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.
Margaret Wendell
Nov 15, 2019
Margaret A. Wendell, nee Vaccaro, age 91, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2019. Margaret was the beloved wife of the late Oscar J.; loving mother of Mary Ann (Daniel) Wieczorek and Darlene (Andrew) Jimenez; loving grandmother of 6; dearest daughter of the late Concetta, nee Miceli, and the late Vito Vaccaro; dear sister of the late John and Russell...
Carolyn Scroppo
Nov 15, 2019
Carolyn “Mickey” Scroppo nee Sauber, age 79. Beloved mother of Robert (Dawn) Fecarotta; loving daughter of the late Paul and Mildred Sauber; loving grandmother of Anthony Fecarotta and Alexia Fecarotta; beloved sister of Paulette Sauber, Judy Lazar, and the late Johnny and Tommy Sauber; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Family and friends to meet Friday, November 22, 2019...
George Tyriver
Nov 14, 2019
George R. Tyriver, age 70. He was a 50-year gold card member with the Theatrical Stage Employee’s Union Local 2. He was initiated in 1968. Beloved husband for 41 years of Luba Tyriver nee Cipun; loving father of Richard Tyriver; beloved son of the late Richard G. (Dolores) Tyriver nee Lawrence; dear brother of the late Paul (Diana) Tyriver and...
Michael Knudtson
Nov 14, 2019
Knudtson, Michael John born in Chicago on September 28, 1946. Survived by his wife Arlene (nee Stacy), sons Paul (Nicole) and Joshua, and his daughter Michaelene (Byron) Watson. Loving grandfather of Monica, Vanessa, Nathaniel, Alexandra, Nicholas and Genevieve. Michael was preceded in death by his parents Charles Sr. and Stella (nee Kurianowicz). He leaves behind his sister Diana (the late...
Linda Schober
Nov 14, 2019
Linda Schober, nee Fanale, age 66, passed away suddenly on November 14, 2019. Linda was the beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of Alex; dear daughter of the late Phyllis, nee Amrein, and the late Peter Fanale; dearest sister of Sharon (Michael) Oshinski, Peter Fanale, Susan (James) Stricker, the late Barbara Fanale, and she was Aunt Nonni to...
Rosie Demarco
Nov 14, 2019
Rosie DeMarco nee Cooreman, at age 82, died peacefully on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at her home in Chicago, IL. Rosie was born January 2, 1937 in Mishawaka, IN. She lived the majority of her youth and adolescence on her parent’s farm in New Carlisle, IN. She moved to Chicago in the late 1950s where she met her beloved husband,...
Janis Gale
Nov 12, 2019
Janis C. Gale, 65, passed away November 12, 2019. Beloved daughter of Lorraine nee Renquin and the late Joseph Gale. Dear sister of Kathy (Gary) Glowacz, the late Joyce Gale Gruns. Dear sister-in-law of Karl Gruns. Loving aunt of Joel (Martin) Gruns, Kevin (Beth) Glowacz, Krista (Mike) Garbutt. Grand-aunt of Lucy, Charlie, Miles. Loving cousin and niece to many. Special...
Josephine Losurdo
Nov 11, 2019
Josephine M. Losurdo, nee Zito, age 89. Beloved wife of the late Joseph DeFrancisco and the late Frank A. “Fuggles” Losurdo; loving mother of Michelle (Dominic) Pizzoferrato, Frank (Georgeann) Losurdo and the late Jerry (Cheryl) DeFrancisco; beloved daughter of the late Jerry and Lena nee Costabile Zito; fond grandmother of Tammie, Dina (Dominic Jr.), Christopher (Monica), Jaclyn and Jerry, Jr....
Carole Batjes
Nov 11, 2019
Carole Batjes (nee Licato) 82, passed away November 11, 2019. Beloved wife of Frank for 62 loving years. Cherished mother of Frank (Sherri), Jeannie (Tom) and Laurie (David). Beloved daughter of the late Peter and Lois Licato. Best Nana in the world to Danielle, Kristen (Brian), Frank, Joe, Angela, Michelle and Justin. Proud new Great Gramma to Brynn Elise. Fond...
Edward Teichman
Nov 9, 2019
Edward B. Teichman, age 92, WWII Veteran, U.S. Navy. Beloved husband of the late Peggy (nee Mattingly); loving father of Edward, Ronald and David (Kathy); fond grandfather of Benjamin (Amy), Monica (Tyler) and Breanna (Kyle), Melissa (Phil) and Alexia (Andrew); great grandfather of 9; dear brother of Valerie (Mel), Arlene and Diane (Jim); fond uncle of many. Visitation Thursday November...
Carmelita Capulong
Nov 9, 2019
Carmelita Capulong, Age 74. Beloved daughter of the late Felicidad and Lupo (Nicdao) Capulong. Dear sister of Domet (late Rolly), Tess (Efren), Sonia (Robert), Danilo (Cynthia), Mariz, Luz (Orlan), Nestor (Leds), Mar (Clarita) and the late Josie (Rico). Fond aunt of Machelle, Dom, Minchie, Myla, RD, Hazel, Dennis, Nino, Gerard, Dustin, Calvin, Ria, Farina, Paul, Carlo, Cheryl, Cathleen, Mark, Kimberly,...
James Matusiak
Nov 9, 2019
James Stanley Matusiak (Jim) passed away in Advocate Lutheran General Hospital on November 9 at the age of 74 years. He is survived by his sisters Adrienne Massel and Constance, nieces MaryTherese Boldt (Steven) Marydanielle Kitts (Karl), Susan Covill, nephews Matthew Massel and David Covill. He was predeceased by his sister Barbara Covill. Jim has four loving great nieces and...
Calogero Balachia
Nov 7, 2019
Calogero Balachia, Age 73. Beloved husband of the late Grace. Loving father of Vince (Karen), Angela (Anthony) Favata and Pasquale Balachia. Fond grandfather of Anthony and Charles "Chazz". Dear brother of Maria (late Santo) Librizzi, Grace (late Vincenzo) Ballarino, Leonardo Balachia and Josephine Balachia. Fond uncle of many. Visitation Tuesday November 12 from 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass of...
Carla Aiello
Nov 6, 2019
Carla Therese Aiello, age 37, died suddenly on November 6, 2019. Beloved wife of Eric Hillebrand. Loving mother of Hazel and Henry. Cherished daughter of Anthony and Amy (nee Loftus) Aiello. Dear sister of Michelle Aiello Puckett (Scott Puckett). Niece of Joseph (Elizabeth) Aiello, Carlo A. (Jacqueline) Aiello, the late Michael C. (Bernice) Aiello, Edward J. (Connie) Loftus, George Loftus,...
Marion Holder
Nov 5, 2019
Marion Holder nee Strocchia, age 70. Beloved wife of the late David L. Sr.; loving mother of David L. Jr (Nicolette) and Anthony (Rochelle); fond grandmother of Kaylee, Kendall, Sienna, Elle, Anthony, Dante, Lina and Lucian; dear sister of Debra (Paul) LaJoie and the late Ralph (the late Valerie) Strocchia; fond aunt of many. Visitation Thursday, November 7, 2019, from...
Stefania Wojcik
Nov 5, 2019
Stefania Wojcik, age 79, at rest on November 5, 2019. Beloved wife of Stanislaw. Loving mother of Adam (Dorota), Wladyslaw (Beata), Jerzy (Malgorzata), Piotr (Beata), Krzysztof (Ewa). Cherished grandmother of Katarzyna, Sebastian, Pawel, Malgorzata, Aleksandra, Anna, Jan, Kate, Thomas, Alexandra and Agnes. Dear sister Elizabeth (Richard) Pierce and the late Maria (Wesley) Kowalski. Fond aunt of many nieces, Visitation Friday,...
John Landvogt
Nov 4, 2019
John "Jack" Landvogt, age 83, passed away on November 4, 2019. Loving husband of Geraldine (nee Heslin). Loving father of Patti (John) Benesch, Susan Raymond and Linda (Dave) Petersen. Dear grandfather of John Jr. (Kelly), Jennifer, Kevin, Robert, Krista, Jessica and Brian. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, Nov. 8th, 2019 from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at...
Nick Russo
Nov 4, 2019
Nickolas "Nick" Russo, age 92, U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2019. Nick was the beloved husband of the late Patricia, nee Waszak; dearest son of the late Mildred and Bernard Russo; loving brother of LaVerne (the late Peter) Poulos, Roger (Kathy) Russo and the late Bernard (the late Betty), the late Frank...
Kenneth Promisco
Nov 1, 2019
Kenneth D. Promisco 60 of Elmwood Park. At rest Friday, November 1, 2019 . Beloved husband of Robin. Loving father of Joseph, Dan, Megan and the late Katie. Beloved son of the late Joseph and Agnes. Dear brother of Glenn. Fond uncle to Andrea, Matthew, Eric, Erin and Christopher. Brother in law of Marcia and the late Debbie .Master of...
Henry Popek
Oct 30, 2019
Henry Peter Popek ‘Hank’, 72, passed away October 30, 2019. Retired Chicago Police Detective, 40 years of service. Proud Army veteran. Loving father of Peter, Nina (Jeffrey) Nelson. Fond grandfather of Matthew Henry and Ryan Jeffrey. Loving brother of Roma, Marty, Helen, Rose. Fond uncle of many. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 5, from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at...
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