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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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Domenico Amodeo
Apr 30, 2018
Domenico Amodeo, age 85. Born in Caccamo, Sicily. Devoted husband of Vicky nee Calderone; loving father of Anthony (Cathy), Salvatore Amodeo and Marie Amodeo-Berg; beloved son of the late Antonino and the late Maria (nee Spatafora) Amodeo; fond grandfather of Nicole, Briane, Dominic (Corrine), Anthony (Teresa) and Alex Amodeo, Daniel (Kelly), Joseph, Erica and Louis Berg; great grandfather of Joseph...
George Krljic
Apr 29, 2018
George J. Krljic, age 57. Devoted husband of Mary nee Scianna; dear brother of Michael (Wendy) and Marianne (Austen Zuege) Krljic; fond uncle of Luke and Haley Krljic. George also leaves behind his wife's daughters, Amanda Smith and Tricia Bell to whom he was like a father. Memorial Visitation Friday May 4, 2018 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels,...
Barbara Pienkos
Apr 29, 2018
Barbara Pienkos, nee Stefaniszyn, age 92, passed away peacefully on April 29th. Barbara was the beloved wife of the late Alex; loving mother of Janina (the late Frederick Jr.) Schroeder; cherished grandmother of Frederick III (Joanna) and the late Richard Schroeder; great grandmother of Klara and Dylan. Visitation Monday from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W....
Rose Moschini
Apr 29, 2018
Rose J. Moschini, Age 89, nee Mugavero. Beloved wife of the late James G. Moschini, Sr. Loving mother of Patrice (Jim Bryant) Bedow, Karen Moschini and the late James G. Moschini, Jr. Cherished grandmother of Anthony Moschini, Jeffrey (Laura) Bedow, Scott (Lizbeth) Bedow, Julianna Moschini and Gina Bedow. Devoted great grandmother, sister and aunt to many. Visitation Thursday May 3...
Genevieve Szajnecki
Apr 29, 2018
Genevieve A. Szajnecki, 85; Beloved daughter of the late Genevieve and the late Stanley; Dear sister of the late Joan; Loving aunt of Patsy Bobek, Michael, Thomas, Henry, David and the late Jeanine Kowalyshen; Fond great-aunt and great-great-aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday May 3rd from 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge....
Luther Bajus
Apr 29, 2018
Rev. Luther J. Bajus, Age 90, Pastor of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Norridge since Oct. 1971, passed away April 29, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Anna nee Havir. Devoted father of Luther J. (Kay) Bajus and Deb (Bill) Pelger. Cherished grandfather of Kory and Mark Bajus & Sarah and Billy Pelger. Dear brother of Eunice Bajus and the...
Sheila Turney
Apr 29, 2018
Sheila W. Turney, nee Walsh, age 99. Passed on April 29, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Louis F.; loving mother of Michael (Rebecca), Sheila, Bill (Alice), Jack (Valerie), Bernadette (Roberto) Sarmiento and Paul (Laura); fond grandmother of Matt, Megan, Sean, Carlin, Brian, Sarah, Shannon, Carolyn, Andres, Philip, Marley, Jake and David; great grandmother of Taylor, Charlie, Zoie, Cameron, Henry,...
Paul Pignatelli
Apr 27, 2018
Paul Joseph Pignatelli, 79, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran; Beloved husband of Gloria nee Macari; Cherished father of Debra (Sam) Tolia and Donna (Tony) Laskowski; Loving grandfather of Cailyn, Nico, Tyler and Cristian; Dear brother of the late Dolly Achino and uncle of Anthony Achino; Honorary uncle and dear friend to many. Visitation Wednesday May 2nd from 3:00 - 9:00 p.m....
Francesco Ferrara
Apr 27, 2018
Francesco Ferrara, 78, passed away April 27, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Rosa nee Bentivoglio. Loving father of Vito, Carmella, and Chiara. Beloved son of the late Vito and the late Carmella (nee Lombardi). Dear brother of Domenico, Cristina, and Raffaele. Fond uncle and friend of many. Visitation will be Monday, April 30, from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m....
Diane Boffro
Apr 26, 2018
Diane Boffro, age 70, passed away on April 26, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Rudy. Loving mother of Tommy, David (Jennie) and Cindy (Angel) Rodriguez. Dear daughter of the late John "Ray" and the late Victoria (nee Sviontek) Hildebrand. Fond grandmother of Kiya, Vanessa and Heather. Dear sister of Dennis (JoAnne) Hildebrand and aunt of Barbie and Butch. Visitation...
Rose Owens
Apr 26, 2018
Rose Mary A. Owens, nee Kunz, age 72, passed away on April 26th surrounded by her loving family. Rose Mary was the beloved wife of the late Jerry; loving mother of Teresa (Eric) Morales, Tammy Fraley and Jerry Owens; dearest daughter of Anne, nee Ricile, and the late Carl Kunz; cherished grandmother of Rachel (the late Salvador) Gutierrez, Eric and...
Gerald Tokarski
Apr 26, 2018
Gerald "Jerry" Tokarski, age 76, passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2018. He is the beloved husband of Marilyn for 50 years. Loving father of James Tokarski and Tricia (John) Convery. Dear brother of Christine Gudwien and fond uncle of Anthony (Marsha) Gudwien and Michael (Cindy) Gudwien. Great uncle of Grace, Casey and Zachary. Jerry was an avid bowler and...
Faye Panepinto
Apr 25, 2018
Faye Panepinto, nee Briguglio, age 89. Devoted wife of the late Biaggio “Red” Panepinto; beloved mother of Ross (Frances) and Leo; loving grandmother of Faith and Elizabeth; dear sister of the late Vincent (the late Catherine) Briguglio; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday April 29, 2018 from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence...
Rosario Attardo
Apr 25, 2018
Rosario Attardo, Age 51. Beloved son of Sebastiano & Marianna (nee Portuese) Attardo. Dear brother of the late Giuseppina Attardo. Fond cousin & nephew of many. Visitation Sunday April 29 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Monday 8:30 a.m. processing from the funeral home to Divine Savior Church for Mass at...
Jesse Rodriguez
Apr 24, 2018
Jesse Rodriguez, 55, passed away on Tuesday, April 24th. Jesse is survived by his beloved fiancé Felecia Urrutia. Loving father to Aaron Rodriguez (Sonia Villa Gomez) and Jessica Rodriguez. The beloved son of Georgia Rodriguez (nee Guzman) and the late Jose Rodriguez. Brother to the late Griselda Rodriguez and the late Jose Rodriguez. A fond uncle to many nieces and...
Joseph Scarpelli
Apr 24, 2018
U.S. VeteranJoseph Scarpelli; 97 years; WWII Army Veteran. Beloved Husband of late Geraldine; nee: Rago. Loving Father of Ernest, Joan (Lloyd) Singer, & Mary Jo. Dear Brother of late Marion (late Anthony) Saladino, Nicholas (Late Virginia), late Ernest (late Ida), & Raymond (late Delores)(Carol). Proud Grandpa of Jenna Singer. Devoted Uncle, Cousin, & Friend to Many. Honorable Corporal in the...
Martin Gutilla
Apr 23, 2018
Gutilla, Martin ChristopherMarty Gutilla passed away peacefully on April 23, 2018. The Chicago Herald-American newspaper declared him a “rule Yule doll,” on his birthdate December 25, 1945 – making him famous from birth.Marty grew up on the northwest side of Chicago with his late parents, Sam and Rose Marie, and his brother Tony. He lived for his mom's homemade raviolis...
Biagio Calzante
Apr 22, 2018
Biagio "U Zu Brasi" Calzante, age 88, born in Alta Villa Milicia. Devoted husband of Maria nee Bucaro; beloved father of Jim (Fina) Calzante, Cira Calzante and Joe (Francesca) Calzante; loving grandfather of Maria (Jon), Mariano, Gianluca, Biagio, Niko, Josef and Franco. Visitation Thursday April 26, 2018 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave.,Norridge, IL. Funeral...
John Donovan
Apr 21, 2018
John Gerard Donovan passed away on April 21, 2018 at the age of 61. Born in Chicago on December 28, 1956, John was the beloved son of John (Jack) and Marian Donovan, both recently deceased. Devoted brother to Paulette (Steve Herman), Mary Lu (Richard Collins), Sukantika, Tim, Tom (Geralyn), Fran (Sean Shaffer), and Sue (Joe Minogue). Loving uncle of Rich...
Helen Manella
Apr 20, 2018
Helen "Peggy" Manella, nee Bailey, age 77, passed away on Friday April 20th. Peggy is the beloved wife of Joseph; loving mother of Joseph (Meghan); dearest daughter of the late Margaret, nee Cooney, and Steve Bailey; fond grandmother of Madison and Randi; dear sister of the Retired Honorable Judge James (the late Barbara), John (Marilyn) and Steven (Annette) Bailey and...
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