and Danny; fond aunt of many. In lieu of flowers, donations to...

Susan Ventresca

Susan Ventresca

Dec 20, 2013

Susan Ventresca, nee Scalzitti, age 92. Beloved wife of the late Anthony; loving mother of Wayne and Rick Ventresca; devoted daughter of the late Antonio and Romilda Scalzitti; fond grandmother of Lauren (Steve) Marti and Derek Ventresca; great grandmother of Anthony Ventresca; dear sister of Anthony (Mary) Scalzitti, Mildred (the late Mike) Roman, the late Johnny and the late Guy...

Erwin Halblander

Erwin Halblander

Dec 20, 2013

Erwin Halblander 83, a 56 year resident of Norridge, at peace with Christ, Friday December 20, 2013. Beloved husband of Kathy. Loving father of Walter (Laura), Kathleen (Virgil) Blevins, Linda and John (Diane). Beloved son of the late Johann and Anna. Fond grandfather of Michael, Kelly, Anthony, Nicholas, Nate, Nathan and Vinny. Dear brother of the late Hans (Anni) and...

Vincent Dorociak

Vincent Dorociak

Dec 20, 2013

Vincent J. Dorociak Age 83, Passed away on Friday December 20th at home surrounded by his loving family and friends after a brief illness.Beloved husband of the late Betty L. (nee Christiansen) for 50 years. Loving father of James (Christine), Michael, and Edward (Janeen) Dorociak. Proud grandfather of Daniel and Michael. Dear brother of Ann Orlando and numerous siblings who...

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