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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.

Frances Distefano

Frances Distefano

Jun 7, 2016

Frances Distefano nee Gerccone, age 91. Beloved wife of the late Charles S. Distefano; loving mother of Richard (Karen) Distefano, Robert (Terri Candela) Distefano, Joni (Jim) DePalma, and the late Karen; fond grandmother of Andrea, Justin, April, Bobby, Janelle, and James-David; great grandmother of Dominic, Luca, and Sophia. Visitation, Thursday June 9, 2016 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Cumberland...

Mary Kaszynski

Mary Kaszynski

Jun 7, 2016

Mary Rose Kaszynski (nee Piscitello) age 83, passed away June 7, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving mother of John Kaszynski, JoAnn (Ray) Bisanz, Jean (Phil) Zyskowski, Jayne Kaszynski and James Kaszynski. Cherished grandmother of Johnathan, Terri, Christine (Rob) Bower, Daniel, Bryan, Andrew, Joe and Nick and great grandmother of Alyssa. Dear sister of the late Frank (the...

Eleanore Buczynski

Eleanore Buczynski

Jun 6, 2016

Eleanore Forys Buczynski, nee Zenko, age 95. Beloved wife of Edward M.; dear sister of the late George Zenko; sister-in-law of the late Ted (Helen) & the late Fred Buczynski; fond cousin of Evelyn Tylka fond aunt of many. Visitation Friday June 10th, 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. Funeral Mass will...

Daniel Lupo

Daniel Lupo

Jun 6, 2016

Daniel James Lupo, born April 29, 1931, died peacefully at home from cancer on June 6, 2016.Dan was the devoted husband of Margaret (nee Chiappetta, 1931-2012), loving father of Donna (Phil) Torf, and Daniel (Joanne) Lupo, and beloved grandpa to Raechel, Rubin, and Jordan Torf and Maggie Lupo. Dan greatly enjoyed a loving friendship with Mady Fern during his last...

Anthony Inendino

Anthony Inendino

Jun 5, 2016

Anthony A. Inendino, Age 86. Beloved husband of the late Josephine nee Figliola. Loving father of Vince (Terry) Inendino, Vicki (Scott Miller) Inendino and Antoinette (Duanne) Garrett. Cherished grandfather of Vinnie (Sarah) & Jonathan Inendino, Kelly & Lynette Garrett. Dear brother of the late Dan, Joseph, Louis, Sam, Rafaela and Antonetta. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Anthony was...

Dominic Rizzo

Dominic Rizzo

Jun 3, 2016

Dominic 'Mickey' Rizzo, age 64, passed away on June 3, 2016. Mickey was the beloved husband of the late JoAnn Marie, nee Rigon; loving father of Rocco; dearest son of Dominic 'Mickey' and the late Anna, nee Capizzano, and son in-law of the late Tullio and Rose, nee Vangelista, Rigon; godfather of Kara Komperda. Visitation Wednesday from 4:00p.m. until 8:00p.m....

June Melton

June Melton

Jun 3, 2016

June Melton, age 91, passed away on June 3 in Trinity, Florida. Beloved wife of the late Bill Melton. Loving mother of Joanne (Frank) Radke and Chester Silarski, grandchildren Jennifer (Radke) Kiedaisch and Peter Radke; and great-grandchildren Jackson, Charles and Brady Kiedaisch. Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday June 18 from 1:00 P.M. until time of Memorial service 2:45...

Vincenzo Spano

Vincenzo Spano

Jun 2, 2016

Vincenzo Spano, age 74. Beloved husband of Rosa nee Amoroso; loving father of Frank (Maria), Angelo (Juanita) and Sabrina Spano; dearest grandfather of Cristina, Vincenzo, Gelsomina, Angelo, Jr., Maria, Nicholas, Frankie and Anthony. Visitation Sunday June 5th, 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. Funeral services begin Monday June 6th, 9:00 a.m. at...

Philomena Notaro

Philomena Notaro

Jun 2, 2016

Philomena R. Notaro, nee Gaudio, age 78, passed away on June 2, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Philomena was the beloved wife of the late Salvatore; dearest sister of the late Fred, Pete, Ada and Therese and a fond aunt of many. In lieu of flowers, donations to: Ann & Robert Lurie Children's Hospital 225 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago,...

Albert Bruno

Albert Bruno

May 30, 2016

Albert Bruno, 80, lifelong resident of Elmwood Park; Beloved husband of Mary nee Sartore; Devoted father of Bobby (Victoria), Michael (Rebecca), Lisa (John) Soprych, Allen, Tony (Jami) and Joey; Loving grandfather of Raymond, Cody, Kohler, Victor, Jake, Diego, Indigo, Dante, Sydney, Mason, Tyler and Nicolette; Dear brother of Pasquale (Charlene), the late Bill and the late Mary (the late Irv);...

James Yactor

James Yactor

May 30, 2016

James C. Yactor, age 74. Devoted husband of Sharon nee Edwards; beloved son of Lillian, nee Kallenback and the late Chester Yactor; loving father of Michelle (Tim) Erjavac; Kelly (the late David) Sutter, Thomas McGovern, Katie McGovern and the late James Yactor; fond grandfather of 10; great grandfather of 2; dear brother of Thomas (Ginger); fond uncle of Robin and...

Ann Decarlo

Ann Decarlo

May 30, 2016

Ann M. DeCarlo, age 92. Beloved daughter of the late Felix (Angela) DeCarlo nee Paterno; dear sister of the late Dominick DeCarlo, Rocco DeCarlo, Daniel (LaVaun) DeCarlo, Louis DeCarlo, Rose (George) Milano, Joseph (Carmela) DeCarlo, Mary (Dominick) Puzzo; fond aunt of 9 nieces and nephews; loving great aunt of 20 grand nieces and grand nephews; great great aunt of many....

Theresa Vigna

Theresa Vigna

May 29, 2016

Theresa Vigna (nee Santucci) age 95. Beloved wife of the late John Sr. Loving mother of Catherine (Anthony) Fillichio, Joseph (Cheryl) Vigna, Barbara (Michael) Rocha and John, Jr. (Linda) Vigna. Dearest grandmother of Lisa (David) Donahue, Ben (Michelle) Fillichio, Kimberly (Dan) LePre, Jason Vigna, Dana (Abra) Vigna, Zachary (Francie) Vigna, Jessica Rocha (Kimmo Hiukka), Emily (Andre) Zafrani, Andrea (Joe) Ragona,...

Tomasz Dratwa

Tomasz Dratwa

May 29, 2016

Tomasz I. Dratwa, age 28. Beloved son of Boguslaw S. (Bogumila) Dratwa; dear brother of Joanna Dratwa. Visitation Thursday June, 16, 2016 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge, IL 60706. Funeral Services begin Friday 9:00 am at the funeral home and will proceed to St. Ferdinand Church for Mass 10:00 am. Interment at...

Louis Antonacci

Louis Antonacci

May 29, 2016

Louis Antonacci, Age 97. US Army Veteran. Devoted husband of the late Santina Antonacci nee Alonzi. Beloved father of Tino Antonacci, Rose (Peter) Fotopoulos, Anthony Antonacci and Loreta Palma. Cherished son of the late Tryfone and the late Rose nee Cicanelli. Loving grandfather of James Fotopoulos, Alexandra (Bob) McCorry, Peter Fotopoulos, Gabrielle Antonacci (Chad Matsouka), Alexandrea (Javier) Pacilla, Daniel Antonacci,...

Vivian Wirkus

Vivian Wirkus

May 27, 2016

Vivian “Cissie” Wirkus, Age 89. Loving sister of Robert (late Lorraine) and the late LeRoy (late Dolores) Wirkus. Cherished aunt and great aunt to many. Cissie enjoyed parties and was always dressed to the “nines”. She was a teacher for 55 years at Bernhard Moos Elementary School and continued to volunteer for many years following retirement. Visitation Tuesday May 31...

Samuel Cortese

Samuel Cortese

May 25, 2016

Samuel E. Cortese, age 83, passed away on May 25, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of June, nee Janisch, for 57 years; loving father of Lisa (Dennis) Vath, Steven (Terri) Cortese, Linda (Henry) Kaczmarczyk and Michael Cortese; cherished grandfather of Eric, Matthew, Brian, Andrew, Dylan, Amanda, Megan, Michelle, Thomas and Nicholas; dear brother of Joseph and the...

Julian Zak

Julian Zak

May 25, 2016

Julian Zak age 96, passed away on Wednesday May 25th 2016. Beloved husband of Helen (nee Balaban). Loving father of Erika Zak Bencich (Lawrence) and Richard (Ruth Anne) Zak. Fond grandfather of Ryan, Rebecca and Rachel. Visitation will be on Tuesday May 31, 2016 from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge. Funeral Wednesday beginning...

Adeline Zdrodowski

Adeline Zdrodowski

May 24, 2016

Adeline Theresa Zdrodowski, nee Dembowski, age 93, passed away on May 24, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Adeline was the beloved wife of the late Edmund; loving mother of Karen Zdrodowski, Sister Laura Clare Parker SP and the late Lawrence (the late Pamela) Zdrodowski; cherished grandmother of Jonathan (Samantha) Parker and Phillip; Adeline was preceded in death by 3...

Jerome Malocha

Jerome Malocha

May 24, 2016

Jerome S. Malocha, age 70. Beloved husband of Helenanne nee Doty; loving father of Michael (Donna) Orend; fond grandfather of Christian & Olivia; dear brother of Arlene Warzecha; brother-in-law of Phyllis Doty, David Doty, William (Jane) Doty, Joseph (Valerie) Doty, the late Patricia (Robert) Knox; fond uncle of Thomas (Paula) Warzecha, Cheryl Cegielski & Jennifer Warzecha. Visitation Friday May 27th,...

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