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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.

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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...

Samuel Petranton

Samuel Petranton

Apr 5, 2020

All services are private.

Sharon Rose

Sharon Rose

Apr 3, 2020

Sharon A. Rose, nee Anderson, age 83, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 3, 2020. Sharon was the beloved wife of John M. for 58 wonderful years; loving mother of Julie A. Rose-Skifano and Lisa A. Rose and the late Karyn A. (Kevin) Duffy; dearest daughter of the late Adella and J. Harold Anderson; cherished grandmother of Meghan...

Brigitte Kocjancich

Brigitte Kocjancich

Apr 2, 2020

Brigitte Kocjancich, nee Kappe, age 82, passed away April 2, 2020. Brigitte was the beloved wife of the late Edward; loving mother of Edward "Eddie" and Peter Kocjancich; cherished grandmother of David and Mark; loving sister of Manfred, Ruth and the late Hanz. Brigitte was a fond aunt of many. Due to the current health situation, all services will be...

Marco Difranco

Marco Difranco

Apr 2, 2020

Marco Di Franco, 50, CPD for over 20 years; Cherished husband of Maria; Devoted father of Olivia and Pietro; Beloved son of Santa and the late Pietro; Loving brother of Sal (Kimberly) and the late Rosa; Dear uncle to Benjamin, Grace and Christopher; Dear son-in-law of Filomena and Meraldo Bartucci and brother-in-law of Carmine Bartucci and Cristina (John) Hayden; Fond...

Daniel Rice

Daniel Rice

Apr 1, 2020

Daniel Carter Rice, age 73, Vietnam Navy Veteran. Devoted husband of Angela nee Tiano; beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle to many. Due to the current health situation, all services will be private. A memorial celebration will be planned for a later date. For info: 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com. Should you desire, a donation in Dan's name to the...

Mary Sage

Mary Sage

Mar 31, 2020

Mary (Clavelli) Sage, 106, of Chicago, Illinois, passed on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at her daughter’s home. She was born on August 19, 1913, in Sora, Italy. Mary is survived by her daughter, Lauretta Sage; her grandchildren, Ken (Mary) Mesikapp, Karin (Thad) Jurczak, Philip (Monica) Mesikapp Sr., and Kristin (Matt MacKellar) Mesikapp; great-grandchildren, Lauren, Matthew, Kristina, Kelsey, Amy, Philip, Jr.,...

Victor Giannotti

Victor Giannotti

Mar 29, 2020

Victor A. Giannotti, 86, U.S. Army Veteran and owner of the former Giannotti's Restaurants. Longtime loving companion of over 40 years to Margie Vachy; Beloved father of Vicki (Larry) Bellavia and Nicholas; Beloved son of the late Nick and the late Mary nee Fiore; Loving grandfather of Anthony, Robert, Kristina and great-grandfather of 8; Dear brother of Mary, Irene and...

Edith De Alvarado

Edith De Alvarado

Mar 29, 2020

Edith Garcia Zuñiga de Alvarado, 79, passed away March 29, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Jesus Alvarado Romo. Loving mother of Sofia (the late Jose Orlando) Nuñez, Jorge L. (Norma) Alvarado Garcia, Jesus (Susana) Alvarado, Andres (Guadalupe) Alvarado, and Silvia (Elias) Lopez. Beloved grandmother of Ramon, Jesus, Alyssa, Sofi, Jose, Noni, Kassandra, Jorge Jr., Alexander, Itzel, Kevin, Andres Jr.,...

Dorothy Smith

Dorothy Smith

Mar 28, 2020

Dorothy L. Smith, Age 97. Beloved mother of Joyce Smith and Nancy (Giuseppe) Buscarino. Cherished grandmother of Anthony & Nicholas Buscarino. Dear sister of John (late Joan) Franks. Devoted aunt of Colette (Michael) Coan and Lauren (Neil) Pollak and great aunt of Nicolette & Dylan Coan and Miles & Skyler Pollak. She is also survived by her good friends Maria...

Loretta Lubeck

Loretta Lubeck

Mar 28, 2020

Loretta M. Lubeck, age 91, at rest on Saturday March 28, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Loving mother Mike (Doreen) and Alan (Elizabeth) Lubeck. Cherished grandmother of Madeline and Veronika. Services will be held privately for the family and interment will take place at Maryhill Cemetery in Niles.

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