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.

Evelyn Rzepka

Evelyn Rzepka

Jul 17, 2020

Evelyn Rzepka, age 89, at rest on July 17, 2020. Beloved daughter of the late Joseph and the late Catherine (nee Dobosz) Rzepka. Dear sister of the late Stanley (Dolores) Rzepka, the late Bernice (the late Michael) Budzik, the late Frank Rzepka, the late Estelle (the late Walter) Jarosz, the late Jean (the late Edward Babiarz) and the late Loretta...

James Pesoli

James Pesoli

Jul 17, 2020

James Pesoli, 93, retired C.P.D, passed away July 17, 2020. Devoted husband of the late Angeline “Babe” nee Mulizio. Beloved father of Patricia (John) Masini, Ann Marie (Bob) Bartee and the late James (Susan) Pesoli. Loving Grandfather of John (Shannon) Masini, Anthony (Amy) Masini, Jennifer (Robert) Verdonck, Vanessa (Bryan) Tobin, Jim Pesoli, Joseph (Michelle) Pesoli, Jessica (Aleksa) Petkovic. Great Grandfather...

Rick Linus

Rick Linus

Jul 17, 2020

Rick Anthony Linus, age 43, passed away unexpectedly on July 17, 2020. Rick was the beloved husband of Melissa, nee Triola; loving father of Victor; dearest son of Angelita, nee Botello, and Ralph Linus; dear brother of Tina Marie (George) Sack; fond son in-law of Karen and Tony Triola and brother in-law of Chris (Katie Clausen) and Bridgette (James Kitanga)...

Marianna Attardo

Marianna Attardo

Jul 15, 2020

Marianna Attardo nee Portuesi, age 81. Devoted wife of Sebastiano; loving mother of the late Giuseppina and Rosario; beloved daughter of the late Giacomo and Vincenza (nee Anzalone) Portuesi; dear sister of the late Rosaria (the late Giuseppe) Abruscato, and the late Antonia (the late Nicola) Portanova; dear step sister of Marianna (Giacomo) Alongi; loving sister-in-law of the late Serafina...

Charles Difranco

Charles Difranco

Jul 15, 2020

Dr. Charles F. “Chuck” DiFranco 65 of Park Ridge. At Peace with Christ, Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Beloved husband of Kimberly. Loving father of Dr.Paul E. (Dr. Alison) ,Dr. Charles C. (Marissa) and Christopher (Susan). Beloved son of Dr. Paul and Geraldine. Fond grandfather of Siena, Liana, Lexi, Zoe, Charles, Rocco and Eliza. Dear brother of Dr. Paul Jr. (Dr....

Julia Mroczkowski

Julia Mroczkowski

Jul 14, 2020

Julia A. Mroczkowski, nee Kostus, age 99, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2020. Julia was the beloved wife of the late Henry; loving mother of Nancy (Fred) Krawczyk and the late Robert Mroczkowski and Debra Scurto; dearest daughter of the late Florence and John Kostus; cherished grandmother of Mark (Tina) Mroczkowski, Kevin (Lara) Krawczyk, Melissa (Ken) Bruce, Brian (Juli)...

Dorothy Fregapane

Dorothy Fregapane

Jul 13, 2020

Dorothy Fregapane, age 96, at rest July 13, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Joseph (Joan) Fregapane. Loving grandmother of Christine (Scott) Gardner and Teresa Hardley. Great grandmother of Freyja. Memorial visitation Saturday, July 25, 2020 from 12:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge. Interment at a later date at...

Dione Malana

Dione Malana

Jul 12, 2020

Dione Malana, 61, passed away July 12, 2020. Beloved husband of Evelyn for over 30 years. Loving father of Mark Malana and Patrick (Sarah) Malana. Beloved son of Leonisa and the late Florante Malana. Beloved grandfather of Jade Elizabeth and Patrick Jr. Dear brother of Romeo (Editha) Malana, Lenissa (Cheng) Bueno, Florante Jr. (Daisy) Malana, and Magnolia (Minister Eduardo) Lopez....

Ingeborg Vruno

Ingeborg Vruno

Jul 12, 2020

INGEBORG VRUNO (née Berge) was born on January 21, 1927, to Norwegian immigrants and born to eternal life on July 12, 2020, after a full, rich life of more than 93 years on earth. A devoted wife and mother, she was preceded in death (in 2005) by Joseph Vruno, her cherished husband of 58 years. A native of Chicago’s Northwest...

Adeline Rokicki

Adeline Rokicki

Jul 11, 2020

Adeline N. Rokicki, nee Ferrari, age 87, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2020. Adeline was the beloved wife of the late Stanley Baranski and the late Robert Rokicki; dear companion of Raymond Linnane; loving mother of Mary Vitucci and John (Patricia) Baranski; dearest daughter of the late Mary and Amadeo Ferrari; cherished grandmother of Michael John Baranski, Michael Anthony,...

Sara Lagattuta

Sara Lagattuta

Jul 11, 2020

Sara Joyce Lagattuta, nee Holmquist, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2020 at the age of 85. A lifelong Chicagoan whose parents emigrated from Sweden, she was endlessly curious about the world and instilled her wide-eyed love of travel and new experiences in her family. In 1955 she married Joe, and while he was the north star of the family,...

Donna Mietus

Donna Mietus

Jul 11, 2020

Donna Mietus, age 52, at rest suddenly on July 11, 2020. Loving mother of Angelina Crespo. Dear daughter of John and Marie Mietus. Loving sister of Bernadette (Ewan) Stevenson, Jeanette (Kenneth) Johnson and the late Pamela (Timothy) Heider. Aunt of Jessica, Johnny, Andy and Callum. Niece and cousin of many. Visitation Sunday, July 19, 2020 from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m....

Iolanda Pellegrino

Iolanda Pellegrino

Jul 11, 2020

Iolanda Pellegrino, nee Conforti, age 86, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2020. Iolanda was the beloved wife of the late Luigi F.; loving mother of Anna Maria (Pino) Presta and Lou (Genny) Pellegrino; cherished grandmother of Christine (Greg), Roseanne, Joey (Ana Rose) and Louis; dear sister of Ferdinando Conforti and Carolina (the late Ruggieri) Ruffolo and sister in-law of...

S. Smola

S. Smola

Jul 10, 2020

S. Richard Smola, age 84, U.S. Army Veteran, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2020. Richard was the beloved husband of Donna, nee Bongiorno, for 62 wonderful years; loving father of Ann M. (John) Jandrists, Michael R. (Ann) and Joseph A. Smola; dearest son of the late Lottie and Stanley Smola; cherished grandfather of Mallory and Bryan Jandrists, Samantha SMola,...

Diane Pape

Diane Pape

Jul 7, 2020

Diane Marie Pape nee Damen, age 73; beloved wife of Len Pape; loving mother of Mark (Catherine) Pape and Jessica (Peter) Selim; beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Estelle Damen; fond grandmother of Ava Pape and Noah Selim; dear sister of Jeannine (Laura Lee Larson) Forrest and the late Martin Damen; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation...

Colleen Kennedy

Colleen Kennedy

Jul 6, 2020

Colleen Mary Kennedy, age 51, at rest on July 6, 2020. Loving mother of Caitlin Niro. Beloved daughter of the late Donald and Ruth (nee Nelson) Kennedy. Dear sister of Kathleen (Bryan) Gagliardo and Sean (Lum Ang) Kennedy. Dear aunt of Jack and James Kennedy. Niece of Kathy (Ludwig) Lingwai and Barbara (Tom) Wall. Visitation Sunday, July 12, 2020 from...

Michael Pontarelli

Michael Pontarelli

Jul 5, 2020

Beloved son of Jeanette C.and the late Lee A. Pontarelli; cherished brother of Sandra (Kevin) O’Brien, and the late Robert Pontarelli; loving uncle of Kathleen O’Brien, and Kristin (Charlie) Meiser and great uncle of Hayden and Charlie “CJ” Meiser. All services private. Entombment All Saints Mausoleum. Crypt 2250 Tier 4

Daniel Steppan

Daniel Steppan

Jul 5, 2020

Daniel R. Steppan, Sr., 82, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2020. Beloved husband of Kathleen “Kay” nee Kinzig. Loving father of Dan (Louise) Steppan Jr., Julie Stone and Sue (Chris) Anish. Loved grandfather of Joe, Brandon, Patrick and Andrew Steppan, Mike, Ryan and Danny Stone and John and David Anish. Dear brother of Edmund (Rosemarie) Steppan and the late...

Rita Bellinaso

Rita Bellinaso

Jul 5, 2020

Rita M. Bellinaso nee Bizzotto, 88; Devoted wife of the late Dante; Beloved mother of Nadia (Pietro) Natalino; Loving grandmother of Pietro (Kristen) Natalino II, Alessandra (Javed) Malik and Paul (Danielle) Natalino and great-grandmother of Tariq, Alia and Ayana Malik; Dear sister of Norma (the late Richard) Moretti and the late Aldo Bizzotto; Fond aunt and great-aunt to many. Visitation...

Vera Cullen

Vera Cullen

Jul 3, 2020

Vera Cullen (nee Grieco) born Chicago January 1st 1920 to the late Sam and Concetta (nee Ranieri) Grieco. Peacefully at rest July 3,2020. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Cullen Sr. (ret CFD) Adoring mother of the late Judy Guskey (late Donald), Linda Zaccagnini, Kathy Harrison (John) and Raymond Cullen Jr. (ret CFD) (Helen). Proud grandmother of Denise Chiuccarliello(Tony) the...

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