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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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Nora Houk
Jan 27, 2017
Nora M. Houk, age 84, nee Platta. Loving mother of Marilyn Roberts & Bobby McAllister; fond grandmother of Aimee (Bergeron), Christopher and Jaclyn; Christopher, Jr., August & Alex. Memorial Visitation Saturday, Feb. 4th 12:00 until 3:00 p.m. with a Memorial Service at 2:30 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. Interment private. Info 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com
Michael Salimbene
Jan 27, 2017
Michael P. Salimbene, 72; Loving father of Anthony and Michelle Salimbene; Devoted dogfather to Page; Dear brother of James Salimbene and Marie Giamarusti. Memorial Visitation Saturday Feb. 4th from 1:00 p.m. until time of service 3:30 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Info: 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com
Mario Pontarelli
Jan 27, 2017
Mario Pontarelli, 81; Beloved husband of the late Nice nee Giannini; Loving father of Claudio (Nancy) and Robert (Debbie); Dear grandfather of Danielle and Anthony Pontarelli, Jennifer (Jeremy) Dillon and Eric Kanizai and great-grandfather of Cody and Tyler Dillon. Mario is also survived by many relatives in Rochetta, Italy. Visitation will be Monday Jan. 30th from 3:00 - 9:00 p.m....
Wayne Mcclory
Jan 26, 2017
Wayne L. McClory, 71, retired C.P.D; devoted husband of Joan nee Sampagnaro; beloved father of Nicole (Bill) Remos and Jon (Ryan) McClory; loving grandfather of Giuliana, Frankie and Evie; dear friend to many. Visitation Monday Jan. 30th from 3:00 p.m. until time of service 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers,...
Rose Cygan
Jan 25, 2017
Rose M. Cygan, age 99. Beloved wife of the late John Cygan; loving mother of Judith (the late Stanley) Chorostecki; beloved daughter of the late Thomas (Sophie) Barabas nee Kielbasa; fond grandmother of John (Christine) and the late Lawrence (surviving Debra), great grandmother of Angelina, Nicholas, Alexandra, and Samuel; dear sister of the late Walter, Genevieve, and John; fond aunt...
Graziella Casciola
Jan 25, 2017
Graziella Casciola, 95; Devoted wife of the late Vivinio; Beloved mother of Giovanni and Giancarlo(Angeline); Loving nonni of Giana and Gino; Visitation Sunday Jan. 29th from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral service begins Monday at 9:00 a.m. at the funeral home proceeding to St. Eugene Church for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Entombment Queen...
Theresa Tortorello
Jan 25, 2017
Theresa C. Tortorello, nee Camera, age 93, passed away on January 25th surrounded by her loving family. Theresa was the loving wife of Victor J. for 68 wonderful years; beautiful mother of Patricia and Chuck Tortorello, Donna Hannigan and the late Dr. Paul J. Tortorello, and she was the proud grandmother of Sarah and Rachel Hannigan. Visitation will be Saturday...
Kataryna Sawula
Jan 24, 2017
Kataryna Sawula nee Glubisz, age 93. Beloved wife of the late Andrij Sawula; loving mother of Steven (Anna) Sawula and Nadia (John) Koligman; beloved daughter of the late Simeon (Anastasia) Glubisz nee Mushka; fond grandmother of Natalie (Rob) Boggess and Andrew (Debbie) Sawula; great grandmother of Nicholas, Zachary, Caitlin, and Matthew; dear sister of Stefania (the late Henrik) Marszalek, and...
Constantine Dileonardo
Jan 24, 2017
Constantine J. DiLeonardo, 89; Beloved husband of Geraldine nee Cerasoli; Cherished father of Constance (the late Ronald) Attore, Cynthia DiLeonardo, David DiLeonardo and the late Cheryl (the late James) Cavin; Loving grandfather of Lauren Fiorentino, Lisa Anelli, Noelle and Natalie DiLeonardo, James, Michael and Mark Cavin and great-grandfather of 10; Dear brother of Catherine Duros. Past President of the Midwest...
Roman Jimenez
Jan 24, 2017
Roman Jimenez, 70, passed away January 24, 2017. Beloved husband of Socorro. Loving father of Yvonne, Roman (Kasia) and Zaid Jimenez. Beloved son of Alvaro and Romanita. Fond grandfather of Ayden, Paolo, and Luka. Dear brother of Alvaro (Guadalupe) Jimenez, Margarita Jimenez, and Consuelo Jimenez. Fond uncle of many. Beloved godson of Emelio and Socorro Arenas. In lieu of flowers,...
Irene Dabrowski
Jan 23, 2017
Irene E. Dabrowski nee Kulakowski, 90; Beloved wife of the late Edward; Cherished mother of David (Linda) Dabrowski, Deborah Stanley and Deadra Dabrowski; Loving grandmother of Angel Pieniazek, Edward and David Dabrowski, Noah, Jeremiah, Zachariah, Luke, the late Delilah and the late Matthew Stanley; Great-grandmother of 13; Dear sister of the late Adam Kulakowski. Visitation Thursday Jan. 26th from 3:00...
Maria Bellotano
Jan 23, 2017
Maria Luisa Bellotano, age 77, passed away on January 23, 2017. Maria Luisa was the beloved daughter of the late Anunciacion and Remigio Bellotano; cherished cousin of Azucena 'Suzy' Melendrez and dear sister of the late Joshua and Benjamin Bellotano.
Addolorata Falco
Jan 23, 2017
Addolorata Valerio Falco, age 86. Beloved wife of the late Giovanni; loving mother of Paola (Giovanni) Balice, Lena Falco, Nick (Gina), Francesco (Beatrice), Mimmo (Helen), Tony (Kelly) and the late Angela (Frank) D’Argento; fond nonna of Tracy (Mike), Lisa (Clay), Anna (Brian), Cristina, Joey (Odalis), Diana, Sara, Giovanni (Emily), Carmela (Dave), Amber, Gabriella, Daniella, Giovanna, Daniel, Isabella, Luciano and ;...
Sam Sutter
Jan 22, 2017
Sam Sutter, 89; Beloved father of Randy (Barbara), George (Vicki), Gus (Vesna) and Kimberly Sutter; Loving grandfather of Melissa, Christopher, Gina, Michael, Nicholas, Jacqueline, James, Rose, Zachary and Sammy and great-grandfather of Nico Roussis; Dear brother of Goni Samatas, the late Gus Sutter and the late Agliia Postal; Fond uncle to Jim Postal and many nieces and nephews. Sam was...
Joseph Gagliano
Jan 21, 2017
Joseph A. Gagliano, Age 89. Beloved husband of the late Marie. Loving father of Jim (Tracie) Gagliano, the late Michael and the late Barbara. Dear Father-in-law of Louise Gagliano. Cherished grandfather of Jeremiah (Nicole), Michael (Katie), Anthony (Kellie) and Ashley (Shawn Fields). Great grandfather of Christian, Hailey, Addison, Mason, Bella, Rocco, Vincent, Jack, Vito and Elisabetta. Dear brother of the...
Isabella Meli
Jan 21, 2017
Isabella Meli nee Pagano, 89; Beloved wife of the late Filippo; Cherished mother of Nick (Rosa) Meli; Loving grandmother of Isabella (Ricky) Marrero and Filippo (fiance Jamie) Meli and great-grandmother of Alyssa; Dear sister of Giuseppe Pagano and the late Domiano (Rosa) Pagano and sister-in-law of Salvatore (Carmela) Meli; Fond aunt and godmother to many. Visitation Tuesday Jan. 24th from...
Denise Hess
Jan 21, 2017
Denise A. Hess, age 56 Passed away January 21, 2017. Beloved wife of Thomas for 33 years. Loving mother of Danielle and Kristyn. Beloved daughter of Richard and Lucille (nee Hering) Clesen. Dear sister of John (Kathleen) and Richard (Rick) and loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, Donations to the St. Eugene Athletic Assoc. 7930...
Helen Kania
Jan 20, 2017
Helen C. Kania nee Foszcz 96 of Park Ridge. At Peace with Christ Friday, January 20, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Norbert. Loving mother of Marilyn (Donald) Lason, Karen (Edward) Burns and Cindy (Thomas) Warszynski. Dear grandmother of Jessica (Jeffrey), Geoffrey (Lauren), Roger, Erica (Nick), Jamie (Ross), Jonathan (Kerry), Lauren (Michael) and Brett (Linda). Great grandmother of 10. Dear...
Ida Traczyk
Jan 20, 2017
Ida J. Traczyk, Age 96, nee Nyc. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving mother of Darlene Freund and the late Frank and the late Fred. Cherished grandmother of John Freund. Visitation Tuesday Jan. 24 from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge and will then proceed to St. Monica Church in Chicago for...
Elizabeth Rochford
Jan 19, 2017
Elizabeth P. Rochford, nee Miskella, age 79. Beloved wife Michael Rochford; loving mother of Michael (Eilish), Cathy, John, Peter (Leona) and Patrick (Anita); beloved daughter of the late Patrick & the late Mary, nee Roche, Miskella; fond grandmother of Michael Jr., Megan, Fiona, Lauren, Mark, Jennifer, Katie, Kelly, Sean, Grace, Jack, Emily, Ryan and Tommy; great grandmother of Colbey dear...
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