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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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Raffaella Metallo

Raffaella Metallo

Oct 15, 2017

Raffaela “Rae” Metallo nee Eorio, age 84. Devoted wife of the late Frank; loving mother of Frank & Steven; cherished grandmother of Peter (Callie), Lana (Brandon) and Maxwell; great grandmother of Hallie and Zoe. Beloved sister of Josephine, Dominic (Anelle), Mary and the late Faye (the late Mario) D’Agostino, the late Phil (the late Dorothy), the late Carmella Mascheri, the...

Delta Bertolini

Delta Bertolini

Oct 14, 2017

Delta Marion Bertolini nee Holsman, 83, of Norridge, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 14th with her loving family by her side. She is survived by her cherished husband of 65 years, Ronald. She is the loving mother to her children, the late Lawrence (Rose), Jerome (Frances), Colette (Don Manno), Kenneth (the late Mary) and Lisa; Dearest and most loving grandmother...

Peter Stecyk

Peter Stecyk

Oct 14, 2017

Peter Stecyk, age 56, passed away on October 14th after a courageous battle with Huntington's Disease. Peter was the beloved son of the late Lubow and Michael Stecyk; dear brother of George (Janice) Stecyk, Mary Bos and the late Donald Stecyk; loving Uncle of John Stecyk, Kathie (Justin) Canada and Michael (Susan) Bos; Great Uncle of Maddie, Raegan and Hope...

Paula Iwanik

Paula Iwanik

Oct 13, 2017

Paula 'Pasha' Iwanik, 94, passed away October 13, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Wassil. Loving mother of Sandra, Nick (Diana), Ann (Ricardo). Fond grandmother of Lisa (Timothy), Richard (Katie), Marko, Katya, Stephan. Great grandmother of Michael, Danny. Family and friends to meet at St. Joseph Ukrainian Catholic Church, Chicago, on Monday, October 16, for Mass of Christian Burial at...

Elaine Grochocki

Elaine Grochocki

Oct 12, 2017

Elaine M. Grochocki, Age 79, nee Rath. Beloved wife of LeRoy Grochocki. Loving mother of Sharon (Jeff Hinton) Pascente, Sandy (Ernie) Van Stedum and Janice Grochocki. Cherished grandmother of Greg (Jennifer) Stranski and Adam Van Stedum. Dear sister of the late Charles Rath and the late Joseph (Helen) Rath. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday Oct. 18...

Antonio Martusciello

Antonio Martusciello

Oct 12, 2017

Antonio “ Tony” Martusciello 90, of Downers Grove. At Peace with Christ Thursday,October 12, 2017. Beloved husband of Inga and the late Fay. Loving father of Joann Germanie, Dr. Anna Maria , Dr. Frank (Lisa) Martusciello and John (Mary) Haggard. Fond grandfather of Stefani, Frankie, Anthony, Marco, Sonny, Nickie, Luke and Abby. Dear brother of Jack (Theresa). Fond uncle and...

Pietrina Rabbeni

Pietrina Rabbeni

Oct 12, 2017

Pietrina V. Rabbeni (nee Barbarotta), age 94, of Palatine, passed away on October 12, 2017, born in Bompietro, Palermo, Sicily on November, 9, 1922. Beloved wife of the late Giuseppe. Dear daughter of the late Antonio and the late Serafina Barbarotta. Loving mother of Enza (Vince) Pedone. Cherished grandmother of Antonetta (Anthony) Christiano and Piera Ferruzza. Great grandmother of Luigi...

Terry Rickert

Terry Rickert

Oct 11, 2017

Terry Rickert 73 of Park Ridge. At rest, Wednesday , October 11, 2017. Beloved husband of Carol. Loving father of Vanessa (Geoff) Mason, Ryan (Melanie), Mike (Merry) and Jack (Becki Clasen). Fond grandfather of Evan, Maddie, Kyra, Kelsey and Keegan. great grandfather of Logan. Dear brother of Doug . Fond uncle and brother in law. Memorial Visitation Tuesday from 3:00...

Shirley Bartolo

Shirley Bartolo

Oct 11, 2017

Shirley Bartolo, nee Bucci, age 90, passed away peacefully on October 11th. Shirley was the beloved wife of the late Salvatore; loving mother of Richard (Marilyn), Bradley (Sherry) and Brian (Lynn) Bartolo; cherished grandmother of Trisha (Steve) Burchill, Jennifer, Scott (Megan) and Bradley Bartolo, Lori (Steve) Shragal and Kevin Bartolo; dear sister of the late Richard (the late Elizabeth) Bucchi;...

Alexandria Pawlenko

Alexandria Pawlenko

Oct 11, 2017

Alexandria “Sasha” Pawlenko, Age 88. Beloved wife of Wasyl Pawlenko. Loving mother of Mykola Pawlenko, Bipa “Vera” Pawlenko and the late Walter “Wally” Pawlenko. Cherished grandmother of Kolya (Olenka), Tania and Victoria Hill. Dear sister of Michael (late Nina) Cheroim. Fond aunt of many. Visitation Sunday October 15 from 2 to 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave.,...

Ludwig Friedrich

Ludwig Friedrich

Oct 10, 2017

Ludwig "Butch" Friedrich, Ret. C.P.D. Passed away on October 10, 2017 at the age of 77. Beloved husband of Phyllis (nee Ahsmann) Loving father of Kevin (C.P.D.)(Annette) and Kim (Chuck) Welch and Dave (Lesa) Friedrich. Cherished grandfather of Ashley, Samantha, Brittany, Hank and Charlotte. Visitation Friday October 13, 2017 from 3:00 unitl 9:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until...

Mary Govern

Mary Govern

Oct 10, 2017

Mary "Dolores" McGovern, age 90, passed away on October 10, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Gregory J. Loving mother of Gregory J. (Camille) Mary Clare (Dahn) Clemens and Sean (C.P.D) (Beth) McGovern. Fond grandmother of Megan (Chris) Thomas, Gregory (Kristen) McGovern, Thomas McGovern, Kiley (Michael) Freeman, Mara (Keith) McDermott, Dahn Clemens and Sean, Colleen and Michael McGovern. Great grandmother...

Theodora Zabiak

Theodora Zabiak

Oct 10, 2017

Theodora Zabiak, age 92 passed away on Tuesday October 10, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Daniel. Dear sister of Olga (Van) Basel and Jeanne (Frank) Sayers. Aunt of Kent Sayers, Frank Sayers and Joan (Richard) Abrams. Visitation Friday October 13, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. until time of prayers service at 10:30 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave....

Nicasia Geraci

Nicasia Geraci

Oct 10, 2017

Nicasia Geraci, nee Massa, age 86, passed away on October 10th surrounded by her loving family. Nicasia was the beloved wife of Vincenzo; loving mother of Maria Geraci, Joanne (Frank) Castelli, Dominick (Cathy), Francesca and Francesco Geraci and the late Anna (the late Joe) Concialdi; cherished grandmother of 12; great grandmother of 10; dear sister of Assunta (the late Mario)...

Nicholas Fosco

Nicholas Fosco

Oct 10, 2017

Nicholas J. Fosco, age 68, passed away suddenly. Devoted husband of Antonia nee Cammarota. Beloved father of Domenic (Nicole) Fosco and Laura (Mark) Raymond. Loving grandfather of Zoey and Ashley. Dear brother of Mario (Marie) and Arnold Fosco. Visitation Sunday Oct. 15, 2:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. Funeral services begin Monday Oct....

Karl Muske

Karl Muske

Oct 9, 2017

Karl 'Bernie' Muske, U.S. Coast Guard veteran, age 84, passed away on October 9th at his home in Norridge. Karl was the beloved husband of Barbara, nee Lehmann for 61 wonderful years; loving father of Laurice and the late Kenneth Muske. Please omit flowers. Visitation Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge,...

Florence Salvestrini

Florence Salvestrini

Oct 7, 2017

Florence C. Salvestrini, nee Paoli, age 91, passed away peacefully on October 7th. Florence was the beloved wife of the late Harry B.; loving mother of Gary (Denise) Salvestrini and Mary Frances (Chris) Voegeli; dearest daughter of the late Ida and Emilio Paoli; dear grandmother of Erin and Jamie; devoted sister of the late Leo (Betty) Paoli and a fond...

Rosa Guida

Rosa Guida

Oct 7, 2017

Rosa Guida nee Busciglio, age 85; beloved wife of the late Giuseppe Guida; loving mother of Albert Guida and Caterina (Antonio) Meglio; beloved daughter of the late Francesco and Maria (nee Castellano) Busciglio; fond grandmother of Joseph (Jessica) Meglio, Melissa (James) Vanek, Anthony (Raffaella) Guida, Roseann Guida, Cristina (Paul) Kreidler, and Daniela Guida; great grandmother of Alexander, Anthony, Alessia, and...

Robert Passeri

Robert Passeri

Oct 6, 2017

Robert 'Beaver' Passeri, Sr., former Chicago Police Officer passed away on October 6th. Robert was the amazing husband of Marilyn, nee Cerone; awesome father of Gina (Jeffrey Jason), Robert, Jr. and Christopher; dear son of Dorothy and the late Donald; devoted grandfather of Daniel and Isabella; loving brother of Carol (the late James) Lampres, Jean (John) Colantonio and Maria Sisco;...

John Weiland

John Weiland

Oct 6, 2017

John Weiland 78 of Elk Grove Village. At rest Friday, October 6, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Elisabeth. Loving father of Maryann (Joseph) Sodini and Peter. Fond father-in-law of Renee’ Hennigson. Dear Opa of Adam, Samantha, Bennet and Mitchell. Loving partner of Sue Cassidy. Dear brother of the late Anna Gnand and Elizabeth Lorenz. Fond uncle and great uncle....

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