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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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Angela Sander

Angela Sander

Mar 30, 2015

Angela R. Sander nee Zvitkovics age 87, passed away March 30, 2015. Angy overcame a difficult childhood with the love & support of her brother Joe Swick and the Wind family. She married the love of her life, Alex Sander (Cwitkovits) and had six children, raising them in Norridge. She had a lifelong love of learning which she instilled in...

Maria Kujbida

Maria Kujbida

Mar 30, 2015

Maria S. “Musha” Kujbida, 57 of Harwood Heights. At Peace with Christ Monday, March 30, 2015. Beloved daughter of Sonija and the late Mychajlo. Loving sister of Walter, Michael and the late Tahnya. Dear aunt of Greg Jr., Natalya and Vincent. Great aunt of B.J., Nadia, Priya, Nalya and Raina. Visitation Thursday from 4:00 to 9:00 P.M. at Cumberland Chapels...

Marcel Dutchak

Marcel Dutchak

Mar 29, 2015

Marcel 'Douglas' Dutchak, age 93. Beloved husband of the late Mathilda 'Mitzi', nee Urban; dearest brother of the late Wanda (the late Michael) Presslak and the late Delia (the late Russell) Haluczak; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge on Wednesday from 10:30a.m. until the Service at 11:30a.m. Interment St. Nicholas...

Pietro Pizzo

Pietro Pizzo

Mar 29, 2015

Beloved husband of Vincenza. Loving father of Peter, Maria and Lina.

Dolores Gronke

Dolores Gronke

Mar 29, 2015

Dolores G. Gronke, 81; Loving mother of Michael (Lisa) Gronke; Beloved daughter of Anthony Morbete and Mary Hocuk nee Burda; fond grandmother of Roman Gronke and Grace Gronke; dear sister of the late Emil Hocuk, the late John Hocuk and survived by Tony Morbete; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday Mar. 31st from 3 -9 p.m. at...

Casimer Kolodziejski

Casimer Kolodziejski

Mar 28, 2015

Casimer Kolodziejski, age 89. Beloved husband of Genowefa, nee Szypczak, for 31 wonderful years; loving father of Christine Buttelman, Joe Bielak, Ed (Mary) Kolodziejski and Margaret (Richard) Kozlowski; cherished grandfather of Matthew and Holly Buttelman, Karoline (Jerry) Kocol, Katherine Bielak, Kathleen and Sarah Kolodziejski, Jessica, Thomas and Michelle Kozlowski; dear brother of the late Stefan Kolodzieski and Helen Danielkowicz; fond...

Philomena Russo

Philomena Russo

Mar 28, 2015

Philomena “Phyllis” Russo, Age 74. Passed away March 28, 2015 in Chicago. Born April 12, 1940. Beloved wife of the late Italo B. Russo Sr. Loving mother of Debra (Steven) Santi, Italo B. Russo Jr., and Jody (Dave) Curgiano. Cherished grandmother of Steven, Myles, Blake and Nicholas. Dear sister of Rae Metallo, Josephine, Dominic and Mary Eorio. Friends and family...

Giuseppe Greco

Giuseppe Greco

Mar 28, 2015

Giuseppe Greco, age 93, passed away, surrounded by his loving family, on March 28, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Graziella 'Grace' , nee Chiovari; loving father of Salvatore (Linda) and Bernardo (Cynthia) Greco and Theresa (Robert) Voss, and the late Bernardo Greco; cherished grandfather of 6 and great grandfather of 6; dearest brother of Memmo, Salvatore, Giovanni and the...

Maria D'Aniello

Maria D'Aniello

Mar 27, 2015

Maria D'Aniello, nee Lieggi, age 84. Beloved wife of the late Giacomo; loving mother of Antonia (Gennaro) Ancona, Giovanna (Sallustio) DelVecchio, Joe (Maria), Rosanne and Vito D'Aniello; cherished grandmother of Donato Ancona, Maria (John) Hwang, James (Marianna Soulakian) D'Aniello, James (Elyse) Ancona, Angela DelVecchio, Sam D'Aniello and Cecilia Ancona; dear sister of the late Giuseppe (Maria) Lieggi. Visitation Monday from...

Andres Velez

Andres Velez

Mar 27, 2015

Andres Velez, age 62. Beloved husband of Robin Velez; loving father of Andrew, Matthew, and Victoria Velez; beloved son of Andres Velez and Francisca Jimenez-Velez; dear brother of the late Margarita Velez, the late Juan Velez; Luis Velez, Angel Velez, Marcelino Velez, Michael Velez, Guillermina Velez, Awilda Herrera; and fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held...

Stefan Obyrtacz

Stefan Obyrtacz

Mar 26, 2015

Stefan Obyrtacz, Age 85. Passed away March 26, 2015. Beloved husband of Aniela (Figura). Dear sister of Zofia Winarska. Loving Uncle of Barbara (Tedeusz) Gunka and great uncle of Tom, Cathy and Conrad Gunka. Visitation Friday from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge. Funeral Saturday, beginning at the funeral home at 11:00 a.m. and...

Norbert Gonka

Norbert Gonka

Mar 24, 2015

Norbert Gonka, passed away March 24, 2015. Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday May 23, 2015 from 3:00 p.m. until time of memorial service at 7:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels. 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge. Il.

Domenico Lalicata

Domenico Lalicata

Mar 24, 2015

Domenico Lalicata, 65; Beloved husband of the late Caterina nee Lombardo; Loving father of Michael (Sylvia) Lalicata, Marisa (Troy) Musolf and Joseph Lalicata; Loving grandfather of Dominic, Monica, Isabella, Marina and Lianna; Dearest friend of Maryann Corrao. Visitation Thursday March 26th from 3 -9 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral service begins Friday at 9:00 am...

Elvera Urso

Elvera Urso

Mar 22, 2015

Elvera 'Jean' Urso, 95; Beloved daughter of the late Angelina and the late Nick Urso; Loving sister of the late Katherine Camera, the late Joe (the late Lena) Urso, the late Julia (the late Robert) Brown, the late Edward (the late Florence) Urso, the late John (the late Marilyn) Urso and the late Mario Urso; Dear aunt of Ron (Pat)...

Patrick Smolinski

Patrick Smolinski

Mar 20, 2015

Smolinski, Patrick 'Butch' 70, Veteran of the Vietnam War. Beloved husband of Sue (nee Nausid); loving father of Lisa; dear brother of John (Kathy) Myers and Tammie (Mike) Kelly; fond cousin, uncle and friend to many. Visitation Monday from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels (FRIEL FUNERAL DIRECTORS), 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Service Tuesday 10:30 a.m. at...

Jasper Bellafiore

Jasper Bellafiore

Mar 20, 2015

Jasper 'Jay' Bellafiore, 83, U.S. Army Korean War Veteran; Beloved husband of the late Angela; Cherished father of Loretta, Michael (Rina) and Joseph (Michele) Bellafiore and Christine (Michael) Cincinelli; Loving grandfather of Joanna, Andrea, Nicole, Angela, Ian, Anthony, Joseph, Max and Cole and great-grandfather of 6; Dear brother of Nancy (the late Frank) Allianello, Lorraine (Robert) Hochbaum and the late...

Attilio Scalfaro

Attilio Scalfaro

Mar 20, 2015

Attilio Giovanni “John” Scalfaro. of Las Vegas, NV., formerly of Chicago. Beloved husband of Barbara nee Hibbs. Loving father of Janet (Jay) Keag, Attilio John Scalfaro II; Jamie (Tom) Smith and the late Jeanne Scalfaro-Ortega. Beloved son of the late Rachel (nee Perritano) and Frank Scalfaro. Fond Grandpa of Nichole (Stephan) Edwards, Jessica Ortega, Kristina (Dave) Koenig, Jonathan (Kathleen) Keag,...

Joseph Jagiello

Joseph Jagiello

Mar 19, 2015

Joseph S. Jagiello, Age 68. Beloved husband of Arlene nee Kurtyka. Fond son of the late Stella and the late Joseph S. Jagiello Sr. Dear brother of Robert Jagiello and brother-in-law of Richard Kurtyka. Cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday March 22 from 2 to 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Monday...

Agatha Karg

Agatha Karg

Mar 19, 2015

Agatha A. Karg, age 88, nee Szajko. Beloved daughter of the late Taddeus and Emily Szajko nee Stachursky. Loving mother of Jim; Bobbie (Sal) Cataudella and Wayne (Kathy). Fond grandmother of Gina (Ralph); Jeff (Jennifer); Scott (Velvet) and Tammy (Andy). Great grandmother of Bianca; Albert; Nicole; Gia; Isaac; Jessica; Caleb and Vaughn. Dear sister of the late Irene; John; Genevieve...

Warren Gavin

Warren Gavin

Mar 19, 2015

Warren E. Gavin 73, at rest March 19, 2015, Ret. C.P.D., Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp., beloved husband of the late Anna. Loving father of John (Liz), Pat (Salva) and Tom (Cari). Beloved son of the late Edward and Ethyl. Fond grandfather of Ryan, Alexis, Frank, Jack, Kate and Julia. Dear brother of Peggy Foster and the late Judy...

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