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.

Francesco Clemente

Francesco Clemente

Mar 29, 2014

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Zofia Kudrys

Zofia Kudrys

Mar 29, 2014

Zofia 'Babcia' Kudrys, nee Hryniuk, age 87. Beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of Joseph D. (Joan) Kudrys, Rosemary (Daniel) Stronczek, John (Marie) Kudrys and Christine (Stephen) Epstein; cherished 'Babcia' of Mark (Celeste) and Michael (Sarah) Kudrys, David and Catherine Stronczek, Anthony and Nicholas Kudrys and Jorie (Gabriel) Epstein-Mares; great babcia of Kyle, Chloe and Cooper; Zofia was...

Caroline Patronski

Caroline Patronski

Mar 29, 2014

Caroline Patronski nee Kurianowicz, of Rosemont. At rest March 29, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Edward A. 'Pat' Patronski Sr. Loving mother of Edward 'Bud' Jr., John 'Jack' (Jennifer), and Ken (Kathryn) Patronski. Devoted grandmother of Edward Adam (Stacy), Jonathon Paul, Christopher Scott Dumsick, Daniel Paul Dumsick, Kenneth Daniel and Matthew Thomas. Fond great grandmother of Kylie Reese. Dear...

Angelo Larucci

Angelo Larucci

Mar 29, 2014

Angelo Larucci, age 74. Beloved husband of Pina, nee Tanzella, for 52 wonderful years. Loving father of Vito (Irene) and Frank (Jackie) Larucci; cherished grandpa of Gina, Nicholas, Maria Teresa, Michael and Matthew Larucci; dearest brother of Vince (the late Olga) Larucci, Genevieve (the late Robert) DeSimone, Fred (Michelene), Paul (Julie) and the late Joe, Vito Jr. and Rosemary Larucci;...

Brian Barnett

Brian Barnett

Mar 28, 2014

Brian Barnett was a gentle, honest man whose legacy will lie in the hearts of the innumerable people whose lives he has touched. On March 28, 2014, Brian passed away after a year-long battle with cancer. He is survived by his parents, Mary Andrews and Lynn Huling, his sister Laura Witt-Deal, his Aunt Julie Kossart, numerous cousins, He is also...

Josephine Olson

Josephine Olson

Mar 27, 2014

Josephine E. Olson nee Drimalla, age 99. Beloved wife of the late Walter E. Olson. Loving mother of Shirley (the late Arthur) Levin, Don (Jenette), & Dale (Carolyn) Olson, Cherished grandmother of Dawn (Robert) Primack, Scott, Mark (Patti), Keith (Diana) Levin, Melody (Kevin) Kral, Arthur (Tara) & Ryan Levin, Heather (David) Riff & Tiffany Nevarez. Great-grand mother of 18. Great-great...

Dolores Lacaria

Dolores Lacaria

Mar 25, 2014

Dolores 'Dee-Dee' LaCaria nee DeFranco, 79; Beloved wife of Dominick, Cherished mother of Michael and Joseph (fiancee Mylissa Lee) LaCaria, Donna (David) Bird, D'Ann LaCaria and Deanine (Tim) McGill; Loving grandmother of Brandon, Nicole, Danielle, Natalie, Dominick, Marissa, Ryan and Miranda and great-grandmother of Ayden; Dear sister of Rosalie (Bob) Stewart, Susie (Angel) Garcia and the late Marie; Fond aunt,...

Jennie Calandra

Jennie Calandra

Mar 24, 2014

Jennie Calandra nee LoGiudice, 94; Beloved wife of the late John; Cherished mother of Peter (Kathleen) and Cipriano 'John' (Nicoline 'Nikki') Calandra; Loving grandmother of Jennifer (George) Mugnai, Anthony (Karen) and John (Cindy) Calandra and Teri (Jason) Seldomridge and great-grandmother of Erin, Megan, Peter, Heather, Nicholas, Brandon and Ashley; Dear sister of the late Joseph and the late John LoGiudice;...

George Turowski

George Turowski

Mar 24, 2014

George A. Turowski, age 88, U.S. Army WWII. Beloved husband of Helen A., nee Iwan, for 59 wonderful years. Dearest brother of the late Eugenia Oswald; loving uncle of Aleksander Pasterz and Mariann Iwan, who are also his godchildren, and Krystyna Koziol, Eva McCoy, Susan Iwan, and the late Ted Oswald and Philip Iwan; cherished dziadzia of Sean McCoy andf...

Rosaria Abruscato

Rosaria Abruscato

Mar 24, 2014

Rosaria Abruscato, nee Portuesi, age 80. Beloved wife of the late Giuseppe. Loving mother of Barbara (Phillip) Badeau & Enza (Giovanni) Sparacio. Cherished grandmother of William (Melinda), Joseph & James Herrmann, Salvatore & Antonietta Sparacio (Fiance Aldo Libreri), Eric (Lena) Badeau & Steven (Natalie) Carson & the late Deseree Badeau. Great-grandmother of Jonathon & Daniel Herrmann & Makayla & Joshua,...

Peter Eterno

Peter Eterno

Mar 24, 2014

Peter A. Eterno, age 76. Beloved husband of Lucille nee Amato. Loving father of Joseph (Kate), Peter, Philip, Christopher. Fond grandfather of Alexandra, Peter, Joseph, Mary, Jason. Dear brother of Josephine Vocalino, Betty (Nick) Pollos, the late Grace (Frank) Belcaster, the late Mary Savides, the late Arnold. Brother-in-law of Nick (the late Carol) Amato, John (Mary Rose) Amato, Alfonse (the...

Sharon Legittino

Sharon Legittino

Mar 24, 2014

Sharon J. Legittino, age 70, nee Bergner. Beloved wife of Charles R. Loving mother of Kimberly (Robert) Spoczynski & Sherry Legittino. Fond grandmother of Michelle, Joey, Brandon & Logan. Loving care taker to the late Michael, Sr. Dear sister of Kate (Frank) Loverde, Richard (Stephanie) Bergner, Gary Bergner, the late Carolyn & the late James. Sister-in-law of Michael (Sharon &...

Maria Dattolo

Maria Dattolo

Mar 22, 2014

Maria Dattolo, Age 73. Loving wife of Matthew “Matteo”. Loving mother of John (Kelly), Joseph (Jennifer) and Ottavio Dattolo. Cherished grandmother of Matteo J., Matteo A. and Destiny. Dear sister of Rosa, Ottavio, Rosaria “Maria” and Francesca. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday March 25 from 3 to 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave.,...

Mary Ranieri

Mary Ranieri

Mar 22, 2014

Mary A. Ranieri, age 104 nee Forte. Beloved wife of the late Romeo C. Loving mother of Arlene (the late Charles) Ventura, Annette (George) Krueger, Ann Marie (the late Richard) Rooney, Camille (Leonard) DiVito. Fond grandmother of 12. Great-grandmother of 24. Great-great grandmother of 1. Dear Sister of the late Dominic, the late Anthony, the late Carmen, the late James,...

Harry Schmidt

Harry Schmidt

Mar 22, 2014

Harry J. Schmidt of Des Plaines passed away on March 22, 2014 at the age of 71. The lifelong Chicago White Sox fan was born on April 11, 1942 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Harry was the husband and best friend of Sharon (nee Nason). He was the proud and adoring father of Jeff (Lisa) and Kelly (Joe) Roback. He was...

Antonio Papeo

Antonio Papeo

Mar 22, 2014

Antonio Papeo, Age 81. Beloved husband of the late Maria nee Furio. Loving father of Felice and Giovanna Papeo. Beloved son of the late Felice and Giovanna Papeo. Fond grandfather of Gabriella, Antonio and Gianluca. Dear brother of Enza (late Gino) Patruno, Chiara (Late Giulio) Marangelli, Maria (Paolo) Pesce, and the Late Giuseppe (Maria) Papeo. In lieu of flowers, donations...

Joan Schiavo

Joan Schiavo

Mar 21, 2014

Joan M. Schiavo nee Larisey, 70; Beloved wife of Robert Angelo Schiavo; Loving mother of Meghan (Brandon Cialoni) Schiavo; Best grandmother of her Brie-Brie and Joey; Dear daughter of the late Donald and the late Marian Larisey and stepdaughter of the late Marcella Larisey; Favorite sister of Don (Mary Kay) Larisey, Judy (Tom) White, Dan (Jacquie), Jim and John (Jennifer)...

Frank Bonadonna

Frank Bonadonna

Mar 20, 2014

Frank Bonadonna, Age 83. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Angela nee Dragotta. Loving father of Dr. Anna Bonadonna (Dr. Philip Grandinetti). Cherished grandfather of Caila, Lia & Jacob. Also survived by nieces & nephews. Visitation Friday 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. Funeral services begin Saturday 8:30 a.m. at the funeral home and...

Peter Steinke

Peter Steinke

Mar 19, 2014

Steinke, Peter J. At rest March 19, 2014 at the age of 48. Beloved husband of Julie (nee Mulvey); loving father of Krysta and PJ, and papa of Tiffany; caring son of Milton and Nancy (nee Biancalana) Steinke; fond son-in-law of Pat and Mary (nee Carey) Mulvey; brother, brother-in-law, uncle, nephew and friend to many. Visitation Sunday, March 23, 2014...

Antoinette Tufano

Antoinette Tufano

Mar 18, 2014

Antoinette “Auntie Toni” Tufano. Age 99 at rest March 18, 2014. Daughter of the late Domenico & Maria nee Messia. Sister of the late Michael (Josie) Tufano, Theresa (Joseph) DiBuono, Christopher (Sue) Tufano, Joseph (Ann) Tufano, Rose (James) Alesia, and Salvatore (Marie) DiBuono.. Loving aunt of Anna Marie DiBuono. Great aunt of Teresa (Raymond) Hall, JoAnn DiBuono, Joseph (Tracey) DiBuono....

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