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.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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