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.
William Majka
Apr 18, 2018
William J. Majka, age 88. Loving father of Suzanne (Kendall) Bonner and Pamela Knight; beloved son of the late William and Stella Majka; fond grandfather of Kyle Micek, Sarah Knight, and Shannon Knight; dear brother of the late Edward Majka, Lillian Olszewski, and Stephanie Olszewski; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation, Sunday April 22, 2018 from 2:00 p.m....
Anthony Sciaccotta
Apr 17, 2018
Anthony J. Sciaccotta, Jr., Age 86. Beloved husband of Joanne “Pat” nee O’Connor. Devoted son of the late Anthony Sr. and Catherine (nee Picarelli) Sciaccotta. Loving father of Diane (Daniel) Dee, Nancy (Tom) Hagerty, Mary Donovan, Anthony (Angela) Sciaccotta and Joanne Sciaccotta. Cherished grandfather of Jacqueline, Thomas (Amy), Patrick (Anna), Daniel (Janet), Katie (Andy), Joseph (Tori), Elizabeth (Joe), Kristen (Daniel),...
Daniel Grieco
Apr 16, 2018
Daniel Grieco, age 89, passed away April 16th with his loving daughter by his side. Daniel was the beloved father of Deborah (Tom Bera) Grieco; dearest son of the late Carolyn and Antonio Grieco; cherished grandfather of Patrick (Leigh) Lloyd; great grandfather of Noah and Isaac Lloyd. Daniel was preceded in death by 8 brothers and sisters, and he was...
Maria Flores
Apr 16, 2018
Maria Estrella Flores, 83, 'Mother and Warrior', passed to Heaven on April 16th, 2018; "Wita" was a 'mother' not only to her two sons, but also to any other man or woman who had contact with her. Whether you were black or white, rich or poor, she never cared about your heritage, just your well being and your appetite. She...
Leopold Prasal
Apr 16, 2018
Leopold "Leo" Prasal, age 94, passed away on April 16th surrounded by his loving family. Leopold was the beloved husband of the late Genowefa, nee Szewczyk; loving father of Barbara (John) Hazlett and Christina (Ziggy) Sapieja; cherished grandfather of Mandy (Ryan) Murphy, Jonathan (Emily) Hazlett, Michael and Ashley (Matt Mayer) Sapieja; great grandfather of Bradley, Tyler and Jemma; dear brother...
Doris Balder
Apr 16, 2018
Doris U. Balder, Age 80. Beloved wife of the late Russell. Loving mother of Dieter and Kurt Balder. Dear sister of Dieter and the late Bernhard Mayer. Fond aunt of Anne and Babsie. Visitation Friday April 20 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Service Saturday 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home....
Marie Babenko
Apr 15, 2018
Marie Babenko nee Samarsky, age 94. Beloved wife of the late Mykola Babenko; loving mother of Jeanette (the late Raymond) Parker, Bohdan Babenko, Lessia (Bob) Fasshauver, Halyna (Michael) Lowenbein; fond grandmother of Marc, Ryan, Joy, Paul, Janet, Michael, Tina, and Zachary; great grandmother of 18. Visitation Saturday April 21, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. until time of Chapel Service at 11:00...
Frances Metro
Apr 15, 2018
Frances Teresa Metro (aka Fran), "Mother Extraordinaire", 91, lifelong resident of Chicago, passed away on April 15, 2018. She was born February 12, 1927 in Chicago to the late Gaspare Ponzo and Caterina Cangemi, both Sicilian immigrants. In 1943, Fran graduated high school from Angel Guardians Orphanage, where she grew up with her brother and sister through the great depression...
Carmela Accurso
Apr 15, 2018
Carmela Accurso, nee Costa, age 74. Devoted wife of the late Salvatore; beloved mother of Vincenzo, Rosa Maria (Giuseppe) Balistreri, Serafina Maggio and the late Santo; loving grandmother of Ariana, Kristina, Fabrizio and Isabella. Visitation Friday April 20, 2018, 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. Funeral services begin Saturday April 21, 2018, 11:00...
Marie Tranchitello
Apr 14, 2018
Marie Tranchitello, Age 92, nee Buchholz. Devoted wife of the late Lester Sr. Loving mother of Lester (Theresa) Tranchitello Sr. and the late Thomas Tranchitello Jr. Cherished grandmother of Lisa, Laura (Mark) Hudson, Linda (Derek) Mast, Thomas Jr. and Christine (Homer) Garza. Great grandmother of Debra, Kaitlin, Audrey, Tommy, Daniel, Kelly, Avery, Colin, Zachary and Sophia. Great great grandmother of...
Domenico Selvaggio
Apr 13, 2018
Domenico Selvaggio 77 . At Peace with Christ,Friday April 13, 2018. Beloved husband of Vita, Loving father of Rosanna (Rocco) Scavo and Nica (Mike) Cataldo. Dear grandfather of Marilena, Angelli and Leo. Brother of Rina (Vito) Selvaggi, Teresa DePinto, Maria (Frank) Davero, Tobia (Isabella), Nicola (Pasqua) and Frank (Anne). Fond uncle and great uncle to many Visitation, Wednesday from 3:00...
Paula Stref
Apr 13, 2018
Paula Stref, age70, passed away on April 13, 2018. Beloved daughter of the late Josef and Paula (nee Roerich). Loving sister of Josef (Patricia) Stref and aunt to several. Visitation Tuesday, April 17, 2018, from 11:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 12:00 Noon at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge. Interment will follow at Irving Park Cemetery...
Frank Caira
Apr 13, 2018
Frank Caira, 83; Devoted husband of Josephine nee Loizzo; Beloved father of Tony, Chris (JoAnn) and the late Frank J. (Janine); Loving grandfather of Frank Joseph III, Peter Raymond, Christopher, Jr. and Grace; Dear brother of Rose (the late Gene) Aiello, Gino (Kathy) Caira, Vicki (the late Paul) Grimstad; Fond uncle of many. Founder and proprietor of Caira Super Service...
Gloria Arndt
Apr 13, 2018
Gloria C. Arndt, Age 87. Beloved mother of Joey Arndt, Jeffrey Arndt, Jessica (Ovidiu) Botan, Jason (Donna) Arndt and the late Jacob Arndt. Cherished grandmother of nine and great grandmother of six. Dear sister of Felix, Raymond, Angie, Arthur, and the late China. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday April 15 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m....
Raymond Walz
Apr 11, 2018
Raymond Walz, 90, passed away April 11, 2018. Beloved husband of Leona for 67 loving years. Loving father of Jackie (Dennis) Raucci, Joanne (Tom) Kopanitsanos. Fond grandfather of Frank Kopanitsanos and Faye Kopanitsanos. Dear brother of the late Leonard Walz. Fond uncle of Joseph Costantino. Much loved, Ray was a strong-willed and determined man, vowing to make it to his...
Louis Monaco
Apr 11, 2018
Louis Monaco Jr., age 89, Passed away on April 11, 2018. Retired CPD and Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Margarite (nee Zyjewski). Loving father of Roger (the late Yvonne), Deborah and Carolyn. Devoted grandfather of Noelle (James) D'ambrosio, Joseph, Dominic (Sherree), Louis (Sylvia) and Nicholas (Christine). Great grandfather of Alissa, Alexis, Makayla, Austin, Preston, Lucas, Landon, Cayden, Anthony,...
Irene Delisle
Apr 11, 2018
Irene B. Delisle, age 95. Devoted wife to the late Robert Delisle; Beloved mother of Kathleen (John) Sammartino and Mary Delisle; loving grandmother of Bobby and Jeromme "J.J." (Alex) . Visitation, Saturday April 14, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 West Lawrence Ave Norridge, IL 60706. Proceeding to St. Beatrice Church for Mass at 11:00...
Stanislaw Tabor
Apr 11, 2018
Stanislaw Tabor, passed away suddenly on April 11, 2018. Loving father of Jerry (Jennifer), Stanley (Dorota) , and Christopher (Rebecca) Tabor. Beloved son of Stanislaw & Anna. Fond grandfather of Colleen, Zosia, Cameron, and Bella. Dear brother to Joe (Sophie)Tabor, Sophie (Bogdan) Marek, and Donna (John) Wozniczka. Visitation Sunday, April 15, 2018 2:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300...
Cecelia Bratek
Apr 9, 2018
Cecelia M. Bratek, Age 98, nee Rakfal. Beloved wife of the late Andrew. Loving mother of Andrew (Dolores), William (Patricia) and the late Robert (Angela) Bratek. Cherished grandmother of nine and great grandmother of 11. Dear sister of Jean (late Jack) Koontz, and the late Verna (late Walter) Obrzut, late Harriet (late Alex) Obrzut, late Therese (late John), late John...
Antonino Ventimiglia
Apr 8, 2018
Antonino Ventimiglia, age 77, passed away suddenly on April 8th. Antonino was the beloved husband of the late Francesca, nee Talluto; loving father of Rosalie (David) Biscan, Peter (Rosanna) and Salvatore (Maria) Ventimiglia and Silvana (Nick) Raimondi; dearest son of the late Rosalia and Pietro Ventimiglia; cherished grandfather of Joe, Bianca, Alissa, Francesca, Nino, Rosa, Giuliana, Angelina and Antonella; dear...
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