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.
Giovanna Marchitto
May 21, 2019
Giovanna Marchitto nee Paolella, age 90. Beloved wife of the late Giovanni; loving mother of Rosanna Marchitto & Enza (Darryl) Lee; fond grandmother of Anthony, Antonio, Jessica, & Jemesse; great grandmother of 10; dear sister of Tommasina (the late Gennaro) Ergastolo, Gennaro (the late Raffaela) Paolella, Filomena (the late Giovanni) Scudiero, Antonietta (Pasquale) Dell'Aquilla, Domenico (Carmella) Paolella, Pasquale (Antonietta) Paolella...
Thomas Rozanski
May 20, 2019
Thomas A. Rozanski, passed away suddenly at the age of 62. Beloved husband of Marianne nee Arquilla; loving father of Katie Rozanski; beloved son of the late Herbert and the late Erminia Rozanski; dear brother of Sue (Joe) Cassin and the late Judy Rozanski; fond brother-in-law of Nina Arquilla; fond uncle of Kristyn (Scott) Niederhaus and the late Patrick Cassin....
Tena Cataudella
May 20, 2019
Tena Cataudella nee Cannati, age 85. Devoted wife of the late John Sr.; loving mother of Salvatore (Bobbie), Donna Halters, John Jr. (Joanne) and Nicholas (Lori); fond grandmother of Nicholas, Kristen, Salvatore, Joseph, Shari, Jennifer, Phillip, Nicholas Jr. the late Michael and Steven; great grandmother of 15; dear sister of Marie (the late Gino) Mangicavallo, Frances Cannati, and the late...
James Bux
May 19, 2019
James V. Bux, age 92, U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, passed away on May 19, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. James was the beloved husband of Santa Marie, nee Geraci, for 60 wonderful years; loving father of JoEllen Lehman; cherished grandfather of the late Samantha Marie Lehman; dearest brother of Donald (Rose Marie) Bux and the late...
Mary Maentanis
May 16, 2019
Mary Maentanis, nee Di Nardi, passed away on May 16, 2019 in Boca Raton, Fl at the age of 102. Friends and family are invited to honor her and celebrate her life on Wednesday May 22, 2019 at the Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii, 1224 W. Lexington St., Chicago, IL where visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m. until...
Sidney Nevils
May 16, 2019
Sidney K. Nevils, Jr., passed away suddenly on May 16, 2019. Sidney was the beloved fiance' of Chantelle M. Weimer; loving father of Sidney K. III; beloved son of Elva M. (Gilbert Gonzalez) Martinez and Sidney K. (Micca) Nevils; dear son in law of Michelle Anderson and Shawn (Tammy) Weimer; cherished brother of Bradley Martinez and Jessica (Daniel) Henry; fond...
Ashley Evans
May 16, 2019
Ashley Nicole Evans 28 , suddenly. At Peace with Christ , Thursday, May 16, 2019. Loving daughter of Josie Serro & Ronnie Evans. Beloved sister of Ryan (Alexandrea). Dear niece of Ginny (Mike) Allegretti and Jerry Serro.. Fond cousin of Erica, Mike, Danny, Jacob, Vince and Marie. Visitation Tuesday from 3:00 to 9:00 P.M. at Cumberland Chapels (FRIEL FUNERAL DIRECTORS)...
Mark Czworniak
May 15, 2019
Dearest friends, We are heartbroken to say that Dad passed away early this evening. Collectively, we have lost a magnificent man. No words would be sufficient to honor him here, or to thank you enough for your love and prayers. We can say that Dad passed peacefully this evening surrounded and held by those who love him most. In my...
Sally Brunke
May 15, 2019
Sally J. Brunke 87, passed away May 15, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Ralph Brunke for 65 years. Loving mother of Richard (Laurie), Ralph (Julie), Nancy (Steve) Commare, Sally (Larry) Evanshank and Robert (Linda). Devoted grandmother of Richard (Kate), Jen, Monica (Jon), Laurie, David, Joseph (Kari), John (Julie), Audrey (Bruce), James (Jenny) Daniel (Carrie), Michael and Melissa. Loving great...
Angeline Gulino
May 14, 2019
Angeline "Angie" Gulino, nee D'Antonio, age 87, a long-time resident of Melroe Park, IL, died Tuesday the 14th of May at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL. Born in 1931 in Chicago, Angie grew up in the Chicago area where she graduated from high school and met her husband Salvador Pasquale "Sam" Gulino. They were married on December 8,...
Annette Jajko
May 13, 2019
Annette Jajko, Age 67, nee Grande. Beloved wife of Jerome “Jake” Jajko. Loving mother of Rob (Nikka) Jajko M.D. and Melissa (Dominic Bernardi) Jajko, Psy. D. Beloved daughter of Louis and Theresa Grande. Dear sister of Peter (Dee) Grande, Laura (Michael) Mackey and Anthony (Sharon) Grande M.D. Fond aunt of many. She earned her Master’s degree from National Louis University...
Philip Novak
May 13, 2019
Philip C. Novak, age 64, passed away on May 13, 2019 with his loving wife at his side. Philip was the beloved husband of Teresa, nee Lucarelli, for 20 wonderful years; dearest son of the late Angela and Eugene Novak; loving brother of Nancy (Michael) Heider; fond uncle of Alyssa (Michael) Gray. Visitation Thursday May 16, 2019 from 4:00 p.m....
Frank Donato
May 13, 2019
Frank A. Donato, age 80, U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War, passed away on May 13, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Frank was the beloved husband of Mary E., nee Del Medico, for 51 wonderful years; loving father of Frank D. (Anna) and Dan J. (Amanda) Donato; dearest son of the late Lucille and Frank Donato; cherished grandfather...
Santina Divito
May 10, 2019
Santina DiVito, age 89, at rest on Friday, May 10, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Luigi. Loving mother of John and Patty DiVito. Dear sister of Letizia (Giulio) Pontarelli and the late Peppino (Gilda) Neri. Sister in law of Daniel DiVito, John (Filomena) DiVito, Maria (the late Domenico) Colantuono, Lorenzo (Connie) DiVito, and the late Sr. Anna DiVito and...
Eugene Karlowicz
May 8, 2019
Eugene "Lefty" Karlowicz age 94, at rest on May 8, 2019. Eugene was a veteran of WW II. Beloved husband of the late Leona T. (nee Sinkowski). Loving father of Glenn (Maureen), Gary (Michele), Mark (Val) and Kevin Karlowicz. Devoted grand father of Christopher (Kelly), Kevin (Denise), Amber, Meghan (Larry) Grom and Devon Vance. Great grand father of Madison, Evie...
Victor Schaedel
May 5, 2019
Victor E. Schaedel, Jr., 92; U.S. Navy WWII Veteran; Beloved husband of the late Lorraine; Cherished father of Scott Schaedel, Glenn (Laura) Schaedel, Vicki (Steve) Hunter-Hoshiyama, Cathleen (Hazelton) Avery and Wendy (Jason) Watts; Loving grandfather of 9 and great-grandfather of 5; Dear brother of the late Leroy Schaedel. Victor was a longtime employee at Commonwealth Edison. Visitation Wednesday May 8th...
David Witt
May 5, 2019
David B. Witt, age 78. Beloved husband of the late Sherrie nee Zukowski. Loving father of Kathi (Rob) Walkington and Karen (Michael) Palmieri. Cherished grandfather of Wyatt Walkington, Nicole (Sean) Adams, Samantha Palmieri and Dominic (Kaitlyn) Palmieri. Great grandfather of Jonnie, Anthony, Anthony Jr., Nico, Giovanni, Dominic Jr., Daniella, Gianna, Danielle, Sophia, Arianna and Cian. Dear brother of Paul (Lucy)...
Linda Abbatecola
May 4, 2019
Linda Abbatecola nee Alonzi, age 96. Devoted wife of the late Dominick. Beloved mother of Bob (Barbara) and Frank. Loving grandmother of Maria, Tina, Tammy, Dina and Gina. Dear Dear sister of the late Assunta (the late Joseph) Abbatecola and the late Santina (the late Louis) Antonacci. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, May 9, 2019, 9:30...
Ted Callese
May 3, 2019
Ted A. Callese, age 81, passed away on May 3, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Ted was the beloved husband of Sharon A., nee Washco, for 58 wonderful years; loving father of Victoria A. and Anthony J. Callese; dearest son of the late Margaret and Albert Callese; fond grandfather of 3; dear brother of the late Albert (Marion) Callese...
Thomas Vanhove
May 3, 2019
Thomas E. VanHove, 67, passed away May 3, 2019. Beloved husband of Maria for 17 years. Loving father of Michael (Julie) VanHove, Craig (Angelica) Halihan, and Kellie Halihan. Fond grandfather of Ivelisse, Mia Rose, Sofia, Sylvia, and Carter. Dear brother of Richard, Sally, Jane, Diane, and Kenny. Fond uncle of many. Memorial Visitation will be Saturday, May 11, from 1:00...
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