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.
Please visit our Wall of Honor to view the veterans we were honored to serve.
Walter Cover
Nov 20, 2020
Walter W. Cover, age 81, passed away on November 20, 2020. He will be remembered for his selflessness and courtesy towards friends and strangers alike. Following time at Northern Illinois University, Walter joined Andy Frain Ushers, a professional event services company. Wally worked more than 50 years at the company, rising through the ranks to become Senior Chief Usher. In...
Patricia Prestinario
Nov 20, 2020
Patricia L. Prestinario, age 85, at rest on November 20, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Ernie. Loving mother of Ernie Prestinario and Wendy Anderson. Cherished Nana of Kristy, Cory (Molly), Stacy and the late Kevin Anderson. Devoted Nana 2 of Claire and Camden and special friend and Nana to many. In accordance with her wishes, cremation will take place...
Virgil Kolb
Nov 19, 2020
Virgil Francis Kolb, OP Lay Dominican, age 95 of Norridge, IL passed away on November 19, 2020.Devoted husband of the late Lois Clover Kolb, loving father of John Kolb and Mary (Dennis) Zelasko;cherished grandfather of Matthew (Carissa) Zelasko, Kristen (Thomas) Hawkins, and Megan Zelasko; proud great grandfather of Virgil, Annie, and Charlie Hawkins. Virgil is also survived by numerous nieces...
Lucy Schmidtke
Nov 19, 2020
Lucy Schmidtke, age 94, at rest November 19, 2020. Beloved wife of Raymond. Loving mother of Karen Olmsted and Robert (Karen) Schmidtke. Dear grandmother of Julie and Kyle. Dear sister of Marie Ginnochio. Visitation Monday, November 23, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge, Il. Interment will...
Joseph Scarsella
Nov 19, 2020
Joseph Scarsella, Age 93. Beloved husband of Elena nee Di Meo. Loving father of Franca (Joseph) Perna and John (Nettie) Scarsella. Cherished grandfather of Tina (Vito) Ferri, Salvatore (Sara) Perna, Lisa (Michael) Pallen, Gianna, Cristina (Mario) Tamburello and JoMarie. Great grandfather of Mario, Ava, Lilliana, Ella, Miles and Aria. Devoted uncle to many nieces and nephews. Due to the current...
Paul Ventura
Nov 19, 2020
Paul Ventura 87 of Mt. Prospect. At Peace with Christ, Thursday , November 19, 2020 Beloved husband of Phyllis. Loving father of Joseph (Elsa) & Joanne (Mario) Portanova. Fond grandfather of Sandy (Brad), Paul, Lisa, Philip (Jessica). Great grandfather of Porter. Dear brother of Rosetta (Salvatore) Campanella, Giorgio (Anna) and the late Vincenzo (the late Carmelina) Ventura. Fond uncle and...
Jeanette Frieri
Nov 18, 2020
Jeanette M. Frieri nee Chiappetta, 84; Beloved wife of the late Salvatore, Sr.; Loving mother of Debra (Joseph) Brausam and Salvatore (Michele) Frieri; Cherished grandmother of Sammy and Ava; Dear sister of Marie Amico and the late Ralph Chiappetta; Fond aunt to many; Jeanette grew up in the Taylor Street neighborhood and always considered it home. Visitation will be Saturday...
Sean Cooney
Nov 18, 2020
Sean 'John' Cooney, 78, passed away November 18, 2020. Born in Inishbearacain, Lettermore, County Galway, Ireland. Beloved husband of Kathleen for 54 wonderful years. Loving father of John, Barbara, Naureen (Steve) and Tommy (Leslie). Beloved son of the late Thomas and Barbara. Loving dado of Dylan and Colin. Dear brother of Bridget, James (Mary), Nan (Sean), Tom (Nora), Pegga (Sean),...
Joseph Scaletta
Nov 17, 2020
Joseph Scaletta, Age 62. Loving father of Zachary (Emily), Ty and Sam (Caroline Henshaw) Scaletta. Cherished grandfather of Adrian Scaletta. Beloved son of the late Joseph and Doreen (nee Conroy) Scaletta. Dear brother of Michael (Janet), Patrick (Maria) and John (Antonette) Scaletta. Fond uncle of Michael (Melissa), Mathew (Tiffany), Jennifer (Jeffery) Torres, Patrick and Joseph (Dana), Tripp, Gianni Scaletta and...
Damen Mlejnek
Nov 16, 2020
Damen C. Mlejnek, age 27, passed away suddenly on November 16, 2020. Damen was the beloved husband of Kady Mlejnek; loving father of Mason, Cliffton and Vincent; dearest son of Romona (Nick Holman) Nunez and Chris (Tracy) Mlejnek; cherished grandson of Sherill and Curt Roediger and the late Patricia and the late Frank Mlejnek; dear brother of Keri Mlejnek and...
Scott Stojak
Nov 15, 2020
Scott Stojak, age 27. Beloved son of Retired Chicago Police Officer Edwin J. Stojak and his wife Kathleen T. Laurie; dear brother of Steven E. Stojak; loving nephew of Donna Banks (Jack deceased) & Michael + Sharon Stojak. Dearly remembered by many cousins, friends, and coworkers. Visitation will be Friday November 20th, 2020 from 3PM until the time of Chapel...
Rosaria Gallina
Nov 15, 2020
Rosaria Gallina, Age 71. Beloved mother of Benedetto (Rosemarie) Priolo and Vitina Pelczar. Dear sister of Gaspare (Anna) Gallina, Mariassunta (Stefano) Novello, Filipa (late Gaetano) Gallina and the late Gaetana (Sebastiano) Novello. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday November 24 from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge and then will...
Gino Belluomini
Nov 14, 2020
Gino Belluomini, age 99. Beloved husband of the late Gina Belluomini nee Antoni; Loving father of Roy (Dianne) Belluomini and Romney “Ron” Belluomini and the late Diana Belluomini; fond grandfather of Brian (Rachel) Belluomini, Kim (Dan) Ertman, Roy (Laura) G. Belluomini, Shana Belluomini, Christopher Belluomini, Amy Belluomini, and Nicole Belluomini; great grandfather of Nicholas, Andrew, Joseph and the late Alex...
Nancy Scurto
Nov 14, 2020
Nancy A. Scurto 91 of Hoffman Estates. At Peace with Christ, Saturday , November 14, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Russell. Loving mother of Russell (Tracy), Gregory (Denise) & David (Lorry). Cherished grandmother of Tiffany (Adam) Marshall, Brittany, Russell 3rd ( Lanisa) , Trinity (Michael) Shintani, Candice & Carra. Great grandmother of Aidan, Wesley, Brennan, Grace, Russell 4th ,...
Catherine Sepe
Nov 14, 2020
Catherine “Dolly” Sepe . At Peace with Christ, Saturday, November 14, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Arthur. Beloved sister of Vincent (the late Rosemarie) Nardi the late Nick (the late Lena),the late Bruno (the late Geraldine) Nardi,the late Dominic (Josephine) Nardi, the late Nancy (the late Gabriel) Moretti, the late Marion and the late Rose Nardi. Fond aunt to...
Salvatore Demma
Nov 14, 2020
Salvatore Demma Jr., age 85. Beloved husband of the late Maria Pia Demma nee Lucchesi; loving father of Gloria (Scott) Greifelt; beloved son of the late Salvatore Sr. and Giuseppa Demma nee Gaulluzzo; fond grandfather of Tyler and Brandon Greifelt; dear brother of the late Antonino (Rosetta) Demma, Marina (Giuseppe) Gloria, and Mariano (surviving Franca) Demma; fond uncle of many...
William Bednarek
Nov 13, 2020
William J. "Bill" Bednarek, age 74, U.S. Army Veteran, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2020. Bill was the loving husband of the late Donna, nee Corrigan; beloved father of Gregory A. (Annette), Glen A. (Jennifer Halperin) and the late John Moore; dearest son of the late Jean and John Bednarek; cherished grandfather of Adam Schmidt, Timothy (Marie) Moore, Erica...
Ida Cosentino
Nov 13, 2020
Ida T. Cosentino nee Arquilla, 98; Devoted wife of the late Andrew; Beloved daughter of the late Elisa and the late Andrew Arquilla; Cherished mother of Diane (Jerry) Ferrazza; Loving grandmother of Joseph (Angela) Ferrazza and great-grandmother of Lizzie, Charlie and Max; Dear sister of the late Remo (the late Antoinette) Arquilla, the late Hugo (the late Winnie) Arquilla, the...
Theresa Proietto
Nov 13, 2020
Theresa M. Proietto nee Giangrasso, 90; Devoted wife of the late Joseph; Beloved mother of Joseph N. (Shirley Bayliff) Proietto; Loving Nana of Theresa Marie and Joey; Beloved daughter of the late John and the late Josephine Giangrasso; Dear sister of the late John G. Phillips and the late Dominica "Sundae" Klebba; Loving sister-in-law of the late Anne (the late...
Margaret Mate
Nov 13, 2020
Margaret Mate nee Calcagno. Beloved wife of the late Frank; loving mother of Sam, Sr. (Vickie) and Francine; fond grandmother of Sam, Jr. (Danielle) and Briana; great grandmother of Sam III and Nico. Due to the current Illinois health guidelines all services will be held privately. Info www.cumberlandchapels.com or 708-456-8300.
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

A Year of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.

