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.

Domenica Guzzo

Domenica Guzzo

Jan 14, 2022

Domenica Guzzo, nee Incandela, age 82, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2022. Domenica was the beloved wife of the late Francesco; loving mother of Pietro (Margarita), Gaetano (Antonina) and Antonino (Aurelia) Guzzo, Anna (Lawrence) Amato and Cecilia (Vito) Pellitteri; dearest daughter of the late Cecilia and Gaetano Incandela; cherished nonna of Domenica, Francesco, Rosario, Francesco, Domenica, Filippo, Domenica, Rosie,...

Thomas Harden

Thomas Harden

Jan 13, 2022

Thomas “Tommy” Harden 65 of Des Plaines. At Peace with Christ, Thursday, January 13, 2022. Beloved husband of Emily nee Barone. Loving father of Lisa (Rino) Bonfiglio, Tommy (Amanda) and Ryan (Nathalia). Beloved son of the late Thomas and the late Alma. Cherished grandfather of Domenico and Jace. Dear brother of Rick (Joanne), Linda (Ray) O’Brien, Greg, Nancy and the...

Franca Torres

Franca Torres

Jan 12, 2022

Franca "Fran" Torres, nee Gigliotti, age 67, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2022. Fran was the beloved wife of David for 34 wonderful years; loving mother of Daniela (Evan) Klepec and Gabby Torres; dearest daughter of the late Ligia and Francesco Gigliotti; dear sister of Elsa (Tony) Sottile and Camillo "Frank" Gigliotti; fond aunt of many. Visitation Tuesday, January...

James Chmura

James Chmura

Jan 11, 2022

James Chmura, suddenly, age 70. Former Mayor of the Village of Norridge. Devoted husband of Barbara nee Moore; beloved father of Matthew and Ryan; beloved son of the late Philip and the late Michaeline Chmura. Visitation Monday, January 17, 2022 from 3:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL 60706. Funeral Service and Interment will...

Vincenzo Brocato

Vincenzo Brocato

Jan 11, 2022

Vincenzo Brocato, age 87, born in Cefalu Prov Di Palermo, Sicilia, passed away January 11, 2022. Devoted husband of the late Maria Nee Catalanotto. Loving father of Domenica (Michael) Lasaponara. Fond grandfather of Brianna and Michael Lasaponara. Dear brother of Rosaria (late Salvatore) Portera, Maria (late Gino) Merendino, Giovanna (Giuseppe) Giaimo, Rosario (Rosaria) Brocato, Late Salvatore (Caterina) Brocato, and the...

Robert Elliott

Robert Elliott

Jan 10, 2022

Robert 'Bob' E. Elliott, age 64, passed away unexpectedly at home on January 10, 2022. Robert was the dear companion of Lorena Vences; loving father of Kristine (Ron) Peterson and Amber (Collin) Butler; beloved son of the late Frances Gignac and Richard Elliott; cherished grandfather of Justine, Megan, Jason, Riley and Ellie; dear brother of Raymond (Julie) Elliott and Linda...

Juan Diaz

Juan Diaz

Jan 10, 2022

Juan O. Diaz 69 of Norridge. Veteran of the U.S. Navy. At Peace with Christ, Monday January 10, 2202. Juan is survived by the love of his life, Ela, Loving father of Juan (Rosie) and Michael Diaz. Beloved son of the late Ricardo and the late Prudentia. Cherished grandfather of J.D. Diaz. Dear brother of Maria (Miguel) Abarca , Ricardo...

Scott Leipart

Scott Leipart

Jan 10, 2022

Scott E. Leipart, age 38, passed away suddenly on 01/10/2022. Beloved husband of Stephanie nee Stevens; loving son of James Sr. and Dawn (nee Leonard) Leipart; beloved son-in-law of Roger K. and Suzanne (nee Anderson) Stevens; dear brother of James Jr. (Courtney) Leipart, Matthew Leipart and Mark (Laura) Leipart; brother-in-law of Christine (Andrew)Erickson, Courtney (Dan) Fulkerson, Jonathan Stevens and Carri...

Vito Campanella

Vito Campanella

Jan 10, 2022

Vito Campanella, age 91. Beloved husband of the late Rosa nee Recchia; beloved son of the late Frank & Rose (nee Ciringione) Campanella; dear brother of John (Domenica) Campanella, Adolph (Anna) Campanella, Maria (Joseph) Casali, Rose (Ettore) Marsico, the late Michael (Nicoletta) Campanella and the late Victoria (the late Phil) Abbatecola; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday,...

George Tomaszewski

George Tomaszewski

Jan 10, 2022

George A. Tomaszewski, age 84. Beloved husband of the late Freda nee Lymperopulos; loving father of Karen and George (Kathy); fond grandfather of Jessica, Jonathan and Alex; great grandfather of Nathan; dear brother of Julie (the late Warren) Barr, Frank (the late Pat) Tomaszewski, Kathy (Vernon) Albright, the late John (the late Marilyn) Tomaszewski and the late Sally (the late...

Richard Okrasinski

Richard Okrasinski

Jan 10, 2022

Richard Okrasinski, age 91, at rest on January 10, 2022. Richard was a Veteran in the United States Air Force and a Chicago Police Officer for 38 years. Beloved husband of Kathy "Bunchie" (nee Doherty). Devoted father of Tommy Okrasinski, Rick (Jennifer) Okrasinski, Dr Robin (Dr. Kenneth) Wind, Lonnie (Patrick) Kelly, Daniel (Lisa) Cerrentano and the late Krissy Cerrentano. Devoted...

Russell Ford

Russell Ford

Jan 10, 2022

Russell E. "Gene" Ford, age 89, U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2022. Gene was the beloved husband of the late Stella, nee Glodz; loving father of Terry (Nicky) Ford; cherished grandfather of Stella and Sophia; dear brother of Joan (Sam) Chia; fond uncle of many. Visitation Tuesday, January 18, 2022, from 9:00...

John Ignoffo

John Ignoffo

Jan 10, 2022

John G. Ignoffo, 78; Beloved husband of Minerva and the late Patricia; Devoted father of John Ignoffo and Lisa (Nick) Homrich; Loving grandfather of Matthew (Jillian) Jacobucci, Alyssa Jacobucci, Joseph, Ryan and Alexa Ignoffo and great-grandfather of Carson. Visitation Thursday Jan. 13th from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL 60706. Funeral Service and...

Umberto Barsellotti

Umberto Barsellotti

Jan 10, 2022

Umberto Barsellotti, age 80. Devoted husband of the late Celestina nee Allegretti; beloved father of Francesca, Maria Domenica and Antonella; loving son of the late Nello and the late Francesca Barsellotti; grandpa to his 2 pups Nutella and Pippen; dear brother of Lionella (the late Edo) Benvenuti, Adriana (Divo) Pisani, Marilena (Sergio) Puccini, Graziano (Barbara), the late Valdemaro, the late...

Gino Pasquinelli

Gino Pasquinelli

Jan 9, 2022

Gino Pasquinelli, age 88, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2022. Gino was the dear companion of Lilia Juarez; beloved husband of the late Lucy, nee Mondo, and the late Franca, nee Pedrelli; loving father of Daniela (Chris) Bambulas and Gianni (Lisa) Pasquinelli; beloved son of the late Elma and Giovanni Pasquinelli; cherished grandfather of Christopher (Lacy) Bambulas, Francesca (Spencer)...

Karl Schwartz

Karl Schwartz

Jan 9, 2022

Karl F. Schwartz passed away at the age of 95 on January 9, 2022. He was the loving father of Anna Siakel and Cynthia (Wayne) Kubacik; fond grandfather of Daniel Siakel, Jennifer Kubacik, and Jessica Kubacik; His final resting place next to his loving wife, Anna (Kempf) Schwartz, is at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines, Il. Chapel Interment for...

Rebeca Barry

Rebeca Barry

Jan 8, 2022

Rebeca A. Barry, nee Baez, age 95, passed away peacefully at home on 01/08/2022. Beloved wife of the late John F. “Red Barry”; loving mother of Maru (Raul) De La Torre and John A. (Anna) Barry; fond grandmother of Angelica (Carlos) De La Rosa, Elizabeth (Jason) Fouts, Gustavo De La Torre, Eduardo (Jess) De La Torre and Bridgette G. Barry;...

Michal Kubiak

Michal Kubiak

Jan 8, 2022

Michal Kubiak, age 43, passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 8, 2022. Michal was the beloved husband of Danuta Wojcik for 14 wonderful years; loving father of Victoria and Adrian Kubiak and Anetta Zietek; dearest son of Grazyna and the late Czeslaw Kubiak; cherished grandfather of Anabella and Damian; dear brother of Dominik (Kamila) Kubiak. Visitation Wednesday, January...

Stefania Rebacz

Stefania Rebacz

Jan 8, 2022

Stefania J. Rebacz, nee Pawula, age 87, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2022. Stefania was the beloved wife of the late Jozef; loving mother of Stanley J. and Janet (Michael Bernal) and the late Edward F. Rebacz; dear sister of the late Jan, Pawel, Stanislaw and Wladislaw Pawula and Victoria Pokorny; fond aunt of many. Visitation Wednesday, January 12,...

Wieslaw Kolakowski

Wieslaw Kolakowski

Jan 8, 2022

Z ciężkim sercem ogłaszamy odejście naszego taty, Wiesława Kołakowskiego (63 lata). Był kochającym mężem naszej mamy Hani, dumnym ojcem Ani, Joanny i Patryka oraz dziadkiem dla Michelle, Zosi i Faith oraz teściem dla Marcina i Jima. Był najmłodszym bratem dla piątki swojego rodzeństwa i wspaniałym wujem. Jego wielkie serce i hojność nie miała granic. Był oporą dla wielu, jego ulubione...

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