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.

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Maria Gallina

Maria Gallina

Jul 20, 2018

Maria Concetta Gallina, Age 76, nee Cusumano. Beloved wife of 50 years to Antonino. Loving mother of Cathy (Mario) Bruno, Joe (Melanie) Gallina and Margaret Cardone. Cherished Nonna of Emilio, Nico and Sabrina Bruno, Anthony, Julia and Isabella Gallina, Vanessa, Francesco and Bianca Cardone. Dear sister of Sam (Wilma) Cusumano, Joe (Marilyn) Cusumano, Elena Gagliano, Vince (Anna) Cusumano, Nancy (Christ)...

John Olson

John Olson

Jul 20, 2018

John W. Olson, age 66, passed away suddenly on July 20, 2018. Beloved husband of Denise (nee Fagerson). Loving father of Julie Olson, Johnny and Step-children Danielle (Gill) Bloomer, Angelo (Stacy) Loverde and Gina Loverde. Fond grandfather of Tyler, Angelina, Michael, Jaron, A.J., Nick, Francesca and Kalli. Dear brother of Wally Olson and Lori (John) Hansen. Memorial Mass Thursday, July...

Daniel Bieniarz

Daniel Bieniarz

Jul 19, 2018

Daniel S. Bieniarz, 88; Korean War Veteran; Devoted husband of Alice nee Rogalski; Beloved father of Alison (Timothy Kohlstedt) Bieniarz, Amy (David) Ross, and James (Diane) Bieniarz; Loving grandfather of Andrew, Kayla, Billy, Daniel, Samantha, Addy, and Jason; Son of the late Stanley and the late Michalina Bieniarz; Preceded in death by 2 sisters and 10 brothers; Fond uncle to...

Bertha Cobb

Bertha Cobb

Jul 18, 2018

Bertha ‘Terri’ Cobb, 92, passed away July 18, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Martin Cobb. Devoted mother of Martin (Sue), Michael, the late Ronald (Patricia), and Kenneth (Cynthia). Cherished daughter of the late Jacob and Bertha Gart. Loving grandmother of Katie (Nicholas), Jeffrey (Megan), Robert, Christopher, Kyle, and Lisa. Great grandmother of Claire. Dear sister of John (Sheila), Mary...

Phyllis Tuttle

Phyllis Tuttle

Jul 17, 2018

Phyllis Irene Tuttle, age 71, passed away on July 17, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Salvatore Aiello and the late John Joseph Tuttle. Loving mother of Marie Santa Aiello and Samantha (Sean) Hartl, the late Peter Aiello and step-children Ronald Aiello, Vincent (Judy) Tuttle, Philip Aiello, Mary Aiello, Cathy Aiello, and Joseph Tuttle. Cherished grandmother of Chloe. Dear sister...

Joseph Szandra

Joseph Szandra

Jul 17, 2018

Joseph Szandra, M.D., Age 97. Pediatrician for over 45 years with Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago. Beloved husband of Luboslawa nee Kurylowycz for 71 years. Loving father of Diana Roxsolana (Dr. Wolodymyr) Minkowycz, Renata Motria Szandra and Lisa Violet (George) Sambor. Cherished grandfather of Liliana Minkowycz, Adria (Caleb) Rich, Daniel and Hannah Sambor. Fond uncle of many. He is also...

Maria Nasti

Maria Nasti

Jul 16, 2018

Maria Nasti, nee Ruggiero, Age 82. Devoted wife of the late Joseph. Beloved mother of Elena (Salvatore) Fulco, Lina (Mike) Falco, Vince (Rosemary), John (Karen) and Sam (Linda) Nasti. Loving grandmother of 12. Great grandmother of 3. Dear sister of Enrico Ruggiero. Visitation Thursday 3 to 9:00 p.m.at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Friday 9:00 a.m. from...

Joseph Petruzzi

Joseph Petruzzi

Jul 15, 2018

Joseph A. Petruzzi 67. At Peace with Christ , Sunday , July 15, 2018. Loving father of Sarah (Scott) Asselborn, Joseph and Elizabeth “Lizzy”. Beloved son of the late Joseph and Dolores. Fond grandfather of Anthony and Vincent “Vinny”. Former husband of Patsy. Dear brother of James Ret. CPD , Charlie Ret. CFD and the late Dolores Ventura. Fond uncle...

Natividad Vélez

Natividad Vélez

Jul 15, 2018

Natividad "Natty" Vélez (nee Acosta), formerly of Harwood Heights, passed away on July 15, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Jose Manuel Vélez. Loving mother of Jose (Tina), Manuel "Tony" (Christina), Elisa (Michael) Makar and Alma "Letty" (Steve) Vélez. Cherished grandmother of Christopher, Ashley, Brittany, Antonio, Melinda, Adam and Vincent. Great grandmother of Olive, Mila, Myra, Justis and Isabella. Dear...

Joan Diemer

Joan Diemer

Jul 15, 2018

Joan Victoria Diemer, nee Gold, age 91, passed away on July 15th surrounded by her loving family. Joan was the beloved wife of Gerhard Herman Diemer for 71 wonderful years; loving mother of Marilyn Staerk and Warren (Sherry) Diemer; cherished grandmother of Katherine Smith, Emily Staerk and Austin Diemer; dearest sister of Jean (the late Alonzo) Menking, the late Victor...

Richard Incandela

Richard Incandela

Jul 14, 2018

Richard S. Incandela, 81; U.S. Army Veteran; a great man who will be dearly missed by many. Cherished husband of Sharon; Devoted father of Richard (Gina) Incandela II and the late Susie Incandela; Loving grandfather of Richard III, Nicholas and Anthony; Preceded in death by his brother Joseph Incandela and his sisters Catherine Grizaffi and Rosemary "Babe" Conrad; Beloved uncle...

Lorraine Lindstrom

Lorraine Lindstrom

Jul 14, 2018

Lorraine Lillian Lindstrom, nee Stobbe, age 97, passed away on July 14th surrounded by her loving family. Lorraine was the loving mother of Father Michael Lindstrom S.V.D., Arlene Lindstrom and Cheryl Brown; cherished grandmother of Candice Matelski, Sandra and Michael Brown; great grandmother of Mathew and Jennifer Matelski; dear sister of the late Irene Lowe; fond aunt of many. In...

Phyllis Reed

Phyllis Reed

Jul 14, 2018

Phyllis J. Reed, nee Broniarczyk, age 82, passed away peacefully on July 14th. Phyllis was the beloved wife of the late James H.R.; loving mother of Cynthia (Bill) Waters, Sue (Sam) Canzoneri, Patty Kasprzyk, Matthew (Kathy) Reed and Mary (Trent) Hasley; cherished grandmother of Kimberly, Kelly, Timothy, Katy and Jimmy Casey, Maria and Nick Canzoneri, Meghan, Steven, Rachel and Kevin...

Oscar Polanco

Oscar Polanco

Jul 12, 2018

Oscar Polanco, 75; Cherished husband of Martha Sandoval-Polanco; Beloved father of Betty Santiago, Oscar (Sherriann) Polanco, Marco (Katie) Polanco and Christina Arellano; Loving grandpa of Vanessa, Avila, Vincent, Veronica, Oscar and Gia; Dear brother, uncle and friend to many. Visitation Monday July 16th from 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. with a funeral prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300...

Frank Viverito

Frank Viverito

Jul 12, 2018

Frank M. Viverito, 70, U.S. Army Veteran; Beloved husband of Irene nee Schiffman; Devoted father of Gina (David) Griffin and Lisa Viverito; Loving grandfather of Alexa Jo; Dear brother of Christine (Dennis) McFadden and brother-in-law of Beverly Topp, Stewart Schiffman and Harry Schiffman; Fond uncle to many; Dear cousin of Tony Spatafora. Visitation Monday July 16th from 3:00 – 9:00...

Angela Bellisario

Angela Bellisario

Jul 11, 2018

Angela M. Bellisario, nee Anelli, age 92, passed away peacefully on July 11th. Angela was the beloved wife of the late Giuseppe V.; loving mother of Paul (Ninfa) Bellisario, Anna (Herb) Petryniec and John (Patricia) Bellisario; dearest daughter of the late Isabella and Giovanni Anelli; cherished grandmother of Shirley (Robert) Storo, Karen (Scott) Rathke, Angelica (Vince) Giannelli, Giorgiana (Neil) Gottstein,...

Constantine Costopoulos

Constantine Costopoulos

Jul 8, 2018

Constantine Costopoulos 77. At Peace with Christ, Sunday, July 8, 2018. Beloved husband of Ann. Loving father of Anastasia (Peter) Beniaris and George (Maria). Dear grandfather of George-Peter, Amanda-Ann, Constantine, Sofia and Konstantine. Brother of Toula Costopoulos. Visitation Thursday from 3:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Cumberland Chapels (FRIEL FUNERAL DIRECTORS) 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Service Begin: Friday 10:00...

Helen Mucci

Helen Mucci

Jul 8, 2018

Helen A. “Pat” Mucci, nee Gal, age 95. Devoted wife of the late Edward R.; beloved mother of Francis R. (Darlene) Mucci, Robert R. (Joanne) Mucci and Mary R. Mucci (Kevin Olsberg); loving grandmother of Heather (Fred) Hepp, Regina, Erik, Nicholas and the late Peter Mucci; great grandmother of Brooke Campos and Dominic Hepp; dear sister of the late Genevieve...

John Chwatal

John Chwatal

Jul 7, 2018

John R. Chwatal, age 82. Dearest Longtime Companion to Eleanor Krischel Loving father of John S. (Jill) Chwatal and Mary Condie. Fond grandfather of Christopher Leonard and Stephen Joseph Chwatal. Interment Private Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

Caroline Becker

Caroline Becker

Jul 5, 2018

Caroline Becker, 91 of Park Ridge. At Peace with Christ Thursday, July 5, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving mother of Norbert (Suzanne) and the late Corie (Walter) Schilling. Fond grandmother of Kristel, Alex, Nora, Karl and the late Karisse. Great grandmother of Reygan and Lina. Dear sister of John (the late Katharina) Pleli. Visitation Saturday from 9:00...

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