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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Rosaria Mazzola
Feb 15, 2017
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Halina Charuk
Feb 15, 2017
Halina “ Helen” Charuk 85 of Park Ridge. At Peace with Christ, Wednesday , February 15, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Peter. Loving father of Annette (Alex) Kowblansky and George (Kathy). Dear grandmother of Adrianna, Andrew and Peter. Dear sister of Joan Celewycz.Fond aunt of Diana and Adrian (Anne). Visitation Sunday from 2:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Cumberland Chapels...
Tommaso Sciddurlo
Feb 13, 2017
Tommaso Sciddurlo, Passed away February 13, 2017. Visitation Friday February 17, 2017 from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge. Funeral Saturday beginning at the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. and will then proceed to St. Cornelius Church in Chicago for 10:30 a.m. Mass. Entombment will follow at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines.
Frederick Schroeder
Feb 13, 2017
Frederick B. Schroeder Jr. age 63, of Gold Canyon, Arizona, formerly of Chicago, passed away February 13, 2017. Beloved husband of Janina (nee Pienkos). Loving father of Frederick B. III (Joanna) and the late Richard. Proud grandfather of Dylan. Loving son of Betty Kownacki and the late Frederick Sr. Son in law of Barbara Pienkos. Visitation Monday February 20th 2017...
Polikseni Teneqexhi
Feb 12, 2017
Polikseni Teneqexhi, 86; Beloved wife of the late Andrea; Loving mother of Vasilika Sarolli, Petrika, Dhimitraq; Fond grandmother of George, Andre, Nektari, Johana, Viktoria, Alisia and great-grandmother of Anthony. Visitation Wednesday Feb. 15th from 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Family and friends to meet Thursday at St. Nicholas Albanian Orthodox Church for visitation...
Florinda Buccini
Feb 12, 2017
Florinda Buccini, age 92, a longtime resident of Norridge, IL passed away on February 12 surrounded by her loving family. Florinda was born in Villa Lago, Italy. She was the beloved wife of the late Mario; loving mother of Concetta 'Connie' (Franco) Caranfa, Carmen and Tony Buccini; cherished grandmother of Nancy (Marc) Caranfa-Jackson and Maria (Courtney) Caranfa-Grove and great grandmother...
Joseph Panariello
Feb 11, 2017
Joseph Panariello, Age 83. Devoted husband of the late Josephine nee Guida. Beloved father of Nunzio (Anmari) and the late Dominic. Loving grandfather of Lia and Joseph. Visitation Wednesday Feb. 15 from 4 to 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Thursday 9:30 a.m. from the funeral home and will then proceed to Our lady, Mother...
Douglas Wallace
Feb 11, 2017
Douglas W. Wallace, Jr., 21 passed away February 11, 2017. Beloved son of Douglas W. Wallace Sr. and Susan Wallace. Fond grandson of Rudolph Wallace, Gaynell Wallace, and Trudie Gehrke. Dear brother of Natalie and Jordan. Fond nephew, cousin, and friend to many. Memorial visitation will be Wednesday, February 15, from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., with a Memorial Service...
Hilma Aguayo
Feb 11, 2017
Hilma M. Aguayo nee Hurst, age 88. Beloved wife of the late Alfredo Sr. Loving mother of Lilia (Joseph) Canzolino, Richard (Kelly), Alfredo Jr. (Dorothy). Fond grandmother of Anthony, Michelle (Josie), Michael, James (Jessica) Thomas, Cailin, Kevin, Jeffrey, Nicole (Robert), Alicia, Marissa (Harry). Cherished great grandmother of Brandon, Emilia, Kaylee , Landon and Courtney. Dear sister of Louise Rutan, James...
Maria Slopecki
Feb 10, 2017
Maria A. Slopecki, nee Salviola, age 52, passed away on February 10, after a sudden illness, surrounded by her loving family. Maria was the adoring wife of Victor for 25 wonderful years; exceptional mom of Rachel and Victor Slopecki; beloved daughter of Roberta K., nee Rovitz, and the late Rocco Salviola; cherished sister of Rocco III (Jennifer) Salviola and sister...
Frank Trifilio
Feb 10, 2017
Frank J. Trifilio, age 90, U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, passed away on February 10 surrounded by his loving family. Frank was the beloved husband of Elaine E., nee Panfil, for 65 wonderful years; loving father of David (Barbara), Joyce (Gee) Leong, Steven (Sorina), Andrea (Ben) Bautista, Mark (Leslie) and Luke (Rachel); dearest son of the late Catherine and Thomas...
Lois Silhanek
Feb 9, 2017
Lois Silhanek, age 89, passed away February 9, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Frank Silhanek. Dear sister of Dorothy (the late Frank) Jablonski, and the late Robert (the late June) Kurka. Fond aunt of Kathi Slechta, Kyle (Kat) Slechta, and Cassie Slechta. Visitation will be Monday, February 13, 2017 from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., at Cumberland Chapels, 8300...
Frank Gualtieri
Feb 6, 2017
Frank P. Gualtieri, age 95. Devoted husband of the late Geraldine nee Kostock; beloved father of Helen, Frank (Brenda) and the late Louis; loving grandfather of Amaranta, Malik, Danielle, Kristin and Kerri; dear brother of the late Edith (Albert) Corrado; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Many thanks to his devoted caregiver Mariya. Visitation Friday February 10th, 3:00 p.m....
Louis Berti
Feb 6, 2017
Louis J. Berti 82 of Harwood Heights. At Peace with Christ , Monday, February 6, 2017. Beloved husband of Roberta and the late Mary. Loving father of Cindy (John) Epstein, Laura (Gregg) Spielman, Lisa (Pete), John, Deanna (Mike), Leandra (Mark) , James (Michelle) and Alaina (Kevin). Dear grandfather of Cory, Shayna, Kathryn, Jennifer, Zachary, Daniella, Michael, Jonathan Caleb (Christina), Anthony...
Mary Neu
Feb 6, 2017
Mary Ann Neu, age 93, Passed away on February 6, 2017. She immigrated from Germany and became a naturalized citizen on January 27, 1937. She worked until she was 85, the last 18 years of her career were spent working in the cafeteria at Ridgewood High and She has lived in the same house in Norridge, Il since 1957. Mary...
Janelia Brazeau
Feb 6, 2017
Janelia Brazeau, age 63. Loving mother of Jimmy (Natalie) Neutron, Tracy (Eric) Morris, and Jason (Taciane) Hallwas; fond grandmother Jimmy, Alexa, Anthony, Gabby, Jessica, Olivia, and Nevaeh; dear sister of Lawrence Brazeau; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday February 9, 2017 from 3:00 to 9:00 pm at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge, IL 60706. Funeral...
Antonietta Gallo
Feb 6, 2017
Antonietta Gallo nee Santucci, 89, passed away February 6, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Antonio Gallo. Loving mother of Domenica (Donato) Pezzetti, Nicoletta (Franco) Locascio, and Frank Gallo. Fond grandmother of Pietro (Adele), Tony, Enza, Anna, Antonio, Brianna. Great grandmother of Donnie, Gianna, Anthony, Valentina, and Michela. Dear sister of Caterina (Pasquale) DiBenedetto, Giuseppina (Dante) DiCristofano. Fond aunt of...
Luigi Dire
Feb 5, 2017
Luigi 'Gino' DiRe, 90, of Chicago, passed away February 5, 2017, at Rainbow Hospice Ark in Chicago. Gino was born in Italy and came to Chicago after World War II, where he married and raised a family, along with several other of his siblings from Italy and their families. A hard worker his whole life, he retired from the City...
Olga Flanigan
Feb 5, 2017
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Mario Codacco
Feb 5, 2017
Mario Codacco, 86; Devoted husband of Frances nee Storniolo; Beloved father of Marcelle (David) Siatta, Dennis (Kalinka), Bernice (Thomas) Allegretti, Mary Codacco and Francine Codacco; Loving grandfather of Nicole, Mark, Thomas, Anthony (Stephanie) and Serena; Dear brother of Frank (Frances) Codacco and the late Guido (Lena) Codacco; Fond uncle to many. Member of Electricians' Union Local #134 and Northwest Buidlers'...
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