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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Bob Wasick

Bob Wasick

Oct 16, 2026

Bob Wasick 70 of Des Plaines. At Peace with Christ Friday, October 16, 2026. Beloved husband of Sharon Pergande. Loving father of Michael Wasick and Luke Pergande. Beloved son of the late Robert and the late Faith. Dear brother of Kathy Treliving. Fond uncle and friend to many. Visitation Thursday, October 22nd from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Cumberland Chapels...

Betty Majewski

Betty Majewski

Oct 15, 2026

With deep sadness, we announce that Betty Majewski has passed away. She was born on February 1, 1930, in Chicago to Pearl and William Mein. She died peacefully at the age of 96 on October 15th at Resurrection Medical Center. Betty was the wife of the late Eugene and the loving mother of Donna (Donald) Robinson, Russell (Denise), Ronald (Deborah),...

Jon Russell Lapo

Jon Russell Lapo

Oct 14, 2026

Jon "Rizz" Lapo, 77; U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran and Purple Heart Recipient; Cherished husband of Phyllis nee Cocco; Beloved son of Katherine; Dear brother of Paul, Roy and Janet; Loving brother-in-law and wonderful uncle to many; Loving Dog Dad to Buddy, Sr. and Buddy, Jr. and a devoted and loyal friend to all. Jon was a longtime member and past...

Harold Owen

Harold Owen

Oct 14, 2026

Harold L. Owen, Jr. passed away on October 14, 2026, at Resurrection Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois. He was born on April 9, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, to Harold L. Owen, Sr. and Corinne Owen. He was the loving step-son of Hans Petersen.

Harold (“Harry”) was the beloved husband of 56 years to Joyce Owen, and the loving father of Debbie Coates...

Migdalia Marquez

Migdalia Marquez

Oct 13, 2026

Migdalia “Laly” Marquez, age 69, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2026. Laly was born on October 5, 1957, in Lares, Puerto Rico, to the late Pedro Quintana and Joaquina Reboyras

Laly was the beloved wife of Tony Marquez, with whom she shared 45 wonderful years of marriage. Loving mother of Denise Shuttleworth and Gabriel Marquez. Cherished grandmother of Khloe and...

Mary Jean Campanile

Mary Jean Campanile

Oct 12, 2026

Mary Jean Campanile (nee Iannino) age 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 12, 2026. Mary Jean was the beloved wife of the late Rocco M. Campanile for 57 wonderful years; loving mother of Sharon (Anthony) Grande, Rocco S. (Lisa) and Michael P. (Emily) Campanile; dearest daughter of the late Luigina (nee Bruno) and the late Pasquale Iannino;...

Emilio Luigi DeRango

Emilio Luigi DeRango

Oct 12, 2026

Emilio Luigi DeRango

Emilio Luigi DeRango, born in Marano Principato, Calabria, Italy, on February 5, 1938, fell asleep in the Lord surrounded by his loving family.

Emilio emigrated to the United States in August 1967. He lived a complete life and was incredibly proud to become a U.S. citizen. A dedicated family man with an amazing work ethic, he was especially proud...

Maria Heska

Maria Heska

Oct 11, 2026

Maria Heska nee Gawin, age 90. Beloved wife of the late Kazimierz Heski; loving mother of Joanna (Henryk) Gadomski, Marta (Ryszard) Koczwara, and Krzysztof (Malgorzata) Heski; beloved daughter of the late Jozef and Zofia Gawin nee Syslo; loving grandmother of Magdalena (Filip) Kruszynski, Martyna (Patrick) Szyller, Paulina Gadomski, Julita Gadomski, Anna Gadomski, Konrad (Monika) Koczwara, Kamil Koczwara, and Daniel Heski;...

Domenico Paliferro

Domenico Paliferro

Oct 10, 2026

Domenico Paliferro, age 99, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 10, 2026. Domenico was the beloved husband of the late Donata (nee DiLollo); loving father of Giovanni (Rosalia) Paliferro, Pina (the late Giovanni) Petrocelli, Cesare (Maria) and Virgilio (Mary) Paliferro; dear son of the late Giuseppina and Cesare Paliferro; cherished nonno of Tony (Chrissy) Paliferro, Donna (Pat) Rossi,...

Eugene H. Sakowski

Eugene H. Sakowski

Oct 10, 2026

Eugene Sakowski, 82, passed away October 10, 2026. Army Veteran who served during the Vietnam War.  Devoted husband of Maureen for 56 wonderful years. Loving father of Richard Sakowski and Brian Sakowski. Eugene was a postal clerk for the United States Postal Service for many, many years; a devoted member of the Harwood Heights Senior Club, and a faithful Catholic....

Eduardo Malia Ola

Eduardo Malia Ola

Oct 9, 2026

Eduardo Malia Ola, age 81, U.S. Navy Veteran, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2026. Eduardo was the beloved husband of the late Nimfa Martin Guerra for 47 wonderful years; dear son of the late Esperanza and Francisco Ola; dearest brother of Remedios, Barbara, Decena, Herminia, Basilia and Antonio, and he was a fond uncle of many.

Visitation Thursday, October 15,...

James Guenther

James Guenther

Oct 8, 2026

James “Jim” Guenther was known as a beautifully stubborn and kind man. Those who loved him understood that his stubbornness was simply another word for his incredible strength, his unwavering opinions, and his refusal to give up. Born December 22, 1949, Jim lived a life defined by this unyielding spirit until his passing on October 8, 2026 at the age...

Gaetano D'Astice

Gaetano D'Astice

Oct 8, 2026

In Loving Memory of Gaetano D’Astice

Our beloved father, Gaetano D’Astice passed away at the age of 97, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, integrity, and unwavering devotion to family.

Beloved husband of 70 years to the late Teresa D’Astice, nee Zaccaria; loving father to Rose (Joe) Felber, John (Grace) D’Astice, Theresa (Don) Kolbus; proud grandfather to Frank Felber, Jennifer (Ed)...

Roy Glash

Roy Glash

Oct 7, 2026

Roy P. Glash, age 99, passed away on October 7, 2026. Roy was born on January 5, 1927, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Paul and the late Victoria (nee Stube) Glash.

He was the beloved husband of his childhood sweetheart, Carol Lois (nee Gruhn) Glash, with whom he shared 74 wonderful years of marriage before her passing in 2025.

Roy was...

Thomas C. Grieco

Thomas C. Grieco

Oct 6, 2026

Thomas Canian Grieco, went suddenly to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 6th. He was born on September 25, 1952 to Gerald and Kathryn Grieco in Chicago. When he was six years old, his family moved to Oak Park. He attended St. Giles for elementary school, Sacred Heart Military Academy in Watertown, WI and graduated from Oak...

Vito D'Anna

Vito D'Anna

Oct 6, 2026

Vito “Vic” D'Anna age 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 6, 2026.

Vic was the beloved husband of Nancy (nee Yacono); loving father of Tony (Denise), Annette (Bill Ammons) and Rich (Laura) D'Anna; dearest son of the late Phyllis (nee DiGiovanni) and the late Bennie D'Anna; cherished grandfather of Aaryn (Victor Prieto) Maes, Joey (Mackenzie Springberg) D'Anna, Lauryn...

Mary Jane Sammarco

Mary Jane Sammarco

Oct 5, 2026

We would like to celebrate the life of Mary Jane Sammarco (nee Hurckes), age 97, who passed away peacefully on October 5, 2026. Mary was born on October 15, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Henry and Bertha Hurckes.

Mary was the beloved wife of the late John A. Sammarco, with whom she shared 63 wonderful years of marriage. She...

Frank De Matteo

Frank De Matteo

Oct 4, 2026

In Loving Memory of Frank J. De Matteo.

Frank De Matteo was a devoted family man who believed deeply in taking care of the people he loved. Family was always at the center of his life, and his beloved daughter, Debbie, held an especially precious place in his heart. She was one of his greatest joys, and the love he had...

Don Karlovitz

Don Karlovitz

Oct 4, 2026

Donald “Don” Karlovitz passed away surrounded by his loving family. He was 75 years old.  Loving husband of Virginia “Ginny” nee Cherwin.

Loving father of Christine (Kyle) Kozuch and Michelle (Patrick Ringel) Karlovitz.  Dear son of the late Joseph (late LaVerne Carrow) Karlovitz.

Fond grandfather of Carter Kozuch, Kira Kozuch, and Evelyn Ringel.  Dear brother of Kenneth (late Lynda) Karlovitz, Ronald (late...

Richard C. Anderson

Richard C. Anderson

Oct 2, 2026

Richard Clifford Anderson, 91, of Schiller Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home on October 2, 2026.

Richard “Dickie” Anderson, born on April 20, 1935, in Chicago, grew up in the Portage Park neighborhood. He attended St. George High School and later married the love of his life Mae on May 4, 1957, at St. Robert Bellarmine. They resided on...

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