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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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Gary Zimmerman
Jan 31, 2017
Gary P. Zimmerman at rest January 31, 2017Beloved husband of Kathleen B. (nee Mraz); Loving father of Melissa (Tim) Johandes, Kimberly (Frank) RochaCaring Grandpa of Brianna, Kayla Noah, and FrankieFond Brother of Richard Zimmerman, and Sharon (Dave) CygnarUncle to many nieces and nephewsProud Employee of Prairie Materials for 32 yearsVisitation Thursday Feb. 2nd from 3 to 9 pm at Cumberland...
Marianna Genualdi
Jan 30, 2017
Marianna Genualdi, nee Guagliardo, age 86, of Chicago, formerly of Altavilla Milicia Italy passed away on January 30th surrounded by her loving family. Marianna was the beloved wife of the late Anthony; loving mother of Andrew J. (Judy) and John M. (Debbie) Genualdi; dearest daughter of the late Francesca and Giovanni Guagliardo; cherished grandmother of Christine Cox, Susan (Ross) Mansfield,...
Sophie Sadlowski
Jan 29, 2017
Sophie Sadlowski, nee Piotrowski, age 86, passed away on January 29, 2017. Sophie was the beloved wife of the late Wladyslaw 'Walter'; loving mother of Halina (Henry) Nowak and Elizabeth (Henry) Kosinski; cherished grandmother of Amy (Alex) Drygas, Diana Nowak and Jaclyn Kosinski; great-grandmother of Anthony Santiago and Kalista Drygas; dear sister of Stella Plaza and Irene Skrzypkowski and a...
Mildred Gebhardt
Jan 29, 2017
Mildred A. Gebhardt 91. At Peace with Christ, Sunday, January 29, 2017.Beloved wife of the late Walter. Dear sister of the late Rosie, Frances, Joseph, Frank and Josephine “Jay”. Loving aunt and great aunt to many.Visitation Thursday from 9:00 until time of Funeral Mass 10:00 A.M. at St. Marcelline Church 822 Springinsguth Rd., Schaumburg 60193 Entombment All Saints Mausoleum.
John Scalet
Jan 29, 2017
John Scalet, 84; Devoted husband of Marie nee Senese; Beloved father of John (Kathy), Frank (Linda), Ron (Tammy) and Michael (Cathy); Loving grandfather of Brian (Erin), John Paul, Ashley (Bob), Lisa (Scott), Alex (Amanda), Steve, Anthony, Stephanie, Jeffrey, Jonathen (Grace), Chris, Dominick, Briana, Haylie and great-grandfather of Brooklyn, Sloane, Zachary and Josephine; Dear brother of Jean (the late Bill) Kibler;...
Charles Palumbo
Jan 29, 2017
Charles R. Palumbo, 81, U.S. Army Veteran; Beloved son of the late Mary and the late Michael Palumbo; Much loved brother of Marino (the late Jo Anne) Palumbo, the late Carmelo (Janet) Palumbo, the late Augustina (the late Robert) Mikos, Rose Marie (Donald) Dryjanski and Mary Ann (James) Lane; Dear uncle and great uncle to many. We will miss you...
Joseph Dileonardi
Jan 28, 2017
Joseph G. “Joe D” DiLeonardi, Sr. age 84. Retired Deputy Superintendent CPD for over 36 years and U.S. Marshall Northern District of Illinois. Beloved husband and best friend for over 56 years of Carol nee Carson; loving father of Joseph, Jr. (Andrea); adoring grandpa of Giada and Joseph; dear brother of Gloria (the late Lewis) Malnak, Arthur (Bobbi), Joyce Cox-Cunningham...
Estelle Wietecha
Jan 28, 2017
Estelle M. Wietecha nee Skorski, 95; Beloved wife of the late Frank; Loving mother of Frank, Jr.; Preceded in death by her parents, brother and sister. Visitation will be Friday Feb. 3rd from 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral service 11:00 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Entombment to follow at All Saints Cemetery. Info: 708-456-8300 or...
Paraska Luczkiw
Jan 28, 2017
Paraska Luczkiw, age 91, passed away on January 28, 2017. Paraska was the beloved wife of the late Anton; loving mother of Anthony (Amy) and Walter (Julie) Luczkiw; cherished grandmother of Christina (David) Lloyd, Catherine (Carl) Lindquist, Bryan (Monika), Timothy (Sarah), Michael (Laura) and Eric Luczkiw; great grandmother of Ryan, Matthew, Madison, Katelyn and Emily. Paraska was preceded in death...
Marian Golonka
Jan 27, 2017
Marian Golonka, age 82, USMC Veteran and longtime Norridge resident passed away on January 27th surrounded by his loving family. Marian was the beloved husband of Leokadia 'Lola', nee Karbowski, for 57 wonderful years; loving father of Christina (Rev. Mr. Michael) Martini, Theresa (Richard) Manyik and the late Michael Golonka; cherished grandfather of Austin Martini; dear brother of Antonina (John)...
Evelyn Tylka
Jan 27, 2017
Evelyn M. Tylka, age 94, nee Jarek. Beloved wife of the late John T.; loving mother of Karen (Matthew) Gembala, John, Jr., Nadine (Ken) Hayes-Perkins, Christine (Ernest) Fox and Ronald (Majella); fond grandmother of Crystalyn (Tim), Brian (Nicole), Stephanie (Geoff), Ryan, Drake, Allison and Tyler; great grandmother of Kinsey and Mia; dear sister of the late Josephine (Joseph) Spedale; fond...
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...
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