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.

Frances Cich

Frances Cich

May 10, 2014

Frances J. Cich, nee Matysczyk, age 92. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Cich; loving mother of Constance, Michael and the late Benjamin Cich; dearest daughter of the late Boleslaw and Kornelia Matysczyk; dear sister of the late Helen, Blanche, Ceil, Erna, Violet, Jean, Joseph and Alexandra; fond aunt of many. In lieu of flowers, masses are preferred.

George Spaniak

George Spaniak

May 10, 2014

George N. Spaniak, age 71, U.S. Air Force National Guard. Beloved husband of Dr. Barbara nee Keaton MD. Loving father of George, Michael (Beth) & the late Lisa. Beloved son of the late George & the late Lorraine. Fond grandfather of Lisa, Leia, Ava & Keaton. Dear brother of Donald (the late Debbie) Spaniak, Laurie (Darryl) Drake, Nicholas (Virginia) Spaniak...

Jeanette White

Jeanette White

May 9, 2014

Jeanette Rose White nee Pipitone Age 79. of Norridge. Passed away May 9, 2014 Loving mother of Antonio White. Grandmother of Amanda Grace. Dear sister of John (Vera) Pipitone Dear aunt of Michelle Pipitone, Anthony Pipitone and great aunt of Deanne, Ashley Michael and Kendel. Visitation Monday from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge....

Margaret Lopresti

Margaret Lopresti

May 9, 2014

Margaret LoPresti, nee Nasca, age 96. Beloved wife of the late Ben for 34 wonderful years. Loving mother of Philip (Mary Desler) LoPresti, Roseann Cardella, Joan (Bob Danner) LoPresti and the late Marie LaPorte; dearest daughter of the late Rose and Joseph Nasca; cherished grandmother of Suzanne Lee, Victor, John and Margaret LaPorte, Deborah Labno, Michael LoPresti, Joseph Cardella, Jesse...

Robert Samp

Robert Samp

May 8, 2014

Robert Samp, Age 60. Loving father of Kevin (Tiffany Perry) Samp and Kendall Samp. Dear brother of Raymond (Pamela) Samp. Beloved fianc of Karen Atkinson. Visitation Sunday May 18 from 2 to 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Service Monday 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Funeral Info: 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com.

Dominick Russo

Dominick Russo

May 7, 2014

Dominick Russo, Age 83. Beloved husband of the late Margaret nee Cappello. Loving father of Jerry (Diane) & Sharon (Dave) Stiplosek. Fond grandfather of Jeffrey (Kelli), Anthony, Jason (Nicole), Gregory (Jessica), & Ashley (Ryan). Great grandfather of Amberlyn, Bryan, Austin, Dominic, Brookelyn & Allison. Dear brother of Rosalie Russo, Lucille (the late Luke) Pisano, Michael, Anthony & the late Francine...

Edward Kocjancich

Edward Kocjancich

May 7, 2014

Edward M. Kocjancich, Age 87, U.S. Army WWII. Beloved husband of Brigitte nee Kappe. Loving father of Edward 'Eddie' Kocjancich & Peter Kocjancich. Fond grandfather of David & Mark. Dear brother of Dolores (John) Harzich, the late Dorothy Orem, Steven Kocjancich & William Kocjancich. Fond uncle of many.

Gina Gaeto-Shea

Gina Gaeto-Shea

May 7, 2014

Gina M. Gaeto Age 47. Loving mother of Joseph and Benimina Shea. Beloved daughter of Joseph and Ellen Gaeto. Dear sister of Sandra Gaeto and JoeEllen (William) Weber. Grand daughter of Sandra and the late Ben Cairo. Fond aunt of Francesca Fabry, BilliJo Weber and Salvatore Weber. Visitation Friday from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence...

Henry Witczak

Henry Witczak

May 7, 2014

Henry F. Witczak. Army Ranger Veteran in the 12th Ranger Unit during the Korean War. Beloved husband of the late Adele L. Witczak. Loving father of Terry (Greg) Morris and Laura Ann (David) Saxe. Devoted grandfather of James Felke, Karen Felke (Sam Othman) and Daniel, Andrew, Deb and Kaye Saxe and faithful and loving companion to his canine friend Jack....

Mary Fahey

Mary Fahey

May 6, 2014

Mary Beatrice Fahey, 92, a grand southern lady and loving mother of Greg (Mary Beth) Fahey, at peace with Christ, May 6, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Paul Fahey, and her children Ann Harvey, Paul Fahey, Michael Fahey, and sister Disha Scott. Mary is survived by her beloved family, daughter-in-law Melissa (Kent) Blumerick, grandchildren John...

Jean Bieszart

Jean Bieszart

May 5, 2014

Jean Bieszart, nee Chmiola, age 99. Beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of Geri (the late Jack) Sanderson and Robert (Joan) Bieszart; cherished grandmother of Caroline (Andy) Morris, Adam (Judy) Bieszart, Dan (Lashawnda) Flowers, Nicole Sanderson and Andy Bieszart; great-grandmother of Nick, Jordan, Jake, Ashleigh, Lindsay, Claire and Jacqueline; dear sister of the late Stanley, Stella, Anna and...

Larry Luberda

Larry Luberda

May 5, 2014

Larry Luberda, Age 66. Beloved husband of Carol nee Hein. Beloved son of the late Joseph & the late Alice. Dear brother of Nancy (Harold) Oelkers, Daniel Luberda, Richard (the late Dorothy) & the late Joey. Fond Uncle of many nieces & nephews.

Marianne Saccameno

Marianne Saccameno

May 5, 2014

Marianne Saccameno, Age 98, nee Emanuele. Beloved wife of the late Joseph . Loving mother of Carole (late Herman) Dinkelman. Fond grandmother of Cherie (Michael) Hlavin and the late Dawn Marie Dinkelman. Great grandmother of Drake, Brant and Pierce Hlavin. Dear sister of the late Louis (Late Louise) and the late Paul (late Dolores) Emanuele. Fond aunt of Patricia (James)...

Salvatore Morreale

Salvatore Morreale

May 5, 2014

Salvatore 'Sam' Morreale, 86, U.S. Navy WWII Veteran; Beloved husband of Lorraine and the late Rose; Loving father of Joseph Morreale; Beloved son of the late Giuseppe and the late Rosa Morreale; Dear brother of Mary and Vincent (Helen and the late Ann) Morreale, the late Ann (the late John) Flosi, the late Philip (Mary) and the late Michael (the...

James Hepner

James Hepner

May 5, 2014

James George Hepner , 55 of Lombard. At peace with Christ Monday, May 5, 2014. Beloved husband of Jean nee Baker. Beloved son of the late George and Joan nee Parker. Dear brother of Mark (Terri), Scott (Kim), Terry and Susan. Fond uncle of Sean, Patrick and Joey. Godson of Loris Deveraux. Visitation Thursday 3 :00 to 9:00 P.M. at...

Rose Giurato

Rose Giurato

May 5, 2014

Rose M. Giurato, nee Yacullo, age 95. Beloved wife of the late Michael A. for over 65 wonderful years. Loving mother of Lawrence (Maryann), Michael J. (Rosalie) and Robert (Valerie) Giurato; cherished grandmother of Jeffrey (Tina) and Christopher Giurato, Lauren (Henry) Schuler, Michael J. and Douglas (Victoria) Giurato, Gina (Matt) Rutherford and Michael V. Giurato; great-grandmother of August, David, Jack,...

Richard Weinstein

Richard Weinstein

May 4, 2014

Richard M. Weinstein, (Former owner & proprietor of Rick’s Mobil in Norridge). Loving father of Marc & Aaron (Michelle) Weinstein. Beloved son of Zelma nee Abramson & Fred Weinstein. Cherished grandfather of Christian, Jeramiah & Gabriel. Dear brother of Jeff & Allan (Linda) Weinstein. Also survived by the Abercrombie family & his “Chicago Mob”.

Sam Sparacino

Sam Sparacino

May 4, 2014

Sam A. Sparacino, age 58 of Chicago’s Portage Park. Beloved husband of JoAnn nee Fogarty. Legendary father to Daniel, Pete (Jennifer), Joseph and Samantha. Proud Papa of Dakota.Loving son of Sam Sr. and the late Adeline nee Powell. Cherished son-in-law of James E. Fogarty and the late Mary Ellen nee Scheidt. Dear brother of Karen (Louis) Bonar, Darniece (Martin) Mlynarski...

Anne Bohar

Anne Bohar

May 3, 2014

Anne M. Bohar nee Vargo; Devoted wife of the late Ernest; Beloved mother of Steven (Colleen) and Rob Bohar; Loving grandmother of Daniel; Dear sister of Theresa (Peter) Weis and Mary (Ernie) Magyar and sister-in-law of Irene (the late Walter) Ballek, Maria Horvath and Emily Zeks; Fond aunt of many nieces, nephews, great- nieces and great-nephews. Visitation Wednesday May 7th...

Maria Alfano

Maria Alfano

May 3, 2014

Maria Rosa Alfano nee Cutri, Age 84. Born in Rende, Provincia Di Cosenza, Italy. Devoted wife of the late Pietro 'Giovanni' Alfano. Beloved mother of Francesco, Assunta (Frank) Servidio, Antonio (Anna), Angelina, Vincenzo (Pam) and John (Susan) Alfano. Loving grandmother of Daniella (Ben), Laura (Dominic), Frankie, Joey, Peter, Anthony, Julia, Cristina, Jospeh, Michael, Josephine, Nicholas and Jilliana. Great grandmother of...

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