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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Vincent Sclafani
Feb 3, 2020
Vincent Sclafani, 87, beloved husband of Josephine for 55 years. Loving father of John (Tina), Anthony (Laura), and Robert. Devoted grandfather of Marisa, Adriana, Sofia, Anthony, Charlotte, Coco, Ginger, and Gabriella Sclafani. Preceded in death by his loving parents, Giovanni and Rosa; cherished brother of Natale (Gina), Joanna (John), Concetta (Silvestro), late husband (Antonio), and Anna (John); fond brother-in-law of...
Pauline Kowal
Feb 1, 2020
Pauline Kowal, Age 91 nee Ponczko. Beloved wife of the late Michael. Loving mother of Roman (Maria) Kowal and Nicholas (Claudia) Kowal. Cherished grandmother of Michael (Paula) Kowal and Larissa (Christopher) Thomas. Visitation Tuesday Feb. 4, 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Panachyda 6:30 p.m.) at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Wednesday 9:30 a.m. from the funeral home...
Michael Patrizi
Jan 31, 2020
Michael Patrizi, age 80. Best Dad in the whole world to Lori (James Vlahiotis) Patrizi and Julie (Thomas Smith) Patrizi; fond grandfather of Jimmy, Nina, Paul, Nicholas, Caroline & Tommy; cherished son of the late Carl and Carolina, nee Insalata; dear brother of Carol Ann (Scott) Engmann, the late Mary (John) Esposito, the late Angeline Eady and Late CPL Anthony...
Millie Sarlo
Jan 31, 2020
Millie A. Sarlo, nee Lister, Age 86. Devoted wife of the late Robert Sarlo, Sr. Beloved mother of Robert, Jr. (late Nancy), Dominic (Tami), and the late Patricia (late Rick) Fiorito. Loving grandmother James, Christina (Ken), Robert and Leah. Great grandmother of Rowan. Visitation Monday Feb. 3 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave.,...
Giovanni Saso
Jan 31, 2020
Giovanni Saso, Age 85, Born in Caccamo, Sicily. Beloved husband of Francesca nee Zagone. Loving father of Salvatore (Cathlin) Saso, Giuseppe (Mary) Saso and Rosa (Anthony) Hoeflich. beloved son of the late Salvatore and Rosa Saso. Cherished grandfather of Gabriella, Anthony, John, Megan, Caitlin, Corinne and Chelsea. Great grandfather of Nola and Arlo. Dear brother of Giuseppe (Rosa) Saso ,...
Frances Mariottini
Jan 31, 2020
Frances R. Mariottini, Age 97. Beloved daughter of the late Clorinda (nee Magnanenzi) and Francesco Mariottini. Cherished sister of Betty (late Robert) Traube, Lorraine (late Harry) Serrantoni, late Lena (late Joseph) LoCaccio, late Dorothy (late Alfred) Casaccio, late Santino (late Mary) Mariottini, and the late Santina (late Emil) Cardosi . Fond aunt and cousin of many. Visitation Friday Feb. 7...
Paula Serrano
Jan 30, 2020
Paula Serrano, age 94, at rest January 30, 2020. Paula was born in Saspamco Texas in 1926. Beloved wife of the late Jesse Serrano. Loving mother of Robert and the late Glen, Orlando and Jesse Jr. Fond aunt of Brian, Jason and Adrian. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 from 9:30 a.m. until time of funeral service...
John Kachmarik
Jan 30, 2020
John Kachmarik, age 91, passed away on January 30, 2020. John was an Army Veteran in World War II. Beloved husband of Eleanor (nee Scherb). Loving father of Bruce (Jean) Kachmarik and Sharon (Richard) Cannavino. Cherished grandfather of Craig, Megan, Amanda, Melissa, Arika, Jennifer, Matea, Tiana and Johnny. Dear brother of the late Bess Hudak, Vera Pedersen, Lydia Miller and...
Michael Kertez
Jan 27, 2020
Michael T. Kertez 74, A Bronze Star Recipient , Veteran of the Viet Nam War, at rest Monday, January 27, 2020. Proud newsman for WGN and City News for most of his career. Graduate of Notre Dame, class of 1967 . Beloved husband of Shari nee Hanhardt. Loving father of Kate (Michael) Mraz and Michael. Beloved son of the late...
Sandra Rahn
Jan 27, 2020
Sandra P. Rahn nee Strom, age 47. Beloved wife of Jason; loving daughter of Robert and Gail Jung; dear sister of Michele Strom, Kristie Dwyer & Robert Jung; fond aunt of Miranda Jung, Kevin Strom, Macayla Dwyer, Alyssa Dwyer, Skylar Rahn, Aaron Jung, and Hunter Rahn. Visitation Friday January 31, 2020, 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W....
Lily Glatczak
Jan 26, 2020
Lily Mae Glatczak, nee Orschel, age 95, passed away on January 26, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Lily was the beloved wife of the late Roman N.; loving mother of Jerome L. (Darlene A.) and Ruth M. Glatczak; dearest daughter of the late Hazel and Charles Orschel; cherished grandmother of Matthew J. and Nicholas J. Glatczak; great grandmother of...
Edward Kelly
Jan 24, 2020
Edward F. Kelly, age 82, U.S. Army Veteran, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2020. Edward was the loving father of Shawn T. (JoAnn) Kelly, Kimberly A. (Peter) Coker and Jennifer A. Kelly; dearest son of the late Nora and Thomas Kelly; cherished grandfather of Lois, Josh, James, Jacob and Samantha; beloved brother of Ann (the late John) Burgess and...
Eugenio Vitaro
Jan 23, 2020
Eugenio Vitaro. Beloved husband of Ida nee Molinaro; loving father of Maria Morrone, Francesca (Joseph) Briskey; fond grandfather of Franco & Daniela Morrone, Breanne (Bradley) Cutler & Alexandra (Robert) Maul; great grandfather of Charlotte, Paetyn, Katherine and Rachel; fond uncle of many nieces & nephews and good friend to all. Visitation Thursday January 30, 2020 from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m....
Donald Baureis
Jan 23, 2020
Donald E. Baureis, 75; Donald was preceded in death by his partner of 45 years, Russell Joseph Andry; Beloved son of Lillian and the late Leonard; Dear brother of Cynthia (the late Bruce) Pearson and Alan (Kathleen) Baureis; Loving uncle of Lauren (Kevin) Riley, Bruce (Samantha) Pearson, Jason, David and Michael Baureis and great-uncle to Bruce and Ava. Visitation will...
Leonard Caputo
Jan 22, 2020
Leonard “Lenny” Caputo, age 58. Beloved husband of Francine (nee Raimonde). Loving father of Annie (Drew) Phalen and Sante Caputo. Beloved son of the late Domenica (nee Conenna) and Sante Caputo. Son in law of Lucille and the late Frank Raimonde. Adoring papa of Rosalie and Emma. Dear brother of Dominic (the late LeAnn), the late Frank and the late...
Michael Papeck
Jan 22, 2020
Michael R. Papeck, age 62, retired C.P.D. Loving father of Marie and Michael; beloved son of Robert and Arlene Papeck nee Dzija; dear brother of Marianne (Bob) Starck and John (Enza) Papeck; fond uncle of Bobby Torkelson, Cristina (Michael) Hasselbring, and Lisa Papeck. Visitation will be Sunday, January 26, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300...
Lillian Martino
Jan 22, 2020
Lillian C. Martino, née Augelli, 96, passed on January 22, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Louis A. Martino, Sr.; loving mother of Joanne (the late Frank) Ambrose, Louis A., Jr. (Christine) and Toni ( Richard) Noreen; beloved daughter of the late Anthony and the late Florence Augelli, née Falco; dearest grandmother of Anthony (Stephanie), Jaime (John), Julie (Nick), Gina...
Kathy Ogrodnik
Jan 21, 2020
Kathy Ogrodnik (nee Babenko) age 59, at rest suddenly on January 21, 2020. Loving mother of Spencer Ogrodnik. Dear daughter of Anna and the late Fedor Babenko. Fond sister of Olga (Larry) Goade and Tammy (Lee) Logli. Aunt of Michael, Stephen, Tony and Michelle. Memorial visitation will take place Saturday February 1, 2020 from 12:30 p.m. until time of funeral...
Silvio Pontarelli
Jan 21, 2020
Silvio Pontarelli, age 84, suddenly. Devoted husband of Adeline nee DiPaolo; beloved father of Raymond; loving grandfather of Christian Silvio and Lauren Elizabeth; dear brother of Josephine (the late Carmen) Tenuta and brother-in-law of Imo (Lori) DiPaolo and Antonietta (Dominic) Anello; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, January 26, 2020 from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland...
Robert Apida
Jan 21, 2020
Robert J. Apida, age 92, Military Veteran in the United States Army. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Lakota). Loving father of Edward Apida, Dorothy Chaveriat, Lillian (Dean) Peletis and Jennifer Apida. Cherished grandfather of Victoria. Dear brother of the late Grace Apida. Please omit flowers. Visitation Monday, January 27, 2020 from 3:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W....
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