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.

Joseph Bukowski

Joseph Bukowski

Oct 18, 2019

Joseph S. Bukowski, age 60, U.S. Navy Veteran, passed away suddenly at his home on October 18, 2019. Joseph was the beloved husband of Maria, nee Figura, for 27 wonderful years; loving father of Krysia (Kellen) Carey and Michal Bukowski; dearest son of the late Michalina and Franciszek Bukowski; dear brother of Marie (Stanley) Sczcelina, Sophie (Ted) Bachula, Andrzej (Halina)...

Judith Quaglia

Judith Quaglia

Oct 17, 2019

Judith Ann Quaglia, nee Chwatal, age 75. Devoted wife of Louis; beloved mother of Paul (Lynette) and Jeffrey (Mindy); loving grandmother of Matthew, Alexandra, Nyla and Zachary; dear sister-in-law of Marg Chwatal. Visitation Monday, October 21, 2019 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. Funeral services begin Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. at the funeral...

Claudette Pajak

Claudette Pajak

Oct 16, 2019

Claudette B. Pajak 78 of Elmwood Park. At Peace with Christ Wednesday, October 16, 2019. Loving mother of Christopher. Beloved daughter of the late Vincent and Ann Hahn. Dear sister of Darlene (the late Joseph) Bellizzi. Fond aunt of Eric (Diane) Fleming & Coleen (Robert) Porter. Great aunt of Mark (Nicole), Cassidy, Kate (Braxton) Lauren (Johnny) and Vincent. Great great...

Geraldine Mcpartlin

Geraldine Mcpartlin

Oct 16, 2019

Geraldine M. “Jerre” McPartlin (nee Cronin), age 91, of Chicago, IL (formerly River Forest, IL); beloved wife of the late State Rep. Robert F. McPartlin, loving mother of twelve to Robert G. (Sally), Susan J., Marilyn T. (Alan) Van Wetering, Nancy A.(the late Lawrence T.) O’Brien, Frank L. (Nancy), William B., Elizabeth A. (Patrick J.) O’Brien, Michael J. (Kelly), Brian...

Elsie Dittmer

Elsie Dittmer

Oct 14, 2019

Elsie Dittmer, nee Herwy, age 95, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2019. Elsie was the beloved wife of the late Elmer; loving mother of Roy G. and Ronald J. (Irene) Dittmer, Debra K. (Daniel) Reynolds and Thomas R. (Darlene) Dittmer; dearest daughter of the late Katharina and Rudolph Herwy; cherished grandmother of Timothy (Katie), John and the late Benjamin...

Anthony Marsilio

Anthony Marsilio

Oct 13, 2019

Anthony Marsilio, Age 21 passed away October 13, 2019 surrounded by his loving family, after he courageously battled Leukemia for many years. Beloved son of Afonso and Maria (nee Calabrese). Cherished grandson of Salvatore and Giuseppa (nee Muscarino) and the late Antonio and Marlene Marsilio. Devoted nephew of Frank (Betty) Calabrese, Josephine (Richard) Buendorf, Daniel (Traci) Calabrese, Marcos (Dora) Marsilio,...

Phillip Rizzo

Phillip Rizzo

Oct 13, 2019

Phillip J. Rizzo Sr., Age 76. Beloved husband of Adelaide nee Venetucci. Loving father of Joseph and Phillip Jr. Beloved son of the late Angeline (nee Rizzo) and Charles Rizzo. Dear friend and loving family member to many. Visitation Saturday Oct. 19 from 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral service 12Noon at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Interment...

Gino Buttitta

Gino Buttitta

Oct 13, 2019

Gino Buttitta, age 85, Passed away on October 13, 2019. Born in Palermo Italy on August 4, 1934. Beloved husband of Giuseppa (nee Grasso) for 47 years. Loving father of Gabriella (Louis) Fini and Franca Mosley. Cherished Nonno of Penny Ann, Ryan, Marissa, Mia and Gina Marie. Great Nonno of Kyle, Brayden, Mason, Cassie, Cameron and Connor. Dear brother of...

Parania Hawryluk

Parania Hawryluk

Oct 13, 2019

Parania Hawryluk, nee Chariw, age 98. Devoted wife of the late Petro; Beloved mother of Marie Demir and the late Jerry Hawryluk; loving grandmother of Deana (Nick) Lewis, Daniel Demir, Peter Hawryluk, Nicole (Dennis) Nock; great grandmother of Amanda and Eliana. Visitation Thursday, October 17, 2019 from 9:00 until 10:00 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL....

Hilda Ogorek

Hilda Ogorek

Oct 12, 2019

Hilda Ogorek 95 of Park Ridge, At Peace with Christ, Saturday, October 12, 2019. Hilda was a Real Estate Agent serving the Park Ridge Community for over 30 years. Beloved wife of the late George. Loving mother of George Jr. (Charlotte) and Susan (Joseph) Saccomanno. Fond grandmother of Lisa, George (Courtney), Michael (Dawn), Jami (John), Matt and the late Joey....

Corrine Wahlberg

Corrine Wahlberg

Oct 10, 2019

Corrine Wahlberg, nee Culotta, age 93, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2019. Corrine was the beloved wife of the late Lennard; loving mother of Ruth (Larry Kerska) Dobush, Lennard (Michele) Wahlberg and Gunvor "Gunny" (Scott) Cameron; cherished grandmother of Brian (Julie Sanford) Dobush, Concetta (Kevin Alexander) Cruze, John (Amy) and the late Scott Dobush, Lennard (Toni Marie) Wahlberg and...

Anna Valenzano

Anna Valenzano

Oct 10, 2019

Anna Valenzano, Age 59. Beloved daughter of Teresa (nee Guerra) and the late Pasquale Valenzano. Dear sister of Mable Valenzano and Pina (Mark) Damhesel. Fond aunt of Marina, Giana, Michael, Anthony, Nicole and Briana. Great aunt of Ariella. Devoted niece, cousin and friend of many. Visitation Monday October 14 from 3 to 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence...

Rose Crosoli

Rose Crosoli

Oct 9, 2019

Rose A. Crosoli, nee Giordano. Beloved wife of the late Ronald J.; loving mother of Rod (Florence) and Debra (Pasquale) De Sena; fond grandmother Laura, Andrea (Aaron), Rosanna (Elio), Silvana (Jay) and Marc (Kym); dear great-grandmother of many; dear sister of the late Calogera (Michael) Macaluso, Leonard (Rose) Giordano and Laura (Joseph) Alongi; sister-in-law of the late John (Gwen) Crosoli;...

Evelyn Hardy

Evelyn Hardy

Oct 9, 2019

Evelyn L. Hardy, age 100, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019. Evelyn was the beloved wife of the late Leon. Loving mother of Robert (Patricia) and Raymond (Laura) Hardy and the late Richard. Cherished daughter of the late Walter and the late Agnes (nee Weiland) Wadzinski. Devoted grandmother of James (Laura), Jennifer and Raymond Hardy. Dear great grandmother of...

Gus Nicolopoulos

Gus Nicolopoulos

Oct 9, 2019

Gus T. Nicolopoulos 65 of Park Ridge. At Peace with Christ, Wednesday, October 9, 2019. Beloved husband of Karen nee Ferino. Loving father of Brian (Eleni), Jackie and Danny (Deirdre). Beloved son of Voula and the late Tom. Cherished grandfather of Socrates and Alifaea “Fae”. Dear brother of Nick (Andrea) and Johnny. Fond brother in law of Ken (Carol) and...

Dorothy Kezios

Dorothy Kezios

Oct 8, 2019

Dorothy “Cookie” Kezios, nee Mittel. Beloved wife of John G.; loving mother of Kristin (Phil) DeWald; fond grandmother of Della Lou and Dean; dear sister of the late Charles (the late Rose) Mittel, Terry, Cea, the late Amita, the late Della and the late Wendy; sister-in-law of the late Peter Kezios; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday,...

Stephanie Wajerski

Stephanie Wajerski

Oct 8, 2019

Stephanie Ann Wajerski nee Skrzypek, age 96 was born in Chicago, IL on August 12, 1923 and passed away in Vero Beach, FL on October 8, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Wajerski; loving mother of Daniel (Francesca) Wajerski, Terri (John) Martin, Fran Loerzel and the late Thomas Wajerski; beloved daughter of the late Stanley and Frances Skrzypek nee...

Ronald Gall

Ronald Gall

Oct 7, 2019

Ronald A. Gall, 79, passed away October 7, 2019. Beloved husband of Margaret for 54 wonderful years. Loving father of Julie Gall, the late John (Melinda) Gall. Fond Grandpa of Sean. Dear brother of the late David (the late Nancy) Gall. Proud family man and Army Veteran. Visitation will be Friday, October 11, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at...

Rose Wajda

Rose Wajda

Oct 7, 2019

Rose Wajda, nee Cavanaugh, born on November 17, 1957, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2019. Rose was the beloved daughter of the late Antoinette, nee Hartel, and the late Dale Cavanaugh; cherished sister of Sandy (Dave) DeChant; loving aunt of Matthew (Melissa), Eric (Liz) and Steven DeChant; great aunt of Miles, Jackson, Ethan, Joseph and Autumn DeChant; dear friend...

Maria Rossi

Maria Rossi

Oct 7, 2019

Maria Rossi nee DiCristofano, 95; Devoted wife of the late Sisto; Beloved mother of John (Nicolina) and the late Giuliana; Loving grandmother of Juliana and Danielle (fiancé Kevin Israelson); Beloved daughter of the late John and the late Giovanna DiCristofano; Dear sister of Amelia (the late Pietro) Di Iorio; Fond aunt to many. Visitation Friday Oct. 11th from 3:00 -...

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