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.
John Callahan
Oct 10, 2016
John P. Callahan, age 88. Beloved husband of the late Joanne; dear brother of Sr. Maryellen Callahan RSM, Timothy (Anita) and the late Gerald (Adelaide “Addie”) Callahan; fond uncle, cousin and friend of many. Family and friends will meet Friday October 14, 2016 at St. William Church, 2600 N. Sayre, Chicago, IL, for visitation from 10:00 a.m. until mass time...
Samuel Pesoli
Oct 9, 2016
Samuel 'Blackie' Pesoli, 87, retired C.P.D., Devoted husband of Mary nee Scudiero; Beloved father of Michael (Nancy) Pesoli, Maria (Steve) Mazza and Michele (Joe) Amabile; Loving grandfather of Sam (Kathleen) Pesoli, Marissa (Bill) Watt, Mike, Ariana, Alexa (fianc John Balzano), Lauren, Olivia and Sophia and great-grandfather of Sam and Ben; Dear brother of James (Babe) Pesoli, the late Frank (Marie)...
Thomas Damnitz
Oct 8, 2016
Tommy A. Damnitz, 50 of Skokie. At rest October 8, 2016. Beloved Fiance of Dawn Fiumefreddo. Loving father of Nicole (Daniel), Thomas Jr., Joshua, Matthew and Britney. Beloved son of the late Ronald and Merry. Fond grandfather of Ariyana and Giselle. Dear brother of Ronald Jr., Christopher and the late KimberleyVisitation Friday from 3:00 P.M. until time of Memorial Service...
Renee' Mckay
Oct 8, 2016
Renee J. McKay, nee Burman, age 62, of Harwood Heights, passed away suddenly, at home, on October 8, 2016. Renee' was the beloved wife of William E. 'Bill' McKay for 35 wonderful years; loving mother of Jolene K. McKay; dearest daughter of Joyce, nee Swing, and the late Edwin Burman; dear sister of Ronald (Michelle) Burman, Denise (Ralph) Peterson and...
Frances Barnas
Oct 8, 2016
Frances J. Barnas, nee Mrozek, age 93. Passed away on October 8, 2016 in Ft. Myers, FL after a long battle with dementia and alzheimer’s disease. Fran was born and raised in Chicago and was an active member of the Divine Savior Catholic Church Women’s Society in Norridge, IL for over 60 years. She was the beloved wife of the...
Ann Bass
Oct 6, 2016
Ann M. (Pionke) Bass, 96. Beloved wife of the late Walter Sr. Loving mother of Tom (Marie), Wally (Bernadette), Ann, and Arlene Bass. Cherished grandmother of Kevin (Beth) Bass, Marty (Katarina) Bass, Tina (Jonpaul) Gauthier, Bernadette (Antonio) Panzica, and Katie (Edgar) Gonzalez. Great grandmother of Isabelle, Xander, Jason, Charlie, Henry, Madeleine, Gabriella, Nathan, Danielle, Ana, and Anthony. Visitation will be...
Rosario Anzalone
Oct 6, 2016
Rosario Anzalone, age 78. Beloved son of the late Rosario (Maria) Anzalone, Sr. nee Cali; dear brother of Franca (the late Salvatore) Cirrincione and Pietra (the late Pietro) Ilardo; fond uncle of Jack, Rosemarie, Anna, Caroline, Toni and Linda. Visitation Saturday October 8, 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. Funeral Service will...
Ronald Zielinski
Oct 4, 2016
Ronald S. Zielinski Sr. age 72, C.F.D. retired, U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, passed away on October 4, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Ron was the beloved husband of Patricia A., nee Dorsey, for 46 wonderful years; loving father of Ronald S. Jr.; loving brother-in-law of Peggy (Kenneth) Galczak and Barbara (Dean) Loucks; cherished grandfather of Jolene...
Ann Benedetti
Oct 4, 2016
Ann Benedetti, nee Bellino, age 95. Beloved wife of the late James; loving mother of Liz (Bryan) Mork and the late Rose Cohn and the late James Benedetti, Jr.; fond grandmother of 6; great grandmother of 9; great great grandmother of 4; dear sister of the late Angie and the late Daniel; fond aunt of many. Visitation Saturday October 8,...
Marina Puccini
Oct 3, 2016
Marina Puccini, nee Giolli, age 94; Beloved wife of the late Amos; Loving mother of Mirella Puccini, Mary Lou (Phillip) Maita and the late Paula; Cherished grandmother of the late Dawn Marie (Fabio) Francesconi and Phillip (Nina) Maita; Caring great grandmother of Isabella, Sofia, Phillip, Anthony and Liam; Visitation Sunday, October 9th, from 3-8 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W....
Rosemary Spiliopulos
Oct 1, 2016
Rosemary 'Rosie' Spiliopulos nee Nanni, age 93. Beloved wife of the late George A. Loving mother of Julie (Dominic) Morrone and Joy (Lenny) Tadych. Devoted Nana of Ryan and Natalie Tadych. Dear sister of the late Arva Brichetto and the late Emelia Brennwald. Wonderful aunt to Patricia, Barbara, John, Paulie, Mary and Nancy. Devoted and loving friend to so many....
Rosemary Beyak
Oct 1, 2016
Rosemary Beyak nee Keany, age 82, passed away on Saturday October 1st. 2016. Rosemary is the beloved wife of the late Eugene, for 58 wonderful years; loving mother of Michael, Robert, Thomas (Dawn), James and the late Pamela Beyak; cherished grandmother of Tyler and Kyle Beyak; dear Sister of Michael (Candy) Keany, Kathleen (the late Joseph) Petty, Martin (Sandy) Keany...
Andrzej Zieba
Sep 30, 2016
Andrzej Zieba, Age 66. Beloved husband of Stanislawa nee Lenart. Loving father of Grace (Mark) Stoch, Renee (Michael) Livernois and Andrzej Zieba Jr. Beloved son of Karolina (nee Koltas) and the late Andrzej Zieba. Cherished grandfather of Natalia and Karolina Stoch. Dear brother Stanislaw (Maria) Zieba, Agnieszka (late Benedict) Tyrala, Anna (Stanislaw) Sobczak, Wladyslaw (Janina) Zieba, Zofia (Kazimierz) Szkodon and...
Diane Mischke
Sep 30, 2016
Diane Mischke 89 of Mt. Prospect . At Peace with Christ, Friday , September 30 , 2016. Beloved wife of the late Raymond. Loving mother of Ross (Nida) and James. Beloved daughter of the late Stefano and Mary Polizzi. Loving grandmother of Cai Lynn. Dear sister of Salvatore (the late Jean), Vincent (the late Jane) Polizzi and the late Vera...
Walter Rybicki
Sep 30, 2016
Walter S. Rybicki, 98 of Park Ridge. Vet. of WW 2, Retired Sgt. C.P.D..Beloved husband of the late Joan. Loving father of Marcia (Michael) Sloan, Richard (Sharon), Janice and Lenore (Harry) McCann. Beloved son of the late Francis and Catherine. Loving Grandpa of Andy (Serafina), Tim (Greta), Patrick, Paul, Molly, Emily, Elizabeth and Nora.Dear brother of Harry and the late...
Leslie Jajko
Sep 29, 2016
Leslie Jajko, Passed away Thursday September 29, 2016 at the age of 68. Leslie was an Army Veteran during the Vietnam War. Loving husband of Teresa (nee Dul). Loving father of Debbie (Frank) Swierczynski and Christopher (Anne) Jajko. Proud grandfather of Tessa, Joey, Dominic, Nicolas and Michael. Dear brother of Trudy (Joseph) Nowak and Christine Piotrowski. Fond uncle of Mark...
Marie Cavitt-Mrugacz
Sep 29, 2016
Marie J. Cavitt-Mrugacz, Age 93, nee Salemi. Beloved wife of Richard Mrugacz and the late William Cavitt. Loving mother of Billie (late Denis Sr.) O’Connor. Cherished grandmother of Mary (Joseph) Targett, Denis O’Connor Jr. and the late Kathryn (Stuart) Bruce. Great grandmother of Daniel Bruce, Jack and Mia Targett. Dear sister of Dominic (late Marie) Salemi, and the late Laura...
Jerzy Warzecha
Sep 28, 2016
Visitation Sunday from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. Funeral Monday beginning at the funeral home at 9:00 a.m. then proceeding to St. Ferdinand Church for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment will follow at St. Adalbert Cemetery in Niles.
Leonard Allegretti
Sep 28, 2016
Leonard J. Allegretti, 88 of Park Ridge. At Peace with Christ Wednesday, September 28, 2016 .Beloved husband of the late Marie nee Meale. Loving father of Richard (Corky), Debbie (Randy) Chodorowski and Michael (Jenny). Loving companion of Dee McVicker. Beloved son of the late John and Rose. Fond grandfather of 13, great grandfather of 6. Dear brother of the late...
Richard Smolen
Sep 28, 2016
Richard J. Smolen, RPh. Age 81. Devoted husband Alice nee Kendzior. Beloved father of Mark Smolen and Jill (Michael) De Franze. Loving grandfather of Chloe and Cara. Dear brother of the late Victor Smolen. Visitation will take place Monday October 3rd, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge. The funeral will then...
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