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.
Joanna Iovino
Jan 5, 2017
Joanna J. Iovino, age 89, nee Giudice. Beloved wife of the late Armand; loving mother of Louise, Betty (Peter) Quirino and the late Frank; fond grandmother of 5; great grandmother of 10; dear sister of Beverly (the late Anthony) Abate and the late Angelo (Jennie) Giudice; fond aunt of many. Visitation Sunday Jan. 8, 2:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland...
Rosalia Passalacqua
Jan 5, 2017
Rosalia Passalacqua, age 99, passed away on January 5th 2017. Beloved wife of the late Francesco. Loving mother of Enza (Giuseppe) Galati, Ben (Angela) Passalacqua, Salvatore 'Sam' (Eleonora) Passalacqua and Mary (Daniel) Mulligan. Cherished grandmother of Rose (Paul) Tader, Linda (Erik) Sanchez, Vince Galati, Frank Passalacqua, Diana Passalacqua, Anthony Passalacqua and Michael Passalacqua, Frank (Borislava) Passalacqua, Nicola Passalacqua, Melissa Passalacqua...
Ann Petrow-Kuzmiak
Jan 5, 2017
Petrow-Kuzmiak, Ann, 99, of Hudson, Florida. Passed away on January 5, 2017. Born on May 11, 1917 in Chicago, IL. Relocated to Florida 33 years ago. Ann was of the Ukranian Catholic faith and attended Lucy Flower High School. Ann worked for and retired from the city of Chicago. She belonged to the Democratic Organization of Illinois; the Lithuanian America...
Bette Grexa
Jan 3, 2017
Bette Grexa, Passed away on January 3rd 2016 at the age of 58. She is the loving daughter of the late late Edward and the late Lillie Grexa. Dear sister of Nancy (Robert) De Salvo, Audree (Mark) Kozeluh, Janette Grexa, Leslie Ruoti and the late Ron Grexa. Fond aunt of Chris, Stephen, Andrew and Erik. Visitation will take place Monday...
Evelyn Ledford
Jan 3, 2017
Evelyn O. Ledford age, 95. Beloved wife of the late Robert Ledford; loving mother of Richard (late Jacqueline) Ledford and Patricia (John) Ibeling; fond grandmother of William (Brenda) Ledford and Michelle (Bob) Golden; great grandmother of Alexa and Matthew Golden and Kayla, Andrew, and Sarah Ledford. Interment is private. For more info 708-456-8300 .
Genevieve Antosz
Jan 2, 2017
Genevieve Antosz, Age 92, nee Purecki. Beloved wife of the late Edward “Chick”. Loving mother of Thomas (Claudia) and Nancy (Thomas) Staib. Cherished grandmother of Caitlin and Alyssa Staib. Dear sister of Casey Purecki and the late Tony (late Rita) and the late Leonard Purecki. C.P.S. English Teacher for 30 years at Clemente and Austin High Schools. Genevieve loved her...
Marcia Taylor
Jan 2, 2017
Marcia V. Taylor 69 at rest Monday, January 2, 2017. Beloved daughter of the late Hugh and Lucille. Dear sister of Sharon (Bruce) Carlstedt, Pamela and Lawrence Taylor. Fond aunt of Eric, Heather, Matthew, Brad, Timothy, Mark and Sara. Great aunt of 12. Visitation Thursday from 3:00 to 9:00 P.M. at Cumberland Chapels (FRIEL FUNERAL DIRECTORS) 8300 W. Lawrence Ave....
Robert Burns
Jan 1, 2017
Robert P. Burns Jr., age 71, long time resident of Chicago passed away on January 1, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Robert was the beloved husband of Linda J., nee Williams, for 47 wonderful years; loving father of Brian C. Burns, Jaime L. (Adam) Doud, Erin M. and Christopher W. (Mary Cable) Burns; dearest son of the late June...
Joseph Falco
Jan 1, 2017
Joseph Falco, age 60. Beloved husband of Linda nee Quinlan; loving father of Jimmy & Caitlin; beloved son of the late Rocco & the late Angela Falco; dear brother of Michele (Lina) Falco; fond uncle of Angela, Maria & Michael. Visitation Thursday Jan. 5, 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. Funeral services will...
Janice Lombardi
Dec 30, 2016
Janice L. Lombardi, nee Maki, age 70, passed away on December 30, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Janice was the beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of Gina (Tim) Shrewsbury, April (Dan) Cissell, Joseph (Pam) Lombardi, Joel (Lora) Lombardi, Kerri (Robert) Burns and Keli (Ken) Phillippo; loving grandmother and great grandmother to many.
Jack Mathisen
Dec 30, 2016
Jack Mathisen 59 of Park Ridge. At rest Friday, December 30, 2016. Beloved husband of Mary nee Reilly. Loving father of Lauren (Bill) Pickrell, Dan (Meaghan), Tim and Connor. Beloved son of the late Bill and Gloria. Chersihed grandfather of Bennett and Molly. Dear brother of Sue (Dan) Kenny and Rick. Fond uncle and great uncle to many. Visitation Tuesday...
William Hanhardt
Dec 30, 2016
William A. Hanhardt, age 88, Captain C.P.D. retired, passed away on December 30, 2016. William was the beloved husband of Angelina 'Angie', nee Morici; dearest son of the late Sarah, nee DiGilio, and the late Edward Hanhardt; loving father of Shari (Michael) Kertez, Candice, Sara (Anthony), Joene, Billie (Robert), Angela 'Angel' (Joel) Levin and Edward (Kathlene); cherished grandfather of Angela...
John Varga
Dec 30, 2016
John G. Varga 73, of River Grove. At rest Friday, December 30, 2016.Beloved husband of Pat. Loving father of Kim (Rick Bell), Rick and Tim Varga. Fond grandfather of Sydney and Blake Varga. Dear brother of Sheryl (Mike) Junius and Wayne (Jackie) Varga. Fond uncle of Michael Jr., Amanda and Dan. Visitation Tuesday from 3:00 to 9:00 P.M.
John Sampey
Dec 30, 2016
John “Jack” Sampey, 78, retired Captain C.F.D. Beloved Husband of Geri nee Plis. Devoted Father of Debra (Tim) Cronister, John (Sandra), Brian, Kevin (Sheri), Laurie (Bill) Ferraris. Son of the late Ann (Jordan) and Michael. Loving Poppa of Catherine, Charlotte, Samuel, Jack, Nicolas, Stephanie, Lileana, Sophia, William, Alexa, and Nicolette. Dear Brother of Jim (Margaret), Mike (Marge), Bob (Carol), Kathleen,...
Joseph Gorlewski
Dec 29, 2016
Joseph C. Gorlewski, age 91. Beloved husband of the late Genevieve (nee Mika); loving father of Robert (Tania), Carol (Thomas) Metzke, Janice (Ron) Czerwonka, John (Amy) and the late Joseph (Linda) Gorlewski-Samp; fond grandfather of Lisa, Peter, Carl, David, Christopher, Mike and Nikki; great grandfather of 10; dear brother of Helen (Tom) Platt, Marlene (Dennis) McKenna, the late Stella Gorlewski;...
Mary Popiolek
Dec 28, 2016
Mary Popiolek 98 of Indian Creek. At Peace with Christ Wednesday , December 28, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Zygmunt. Loving mother of John (Christine) and Joanne (Marian) Rudnicki. Dear grandmother of Dan (Taylor), Mark (Laura), Diana (T. J. ), Lisa and John Paul (Tiffany). Great grandmother of 9. She was the treasured aunt to many. Visitation Friday from...
Edward Parker
Dec 28, 2016
Edward Dallas Parker, age 69 of Chicago, passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, December 28th 2016. Born May 21, 1947, in Chicago, IL. He was employed by Addison Electric for 20 years. The Addison Electric family has very deep sentiments for Ed and is quoted as saying, ‘Ed was the pseudo older brother I never had....
Theodora Kaczmarek
Dec 28, 2016
Theodora ‘Dorothy’ Kaczmarek nee Racheff, 95 passed away December 28, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Susan Schey, Gerald (Maria) Kaczmarek. Fond grandmother of Heather (Brendon) Wood, the late Curt Schey, Rebecca (Todd) Kos, Theodore, Timothy (Angela), Todd Kaczmarek. Great grandmother of Amber, Kyle, Jessica, Natalie, Cailey, Nathan, Lexi. Great great grandmother of Isaac. Visitation will...
Steve Ondrla
Dec 27, 2016
Steve A. Ondrla, Jr., age 83, U.S. Navy Vet. Devoted husband of Mary Ann nee Popielarz; beloved father of Steven (Zaira), David (Sandra), Linda (Joe) Cave, Ronald (Laurie) and Debra (Craig) La Lena; loving grandfather of 12; great grandfather of 4; dear brother of Lillian (the late Matt) Czarkowski; fond uncle and brother-in-law. Visitation Friday Dec. 30, 3:00 until 9:00...
Lois Holtz
Dec 24, 2016
Lois Holtz, Age 90, nee Maser. Beloved wife of the late Robert Lee Holtz. Loving mother of Scott (Wendy), Brian (Lisa) and David Holtz. Cherished grandmother of Ryan (Megan) and Matt (Sarah) Holtz. Great grandmother of Logan, Lukas, Linnea, Stella and Ryder Holtz. Visitation Wednesday Dec. 28 from 4 to 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge....
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