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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Vicente Castellano, Jr.

Vicente Castellano, Jr.

Aug 13, 2021

Vicente Castellano Jr., 46 of Akron, Ohio. At Peace with Christ, Friday, August 13, 2021. Loving father of Vicente, Suheidy and Christian. Beloved son of Vicente Sr. and Maria. Dear brother of Hilda (Adam) Rouse, Adriana (Carlos) Estrada, Rene, Erik and Sara. Fond cousin, uncle and friend to many. Visitation Friday August 20th From 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at...

Michael Skrobacz

Michael Skrobacz

Aug 12, 2021

Michael Skrobacz 99. At Peace with Christ, Thursday, August 12, 2021. Beloved husband of Irena for 50 years. Dear brother of the late Vasyl, Kateryna and Stefan. Fond uncle of Oksana and Ihor Jackiw and children, Lunia and John Poluchowych and children, Nestor & Nadia Wozny & children, Ulana Lamothe & children, Tetyana & Danylo Melnyk & children and Natalie...

Dominic Michi

Dominic Michi

Aug 10, 2021

Dominic Anthony Michi, 19; Cherished son of Susan (nee Tufano) and Anthony; Loving brother of Amanda (Stephen Dunleavy); Beloved grandson of the late Angeline and the late Frank Tufano and the late Mary and the late Evo Michi; Dearest nephew of Jerry (Kathy) Tufano, Louis (Jill) Tufano, Ronald (Anna) Michi and Donna (Joe) Sotomayor; Much loved cousin and friend to...

Benedetta Digati

Benedetta Digati

Aug 10, 2021

Benedetta DiGati, (nee Gullo) Beloved wife of Rosario. Loving mother of Frances (Ross) Panepinto, Linda and Leonard (Linda). Dear grandmother of Faith, Elizabeth, Gabriella and Mia. Fond sister of Epifanio (Isabell) Gullo and Benedetto (Gina) Gullo. Dear aunt of Many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, August 13, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence...

Catherine Petrakis

Catherine Petrakis

Aug 10, 2021

Catherine Rinaldi Petrakis, April 25, 1927 – August 10, 2021. Beloved daughter of the late Josephine and the late Carmelo Rinaldi; dear sister of the late Thomas and the late Paul. She was proud of the fact that she was born on State Street above her fathers’ store at 917 S. State Street in Chicago. She graduated in 1942 from...

June Palm

June Palm

Aug 9, 2021

June Palm, 101, passed away August 9, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence Vernon for 67 wonderful years. Beloved mother of Sally Palm and Gary (Donna) Palm. Cherished grandmother of Susan (Christopher) Kraj, Sandra (Kevin) Jordan, and Robert Siepkowski. Great grandmother of Allison and Madeline Jordan, Samatha and James Kraj, and Karis Adams. Dear sister of Lynn Lotto. Visitation...

Richard Salinas

Richard Salinas

Aug 9, 2021

Richard A. "Rick" Salinas, U.S. Army Veteran, age 63, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2021. Rick was the beloved husband of Judy A. for 41 wonderful years; loving father of Jason A. and Kevin R. Salinas; dear son of the late Sharon and George; dearest brother of Terri, George (Joyce) and Joe (Sandy) Salinas, Patti (Tom) Pecha, Carlos (Sherri)...

Chester Krol

Chester Krol

Aug 8, 2021

Chester F. Krol, age 99, at rest on August 8, 2021, Beloved husband of the late Irene (nee Ptak) Loving father of Geri (Carmen) Imbrogno, Brian Krol, and Judy (Bob) Lorek. Fond son of the late Frank and the late Florence (nee Gocal) Krol. Dear Grandfather of Anthony (Giovanna) Imbrogno, Michael Lorek, Gina (Joseph) Pascucci, Danielle Lorek, Steven (Canan) Imbrogno...

Beverly Marano-Furlanetto And Robert Furlanetto

Beverly Marano-Furlanetto And Robert Furlanetto

Aug 8, 2021

Beverly Ann Alexandra Marano-Furlanetto, 73, passed away peacefully on August 8th, 2021. Beverly was the beloved wife of Robert Furlanetto, who passed less than three days prior. Loving and devoted mother to Daidra Marano and Anthony D. Reiser; Dearest daughter of the late Josephine and the late Anthony Marano; Cherished grandmother of Anthony Reiser Jr. and Roman Marano; Dear sister...

Giuseppe Cucinella

Giuseppe Cucinella

Aug 7, 2021

Giuseppe Cucinella, age 60, born in Cinisi, Prov. Di Palermo, Sicilia. Beloved husband of Fara nee Palazzolo; loving father of Vincenzo, Domenico, Jessica Maria Pia and Matteo Giuseppe; beloved son of the late Domenico & Rosalia (nee Butera) Cucinella; dear brother of Caterina (Salvatore) Palazzolo, Salvatore (Giuseppina) Cucinella, Maurizio (Jennifer) Cucinella; loving brother-in-law of Serafina (Alessandro) Biundo; fond uncle of...

Roman Barabasz

Roman Barabasz

Aug 7, 2021

Roman Barabasz, age 70. Loving father of Kristin (Nick) Bertsatos and Tanya Barabasz; dear brother of Irene (Anatoly) Subota; fond uncle of many nieces. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 12, 2021 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge, IL 60706. Panachyda Service will be held at 7:00 pm. Funeral Services begin...

Antonio Cecala

Antonio Cecala

Aug 7, 2021

Antonio “Tony” Cecala, age 77, born in Caccamo, Prov. Di Palermo, Sicilia. Beloved husband of Millie Guy & the late Angela (nee Alongi); loving father of Linda (Cuono) Dell’Aquila, Josephine (Tom) Mazzola; loving stepfather of Rudy (Lucy) Marotti, John (Heidi) Guy and the late Mario Marotti; fond grandfather of Christina, Pasquale, Michael, Gianna, and Angelina; dear brother of Giuseppe, Vincenza,...

Stephen Kremen

Stephen Kremen

Aug 6, 2021

Stephen J. Kremen 87, U.S. Army Veteran. At Peace with Christ Friday, August 6, 2021. Beloved husband of Elaine. Loving father of Mark (Ilyse), Lori (Nicholas) Gatta and Sharon (Michael) Kavanagh. Beloved son of the late George and Rose. Fond grandfather of Stephen, Michael, Maria , Amy and Christina. Dear brother of Rose Ann (Steve) Lazarz. Fond uncle, great uncle...

Connie Bauer

Connie Bauer

Aug 6, 2021

Connie C. Bauer nee LaBarbera, age 85. loving mother of the late Michael Colella; beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Rose LaBarbera nee Locacciato; fond grandmother of Brittany, Dezerae, and Michael; loving niece to Tony (the late Gale) Locaciatto; dear sister of Marie (the late Nunzio) Tisci and Tony (Rose) LaBarbera; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Service...

Peter Dipaolo

Peter Dipaolo

Aug 6, 2021

Peter A. DiPaolo 92 of Elmwood Park. Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp. At rest Friday, August 6, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Ann. Loving father of Dom (Nancy). Mary Ann (Bob) Petrunic, Peter, Anthony (Stephanie), Robert John and the late Phyliss. Dear grandfather of Carie Ann (Ritch), Brian Robert (Jennifer), Christina, Dominic (Emily), Kelly (Phil), Stephanie (Dan), Sarah,...

Zbigniew Ciolek

Zbigniew Ciolek

Aug 6, 2021

Zbigniew "Jerry" Ciolek, age 78, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2021. Jerry was the husband of Teresa, nee Borowski; loving father of Wanda (Richard) Ligas, Renee (Timothy) Krzyston, Joanna (Kevin) King and the late David Ciolek; dear son of the late Antonina and Jan Ciolek; cherished grandfather of Eric, Matthew and Kevin Ligas, Kristianna Krzyston, Christopher Ciolek, Adrian Krzyston,...

Joanne Drechney

Joanne Drechney

Aug 5, 2021

Joanne Drechney, 82, passed way August 5, 2021. Beloved wife of Daniel for 60 wonderful years. Loving mother of Rose (Bill) Molepske, Paul Drechney, and Christine (Jeffrey) Rio. Cherished grandmother of Kyle Molepske, Jenna Rio, Jessica Rio. Dear sister of Joseph (Ellen) Obirek, and Mary Ann (the late David) Yoshinari. Fond aunt of Jodi Obirek, Jeffrey (Natalia) Obirek, Holly Yoshinari,...

Katherine Ruiz

Katherine Ruiz

Aug 4, 2021

Katherine Ruiz nee Labellarte, age 88. Loving mother of James J. Ruiz and the late Michael J. Ruiz; beloved daughter of the late Michael and Isabella Labellarte nee Fasano; fond grandmother of Jennifer, John, Gina, Joseph; great grandmother of Jesse, Mason, Sonny, and Genesis; dear sister of the late Rose, Nick, and Theresa; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews....

Milton Cappello

Milton Cappello

Aug 3, 2021

Milton Cappello, 91, passed away August 3, 2021. Proud Army Veteran serving during the Korean War. Beloved husband of Lorraine for 68 wonderful years. Beloved son of the late Jerry and Rose Cappello. Fond uncle of many. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 10, from 9:00 a.m until time of Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W Lawrence...

Michael Ripke

Michael Ripke

Aug 3, 2021

Michael Andrew Ripke April 5, 1993 – August 3, 2021 Michael is survived by family and friends who loved him fiercely and with all their hearts, and he loved them in return. He was a very kind and sweet soul with many passions in life. He loved playing guitar, skateboarding, acting, and was a devoted friend of all animals, especially...

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