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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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Lisa Colonna

Lisa Colonna

Sep 22, 2014

Lisa A. Colonna 53, of Park Ridge. At peace with Christ Monday, September 22, 2014. Beloved wife of Michael. Loving mother of Michael Kavka, Thomas and Paige Colonna. Dear sister in law of Frank Ernesto. Fond niece, cousin and friend to many. Visitation Friday 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. Funeral services begin...

Loretta Pillsbury

Loretta Pillsbury

Sep 22, 2014

Loretta L. Pillsbury nee Marcum, age 84. Beloved wife of the late Donald A. Pillsbury. Loving mother of Donna (Ray) Gruber, Dale (the late Peter Kovacs & the late Bill Swanson) & Lawrence (Mary) Pillsbury. Cherished grandmother of Dennis Kovacs, Robert (Laura) Gruber, Douglas Kovacs, Ronald (Ronelia) Gruber, Stacy (Erik) Kikke, Daniel (Iris) Kovacs, Shelly Pillsbury, Amanda (Philip) Nawrocki &...

Peter Catsadimas

Peter Catsadimas

Sep 21, 2014

Please share your favorite memory of Peter to be included in a special keepsake book for the family.

Jozefa Rypel

Jozefa Rypel

Sep 21, 2014

Jozefa Rypel nee Kaczor, Age 90. Known for her incredible warmth and charismatic spirt. Born in Obidowa, Poland. Beloved wife of late Franciszek Rypel. Devoted and Loving Mother of Jozef(Jadwiga) Rypel, Katarzyna(Jozef) Garb, Maria(and the late Jerzy)Kaleta and Teresa(Jan) Cison. Beloved grandmother to Teresa Rypel, Bernadette Kaleta, Janina(Ryszard) Huzior, John(Jane) Garb, Andy(Donna) Garb, John(Gladys) Cison, the late Franciszek Rypel, Joseph...

Matteo Guarino

Matteo Guarino

Sep 20, 2014

Matteo J. Guarino, retired teacher and counselor at Lane Tech High School. Beloved son of the late James R. and Mabel. Dear brother of the late James J. (Ann) and Florence (the late Jesse Carl Dean). Fond uncle and great uncle to many. Visitation Friday from 8:30 to 9:30 A.M. at Cumberland Chapels (FRIEL FUNERAL DIRECTORS) 8300 W. Lawrence Ave....

John Flock

John Flock

Sep 20, 2014

John “Jack” Flock, Age 86. Korean Conflict Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Lucille for 60 years. Loving father of Mitchell Flock, Karen (Michael Kern) Flock, Sharon (Tom) Mason and the late Mark Flock. Cherished grandfather of Danielle Szafraniec, Alicia Flock, Thomas Mason, Ronald Delaquila, Nicole Flock, Morgan and Amanda Mason. Dear brother of the late Berts (Blackie) and the late...

Peter Rollhauser

Peter Rollhauser

Sep 20, 2014

Peter Rollhauser, Age 66. Beloved husband of Linda nee Fenili. Loving father of Karen (Dan Wilson) Rollhauser. Cherished grandfather of Benjamin Wilson. Dear brother of Ann (Late Leo) Soelch, Joe (Donna) and Marie Rollhauser, the late John (Late Marge) and the late Ray (Sheila) Rollhauser. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday Sept. 22 from 3 to 9:00...

Lela Lekkas

Lela Lekkas

Sep 19, 2014

Lela Lekkas; dearly beloved wife of the late Emmanuel; loving mother of Nicholas, James, the late Anthony (Angela) and Richard; loving grandmother of eight and great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother of many. Resting Tuesday, September 23 at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge from 4 to 9 p.m. Family and friends will meet Wednesday, September 24 at 10 a.m. for 10:30...

Wilbert Saathoff

Wilbert Saathoff

Sep 19, 2014

Wilbert L.'Webb' Saathoff , age 94, World War II Air Force Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Betty F. nee Fasano. Loving father of Mary Jane (Matt) Jameson, John (Annette) Saathoff, Karen Ann Lima, & Margaret Saathoff. Cherished grandfather of Robert A. Lima, Megan M. & Katie L. Jameson, Jacob L. & Angelina E. Saathoff. Dear brother of Marian (the...

Evelyn Petracco

Evelyn Petracco

Sep 19, 2014

Evelyn Petracco, Age 81, nee Svoboda. Beloved wife of the late Raymond. Loving mother of Patricia and Debra Petracco and Linda (John) Russo. Fond aunt and friend of many. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Joseph, Mary, Josephine, John, Elizabeth and Anna. Evelyn was a member of The Women of the Moose. Visitation Tuesday Sept. 23 from 3...

Sarah Farina

Sarah Farina

Sep 17, 2014

Sarah A. Farina, Age 82, nee Naughton. Beloved wife of the late Virgil T. Loving mother of Mary Ellen, Thomas (Jitka) Farina and Margaret (Joseph) Larsen. Cherished grandmother of Sarah and Sean Larsen. Dear sister of the late Mary Ellen, Nora and John. Fond aunt of Joseph (Brenda) Browne and many other nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday Sept. 19 from...

Arlene Haltman

Arlene Haltman

Sep 16, 2014

Arlene B. Haltman, nee Opielinski, age 73. Loving mother of Joseph (Sandy) Haltman & Jenifer (Terry) Dillon. Cherished grandmother of Anna, Rebecca & Kevin Haltman, Sydney, Clare, Ava, Charlotte & Sophie Dillon. Visitation Thursday Sept 18, 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. Funeral services begin Friday Sept 19, 9:00 a.m. at the funeral...

Barbara Desio

Barbara Desio

Sep 16, 2014

Barbara S. Desio, nee Hessler, age 88.Beloved wife of Frank B. Loving mother of Marguerite, Mark, Barbara (Tony) Caliendo, Carol, the late David, Patricia Ann & Mary Therese. Fond grandmother of Frank (Jen) & Anthony. Dear sister of David & the late Alan Hessler. Sister-in-law of Camillo (the late Colette) Desio, Phyllis Desio & the late Gloria (the late Eric)...

Edmund Natke

Edmund Natke

Sep 16, 2014

Please share your favorite memory of Edmund to be included in a special keepsake book for the family.

Wayne Villwock

Wayne Villwock

Sep 15, 2014

Wayne Villwock, age 51, of Oklahoma formerly of Chicago, IL. Beloved husband of Sandra nee Moffat. Beloved son of the late Karen nee Irwin & the late Terry Villwock. Loving grandson of Jackie Villwock & the late Russell Villwock. Dear brother of Annette Landesman. Fond uncle of Mark & Sarah Landesman & Ryan Reynolds. Visitation Sunday Sept. 21, 1:00 until...

Bernard Dearcangelis

Bernard Dearcangelis

Sep 15, 2014

Please share your favorite memory of Bernard to be included in a special keepsake book for the family.

Giovanna Masi

Giovanna Masi

Sep 15, 2014

Giovanna Masi, nee Scimeca, Age 88. Beloved wife of the late Pietro Masi. Loving mother of Vitina (Frank) Gambino. Beloved daughter of the late Giuseppe and Leonarda (nee Faraci) Scimeca. Fond grandmother of Andrew, Peter, Frank Jr. and Michael. Dear sister of Rosario (late Maria) Scimeca, Vito (Carmela) Scimeca, and the late Salvatore (Carmella) Scimeca. Fond aunt of many nieces...

Francesca Moreci

Francesca Moreci

Sep 14, 2014

Francesca Moreci, nee Sperandeo, age 79. Beloved wife of the late Salvatore; loving mother of Enza (John) Papeck, Prudy (Sal) Macchiarella and Sandra Moreci; cherished grandmother of Francesco (Courtney) and Salvatore Macchiarella, Cristina (Michael) Hasselbring and Lisa Papeck; great grandmother of Ava Macchiarella; dear sister of Dominic Sperandeo; fond aunt of many. Francesca was a member of the Mazzini Verdi...

Goldie Winfield

Goldie Winfield

Sep 14, 2014

Visitation Friday 09/19/2014 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. Private burial Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery

Edmund Plonka

Edmund Plonka

Sep 13, 2014

Edmund E. Plonka, age 89. Beloved husband of Barbara nee Waligorski. Loving father of Arthur (Jenna), Andrew (Rochita) and Katherine (Michael) Griggs. Fond grandfather of Avery, Tobias, Connor and Sebastian. Dear brother-in-law of Jadwiga Wykret, Fr. Jacek Waligorski, Maria (Jerzy) Billik and Krystana (Adam) Gorecki. Visitation Wednesday Sept. 17, 8:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence...

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