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.

John Jakubosky

John Jakubosky

Jan 4, 2021

John P. Jakubosky, 85, retired C.P.D.; Beloved husband of the late MaryJane; Loving father of Sheila (Tom) Pomagier, Eileen Partipilo (Nick Sorrentino), Mary (Ron) Pomagier, Theresa (Louis) Ferrante; Proud grandfather of Tom (Joanna), John (Jenny), Phil (Karolina) and Christopher (Alyssa) Pomagier, Jenn (Christian) Spandiary, Anthony (Samantha) Ferrante, Michelle Ferrante, Heather and Michael Partipilo and great-grandfather of Nolan, Claire, Miles, Liliana,...

Michael Busse

Michael Busse

Jan 4, 2021

Michael C. Busse Jr. 92, of Chicago passed away on January 4, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Jane S. Busse nee Pytka for 63 years; loving son of the late Michael and Eva (Pulaski) Busse; loving brother of the late Dorothy Mieszala and Margie Teper; brother-in-law of Florence Pytka; loving cousin of Ursula Dziwik. Michael spent his life in...

Richard Canova

Richard Canova

Jan 3, 2021

It is with great sadness we announce the Passing of Richard Edward Canova at the St Francis Hospital on Sunday, January 3rd,2021. Richard was 79. He was the beloved husband of the late Sandra Canova. Loving father of Richard Canova and Vincent Canova. He was the proud grandfather of Richard Canova, Christopher Canova, Patrick Canova, Curtis Canova, Cynthia Shalls, and...

Joseph Giannelli

Joseph Giannelli

Jan 3, 2021

Joe Giannelli 72 of Des Plaines. At Peace with Christ, Sunday, January 3, 2021. Beloved husband of Nancy. Loving father of Rebecca, Rachel and Sarah. Beloved son of the late Tony and Mary. Fond grandfather of Anthony and Lucca. Dear brother of Carmella Giannelli and Angelina (Richard) Riley. Brother-in- law of Phyllis (Frank) Giannelli, Joe (Kristen) Scardina, Frank (Alice) Scardina...

Josephine Serpico

Josephine Serpico

Jan 3, 2021

Serpico, Josephine (Maria Guiseppa Perri), age 99, formally of Arlington Heights, IL, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 3, 2021. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and aunt, Josephine lovingly cared for her children, nieces and nephews, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Born May 4, 1921, daughter of Carmela and Louis Perri, and one of 11 children. Josephine...

Fabio Herrera

Fabio Herrera

Jan 2, 2021

Fabio B. Herrera MBA Ph.D, age 73, at rest on January 2, 2021. Beloved husband of Yolanda Herrera. Loving father of Norma (Fernando) Angulo, Javier (Lisa) Herrera, Eddie A. Herrera, Patty (David) Dawson and Anthony F. Herrera. Beloved son of the late Neftali and the late Zoila Herrera. Fond grandfather of Brooke (Lucien) Duhem, Tyler Herrera, Maddux Herrera, Jessica Angulo,...

Patricia Pisano

Patricia Pisano

Jan 2, 2021

Patricia Pisano née Slusarczyk. Beloved wife on the late Nick. Loving mother of Nicholas and Roselind Pisano. Cherished grandmother of DeAnna ( Abe ) Miller and the late Gina Pisano. Doting great grandmother of Lazarus Denuna. Sister of Clara Kuntz and the late Dolores Misiuda. Fond aunt of many. Pat was a volunteer at Lutheran General Hospital for over 25...

Angela Blasucci

Angela Blasucci

Jan 2, 2021

Angela M. Blasucci, age 92, (nee Tagliere). Beloved wife of the late Michael. Loving mother of Lydia Blasucci, Mark, Retired C.P.D. (Lucia) Blasucci and the late Michael Blasucci. Cherished grandmother of Carlo Wilson, Domenica and Michael Blasucci. Fond aunt and great aunt of many. She was preceded in death by her four sisters and five brothers. Family & Friends are...

Ralph Capparelli

Ralph Capparelli

Dec 31, 2020

Ralph Carl Capparelli, 96, born in Chicago. beloved husband of Cordelia (DeMilio), father of Cary and Valerie (Plunkett), son of Ralph V. and Mary (Drammis), grandfather of four and great grandfather of three, departed this world on December 31, 2020, of natural causes. Ralph diligently served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1971 to 2004, and in multiple leadership...

Walter Taylor

Walter Taylor

Dec 31, 2020

Walter “Sonny” Taylor, age 78. Beloved husband of Cynthia nee Cannataro; loving father of Christopher (Fiance Sara) and Adam (Shery); fond grandfather of Christian, Evelina, Amanda and Andrew; dear brother of Dorothy Jack, Elaine Cooper, the late Veronica (the late George) Bemus and the late Ronald (Judy) Krawczyk; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass will be...

Norman Busse

Norman Busse

Dec 31, 2020

Norman W. Busse, Age 79, at rest on December 31, 2020. Loving father of Norman J. (Jamie) Busse. Cherished grandfather of Jordan and Maya. Brother of Priscilla Hollerbach. Norman was the president of All American MFG. Visitation Thursday, January 7th 2021 from 2:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge, Il. Entombment will be private at...

Mary Schaefer

Mary Schaefer

Dec 31, 2020

Mary Therese Schaefer, age 91, at rest on December 31, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Aloysius, loving mother of the late Margaret Sandfox, Susanne (Pasquale) Santucci, Michael (Nancy), Christopher (Susan), and Juanita (Bernard) Goodyear. Devoted Grandmother of Paul Santucci (Kathryn), Laura (Kevin)Roche, Katherine (Mushtaq) Choudhary, Natalie (Joseph) Ruckauf, Michael (Chivon) Schaefer, Daniel Santucci (Meredith), Mary Terese (Colin) Martin and...

Barbara Deschamp

Barbara Deschamp

Dec 30, 2020

Barbara Deschamp, at rest on December 30, 2020. Daughter of the late June Amato (Vito) and Raymond Falasz. Beloved Mother of Ashley (Trey) Gallagher and Michael Deschamp, Stepmother of Tracey Walczak Beloved Sister of Alan (Pamela) Falasz and the late Michael Falasz. Beloved Grandmother to Declan Gallagher , Mia Deschamp, and McKayla Walczak Beloved Aunt of Stephanie Rose and beloved...

Phillip Schroeder

Phillip Schroeder

Dec 28, 2020

Phillip D. "Phil" Schroeder, age 66, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2020. Phil was the beloved husband of Cindy Regner-Schroeder for 28 wonderful years; dearest son of the late Alfred and Alameda Schroeder; loving brother of Arlene Bevins, Ronald "Ronnie" and Ernest "Ernie" Schroeder and the late Shirley Todd, Carl "Butch" and Albert Robert "Bob" Schroeder. Phil was a...

Susan Haase

Susan Haase

Dec 28, 2020

Susan Marie Haase 63 of Lake Zurich. At Peace with Christ, Monday , December 28, 2020. Beloved wife of Neal. Loving mother of Ryan (Ashley) and Samantha (Blaine) Vacura. Beloved daughter of Steve and Roseann Lazarz. Cherished grandmother of Savannah, Easton and Lucas. Dear sister of Linda (Tom) Modelski and James (Sue) Lazarz. Fond aunt, cousin and friend to many....

Matthew Rotondi

Matthew Rotondi

Dec 27, 2020

Matthew J. Rotondi, age 63, at rest December 27th 2020. Loving brother of Patricia, Fred (Carlo) and Jack Rotondi. Dear son of the late Gianvito and the late Isabella (nee Santoro) Rotondi. Fond uncle of Deanna Gillette and Jonathan Rotondi and great uncle of Damien, Adrianna and Dahlia, Nephew and Cousin of many. Due to Covid- 19 restrictions, The visitation...

Nicola Liberio

Nicola Liberio

Dec 26, 2020

Nicola Liberio D.O.B. 7/25/1948 - D.O.D. 12/26/20 Nicola Liberio, age 72, U.S. Navy Veteran, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2020. Nicola was the beloved son of the late Rosaria and Michelangelo Liberio; dear brother of Grace (Joseph) Gomes and Anna Liberio; dear uncle of Joseph Michael (Cassie Hardiek) Gomes and Kelly Kellen. Visitation Wednesday, December 30, 2020, from 3:00...

Mary Folino

Mary Folino

Dec 25, 2020

Mary Ann Folino D.O.B. 5/23/1951 - 12/25/2020 Mary Ann Folino, nee Durpetti, age 69, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day 2020. Mary Ann was the loving mother of Justin (Victoria) Folino, dearest daughter of the late Mary and Aldo Durpetti; cherished grandmother of Christian, Susannah and Gabriel; dear sister of Anthony (Marion) Durpetti and the late Jean (the late Robert)...

Marie Bellissimo

Marie Bellissimo

Dec 25, 2020

Marie G. Bellissimo nee Rizzo, age 96. Beloved wife of the late Frank L. “Lefty” Bellissimo; loving mother of Donna (Aldo Espinoza) Eichelberg, and the late Thomas (Chris) Zupo; beloved daughter of the late Peter and Carmela Rizzo nee Sorce; fond grandmother of James (Inna Burdein) Eichelberg and the late Richard Eichelberg; great grandmother of Frances Eichelberg; dear sister of...

Joseph Cernick

Joseph Cernick

Dec 25, 2020

Joseph L. Cernick, age 77, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day 2020. Joseph was the beloved husband of Annie Rose, nee McCannon, for 44 wonderful years; loving stepfather of Lisa (Todd) McGaha, Lori Lynn Tuggle, Cindy (Michael) Hill and Matthew Tuggle; dearest son of the late Wanda and Joseph Cernick; cherished grandfather of Brittany (Jan) Collins, Nicole (Tommy) Hemsey and...

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