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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.

Joanne Brunke

Joanne Brunke

Mar 24, 2019

Joanne E. Brunke, Age 77, nee Nielsen. Loving mother of Dena (Bill) Widmaier, Robert Brunke, Natalie (Lonnie) Walker and the late Lori Brunke. Beloved daughter of Elsie (nee Garbe) and the late Francis Nielsen. Cherished Nana of Stefanie, Kathryn, Ryan, Jake, Jamie and Jenna. Great Nana of Joselynn. Dear sister of Vicki (Jim) Cowell, Ruth and the late Toni Gray....

Giuseppe Balistreri

Giuseppe Balistreri

Mar 23, 2019

Giuseppe Balistreri, age 82, passed away on March 23, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Giuseppe was the beloved husband of Maria, nee DiMaggio, for 61 wonderful years; loving father of the late Pete (Laura) Balistreri, Nancy Paoulos and Rosa (Salvatore) Lazzara; dearest son of the late Ignazia and Pietro Balistreri; cherished grandfather of Mary Rose (John) and Danielle Smith,...

Antonia Biondo

Antonia Biondo

Mar 23, 2019

Antonia Biondo, nee Randazzo, age 100, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2019. Antonia was the beloved wife of the late Adamo "Adam"; loving mother of Salvatore "Sam" (Nancy) Biondo and Concetta (Harold) Gage; dearest daughter of the late Rosa and Stefano Randazzo; cherished grandmother of Adam Gage, Adam (Yolanda) Biondo, Cettina Gage, Antonette (Ken) Cole, Annetta (Ara) Green, Samuel...

Nicholas Giusti

Nicholas Giusti

Mar 23, 2019

Nicholas F. Giusti, age 75, of Schaumburg, IL, born on July 4, 1943 passed away peacefully on March 23, 2019. Nick was the beloved son of the late Maria, nee Lambros, and the late Bruno Giusti; dearest brother of the late Barbara Giusti; loving uncle of Nicholas Falco and Marisa, nee Falco (Anthony) Mulé. Nick was a devoted friend to...

Richard Carbonaro

Richard Carbonaro

Mar 22, 2019

Richard "Ricky" Carbonaro, 67; Loving husband of Gina; Beloved father of Nicole ( Mike) Terzo, Jennifer, Gina, Andrew ( Kristina) and Christina Carbonaro and Nick ( Kristen) and Johnny Marino; Proud Papa of Gianna, Michael, Samantha, Julia, Andy and Lia; Loving son of the late Michael and the late Dolores Carbonaro; Dear brother of Michael Carbonaro and the late Alfred...

Edward O'Leary

Edward O'Leary

Mar 21, 2019

Deacon Edward P. O'Leary, age 81, Passed away on March 21, 2019. Edward was a retired deacon at St. Eugene Church in Chicago and was a retired Chaplain at St. Benedict Nursing Home in Niles. Beloved husband of the late Joanne (nee McArdle). Loving father of Ed (Diane), Cathy O'Leary (Brian Still), Maureen O'Leary, Maribeth O'Leary (John Showalter), Jack (Kacey...

Milena Buchetti

Milena Buchetti

Mar 20, 2019

Milena "Mirella" Buchetti nee Fiori, age 89. Devoted wife of the late Franco; beloved mother of Marilena (Eugene) Abraham and Giovanna (Fred ) Paladino; cherished nonna of Melissa, Michael, Nicholas, Stefani, Daniela and Gabriela; dear sister of Moreno (Carla) Fiori, the late Silvano (Angela) Fiori and the late Mauro Fiori; sister-in-law, aunt and friend to many. Visitaton Sunday March 24,...

Joann Petrancosta

Joann Petrancosta

Mar 20, 2019

Joann Petrancosta nee LoVerde, age 95. Beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of Patricia (Jasper) Grimaudo & Salvatore (Christina) Petrancosta; fond grandmother of Dominic (Jennifer), Joseph (Stevie), Joann (John ) and Nicole (Robert); great grandmother of Sofia, Olivia and Nora; dear sister of Joseph (the late Marian) LoVerde; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday March...

Bruno Nardi

Bruno Nardi

Mar 20, 2019

Bruno Nardi, 91; Devoted husband of the late Geraldine; Beloved father of Nick, Vince and Bruno, Jr. (Vita); Loving grandfather of Steven, Michael, Trace and Taylor; Dear brother of Vince (the late RoseMarie) Nardi; Special uncle to Marion and Maria and many other nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday March 24th from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W....

Jozef Staszel

Jozef Staszel

Mar 19, 2019

Jozef Staszel, age 75, passed away suddenly on March 19, 2019. Jozef was the beloved husband of Antonina, nee Truchan; loving father of Aniela (Jozef) Slaodyczka, Andrzej (Wladyslawa) Staszel and Marysia (Jan) Staszel; beloved son of the late Bronislawa and Mateusz Staszel; cherished grandfather of Maria, Stanislaw, John, Anna, Andy, Zofia, Katarzyna, Jozef, Jozef, Stanislaw, Krzystof and Adam; great grandfather...

Lida Allegrini

Lida Allegrini

Mar 18, 2019

Lida Allegrini nee Giometti, age 95. Devoted wife of the late Vincent; beloved mother of Robert (Cristina); loving grandmother of Alessandro and Marco; dear sister of the late Gino Giometti. Visitation Friday March 22, 2019 from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. Funeral services begin Saturday 9:00 a.m. at the funeral home and...

Dolores Caliendo

Dolores Caliendo

Mar 18, 2019

Dolores A. Caliendo, nee Coglianese, age 86, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2019. Beloved wife of Anthony M. for 66 wonderful years. Loving mother of Anthony R. (Barbara) and Lori A. (the late John) D’Alessandro; cherished daughter of the late Angelo and Stella (nee Scodius) Coglianese; cherished grandmother of Nicole (Nicholas) Pellegrini, John L. D’Alessandro II and Anthony M....

Joyce Pacini

Joyce Pacini

Mar 18, 2019

Joyce I. Pacini nee Childress, age 89. Beloved wife of the late Robert “Bob” Pacini; Loving mother of Robert D. (Rita) Pacini, Joseph W. (Linda) Pacini, and Debra A. (Jim) Grieco; beloved daughter of the late Ernest and Margie Childress nee Dove; fond grandmother of Bonnie (Alan) Kolad, Heather (Michael) Grendzinski, Joey (Jen) Ranallo, Bobby (Emily) Ranallo, Danielle Ranallo, Olivia...

Janet Rykal

Janet Rykal

Mar 18, 2019

Janet Rykal, 79, passed away March 18, 2019. Beloved wife of Frank for 62 wonderful years. Loving mother of Kim (John) Rohskothen, Karen (Chris) Daughtery, Jeff (Joan) Rykal. Beloved daughter of the late Frank and Loretta Hayes. Fond grandmother of Jason, Megan, Justin, Jacob, Jessica, Juliana, Adam, Madeleine. Dear sister of Judy (the late Irby) Schumer, Joan (Jim) Hornsberger. Fond...

Mary Pesole

Mary Pesole

Mar 15, 2019

Mary Lou Pesole, age 88, nee Salazar. Loving mother of Denise (Ronald) Lindquist. Cherished grandmother Jason Lindquist, Nicole (Tim) Wright, Ronnee (Matt) Levin and Holly (Jacob) Kasper. Great grandmother of Brady, Cate, Layla, Sylas, Josephine and Ryder. Dear sister of John (late Evelyn), Dorothy (John) Partynski, Raymond (late Sandra), Anita (Ed) Koch. Fond aunt of many. She was preceded in...

John Ross

John Ross

Mar 15, 2019

John Ross Sr. Age 92, passed away on March 15, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Rita (nee Nitti). Loving father of Jack (Maureen), Daniel (Debra) and Richard (Laura) Ross. Cherished Grandfather of 10 and great grandfather of 18. Dear brother of Joanne (Robert) Imielski and fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Visitation will take place on Thursday,...

Richard Lekkas

Richard Lekkas

Mar 15, 2019

Richard (Naktirios) Lekkas, Age 60. Beloved son of the late Emmanuel & Lela (nee Voyatzias) Lekkas. Dear brother of Jimmy Lekkas and the late Nicholas and Anthony. Fond uncle of many. Visitation Wednesday March 20 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Service Thursday 11:00 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels. Interment Elmwood Cemetery....

Laura Rodriguez

Laura Rodriguez

Mar 15, 2019

Laura L. Rodriguez, 63, nee Lukasik. Beloved wife of Gumersindo. Loving mother of the late Julie Ann. Adored daughter of Dorothy (nee Jasick) and the late Chester Lukasik Sr. Fond step mother of Liana, Sindo and Nicholas. Great step grandmother of many. Dear sister of Linda Covello, John (Pam) Lukasik, Theddeus, Lois (Jose) Rico, the late Chester Jr and the...

Linda Bielitzki

Linda Bielitzki

Mar 15, 2019

Linda D. Bielitzki, age 67, at rest on Friday March 15, 2019. Beloved wife of Robert Therrien. Loving mother of Martha Bielitzki - Sajdak (Pasquale Maurelli), Morgan (James Patrick) Halloran and stepmother of December Therrien. Cherished daughter of the late Joseph and the late Jean (nee Danis) Bielitzki. Dear sister of Mary Jean (Alan) Winiecki, Joseph (Tammy Bettinger) Bielitzki and...

Geraldine Nigro

Geraldine Nigro

Mar 14, 2019

Geraldine J. Nigro, age 87, at rest on March 14, 2019. Beloved wife of the late John A. Loving mother of John A. Jr. and Jeffrey A. Nigro. Daughter of the late Peter and the late Clara (nee Raczkowski) Wawrzyniak. Dear sister of Gloria (John) Wojnicki. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday March 18, 2019 from 3:00...

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