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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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Franciszek Kulas

Franciszek Kulas

Oct 28, 2021

Franciszek "Frank" Kulas, age 92, passed away peacefully at home on October 28, 2021. Frank is the beloved husband of Tekla, nee Przybylko, for 66 wonderful years; loving father of Miroslaw "Mirek" (Maria) Kulas and Bozena "Bonnie" (Stanley) Weglarz; dearest son of the late Malgorzata and Wojciech; cherished grandfather of Sylwia (Lukasz) Kasperski, Margaret Weglarz, Lukasz (Marzena) Kulas, James Weglarz...

Sal Marchionna

Sal Marchionna

Oct 27, 2021

Sal B. Marchionna, 74, of Park Ridge, IL; Born in Pescara, Italy; Beloved husband of Marsha nee Melone; Devoted father to Anna (Joseph Krupiczowicz) and Joseph (Daisy West); Loving Nonno to Nico, Santino and Carolina; Son of the late Maria nee Petrarca and the late Mario; Dear brother of Diana (the late Angelo) Manella and the late Vince Marchionna; Uncle...

Beniamino Mazzone

Beniamino Mazzone

Oct 27, 2021

Ben Mazzone, age 86, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2021. Ben is the beloved husband of Maria, nee DelGiudice (Giudice); loving father of Pasquale "Pat" (Pamela) and Beniamino "Ben" Mazzone, Jr.; dearest son of the late Angela, nee DiMuro, and Pasquale Mazzone; cherished grandfather of Roselyn Mazzone and Maria (Brandon) Seveska; dear brother of the late Vincenzo (Clara) Iannece...

Robert Schaeffer

Robert Schaeffer

Oct 27, 2021

Robert H. Schaeffer, age 90. Beloved son of the late Paul and Sylvia Schaeffer; dear brother of Ruth Schaeffer and the late Lorraine S. Veatch; loving uncle of Reynold Veatch, Paul Veatch, Mark Veatch, and Karen Veatch. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Cumberland Chapels funeral home at 8300 W....

Zdzislaw Jarzyna

Zdzislaw Jarzyna

Oct 27, 2021

Zdzislaw "Ziggy" Jarzyna, age 69, passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 27, 2021. Ziggy was the beloved husband of Anna Fitko; loving father of Beata Jarzyna; cherished grandfather of Sandra and Olivia; great grandfather of Julia and Lena; dear brother of Stanislaw and the late Bogdan; fond uncle of many. Visitation will be on Sunday, November 7, 2021,...

Brenda Kozar

Brenda Kozar

Oct 25, 2021

In loving memory of Brenda Kozar, born on March 5th, 1967. Brenda was a loving daughter, sister, wife and mother. Brenda had always established the importance to surround herself with those of whom she loved. Brenda is survived by her loving husband (Terry Kozar), daughter (Crystalyn Kozar), son (Michael Kozar), two lovely cats (Boots & Spooky), mother (Linda Scholl), father...

Elena Montano

Elena Montano

Oct 25, 2021

Elena Montano nee Di Diana, age 83, born in Acerra (Prov. Di Napoli) Italia. Devoted wife of Frank Montano; loving mother of Antonio (Anna) Montano, Ippolita (the late Antonio) Bifero and Pasquale (Kathleen) Montano; beloved daughter of the late Pasquale and Domenica (nee DiGlio) Di Diana; fond grandmother of Franco, Aristide, Antonio Jr., Elisabetta, Elena, Nicholas, Julia and Carmine; great...

Angelina Scianna

Angelina Scianna

Oct 24, 2021

Angelina Scianna, age 92, at rest on October 24, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Giovanni. Loving mother of Virginia (Terry) Doan and Mary (Toby) Tobin. Cherished grandmother of Ashley (Raymond) Baert and Stephanie (James) Graf. Great grand mother of Isabel Baert, Myla Graf and Calvin Graf. Dear sister of Paul Scianna, Santo Scianna, Salvatore (Rosalie) Scianna and Maria (Nino)...

Giovanna Catanese

Giovanna Catanese

Oct 24, 2021

Giovanna Catanese, nee D'otolo, age 83, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2021. Giovanna was the beloved wife of the late Antonio; loving mother of Joanna M. (Scott) Korhonen; dearest daughter of the late Maria and Giovanni D'otolo; cherished nana of Anthony, Sara and Michael; dear sister of Tina (the late Pietro) DeSensi and the late Franco, Domenico and Raffaela;...

Pietro Pellerito

Pietro Pellerito

Oct 24, 2021

Pietro Pellerito, age 101, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2021. Pietro is the beloved husband of Nicoletta, nee Sclafani, for 69 wonderful years; loving father of Vincenzo Pellerito, Susanna (Zenon) Golba and Stefano (Angela) Pellerito; dearest son of the late Susanna, nee Cavataio, and the late Pietro Pellerito; cherished grandfather of Edward and Aleksander (Joanna) Golba and Pietro (Jade)...

Jacquelyn Saul

Jacquelyn Saul

Oct 23, 2021

Jacquelyn L. Saul, Age 77, nee VanWazer. Beloved wife of Robert H. Saul. Loving mother of Timothy Saul, Victoria Rotkovich, Erika (Mark) Flechsig, Krista (Adam) Fischer, Diana (Phil) Grasser and Pamela (Selene) Saul-Partida. Cherished grandma of Amber, Jake and Jessica Saul, Logan and Tessa Rotkovich, Leah and Audrey Flechsig, Madison and Molly Fischer, Ryann and Van Grasser. Dear sister of...

Lillian Assenza

Lillian Assenza

Oct 23, 2021

Lillian May Assenza, age 94, at rest on October 23, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Ralph Assenza. Loving mother of: Donna, Debbie, Norman and Tony. Beloved daughter of: the late Thelma and the late Arthur Frayer. Fond Grandmother of: Jenny, Jackie, Alex, Jessica, and Rachael. Great Grandmother of: Autumn, Kylie, Alyssa, McKayla, Madison, Elijah, Emma, Theodore, Mason, and Michael....

Petar Junkovic

Petar Junkovic

Oct 23, 2021

Petar Junkovic, age 91, of Harwood Heights, IL at rest on October 23, 2021. Beloved husband of Dila (nee Briskovic). Loving father of Vera (Pashko) Pekic, Natalie (Mike) Braca and the late Anton Junkovic. Dear grandfather of Djok, Joseph, Petar, Adrian, Maria, Kristina, Nichole and Beni and great-grandfather of Anthony, Penelope, Nathan, Layla and Brody. Dear brother of many late...

Leonel Cantoral

Leonel Cantoral

Oct 22, 2021

Leonel A. Cantoral, Age 61, suddenly passed away on October 22, 2021. Beloved husband of Gladys Cantoral. Loving father of Jackelyn Cantoral. Adoring son of Blanca and the late Raul Cantoral. Dear brother of Frances, Melecio, Luis, Blanqui, Heidi, William, Wendy, Grace, Raul and Ileana. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday October 27 from 3:00 p.m. to...

Daniel Peters

Daniel Peters

Oct 22, 2021

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Marilyn Fergus

Marilyn Fergus

Oct 22, 2021

Marilyn J. “Mimi” Fergus (75) passed on Friday, October 22, 2021. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Frank, two of her three children, Kathleen (Fergus) Hepburn, Sean Fergus, Daughter-in laws, Nicole (Belmonte) Fergus, and Jennifer (Jones) Fergus, her Grandchildren, Mackenzie, Ian, Aidan, William, Patrick, Brendan, Madalyn and James and her dear brother John Orth. She was preceded...

Melissa Hanacek

Melissa Hanacek

Oct 21, 2021

Melissa Hanacek, age 44, passed away peacefully in her home in Hoffman Estates, Illinois on Thursday, October 21, 2021, surrounded by those who loved her. Melissa is the: beloved wife of Timothy Hanacek; cherished daughter of James (Jr.) and Rosanne (nee DeGustino) Monaco; precious daughter-in-law of Ed and Sue (nee Pacer) Hanacek; best friend and sister of James (III) Monaco;...

Helen Ciupinski

Helen Ciupinski

Oct 21, 2021

Helen C. Ciupinski, Age 91, nee Kawczinski. Loving mother of Martin (Helen) Ciupinski, Catherine (Steve) McCormick, Janet (late David) Marciniak, James (Gina) Ciupinski and Lynn (Donald) Marciniak. Cherished grandmother of Christopher, Mary, Theresa, Jennifer, Thomas, Jason, Michael and Adam. Great Grandmother of Nicholas and Walter. Dear sister of Leo and the late Julia, Therese and Louise. Fond aunt of many...

Matthew Pascoe

Matthew Pascoe

Oct 21, 2021

Matthew R. Pascoe 35 of Norridge. A beloved substitute teacher. Beloved husband of Marissa Justiniano Pascoe. Loving son of Janice and the late E. Rudy Pascoe. Dear brother of Jennifer (Chris) Smith and Stephen Pascoe. Son in law of Thomas and Janet Justiniano. Fond uncle of Cade, Owen, Seth, Gianna, Brooklynne and Kelsey. Brother in law of Jason (Michelle) Igoe,...

Anthony Barone

Anthony Barone

Oct 21, 2021

Anthony Barone, age 89, at rest suddenly on October 21, 2021. Anthony was a proud Veteran in the United States Army during the Korean War. Beloved husband of the the Patricia Martin and the late Aurora (nee Pizzuto). beloved father of Donna Pruc, Carmella (Joseph) De Caro, Anthony (Lea) Barone, Jerry (Andrea) Barone and Teresa (Martin) Lucas. Cherished grandfather of...

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