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.

Mary Belmonte

Mary Belmonte

Apr 17, 2020

Mary A. Belmonte 89 of Norwood Park Twp., At peace with Christ, Friday, April 17, 2020. Beloved wife of Gasper. Loving mother of Frank (Peggy), Veronica, Jeff (Vicki) Belmonte and Lisa (Dr. Larry) Kolar. Beloved daughter of the late James and Vera Verdi. Fond grandmother of Marcel, Kristyl (Nicc), Marissa (Chris), Brad, Stephanie and Ashley. Great grandmother of Kinsley and...

Valerian Kitty

Valerian Kitty

Apr 16, 2020

Valerian Kitty 78, of Park Ridge. At rest Thursday, April 16, 2020. Loving father of Alexandra “Sacha” Kitty Nelson and Ariana Kitty (Andrew M. Skic). Beloved son of the late Fred and Helen nee Soroka. Fond brother of Steffi Ano. Uncle of Vicky (Will) Tello. Great uncle of Mila. Former husband of Carolyn Kitty. Former father in law of William...

Iva Giambastiani

Iva Giambastiani

Apr 16, 2020

Iva Giambastiani (nee Gonnella) Age 85, Beloved wife of the late Antonio. Loving mother of Hon. Jennie (Hon. George Katsivalis) Giambastiani. Dear sister of the late Enrico (the late Adonella) the late Alberto (the late Teise) and the late Giampiero (the late Lauretta). Fond aunt of Velia (Salvatore) Faso, Anthony (Carrie) Gonnella and the late Gilberto (Patrizia) Gonnella. Iva is...

John O'Connor

John O'Connor

Apr 15, 2020

John O'Connor, 90, U.S. Army Veteran; Devoted husband of Joan nee Gierhahn; Beloved father of Jan (the late Bruce) Tyda, Susan (Louis) Liotine, Thomas (Brenda) O'Connor and Michael O'Connor; Loving grandfather of Jeffrey, Julie (Mike) Gentile, Anne Liotine, Emilie Liotine, John Paul O'Connor, Charlie O'Connor, William Lee, Deanna Higgins, Lauren O'Connor, Krissy O'Connor and Kevin O'Connor and great-grandfather of Vincent...

Nick Alexakis

Nick Alexakis

Apr 15, 2020

Nick G. Alexakis, age 81, passed away on April 15, 2020. Nick was the beloved husband of Maria N., nee Georgopoulos, for 44 wonderful years; loving father of Marika N., Georgia N. (Oliver Shields) and the late Konstantina N. (Jerell Chua); and cherished grandfather of Olympia, Nicola, Felix and Elliot. Nick was a dear brother to many, with siblings in...

Laura Camiliere

Laura Camiliere

Apr 15, 2020

Laura Camiliere nee Lopreste, age 97. Beloved wife of the late Thomas; loving mother of Ned (Diane), JoAnn Sorensen, Thomas (Mary) and Dianne (Dan) McMullin; beloved daughter of the late Grace nee Incandela & Vito Lopreste; fond grandmother David, Jennifer (Shaun), Nicole (Brent), Jenny (David), Michele (Bobby), Danny and Bryan; great grandmother of Dylan, Tommy, Angelina, Brianna, Gianna and the...

Robert Fabianski

Robert Fabianski

Apr 14, 2020

Robert R. Fabianski, age 89, U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean War serving on the U.S.S. Hubbard, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2020. Robert was the beloved husband of the late Dolores M., nee Crouse; loving father of Susan R. (Emil) Villiger, Patricia J. (Scott) Schulz, Elizabeth A. (Robert) Handzel, James J. (Martha) and Mark R. (Cecille) Fabianski; cherished...

Jim Gerke

Jim Gerke

Apr 13, 2020

Jim Gerke LUTCF, CLTC 76 of Park Ridge. At Peace with Christ, Monday, April 13, 2020 .Beloved husband of Mary nee Luba. Devoted son of the late Roman and Mary. Fond brother in law of Virginia Jonaitis and Lily Luba. Dear nephew of Josephine Chyler. A special thanks to his “Little brother” Cousin Robert Hicks. Jim began his career with...

Thomas Toton

Thomas Toton

Apr 13, 2020

Thomas D. Toton. Born November 4, 1932 Passed April 13, 2020.Loving husband, devoted father of 3 children, grandfather of 5, and loving uncle to his nieces and nephews. Thomas was a proud Navy veteran from the Korean war. Tom loved playing cards, especially poker. He was an avid reader, especially the newspaper. He loved cowboy movies and boxing. Tom was...

Paul Genova

Paul Genova

Apr 13, 2020

Paul A. Genova, 101, passed away peacefully April 13, 2020. Loving husband of the late Anna Marie "Kitty" (nee La Paglia). Beloved father of Mary Anne (Michael) Avram, Louise (Tom, CPD retired) Cradick and John Genova, CFD. Cherished grandfather of Theresa (John) Guleserian, Joseph (Maggie) Avram, Tom (Elise) Avram, the late John (Maureen) Cradick, Brian Cradick and Michael Cradick, Jason...

Judith Drugan

Judith Drugan

Apr 12, 2020

Judith Ann Drugan nee Paleczny, 69; Cherished mother of Matt (Laura) Drugan, Katie Drugan and Patrick Drugan; Loving grandmother of Jake and Luke; Beloved daughter of the late Catherine and the late John Paleczny; Dear sister of John (Marlene) Paleczny; Patty (Mike) Czarkowski; Mike (Crunch) Paleczny; Sandy (Jeffrey) Seay and the late Cathy (Steven) Colvin; Fond aunt to many. Due...

Helena Mazek

Helena Mazek

Apr 12, 2020

Helena Mazek, nee Jakubek, age 80, passed away on April 12, 2020. Helena was the beloved wife of Stanislaw for 59 wonderful years; loving mother of Antoni (Mary) and Jack (Diane) Mazek; cherished grandmother of Jennifer, Brandon, Matthew and Zachary Mazek; dear sister of Maria (Frank) Drozd, Kaska (Romek) Czuprynski and the late Czeszlaw, Edward, Jan and Stanislaw. Helena was...

Kenneth Wiess

Kenneth Wiess

Apr 11, 2020

Kenneth A. Wiess, age 84, at rest on April 11, 2020. Ken resided in Elmwood Park for 44 years. former husband of Lessie Ciccarelli. Loving father of Theresa (Richard) Wastag, Larry (Mary Jo) Wiess, Sherry (Pat) Pavone and Kenneth (Catherine). Dear grandfather of Cynthia (Anthony) Reina, Lindsey (Logan) Ayers and Stephanie Wiess, Michael (Regina) Wiess and Johnathon (Julie) Wiess and...

Emilia Pontarelli

Emilia Pontarelli

Apr 10, 2020

Emilia Pontarelli, nee Neri age 93, Beloved wife of late Vincenzo. Devoted mother ofTony (Cindy), Maria (Vito) Dalmazio and the late Anna (Vince) Rendina. Cherished grandmother of Vincent, Desiree, Elisa,Michael,Teresa,Diana, Josie, Jennifer and the late Freddie. Great grandmother of 14. Dear sister of Antonio (Lutgarda) Neri, the late Gina (the late Antonio) Pontarelli, Giovanni (Vincenzina) Neri, Michele Neri, Pasquale (Diane)...

Louise Gurklis

Louise Gurklis

Apr 10, 2020

Louise Marie Gurklis, age 84, passed away on April 10, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Louise was the beloved wife of Vincent P. Gurklis, for 61 wonderful years; loving mother of David J. (Diane) and Michael V. (Linda) Gurklis, and Kathleen T. (Sam) Armando and the late Jean M. (Jeff) Cavanaugh; dearest daughter of the late Mildred and Harry...

Frank Napolitano

Frank Napolitano

Apr 9, 2020

Frank Napolitano 85 of Park Ridge. At Peace with Christ, Thursday, April 9, 2020. Beloved husband of Rose Ann. Loving father of Joseph (Susan), Vito (Linda) and Anne. Fond grandfather of Lisa Marie (David), Frank (Mia), Danielle (Ivan), Lauren Michelle & Joseph James, Great grandfather of Ethan, Justina, Vince, Naomi, Kenzie and Austin. Dear brother of Salvatore (the late Kathy)....

Bernadine Karbowski

Bernadine Karbowski

Apr 9, 2020

Bernadine “Dena” Karbowski 79. At Peace with Christ, Thursday, April 9, 2020. Loving mother of Kimberly (John) Rooney and Dr. Walter (Tina) Karbowski. Dear grandmother of John Patrick, Michael, Matthew and Anthony. Due to the current health situation all services will be private. Info 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com

Gus Serio

Gus Serio

Apr 9, 2020

Gus P. Serio, 93, Veteran WWII, U.S.M.C., 5th Div. passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020. Beloved father of Donna Serio, Gary (Vicky) Serio, and Lynn (Jerry) Witwicki. Loving Grandfather of Toni (Bert) Johnson, Alissa (Joe) Giles, Samantha (Spencer) Artz, Morgan Fallos and Kaitlyn Fallos, Frank Macino and Rick (Danielle) Macino. Loving Great-Grandfather of Ryker and Olivia Artz, Nora Johnson...

Giorgio Zagone

Giorgio Zagone

Apr 7, 2020

Giorgio Zagone, Age 91. Beloved husband of Carmela (nee Anzalone). Loving father of Joe (Ena) Zagone and Gina (Michael) Rinaldi. Cherished Nonno to Michael & Nicholas Rinaldi and Giorgio, Daniela and Brianna Zagone. Dear brother of Francesca (late Giovanni) Saso. Proud uncle of many nieces and nephews. Due to the current health situation, all services will be private. A memorial...

Gladys Zullo

Gladys Zullo

Apr 7, 2020

Gladys Zullo (nee Rosado), age 85, passed away on April 7, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Gabriel Zullo. Loving mother of Harvey and Michael (Deena). Cherished grandmother of Victoria (Miguel) Santiago, Daniel (Christina), Geoffrey (Stephanie), Sara Brines and Airielle (Alex) Hanos. Great grandmother of 10. Dear sister Ivan Rosado. Fond aunt, cousin and friend to many. Due to the...

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