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.
Gary Rushton
Dec 28, 2024
Gary Paul Rushton, age 72, at rest suddenly on December 28, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Christine (nee Loffredo). Loving father of Lauren (Stan) Kondic. Cherished son of the late Harold Rushton and the late Jean (nee Hahn) Rushton. Dear brother of the late Harold (the late Bernadine) Rushton and Joyce (the late Loy) Clark. Fond brother-in-law of Michael...
Craig Siek
Dec 28, 2024
Craig J. Siek, age 58. Beloved husband of Michelle Siek nee Trevino; loving father of Ashley (Jason) Rodriguez, Logan Siek, Aiden Siek, John Siek, and EJ; beloved son of the late John and Kathleen Siek nee Koepple; fond grandfather of Aryana, Luis, and Aubree, dear brother of Joh and Eileen (Frank) Longo; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation...
Angela Dibuglione
Dec 28, 2024
Angela DiBuglione, 85, passed away December 28, 2024. Born in Mola di Bari, Italy. Beloved wife of the late Peter DiBuglione. Dear mother of Frank L. DiBuglione. Loving grandmother of Sharese (Rob) Abbadessa; great grandmother of Eliana and Alesia. Fond aunt of Frank R. (Cindy) DiBuglione. Visitation will be Friday, Jaunary 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Cumberland...
John Augelli
Dec 28, 2024
John A. Augelli, Age 67, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2024. John was the beloved husband of Karen Iacullo Augelli who recently passed away. He resided in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, a place he loved and where he always wanted to retire. He is survived by his two children, John and Nina and one granddaughter; three step children Anthony...

Lawrence Merkelz
Dec 26, 2024
Lawrence 'Larry' E. Merkelz, 73, passed away December 26, 2024. Vietnam Veteran. Beloved son of the late Arthur and Eleanore Merkelz. Dear brother of Arthur (Dorothy) Merkelz Jr, the late Richard Merkelz Sr., the late Kathleen Merkelz, Daniel (Rhea) Merkelz, and Edward Merkelz. Fond uncle of many. Visitation will be Friday, January 3, from 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass...
Anthony Dunovsky
Dec 26, 2024
Anthony "Tony" Dunovsky age 54, at rest suddenly on December 26, 2024. Anthony was born in Chicago Illinois on January 8, 1970 and resided on the far northwest side of Chicago. Tony was a Dedicated Ironworker to Local 1 & brotherhood of ironworkers. The Magnificient Chicago Skyline wouldn't be possible without the dedication and hard work Tony and his fellow...
Juan Miramontes
Dec 25, 2024
Juan Antonio Miramontes, born on September 27, 1964, in Mexico, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2024, in Oak Park, Illinois, surrounded by his loving wife, Guadalupe, their daughters, and his sister.Juan’s life was marked by a remarkable journey that began when he and Guadalupe married in May of 1986 and emigrated to the United States shortly thereafter. With a...
Geraldine Huitink
Dec 25, 2024
Dr. Geraldine M. Huitink, age 82, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2024. Geraldine was a Doctor of Chemistry and taught at the University of Indiana, South Bend for over 30 years. In addition to teaching, she performed research in many different areas. Geraldine helped pave the way for women within the field of chemistry. She was an avid traveler...
Rosario Anzelmo
Dec 25, 2024
Rosario Anzelmo, age 90, Born in Caccamo (Prov. Di Palermo) Sicilia. Devoted husband of Giuseppa nee Castelli. Loving father of Joe (Renata) Anzelmo. Dear brother of Giovanni, the late Filippo, the late Calogero, the late Salvatore, the late Nunzia & the late Gina. Loving Godfather to Salvina Scarpelli. Fond uncle and friend of many. Visitation Sunday, December 29, 2024 from...
Linda Bencal
Dec 23, 2024
Linda Bencal, age 79, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024. Linda was the dear daughter of the late Annette and Walter Bencal; loving sister of Valerie (the late Robert) Bastian, Kenneth (Adriann) Bencal, Judy (Guy) Niedorkorn and the late Walter Robert (Ann) and the late Donald (the late Pamela) Bencal; fond aunt, great aunt and great great aunt of...
Roberta Manzie
Dec 22, 2024
Roberta “Lee” Manzie nee Testa, age 90, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024. She left us peacefully and without suffering. She was pre-deceased by her husband Marco Manzie, Sr., who was truly the love of her life, and her loving daughter, Donna, who lived with her mother until her passing. She is survived by her son Marco and daughter-in-law Erin,...
Katarzyna Pachura
Dec 21, 2024
Katarzyna "Kathy" Pachura, nee Gut, age 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 21, 2024. Kathy was the beloved wife of the late John "Jan"; loving mother of Henry (Gale) and Lucy Pachura; dear daughter of the late Anna and Jakub Gut; cherished babcia of Jonathan Pachura; dearest sister of Czeslawa "Charlotte" (the late Joseph) Padlo, she was...
Patricia Vitaliano
Dec 20, 2024
Patricia Vitaliano, nee Spila, age 88, passed away peacefully at her home on December 20, 2024. Patricia was the beloved wife of the late Joseph R.; loving mother of Rick and Susan (Jeff Horn) Vitaliano; dearest daughter of the late Marie and Anthony Spila; dear sister of Anthony and the late George (Kathy) Spila and the late Sharon (Dan) Berrigan....
Rosario Digati
Dec 20, 2024
Rosario DiGati 92 of Northlake. At Peace with Christ Friday, December 20, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Benedetta, Loving father of Frances (Ross) Panepinto, Linda and Leonard (Linda). Cherished grandfather of Faith, Elizabeth, Gabriella and Mia. Dear brother of Mimmo (Maria), Mimma (the late Salvatore) Incao, Santo (Ester), Maria (the late Pino) DiGati, the late Giovanni (the late Antonia),...
Vincenza Calcara
Dec 20, 2024
Vincenza Calcara, nee Stallone, age 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 20, 2024. Vincenza was the beloved wife of 60 years to the late Gaspare Calcara; loving mother of Giuseppe, Antoinette and Jenny Calcara; dearest daughter of the late Giovanna and Gaspare Stallone; cherished grandmother of Marie (Joseph) Schiavone, Jennifer Calcara, Joseph (Kristina) Abbinante and Kaitlyn...
Nancy Graban
Dec 18, 2024
Nancy Louise Graban, 85, of Peoria, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 28, 1939 in Chicago, the daughter of Fred and Violet (Larsen) Hess. Nancy married Daniel A. Graban in 1990. He preceded her in death in 2004. She was...
James Marten
Dec 18, 2024
James D. Marten December 17, 1933 - December 18, 2024 James passed away peacefully on December 18th, 2024 one day after his 91st birthday. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Elsie (John Peters). Also his wives, Marian Marten and Esther Marten. Also preceded in death by his baby sister, Elsie May, brother Theodore and twin sister,...
Nicoletta Pellerito
Dec 18, 2024
Nicoletta Pellerito (nee Sclafani) age 96, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2024. Nicoletta was born in Cinisi, near the Metropolitan City of Palermo in Sicily, Italy and resided on the northwest side of Chicago. Nicoletta was the beloved wife of the late Pietro Pellerito, for 69 wonderful years; loving mother of Vincenzo Pellerito, Susanna (Zenon) Golba and Stefano (Angela)...
Janis Gianos
Dec 18, 2024
Janis L. "Jan" Gianos, nee Ingman, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 18, 2024. Janis was the beloved wife of George for forty-one wonderful years; loving mother of Jennifer and Gust Gianos and the late Tony Krerowicz; dearest daughter of the late Praxedes "Pat" Ingman; dear sister of Kevin (Maureen) and the late James R. (the late...
Therese Grady
Dec 15, 2024
Therese “Terry” Grady (nee Cybulko), age 81, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Richard F. Grady. Loving mother of Richard (the late Pamela), Debra, Kathleen (Scott) Kelley and Christine (Robert) Thomas. Cherished grandmother of James, Julie, Aaron, Joseph and Kyle. Dearest sister of Elizabeth (Don) Novak, Adam (Cindy) Cybulko, and the late Matthew...
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