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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Frances Barnas

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Samuel Castronova

Samuel Castronova

Sep 26, 2016

Samuel P. Castronova, ; beloved husband of the late Arlene Castronova (nee Schultz); loving father of Samuel, Robert, Christopher, the late John and the late Timothy; cherished grandfather of Kristy, Anthony, Nicholas, Curtis and Jason; dear brother of seven; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday 9 a.m. from Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge to St....

Mary Corrado

Mary Corrado

Sep 26, 2016

Mary Corrado nee Prignano, 93; Beloved wife of the late Michael; Loving mother of Mariann (Paul) Alongi; Devoted grandmother of Joey and Michael; Dear sister of the late Margaret Brana, the late Vita Venditti and the late Pasquale Prignano; Wonderful aunt to many. Visitation Wednesday Sept. 28th from 3 - 9 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge....

Betty Ness

Betty Ness

Sep 26, 2016

Betty P. Ness nee Pufundt, age 90. Beloved wife of the late Norman Ness; loving mother of Robert (Sarah) Ness and Barbara (Steven); beloved daughter of the late Roman (Margaret) Pufundt nee Kozakiewicz; loving grandmother of Brittany, Nicole, and John; dear sister of Joan Pufundt, the late Dorothy Kanzer, Mildred Marek, and Lucille Newby; loving daughter-in-law of the late Peder...

Thomas Vitulli

Thomas Vitulli

Sep 25, 2016

Thomas P. Vitulli, age 83, passed away on September 25th surrounded by his loving family. Thomas was the beloved husband of Marie, nee Pesce, for 58 wonderful years; loving father of Celeste (Lou) Berchicci, Joanna Werling, Donna (Dominic) Jambrone and Annette (Jack) Reiter; dearest son of the late Giovanna, nee Parente, and the late Antonetta and Giuseppe Vitulli and son...

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