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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Nicola Santucci

Nicola Santucci

May 7, 2017

Nicola Santucci, age 86, passed away on May 7, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Nicola was the beloved husband of Lena for 58 wonderful years; loving father of John (Ann) Santucci, Antonetta (Tom) Witte and Nick Santucci Jr.; cherished grandfather of Stephanie Ann and Samantha Kathleen Santucci and Rocco Anthony Witte; dearest brother of the late Anna (Antonio) Spina;...

Joseph Wasiukiewicz

Joseph Wasiukiewicz

May 7, 2017

Joseph Wasiukiewicz, age 97, passed away on May 7, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Joseph was the beloved husband of the late Helen Stawicki; loving father of Linda S. (Karl) Cloherty and Michael G. (Ruth) Wasiukiewicz; cherished grandfather of Karl Jr. (Amy), Alan (Dori) and Jason (Lisa) Cloherty and Michael Wasiukiewicz Jr. and Jennifer Garrido; great grandfather of Connor,...

Albert Bianchi

Albert Bianchi

May 6, 2017

Albert Bianchi, age 95, U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, passed away on May 6, 2017. Albert was the beloved husband of the late Carol June, nee Hedman; loving father of Scott Bianchi; cherished grandfather of Lucy Bianchi; dear brother of Eleanor and Sarah; fond uncle of many. Visitation will be Thursday from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels...

Ferry Wittenrood

Ferry Wittenrood

May 5, 2017

Ferry Timothy Wittenrood, age 77, passed away on May 5, 2017. Ferry is the beloved husband of Albina, nee Gonsalves, and the late Margaretha, nee DeBats; Loving father of Jacqueline (Donald) Blair, Monica (Jesse) Del Angel, Yvette (Zoran) Ilic and Michael (Elizabeth) DaSilva; dearest son of the late Etty and Piet Wittenwood; cherished grandfather of Angelique (Ruben) Camacho, Jennifer (Stephen)...

Frances Schneider

Frances Schneider

May 5, 2017

Frances B. Schneider nee Philbin, age 88. Devoted wife of the late Howard Schneider; beloved mother of Tim (Kathy), Jeff, and Pat; loving grandmother of Carly (Jon), Katie (Andrew), Tim, Lauren, and Kevin; Services are private.

Dolores Serio

Dolores Serio

May 4, 2017

Mary “Dolores” Serio, Age 89, nee Szafasz. Loving mother of Donna Serio, Gary (Vicky) Serio and Linda (Jerry) Witwicki. Beloved daughter of the late Walter and the late Rose (nee Starzyk) Szafasz. Cherished grandmother of Toni (Bert) Johnson, Alissa (Joseph) Giles, Samantha (Spencer) Artz, Morgan and Kaitlyn Fallos. Great grandmother of Nora, Ryker and Olivia. Dear sister of Ken (Gerry)...

Michael Sides

Michael Sides

May 3, 2017

Michael J. Sides, age 58. Beloved husband of Tammy Ellenbecker; loving father of Nicolas Palumbo and David Auburgly; beloved son of the late James J. Sides and Rose Ann Sides nee Clemenza; dear brother of Nanette (Thomas) Miller nee Sides. Visitation, Sunday May 7, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge, IL...

John Simpson

John Simpson

May 1, 2017

John Sinclair Simpson, age 85, Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Joan Simpson (nee Conners); loving father of John (Rika), Scott (Renee) and Mark (Vicki); cherished grandfather of Cheryl (Lou), Matthew (Leslie), Kelly, Stephanie (Kyle) and Ryan; great grandfather of Declan and Dylan; dear brother of Calvin and the late Jean Galbraith. A memorial gathering will be held...

Calogero Bavuso

Calogero Bavuso

May 1, 2017

Carl Bavuso, age 93, WWII Army Veteran. Devoted husband of Stella nee Morreale; beloved father of Vince (Georgia), Joe (Rosalie) and Tony (Joanna); loving grandfather of Joe (Maria), John (Amanda), Stefanie (Dave), Tony (Katie) and Leesa; great grandfather of Sofia, Mia and John; dear brother of Rose and Sarah; fond uncle of many. Visitation Sunday May 7, 3:00 until 8:00...

Beverly Janke

Beverly Janke

Apr 30, 2017

Beverly B. Janke, nee Hansen, age 94, passed away on April 30th surrounded by her loving family. Beverly was the beloved wife of the late William Janke; loving mother of Don (Arlene) Janke, Dale (Gary) Davis and Diane (Robert) Carroll; dearest daughter of the late Elsie, nee Freimuth, and the late Leslie Hansen; cherished grandmother of Renee and Michael (Carla)...

Maryann Fontana

Maryann Fontana

Apr 30, 2017

Maryann Fontana, Age 90, nee Sayad. Beloved wife to Vincent Fontana Jr. for over 67 years. Loving mother of Sharon (Glenn) Barnett and the late Matthew Martorano. Cherished grandmother of Glenn R. Barnett. Great grandmother of Glenn, Patrick and Liam Barnett. Dear sister of Robert & Richard (Patty) Sayad, the late Charlotte Alexander and the late Jeanette Elmer. Fond aunt...

Steven Siciliano

Steven Siciliano

Apr 30, 2017

Steven S. Siciliano, Age 57. Devoted husband of Kelly nee O’Neill. Father of Cristine Realmuto. Beloved son of the late Vito and the late Madeline (nee Mostrato). Loving brother of Joseph (Karen), Madelyn “Cookie” (William) Groskopf and Michael (Susan). Fond favorite uncle and great uncle to many. Celebration of Life Tuesday May 9 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Memorial...

Judith Mcauliffe

Judith Mcauliffe

Apr 30, 2017

Judith A. McAuliffe nee Green, age 78. Preceeded in death by Roger McAuliffe; beloved mother of Kathleen Alvarez (Fiancee Paul Owens), Michael (Kim nee Morreale) McAuliffe, Suzanne Santoro (Jeff Moleterno), Colleen McAuliffe and Ryan (Michele) McAuliffe; loving grandmother Jennifer, Kristen (Frank), Rebecca (Joseph), Kevin (Lisa), Matthew, Conor, Bianca, Nicholas, Joseph, Michael, Caitlin, Ashley, Ryan, Tyler, Lauryn, Kyle, Olivia and Van;...

Kathryn Lucas

Kathryn Lucas

Apr 29, 2017

Kathryn M. Lucas nee McDonnell, 61; Loving wife of James; Beloved daughter of the late Kathryn nee Krzysko and the late John McDonnell; Dear sister of Melissa (John) Kleundt, Mike (Mary Joe) McDonnell, the late Amy and the late John McDonnell; Fond aunt to many. Memorial Visitation Saturday May 6th from 9:30 a.m. until time of prayer service 11:30 a.m....

Maria Skoskiewicz

Maria Skoskiewicz

Apr 28, 2017

Maria Skoskiewicz age 94, passed away on April 28, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Antoni. Loving Mother of Bogdan (Deborah), Grace and Brigitte (Dennis) Powidzki. Dear grandmother of Mark (Amanda) Skoskiewicz and Kristen (Daniel) Worst. Great grandmother of Daniel, Angela, Henry and Ella. Dear sister of Adela. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday May 2, 2017...

Marion Dinovo

Marion Dinovo

Apr 28, 2017

Marion L. Di Novo (nee Gallichio) age 92, Passed away on Friday April 28, 2017. Beloved wife of Joseph for 65 years. Loving daughter of the late Frank and the late Ann (nee LoPresti) Gallichio Dear sister of Frank (the late Anne) Gallichio and the late Elsie (the late Otto) Hajek. Fond aunt and cousin of many. Visitation Tuesday May...

Lois Raish

Lois Raish

Apr 28, 2017

Lois M. Raish 82 of Park Ridge. At Peace with Christ, Friday , April 28, 2017. Beloved wife of Richard. Loving mother of Laura Milliren, Teresa (John) Celmer and Thomas (Brigitte). Dear grandmother of Conner, Grant, Hannah Beth, Aubrey, Elle and Christian. Loving sister of Bro. Lester and Leonard (Evelyn) Kaehler. Fond aunt of Janet and Philip.. Visitation Monday from...

Christopher Schick

Christopher Schick

Apr 28, 2017

Christopher E. Schick, age 65. Beloved father of Jacqueline (Justin) Baumler, Christopher and Kenneth. Beloved son of the late Eugeniusz and the late Krystyna Szyc. Loving grandfather of Julia. Dear brother of Maryla (George) Stec. Uncle of Robert (Shelley) Stec and Sharon (Michael) Jacobellis and great uncle of Frankie and Veronika. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family would...

Genevieve Srutwa

Genevieve Srutwa

Apr 27, 2017

Genevieve Srutwa nee Kras, age 93. Passed away April 27, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Thaddeus; loving mother of Krystyna Srutwa and Thaddeus (Yvonne) Srutwa; fond grandmother of Tatiana, Arman, Nadia and Peter; dear sister of the late John (the late Nora) Kras. Genevieve loved to garden, entertain, and cook. She was an example of strength, a compassionate friend,...

Ann Fotopoulos

Ann Fotopoulos

Apr 26, 2017

Ann Fotopoulos nee Amato, age 95. Devoted wife of the late James; beloved mother of Peter (Rose) and Camille Fotopoulos; loving grandmother of James Fotopoulos, Alexandra (Robert) McCorry and Peter Fotopoulos; great grandmother of Peter McCorry; dear sister of Gloria (the late John) Rago, the late Jennie (the late Mike) Circelli, the late Rose (the late Louis) Gentile, the late...

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