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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Joseph Abbatecola
Oct 24, 2019
Joseph Anthony Abbatecola of Elmhurst, 51; Devoted husband of Roseanne nee Saccaro; Loving father of Anthony and Mia; Beloved son of Victoria nee Campanella and the late Phillip Abbatecola; Loving brother of Susan Tarolla-Shoup (nee Abbatecola); Dear son-in-law of Lorraine (the late Gene) Saccaro and brother-in-law of Michelle (John) Marin; Dear uncle, of Robert, John, Dominic, Nicolas and Vincent; Fond...
Karolina Haderspeck
Oct 24, 2019
Karolina Haderspeck, nee Schmid, age 86. Devoted wife of the late Thaddaus; beloved mother of Karolina (Nicholas) Grib, Helga (Jim) Jarosz, Anna (Paul) Draniczarek, Erwin (Anne) Haderspeck and Karl (Carolyn) Haderspeck; loving grandmother of Laura, David (Danielle), Andrew, Steven (Julia), Robert (Melissa), Julie (Marty), Jennifer (Vinnie), Michael (Fianceé Kaylee), Melissa (Fiancé Michael), Kaitlin (Fiancé Stefan), Kevin, Amy, Matthew, Daniel, Elysia...
Joseph Vendegna
Oct 23, 2019
Joseph R. Vendegna, (Bud), age 86, U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean war, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Jacqueline, (nee Cucinella) for 64 years; loving father of Darlene, (Peggy Guare), Diane Stuckrath (the late Robert), Joseph and Victor. Cherished grandfather of Matthew and Brian (Angie Laplant), great grandfather of Nathan, Reznor and...
Sharon Edwards
Oct 23, 2019
Sharon Ann Edwards RN, age 65. Beloved daughter of Anna (nee Walsh) and the late Sam Toia; dear sister Bob (Cindy) Edwards and Lisa (Gary) Mohr; fond aunt of Jill, Sam, and Nicole; great aunt to Olivia, Sophia, Nicholas, and the late Alexandra; proceeding her in death are her beloved dogs Shawn, Nessie, Molly, Clara, Gordy and Davey. Memorial visitation...
Beverly Chesney
Oct 22, 2019
Beverly Ann Chesney, age 66, at rest on Tuesday October 22, 2019. Beverly was raised in Leyden Township, and attended West Leyden High School and was employed with Affetto and Co. in Elmhurst for the past 25 years. Loving mother of Gary (Gina) Hecht, Michael (Lora) Hecht and Susan (Stephen) McLaughlin. Cherished grandmother of Josie, Ryan, Julia, Danny, Joe, Avery...
Frances Gofron
Oct 22, 2019
Frances J. Gofron, age 96, at rest on October 22, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Stanley "Friday" Gofron. Dear daughter of the late Walter and Julia Cyganowski. Fond sister of Paul (Barbara) Cygan and the late Edmund, Lorraine ( Sam) Radosta, and Jane (Hillard) Lewandowski. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Frances was a longtime parishioner of St....
John Losch
Oct 22, 2019
John "Jack" Losch Jr., age 83, at rest on October 22, 2019. Jack was a Military Veteran in the United States Army. Beloved husband of Marlene (Hahnlein) Losch. Loving father of John (Kathleen) Losch, Richard Losch and Kenneth Kaufman. Cherished grandfather of Julia, Rachel, Nicholas and Megan. Dear brother of Kathleen (George) Yetka and uncle of many nieces and nephews....
David Magana
Oct 21, 2019
David Louis Magana, 56; Beloved son of Loretta (Perry) Romano and the late Louis Magana; Loving brother of Steven Magana and Lawrence (Karol) Magana; Uncle of Alesia and Justin Magana and Brittany Huttner and great-uncle to Isabella, Aiden and Jordan; Dear nephew, cousin and friend to many. Visitation will be Friday Oct. 25th from 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at...
Therese Tomczyk
Oct 19, 2019
Therese B. Tomczyk, age 69, passed away suddenly on October 19, 2019. Therese was the loving mother of Joseph P. (Sara Franklin) Gubbins; dear sister of the late Richard (Geraldine) Tomczyk; fond aunt of Nicole (Loni) Singer; loving companion of Larry Markewych and dearest cousin of Mariann Schap. Therese was employed with Kraft foods for over 30 years and Advertisers...
Eunice Bajus
Oct 19, 2019
Eunice E. Bajus, age 85. Beloved daughter of the late John (Louise) Bajus nee Palya; dear sister of the late Rev. Luther (Anna) Bajus, Jean Bajus, Walter (Marjorie) Bajus, Mary Lou (Ted) Smith; fond aunt and great aunt of many nieces and nephews; very special friend of Marlee Johns. Lying in state Tuesday, October 22 2019 from 9:00 a.m. until...
Robert Majewski
Oct 18, 2019
Robert Majewski, loving father of Jennifer Majewski.Dear son of Betty & the late Eugene.Fond brother of Donna (Donald) Robinson, Russell (Denise), Randy, Ronald (Deborah), Debbie (the late John) Krall, the late Richard (Kelly) & the late Lisa Majewski. Uncle of many. Godfather of Jessica Ptak. Visitation Tuesday Oct. 22 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and on Wednesday October 23...
John Bonadona
Oct 18, 2019
John J. Bonadona, age 90, U.S. Army Veteran, passed away peacefully at his home on October 18, 2019. John was the beloved husband of the late Barbara, nee Peterson, and the late Julia, nee Avram; loving father of Michael J., James J. (Joann) and the late Linda Bonadona; dearest son of the late Fannie and Mariano Bonadonna; cherished grandfather of...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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