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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.

Shannon Baffes

Shannon Baffes

Feb 16, 2016

Shannon Slay Baffes passed away peacefully on Feb. 16, 2016, her 98th birthday. Miss Shannon, a native of Biloxi, Mississippi is predeceased by her husband Peter Baffes and her seven sisters and brothers. She is survived by her children Cameron (John) LeBlanc, Peter (Laurel Soler) Baffes, Dee (Walter) Martin and Melanie (Jerome Marzullo) Baffes as well as her beloved grandchildren...

Arthur O'Koniewski

Arthur O'Koniewski

Feb 16, 2016

Arthur J. 'Arty' O'Koniewski, age 74, passed away on February 16, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Arty was the beloved husband of Jacqueline 'Jackie', nee Wojcik, for 46 wonderful years; loving father of Michael (Karen), Dan (Winona) and Tim (Laura Russ) O'Koniewski; dearest son of the late Winifred and Arthur O'Koniewski; cherished grandfather of Bryan and Kevin O'Koniewski; dear...

Dolores Levar

Dolores Levar

Feb 16, 2016

Dolores G. Levar nee Berney, 85; beloved wife and best friend for 65 years of Joseph Levar, Jr.; loving mother of the Hon. Patrick J., Sr. (Mary Ann), Michael (Joan), Thomas (Debra), Gerald (Robbin), Joseph, III and Daniel (Robin); devoted grandmother of Patrick, Jr. (Jeanene), Michelle, Ryan, Julie, Michael, Jr. (Frannie), Jeffrey, Nicole, Thomas (Alain Fulara), Lauren (Patrick) Graney, Brandon,...

Stanley Kluska

Stanley Kluska

Feb 15, 2016

Stanley Kluska, age 90. Devoted husband of the late Mary nee Figus; beloved father of Stella Napoli. Visitation Thursday February 18th, 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. Funeral services begin Friday February 19th, 9:00 a.m. at the funeral home and will proceed to St. Eugene Church for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment Maryhill...

Ronald Gurgul

Ronald Gurgul

Feb 15, 2016

Ron Gurgul 53, At rest Monday, February 15, 2016. Loving father of Roe (Patti), Christina (David) Papish and Dana. Beloved son of Sue Ignoffo – Gurgul and the late Richard Sr. . Fond grandfather of Lylah, Aliyah and Blakely. Dear brother of Richard (Mary), Susan (Dan) Milostan and Linda (Joe) Zygowicz .Visitation Thursday from 3:00 to 9:00: P.M. at Cumberland...

Giovanni Mazzei

Giovanni Mazzei

Feb 15, 2016

Giovanni Mazzei, age 91. Beloved husband of Adua nee Casentini. Loving father of Luigi Mazzei, Marlene (Larry) Mazzei-Carrasco, Frank (Robin) Mazzei, Lorraine (JoJo) Mazzei-DiCaro, Michael (Celeste Jenkins) Mazzei. Cherished grandfather of Erica (Randy) Craig, Dave (Michelle) Mugnaini, Blake & Nick Mazzei, Samantha and Stephanie DiCaro. Visitation Friday Feb 19 from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence...

Antonio Madia

Antonio Madia

Feb 15, 2016

Antonio Madia, Age 73, of Schiller Park, passed away Monday February 15, 2016. Beloved husband of Matilda (nee DiStefano). Loving father of Tammy (Mark) Neri, Gina (Jim) DeMeo, and Irene Madia and the late Sammy Madia. Cherished Grandfather of Michael and Samantha Neri, Nicole and Alyssa DeMeo. Dear brother of Joe (Theresa) Madia. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews....

Mary Pedrick

Mary Pedrick

Feb 14, 2016

Mary Ellen Pedrick nee Brophy, age 93. Devoted wife of the late Henry; beloved mother of Tom (Ruth) and Carol (Kevin) Coleman; loving grandmother Lynn (Jason), Geoffrey (Stephanie), Tim, Christopher (Amie), Bryan (Michael) and Daniel; great grandmother of William, Matthew, Zachary, Evan and Paige; preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation...

Julia Decarlo

Julia Decarlo

Feb 13, 2016

Julia DeCarlo, nee Tunzi, age 86 passed away on February 13, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Julia was the beloved wife of the late Domenico; loving mother of Joseph (Connie) and the late Michael DeCarlo; dear sister of Rita (Ralph) Ferri. Visitation Monday from 3:00p.m. until 9:00p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. Funeral services will...

Joe Aquado

Joe Aquado

Feb 13, 2016

Joe V. Aquado, age 84, passed away on February 13, 2016. Joe was the beloved father of Debra (Rick) Winer, Donna (Fred) Ackerson, Daniel, Doreen and Dana Aquado; beloved son the late Josephine, nee Domino, and the late Filmon Aquado; cherished grandfather and great grandfather of many.

Dennis Debondt

Dennis Debondt

Feb 13, 2016

Dennis J. DeBondt 58, At rest Saturday, February 13, 2016. A comedy magician, know as the Sears Tower of Magic. Beloved husband of Jane. Loving father of Samantha (Grant) Shreve and Jack. Beloved son of Alma Jean and the late Bernerd. Dear brother of Larry, Kevin and Michael. Fond nephew of 'Boots' Lehman. Visitation Thursday from 3:00 to 8:00: P.M....

Mary Licciardi

Mary Licciardi

Feb 11, 2016

Mary Licciardi, nee DiCaprio, age 91 passed away on February 11, 2016. Mary was the beloved mother of Fr. Fred Licciardi C.P.P.S., Adrian (Roberta) and Paulette Kelly; fond grandmother of Christie and Skylor; godmother to Rosalie Felicelli, Marietta Surovy and Mabel Corbo; cousin of Patricia Koch.

Joe Bonante

Joe Bonante

Feb 10, 2016

Joe S. Bonante, 87 at rest February 10, 2016. Beloved husband of Josephine “ Melinda” ( nee Mazza). Loving Father of Donna and Diana. Fond Brother of (the late Concetta) and (the late Francesco) Amendola. Dearest Son of (the late Antonio ) and (the late Maria , nee Esposito) Bonante. Caring Brother in law of ( the late Francesco )...

Lorraine Krantz

Lorraine Krantz

Feb 10, 2016

Lorraine L. Krantz nee Trausch, age 88. Beloved wife of the late Eugene A. Krantz; Loving mother of Mary (Harry) Konopinski and Paul (Denise) Krantz; fond grandmother Robert (Laura), Michael (Christie), Scott (Priscilla), Paul II, Lauren (Mark), and Sarah; great grandmother of Eli, Egan, Alec, Ryan, and Lucy; dear sister of Richard (Marcella) Trausch and the late Clarence, John, Edward,...

Rosa Manzella

Rosa Manzella

Feb 9, 2016

Rosa Manzella, nee Boccia, age 64, passed away on February 9, 2016. Rosa was the beloved wife of the late Salvatore Manzella; loving mother of Vita (Todd) Shewchuk, Salvatore (Briana) and Diomede Cardone; cherished grandmother of Michael and Julianna Shewchuk and Anthony, Giada and Milania Cardone; dearest sister of Tony (Carmela) Boccia, Maria (Karlo) Cammilleri, Rita (Wynn) Girard and the...

John Janik

John Janik

Feb 8, 2016

John R. Janik, age 76. Devoted husband of the late Marylyn nee Kestian. Beloved father of Angela (Frank) Pribyl, Lynn Janik and Joseph (fiance Kierstin) Janik. Loving grandfather of Marylynn, Johnathan, Joshua and Joseph. Dear brother of Dolores Phillips. Visitation Thursday Feb. 11th from 3 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral service begins...

Gina Natalino

Gina Natalino

Feb 7, 2016

Gina Natalino nee Giannini, 91; Devoted wife of the late Angelo; Beloved mother of Carmela (Vic) Rini, Anthony Natalino, Anna (John) Siracuse, Antoinette (Jim) Bisconti and Angelo, Jr. (Filomena) Natalino; Loving grandmother of Jennifer, Lisa, Nicole, Steven, Gina, Jim, John, Michelle, Theresa, Michael and Nicolette and great-grandmother of Jessica and Jason; Dear sister of Albert (the late Rose), the late...

John Draniczarek

John Draniczarek

Feb 6, 2016

John Draniczarek Age. 57, passed away Saturday February 6, 2016. Beloved son of the late Arthur and the late Geraldine (nee Schutz). Loving brother of Paul (Anna), Mary, Teresa (Daniel) Kuchta, Joseph (Jean) and Lauretta. Dear uncle of David (Danielle), Daniel, Steven, Robert (Melissa), William, Michael, Kristine, Kevin and Brian. Great Uncle of Shayna and Gianna. Fond nephew of many...

Joan Pascolla

Joan Pascolla

Feb 5, 2016

Joan A. Pascolla of Harwood Heights. At Peace with Christ, Friday, February 5, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Mark (Carol) and Greg (Mary) . Dear grandmother of Joseph. Fond sister of Ken (Rita) Marin. Dear aunt of Vicky, Cindy (John), Ken Jr. (Jean), Julie (Christopher) and John (Michelle). Great Aunt to many. Visitation Wednesday from...

Angelo Cerasani

Angelo Cerasani

Feb 3, 2016

Angelo Guglielmo Cerasani, Age 78. Beloved husband of Mary nee Bellino. Loving father of Angelo (Ashley) Cerasani and Vince Cerasani. Cherished grandfather of Christopher Cerasani. Fond uncle on many nieces and nephews. Dear brother of Mario Cerasani and was preceded in death by his 2 sisters and 3 brothers. Visitation Saturday Feb. 6 from 8:00 a.m. until time of prayers...

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