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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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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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Edith Garigliano
Apr 27, 2019
Edith Garigliano nee Blasi, age 95. Devoted wife of the late Lawrence; Beloved mother of Lauren (Frank) Lo Presti, Janice (Gregory) White, Jeanne ( Fred, Jr.) Leinweber, and Linda ( Albert) Gallucci; Loving grandmother of Lynn, Julie, Robert, Michael, Kristen, Kimberly, Jennifer, Brian, Laura, Nicole and Fred III; Great grandmother of nineteen. Dear sister of the late Annette Blasi, the...
Sergio Martinucci
Apr 26, 2019
Sergio Martinucci, age 84. Devoted husband of Piera nee Marcheschi; beloved father of Carla (Timothy) Casey; loving grandfather of Siena; fond cousin of Giuseppe Iacopetti in Italy. Visitation Wednesday May 1, 2019 from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL 60706. Funeral services begin Thursday 9:00 a.m. at the funeral home and will proceed...
Mildred Ciezadlo
Apr 25, 2019
Mildred M. Ciezadlo, nee Manski, age 98, passed away on April 25, 2019. Mildred was the beloved wife of the late Eugene F.; loving mother of Gene F. (Sheila) Ciezadlo, Betty A. (the late Burt) Wiese and Greg Ciezadlo; dearest daughter of the late Anne and Adam Manski; cherished grandmother of Frank (Shannon) Ciezadlo, Jennifer (Tom) Hastings, Todd, Lauren, Erin...
Pietra Ilardo
Apr 24, 2019
Pietra Ilardo (nee Anzalone), at rest on Wednesday April 24, 2019. Beloved mother of Caroline (Andrew) Jaworski. Cherished Nonna of Jennifer and Jacqueline Jaworski. Dear sister of Franca (the late Salvatore) Cirrincione. Fond aunt of Jack, Rosie, Anna, Toni, Linda, Anna and Salvatore. Visitation Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. until time of prayers at 11:00 a.m. at Cumberland...
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