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.

Milena Ielletich

Milena Ielletich

Feb 12, 2021

Milena Ielletich nee Pavletic, age 96. Beloved wife of the late Otto Ielletich; loving mother of Ron Ielletich; beloved daughter of the late Pious and Violet Pavletic. Services being held are private. For more info please call 708-456-8300.

Rodelio Ochoa

Rodelio Ochoa

Feb 11, 2021

Rodelio Ochoa, 63, at rest on February 11, 2021. Rodelio was born in Laguna Philippines and resided on the far northwest side of Chicago. Loving husband of Ma Gloria (nee Sabay). Cherished father of Rodel, Yuan and Aynsley, Glodelette (Tony) Mequiz and Ma Paz (Ruel) Joson. Loving son of Candelaria (nee Remoquillo) and the late Armando Ochoa. Dear grandfather of...

Bernadine Kaufman

Bernadine Kaufman

Feb 11, 2021

Bernadine Kaufman passed away on a peaceful, snowy afternoon, moving on towards the love and light waiting to welcome her. A life-long Chicagoan, “Deena” grew up on Chicago’s East Side, a blue-collar neighborhood dominated by the steel industry and the Eastern European immigrants who came to work in the mills. The daughter of Edward, a steel-mill worker, and Bernice Vukmirovich,...

Michael Mroski

Michael Mroski

Feb 10, 2021

Michael J. Mroski, age 69, U.S. Army Veteran, passed away on February 10, 2021. Michael was the beloved husband of Harriet A., nee Mikulak, for 47 wonderful years; loving father of Andrea Schoen, Michelle (Antonio) Castrejon, Steven and Carolyn (Chris Pulido) Mroski; dearest son of the late Elizabeth and John Mroski; cherished grandfather of Antonio, Jr., Julie, Lily, Pedro, Jessica...

Rose Maddaleni

Rose Maddaleni

Feb 9, 2021

Rose E. Maddaleni (nee Farrell) age 90, at rest on February 9, 2021. Rose resided in Harwood Heights for 62 years. Beloved wife of the late Peter F. Loving mother of Christine (Michael) Seghi, Richard (Vicki) Maddaleni and Cathleen “Kelly” (the late Richard) Majewski. Loving grandmother of Sean (Missy) Seghi, Heather (Steve) Dakins, Ryan (Kelly) Seghi, Peter (Nicole) Maddaleni, Sarah...

Salvatrice Ricotta

Salvatrice Ricotta

Feb 9, 2021

Salvatrice Ricotta beloved wife of the late Antonino. Loving mother of Gesualdo (Josephine) Ricotta, Randi (Carmelo) Amoroso, Josephine LoGalbo & the late Maria (the late Francesco) Giangrasso. Fond grandmother of Frances (Claudio) Flores, Jenny (Matt) Bojrab, Maria (Travis) DuPriest, Maria (Ben) Saltz, Anthony (Sasha) Ricotta & Jessica (Ryan) Goldflies & Dominic (Christine) Amoroso. Great grandmother of Claudio, Maria, Lucy, Lily,...

Phyllis Fairbanks

Phyllis Fairbanks

Feb 8, 2021

Phyllis Fairbanks, 90. Beloved wife of the late Francis Fairbanks. Loving mother of the late Joann (John) Gaudi and the late Debra (Lee) Kerr. Cherished grandmother of Nicholas Gaudi, Marissa ( fiancé Ben Folks) Gaudi, Tony (Tiffany) Kerr, April (Matt) Wenzel and Amber (Brody) Bernshausen. Great grandmother of Joseph Gaudi, Hailey Kerr, Savannah and Kaden Wenzel, and Peyton & Easton...

Jean Jankowski

Jean Jankowski

Feb 6, 2021

Jean M. Jankowski, nee Kauth, age 87, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2021. Jean was the beloved wife of the late Dennis P. ; loving mother of Terri (Bob) Gancarz, Greg (Sue) Jankowski, Cindy (Steve) Matuszak, Steve (Marianne) Jankowski, Kathy (Tom) Pekovitch, Margie (Ken) Masella, Sue (Steve) DePintor, Mary (Carl) Lenoci, Denise (Chris) Pasowicz, Dennis Jankowski and Janice (Mike)...

Martin Joyce

Martin Joyce

Feb 6, 2021

Martin Glen Joyce, Age 65. Loving son of the late Violette (nee Steger) and Robert Joyce. Dear brother of Ronald (Diane)Joyce. Cherished uncle of Michael (Ana) Joyce, and Rachel (Rob) Joyce-Waller. Fond great uncle of Robert (Alyssa) Joyce . Great great uncle of Olivia Joyce. Marty enjoyed playing Santa Claus for children, visiting flea markets for collectibles, and was a...

Maria Rosa Calderone

Maria Rosa Calderone

Feb 6, 2021

Maria Rosa Calderone, nee Russotto, age 101, born in San Biagio Platani, Sicily, passed away at her home in Schiller Park, IL on February 6, 2021. Maria Rosa was the beloved wife of the late Stefano; loving mother of Francesco (Alberta), the late Rosalia Calderone, Gesua (Biagio) Brusca, Josephine (Frank) Fazio and Benny (Maria) Calderone; cherished grandmother of 10 and...

Miguel Santiago

Miguel Santiago

Feb 6, 2021

Miguel A. Santiago, Jr., Age 47. Loving father of Yanelli B. Santiago. Beloved son of Bedzaida Santiago and Miguel (Leida) Santiago Sr. Dear brother of Daniel (Miriam) Santiago Sr. and John (Jennifer) Santiago. Adored uncle of Daniel Santiago Jr. Visitation Friday February 12 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Saturday 9:00...

Christine Szeszol

Christine Szeszol

Feb 6, 2021

Christine M. Szeszol, nee Wolinski, age 71, passed away peacefully at her home on February 6, 2021. Christine was the loving wife of John M. for 48 wonderful years; cherished mother of Jonathan (Lindsey); dearest daughter of the late Evelyn and Stanley Wolinski, and daughter in-law of the late Sophie and John Szeszol; dear sister of the late Elizabeth (Reg)...

Mike Masucci

Mike Masucci

Feb 5, 2021

Mike S. Masucci, 95, passed away February 5, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Frances. Loving father of Michael (Shirley) Masucci and Bob (Patricia) Masucci. Dear son of the late Ernest and Lucy Masucci. Loving grandfather of Mickey, Carrie, Natalie and Christiaan. Great grandfather of Nell and Madeline. Dear brother of Ernest Masucci Jr, Florence Romano, and the late Steve...

Nicola Petrera

Nicola Petrera

Feb 4, 2021

Nicola Petrera, age 90. Beloved husband of Grace Petrera nee Vitucci; loving father of Angela (David) Nawrot; beloved son of the late Donato and Angela Petrera nee Di Fino; fond grandfather of Anika Nawrot and Nicholas Nawrot; dear brother of the late Oronzo and Vito; fond uncle to many nieces and nephews in the United States and Italy. Nicola will...

Edward Kinsella

Edward Kinsella

Feb 4, 2021

Edward R. Kinsella, 62; Devoted husband of Eileen nee McKenna; Cherished father of Maureen (the late John) Cradick, Kathleen (John) Scaletta and James (fiancee Fiona Theboul) Kinsella; Loving grandfather of Emily, Ryan, Jake and Mason Scaletta and Conor, Megan and Charlie Cradick; Beloved son of the late Anna Mae and the late Edward Kinsella; Dear brother of Mary Ann (Steve)...

Josephine Calesini

Josephine Calesini

Feb 4, 2021

Josephine B. Calesini, nee Petrarca, age 92, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2021. Josephine was the beloved wife of Anthony J. for 73 wonderful years; loving mother of Claude Calesini, Tina (Chuck) Faso and Gina (Paul) Kruk; dearest daughter of the late Angela and Salvatore Petrarca; cherished grandmother of Michelle and Christopher Calesini, Christopher (Katie) and Michael (Rebecca Hykin)...

Angela Spanola

Angela Spanola

Feb 3, 2021

Angela Spanola, nee Amari, age 86, passed away suddenly at her home on February 3, 2021. Angela was the beloved wife of the late Sam; loving mother of Tom Spanola, Gina (Nick) Spanola-Sandowski and the late Kathy (the late Robert) Broccolino; dearest daughter of the late Katherine and Joseph Amari; cherished grandmother of Lisa Spanola, Bobby Broccolino, Anthony (Jenny) Broccolino,...

Anna Ben

Anna Ben

Jan 31, 2021

Anna Ben, nee Sukach, age 97, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2021. Anna was the beloved wife of the late Iwan; loving mother of Walter and Jerry Ben; dearest daughter of the late Katarina and Ivan Sukach; cherished grandmother of Emilia and Alexa Ben. Anna was preceded in death by 4 siblings, one of which was her twin sister,...

Nancy Knott

Nancy Knott

Jan 30, 2021

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Marie Avery

Marie Avery

Jan 30, 2021

Marie Louise Avery, 96, (nee Tatone Siragusa). Beloved wife of the late Joseph Siragusa and the late Irvin Avery. Loving mother of Mariann (late Ken) Kaiser, Susan (Wally) Romanyk and step mother of Harry Avery. Cherished grandmother of Brenda (Frank) Ayala, Tammy (Henry) Little, Janet ( Kevin) Warns, Jason (Melissa) Romanyk and Kimberly (Ben) Kelnhofer. Great Grandmother of Frankie, Danny,...

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