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.
George Schnitzius
Jan 12, 2017
George W. Schnitzius, 90, died Thursday January 12, 2017 at the Generations Nursing Home, Des Plaines, Illinois, of complications due to heart and kidney failure. He graduated from Loyola Academy as President of his class in 1944 and Loyola University with a Bachelor of Science degree. He loved sports and music – football, track and golf – and playing his...
Anthony Lucchese
Jan 12, 2017
Anthony 'Tony' W. Lucchese 62 of Norwood Park. At rest Thursday, January 12, 2017. Beloved son of the late Anthony and Margaret. Dear brother of Frank (Linda) and Vicki (David) Masters. Fond uncle of Peter, Phillip, Michael and Maureen. Great uncle of Max and Finn. Visitation Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Cumberland Chapels (FRIEL FUNERAL DIRECTORS) 8300 W....
Carmelo Palumbo
Jan 12, 2017
Carmelo J. Palumbo, 86; Beloved husband and best friend of Janet nee Gentile; Devoted father of Michael L. (Nadezda); Loving grandfather of Michael C. and Matthew; Dear brother of Marino (the late JoAnne) and Charles R. Palumbo, Rose Mary (Donald) Dryjanski, Mary Ann (James) Lane, the late Augustina (the late Robert) Mikos and brother-in-law of Michael (Donna) Gentile; Fond uncle,...
Kathleen Rose
Jan 11, 2017
Kathleen Mae Rose, Age 65, nee Murray. Beloved mother of John, Michael, Sherry, Robert and Kimberly (Heather) Hezinger and Robert Rose and the late Peter and the late Paul Rose. Loving daughter of the late Joseph and the late Rosella (Hannet) Murray. Cherished grandmother of Jon Pugh, Michael, Katlyn, Jade, Brendan and Chloe Hezinger. Dear sister of Susan, Jayne, Patti...
Teresa Grana
Jan 11, 2017
Teresa Grana nee Macaione, 76; Beloved wife of the late Michele; Cherished mother of Erminia (the late Frank) DiPiazza; Loving grandmother of Vito, Michael (Vicky), Anthony and Tania; Dear sister of Maria (the late Agostino) Castaldo, the late Carlo (Josephine) Macaione and the late Josephine ()the late Vincent) Fantauzzo; Visitation Monday Jan. 16th from 4:00 - 9:00 pm at Cumberland...
Rocco Campanile
Jan 11, 2017
Rocco M. Campanile, age 83, U.S. Army/Korea, passed away on January 11, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Rocco was the beloved husband of Mary Jean 'Gina', nee Iannino, for 57 wonderful years; loving father of Sharon J. (Anthony) Grande, Rocco S. (Lisa) and Michael P. (Emily) Campanile; beloved son of the late Laura and Sante Campanile; cherished grandfather of...
Joseph Voelker
Jan 10, 2017
Joseph Anton Voelker, age 53, passed away on January 10, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Joseph was the beloved fiance of Renee Arrison; loving father of Christian A.; dearest son of Kathy, nee Weiterschan, and Anton Voelker; dear brother of Monica K. (Michael) Ferkin; fond uncle and godfather of Kailyn Ferkin; dearest nephew, cousin and friend of many. Joe...
Mary Palella
Jan 10, 2017
Mary “Dee Del” Rose Palella, nee Falco, age 84. Beloved wife of the late Frank J.; loving mother of Thomas (Alice), Patrick & Dr. Frank (John); beloved daughter of the late Pasquale & Giuseppina Falco; fond grandmother of Christina (Richard) Cosgrove; great grandmother of Ella dear sister of Ursula (the late Rocco) Montegna & Anthony (JoAnne) Falco; fond aunt of...
Helen Gaimari
Jan 10, 2017
Helen M. Gaimari nee Iovinelli, 99; Beloved wife of the late Rudy; Cherished mother of Michael (Linda) Gaimari, John (Patricia) Gaimari, Leemarie Bonk, the late Carl Gaimari and stepmother to Gerry Tracey; Loving grandmother of Michelle (Dan) Leeper, Matthew, Brandon (Ryan), Becky, Carlee and Nicholas Gaimari, Jill (Tom) Burton, Jane Keenan, the late Bobbi Gaimari and the late Jay Bonk;...
Phillip Marotta
Jan 9, 2017
Phillip Ralph Marotta, 80; Dear husband of Sandra; Beloved father of Anthony (Aga) and Nina (Nico) DiGioia; Loving grandfather of Sebastian and Rocco Marotta and Antonia and Nicolas DiGioia; Fond brother of Caroline (the late Joseph), the late Sabbath and the late Henrietta. Visitation Thursday Jan. 12th from 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge....
Anthony Ebinger
Jan 9, 2017
Anthony G. Ebinger, age 89. Beloved husband of Therese nee McGovern; loving father of Lawrence and Diane (Tom) Zuber; fond grandfather of Matthew and David; dear brother of the late Nicholas (Cam) and George Ebinger; brother-in-law of the late Frank (the late Mary Alice), the late James (the late Carolyn), the late Edward (the late Anita) the late Thomas (the...
Eleanor Wehr
Jan 8, 2017
Eleanor Ann Wehr, nee Canavino, 91; Beloved wife of the late Raymond; Loving mother of Pauline Wehr; Predeceased by her 12 brothers and sisters. Visitation Wednesday Jan. 11 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge followed by a procession to St. Rosalie Church in Harwood Heights for 11:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Mt. Carmel...
Marjan Staniec
Jan 8, 2017
Hon. Marjan P. Staniec, age 102. Beloved husband of the late Mary nee Hobbs; loving father of Carol Ann (Mark) Hamilton, Wayne P. (Carla) Staniec and the late William T. Wilson; fond grandfather of 4; great grandfather of 6. Visitation Thursday Jan. 12, 3:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. Funeral Service will be...
Eleanor Schultz
Jan 8, 2017
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Terina Marotta
Jan 8, 2017
Terina Marotta, Age 94, nee Arini, The Heart and Soul of our Family. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Loving mother of Ralph Marotta, Ginnene (Ron) Sala, Regina (Steve) Madeck and Pat Marotta. Cherished grandmother of Antonino (Angela) and Gina Terina Marotta, Angela (Paul) Sala, Theresa (Richard) Luther and Vincent (Yasmine) Sala, Elizabeth (Glenn) Paddack, Michelle (John) Benages and Mark...
Marie Scalet
Jan 8, 2017
Marie C. Scalet nee Senese, 83; Devoted wife of John; Beloved mother of John (Kathy), Frank (Linda), Ron (Tammy) and Michael (Cathy); Loving grandmother of Brian (Erin), John Paul, Ashley (Bob), Lisa (Scott), Alex (Amanda), Steve, Anthony, Stephanie, Jeffrey, Jonathen (Grace), Chris, Dominick, Briana, Haylie and great-grandmother of Brooklyn, Slone and Zachary; Dear sister of Tonida (the late Lee) Reinhart,...
Lilybell Sadowski
Jan 7, 2017
Lilybell L. Sadowski Passed away on January 7, 2017 at the age of 70. Beloved wife of the late late Charles. Loving mother of the late Mary and the late Carmella. Dear sister of Robert Wakeland and the late Fay, George, Betty and Charles. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation will take place on Friday January 13, 2017...
Jeff Balgro
Jan 6, 2017
Jeff A. Balgro Sr. age 66. Cherished son of Irene (nee Wycykal) and the late Hubert. Loving dad of Jennifer Balgro-Moore, Jeff (Ruth Anne) and Jami. Devoted grandfather of Sidney, Joseph and Lucas. Dear brother of Larry Balgro. Companion of Carrie Leali. Step father and grandfather of Dyan, Sean and Evelyn. Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, January 14,...
Santo Calabro
Jan 5, 2017
Santo Calabro, age 91, born in Motto San Giovanni. Prov. Reggio Calabria. Beloved husband of the late Eleanor nee Colobro; loving father of Bernardina Calabro & Anna Maria (Michael) Scatena; fond grandfather of William (Shannon) Scatena, Ginamarie (Anthony) Petrillo & Natalie Ann Scatena; great grandfather of Capri, Anthony & Michael; fond uncle of many nieces & nephews. Visitation Sunday Jan....
Charles Rotchford
Jan 5, 2017
Charles E. Rotchford 84, At rest Thursday, January 5, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Rena. Loving father of Kathleen (John) Murray, Christine (Mike) Heavener, Mary Jo (Rick) Nied and Charles (Jhenny). Fond grandfather of Jeannine, Michael, Joseph, Jeffrey, Rick, Mandi and Leo. Great grandfather of Mason, Carter, Lily and Preston. Dear brother of Virginia, Mary Anne, Patricia, Margaret and...
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