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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.

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Annette Jajko

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Mary Knoebl

Mary Knoebl

May 3, 2019

Mary Knoebl, nee Limburger, age 84, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2019. Mary was the beloved wife of the late Josef; loving mother of Joseph (Maureen) Knoebl, Linda (Daniel) Gauthier, Kathy (David) Mytnik, Diane (Michael) Thayer and Jacqueline (Timothy) Presi; cherished grandmother of Benjamin, Philip, Amanda, Taylor, Steven, Becky, Julia, Amy, Katie, Joey and Kyle; dear sister of the...

Jane Lipecki

Jane Lipecki

May 3, 2019

Jane A. Lipecki, nee Wieczorek, age 91, passed away on May 3, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Jane was the beloved wife of the late John E.; loving mother of John T. (Jeanette), James M. and Joseph E. (Michelle) Lipecki; cherished grandmother of Nicholas (Melanie) and Nathaniel Lipecki; dear sister of Evelyn (the late Richard) Wieczorek and Lillian (the...

Patricia Papa

Patricia Papa

May 2, 2019

Patricia “Pat” Papa nee Vicarise, age 90. Devoted wife of the late Jack; beloved mother of Ret. Sgt. Joseph (Georgia) Papa, Debra (Tony) Cash and Anthony (Theresa) Papa; loving grandmother of Joseph, Jr. (Laura) Papa, Sgt. Alex (Andrea) Cash, Dr. Clairissa (Fiancè Andrew) and Jaclyn Papa ; great grandmother of Sophia, Logan, Isobel and Zoey. Visitation Saturday May 11, 2019...

Ruth Webber

Ruth Webber

May 2, 2019

Ruth Webber born in Chicago on September 15, 1921 to John and Margaret Hempel. Devoted wife of the late Donald. Adored, dedicated and proud mother of Patricia Jones, the late Donald (late Anna) Webber, Susan (Steven) Boren, Linda (Bob) Damitz and Steven Webber. Cherished Grandmother of Wendy (late Robert) Jenkins, Robert Jones, Dena Nash, George Jones, Jenny (Martin) Jones, Jeremy...

Virginia Brogan

Virginia Brogan

Apr 30, 2019

Virginia A. Brogan, nee Masaracchia, age 82, passed away on April 30, 2019. Virginia was the beloved wife of the late Francis X. "Bud"; loving mother of John F. (Diana) Brogan; dearest daughter of the late Anna and Nick Masaracchia; cherished grandmother of Isabella, Jacob and Zoe; dear sister of the late Ignatius Masaracchia and a fond aunt of many....

James Guzzo

James Guzzo

Apr 29, 2019

James R. Guzzo, age 87, U.S. Navy Korea, passed away suddenly at his home on April 29, 2019. James was the beloved husband of Lea M., nee Scaramella, for 60 wonderful years; loving father of Debbie (Keith) Guzzo Beck and Michael J. (Denise) Guzzo; dearest son of the late Mary and Joseph Guzzo; proud grandfather of Nicholas and Samantha Guzzo;...

Douglas Berry

Douglas Berry

Apr 29, 2019

Douglas P. Berry, Age 54, of Norridge, at rest suddenly on Monday April 29, 2019. Loving husband of Maria (nee Massa). Dearest father of Virgie Berry and Annamarie (Leo Montes) Berry. Devoted son of the late Raymond and the late Marilyn (nee smith) Berry. Fond grandfather of Ethan, Ryan, Sofia and grand dog August. Dear brother of Colleen Berry and...

Doris Rooney

Doris Rooney

Apr 28, 2019

Doris A. Rooney, 87 of Norridge. At Peace with Christ, Sunday, April 28, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Gerald “Jerry”. Loving mother of Michael (Mary Beth ) and Margaret (Kent) Compton.Fond grandmother of Mary Pat, Lauren, Emily and Claire. Dear sister of the late Emil and Margaret Bugna. Visitation Wednesday from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. at Cumberland Chapels (FRIEL...

James Langone

James Langone

Apr 28, 2019

James "Jimmy" Langone, Jr., age 64, passed away suddenly at his home on April 28, 2019. Jimmy was the loving father of Andrea (Andrew Marcec) Langone; beloved son of the late Ann Marie, nee Palermo, and James "Rocky" Langone, Sr.; dearest brother of Jacqueline (Richard) Dalitto and Deborah Augelli, and he was a fond uncle of many. Jimmy was a...

Hope Kantor

Hope Kantor

Apr 27, 2019

Hope A. Kantor, (nee Quade), Age 47, passed away on April 27, 2019. Beloved wife of Christopher Kantor. Loving mother of Samantha Santos, Emma Kantor and Matthew Kantor. Loving grandmother of Ryker. Dear sister of the late Richard Quade. Godmother of Oscar Diaz, Lucy Diaz and Marcos Arroyo. Dear sister in law of Jeffrey Kantor. Please omit Flowers. Visitation Thursday,...

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