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.

Eufemia Kalaw

Eufemia Kalaw

Mar 4, 2021

The long journey has ended for a life well-lived. Eufemia Enopia Kalaw is now at peace with the Lord at age 102, beloved wife of the late Felipe Libuit Kalaw, loving mother of Evelyn (Francisco Jr.) Espina, Acton (Monina) Kalaw, Medelyn (Semiro) Cabriga, Emerita (Apolo) Ventocilla, most proud Lola of Enrico and Teresa Espina; Myra, Aldwin, and Maita Kalaw; Marco...

Judith Rundblad

Judith Rundblad

Mar 2, 2021

Judith “Judy” Rundblad 75 of Park Ridge. At rest Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Beloved wife of the late David. Loving mother of David (Carla), Andrea (Steven) Bateman and the late Brian. Beloved daughter of the late Theodore and Helen Mix. Cherished grandmother of Christian, Katelyn, Theodore, David and Adeline. Fond aunt, cousin and friend to many. Family and friends are...

Giuseppe Ergastolo

Giuseppe Ergastolo

Mar 2, 2021

Giuseppe Ergastolo, age 78, born in Marigliano Prov. Napoli, Italy, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2021. Beloved husband of Rita nee DeSena; loving father of Connie, Rosa, Franca and Patricia; fond grandfather of Candice and Silvana; dear brother of Antonio (Paola) Ergastolo and Angela Ergastolo; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, March 8, 2021 from 3:00...

Andres Esteban

Andres Esteban

Mar 1, 2021

Andres Esteban, Age 76. Beloved husband of Linda (nee Glaza) Esteban. Adored father of Robert (Noemi Robles) Esteban. Cherished grandfather of Marcos and Mason Esteban. Loving son of the late Manuel and Juanita (nee De la Cruz) Esteban. Dear father of Michael Esteban, Mary Hahne, Sam Esteban, Anita (late Terry) Peterson, Eva (William) Heath, Lupe Esteban, the late Joseph Esteban...

Geno Lepore

Geno Lepore

Mar 1, 2021

Geno Lepore, age 96. Beloved husband of the late Rosa Lepore nee Iacoviello for 55 wonderful years; loving father of Cathy (Joe) Balice; fond grandfather of Ariana, Mia, and Sam Balice, and Dino the dog; loving brother to many; beloved brother-in-law to Cecelia (Dominic) Parato; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Saturday March 6,...

Frank Brigando

Frank Brigando

Mar 1, 2021

Frank M. Brigando, age 56. Beloved husband of Kim Brigando nee Rosenthal; loving father of the late Kayla Brigando; beloved son of Pat Brigando Novak; dear brother of Tony (Kim) Novak and Nancy Novak; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Wednesday March 10, 2021 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Cumberland Chapels 8300...

Franklin Hidalgo

Franklin Hidalgo

Feb 28, 2021

Franklin E. Hidalgo, 76, passed away February 28, 2021. Beloved husband of Gloria for 50 wonderful years. Loving father of José (Tammy) Hidalgo, and Jennifer (Victor) Mariano. Beloved grandfather of Justin, Kayla, Ashely, Nathan, Adriana, and Lucas. Dear brother of Yolanda Alvarez, and Sylvia Vizcarno. Fond uncle of many. Franklin loved vacationing, spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren,...

Teresa Scianna

Teresa Scianna

Feb 28, 2021

Teresa Scianna, nee Cerami, age 75, born in Altavilla, Milicia, Sicilia. Beloved wife of the late Giuseppe; loving mother of Elena (Angelo) Fantucchio, Rosie (Angelo-ISP) Mollo and Sam (Rosa) Scianna; beloved daughter of the late Giuseppe and Rosa (nee Rizzo) Cerami; fond grandmother of Vincenzo, Chloe, Gianella and Matteo; dear sister of Leopoldo (Maria) Cerami, Antonina (Giuseppe) Genualdi and Salvatore...

Antonietta Ciampanelli

Antonietta Ciampanelli

Feb 27, 2021

Antonietta Ciampanelli nee Perrotta, age 91, born in Bonefro, Prov. di Campobasso, Italy. Passed away peacefully on Saturday February 27, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Michele (Founder of M.C. Foods/ Michelangelo’s); loving mother of the late Michael (the late Mirna) Ciampanelli, Adeline (Dominick) Cecala and Pat (Carol) Ciampanelli; fond grandmother of Anna, Michael and Alissa; dear sister of the...

Winifred Depasquale

Winifred Depasquale

Feb 27, 2021

Winifred “Sweetie” DePasquale nee Leverenz, 97 years young. Devoted wife of 71 years to the late Leo DePasquale: Beloved mother of Mary Ann (Craig) Campeglia, Winifred (Robert) Rossini and Lenny Jr. (Kim); loving grandmother of 7; great grandmother of 8; Preceded in death by 4 brothers and fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Winifred is a lifetime resident of...

Francesco Fullone

Francesco Fullone

Feb 25, 2021

Francesco Fullone, age 86 of Gurnee, passed away February 25, 2021. Beloved husband of (Adelina nee Perri) Loving father of Albino (Wendy) Fullone and Frank (Maria) Fullone. Dear grandfather of Francesco, Jennifer and Nicole (Jonah) Mire. Fond brother of Raffaela (the late Umile) Napolitano, Maria (Mario) Santoro, Gino (Maria) Fullone, Rosa (the late Joseph) Lucarelli and Ida (Salvatore) Filippo. Fond...

John Chiakulas

John Chiakulas

Feb 24, 2021

John Chiakulas was a caring and wonderful husband, father, son, brother and true friend to so many. John left us unexpectedly, and far too soon, on February 24, 2021 at the age of 57. John’s infectious smile, ever-positive attitude, sincerity, warmth and genuine decency will never be forgotten. We celebrate John’s goodness, and his memory will be eternal. John is...

Helen Krok

Helen Krok

Feb 24, 2021

Helen Krok, 89, passed away February 24, 2021. Loving mother of Thomas (Jan) Krok, Joanne (Dunham) Krok, Robert Krok, and Tricia (Jim) Del Guidice. Beloved grandmother of Sharon, Donny, Mike, Ashley, Roy IV, Carly, Michael, Jenni, Lisa, Kelsey, Kevin, Jacob, Christopher, Sophia, and Zachary. Great grandmother of many. Beloved daughter of the late John and Honorata Ropski. Dear sister of...

Minnie Molezzi

Minnie Molezzi

Feb 23, 2021

Minnie Molezzi, Age 94, (nee Tarica). Beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving mother of James Molezzi and the late Diane (John) O'Connor. Cherished grandmother of Katie (Dan Manka) O'Connor, Tristan (Linzey) O'Connor, Chelsey O'Connor and Hailey (Brianna Conran) O'Connor. Great Grandmother of Jax and Nola O'Connor. Dear sister of Evelyn (late Liborio) Ferracane, Ron (Sandi Andersen) Tarica and the...

Christopher Passeri

Christopher Passeri

Feb 23, 2021

Christopher John Passeri passed away on February 23rd. Chris (Sassafras) was the son of the late Robert Passeri, Sr. and the late Marilyn, nee Cerone; loving brother of Gina (Jeffrey Jason) & Robert, Jr. and funny uncle to Daniel & Isabella, Godfather to Grace Jaworski & Daniel Passeri. Proud grandson of the late Dorothy & Donald Passeri and the late...

Barbara Czernia

Barbara Czernia

Feb 22, 2021

Barbara E. Czernia (nee Gerald), age 71, at rest on February 22, 2021. beloved wife of the late Paul L. Czernia. Loving mother of Carrie (Todd) Settepani. Beloved daughter of the late Irving and the late Rae (nee Osgood) Gerald. Devoted grandmother of Paige Loquercio and great grandmother of Jaydian Loquercio. Dear sister of Brian (Lou-Ann) Gerald and David (Camille)...

Cecelia Mazur

Cecelia Mazur

Feb 22, 2021

Cecelia Mazur,( nee Ochab), age 95, member of St. Francis Borgia Parish, Chicago for over 50 years. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Mazur, loving mother of Robert ( Anna) and Diane Mazur, proud Grandmother to Julie (Joe) Assenato and Anthony (Hailey). A happy great grandmother to Anthony, Brianna, Mia Lucia Assenato, and Madeline, Samantha, Olivia, Anthony, and the late...

Nicolas Sacarelos

Nicolas Sacarelos

Feb 22, 2021

Nicolas Sacarelos, 82, passed away February 22, 2021. Beloved husband of Maria for 60 wonderful years. Loving father of Luzia (the late Zane) Jakubow, Maristella Sacarelos, and Nicolas Sacarelos Jr. Beloved grandfather of Julia, and Franklin. Dear brother to Zaira, Cecelia, Theodoro, Theone, Stella, the late Maria, the late Panagiotes, and the late Irene. Fond uncle of Sofia, Dina, Dino,...

Salvatore Raineri

Salvatore Raineri

Feb 21, 2021

Salvatore Raineri, Age 85. Beloved husband Maria (nee Pirrone). Loving father of Enza Raineri, Fran Raineri and Mary (Bart) Maestranzi. Cherished grandfather of Robert, Arianna and Luciano. Dear brother Ciro (Santina) Raineri, Pino (Angela) Raineri, and the late Carmela (late Giovanni) Governali. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Devoted brother in law of Carmela Pirrone, Frances Pirrone and Josephine...

Rosalia Campanella

Rosalia Campanella

Feb 20, 2021

Rosalia Campanella 84, At Peace with Christ Saturday, February 20, 2021. Beloved wife of Salvatore. Loving mother of Roberto (Jennifer) and Riccardo CFD. Cherished grandmother of Leah Campanella, Vincent and Teresa Sandoval. Dear sister of Giorgio (Anna), the late Vincenzo (the late Carmelina) and the late Paul (Phyllis) Ventura, Fond aunt and great aunt to many. Visitation Thursday, February 25th...

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