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.
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Clara Gera
Jan 22, 2014
Clara L. Gera, nee Tokarz, age 93. Beloved wife of the late John Gera; loving mother of the late Roger Gera; dear sister of the late Della (Robert) Korabik and Jean; cherished aunt of many.
Martina Mueller
Jan 21, 2014
Martina Mueller, 66 of Norwood Park. Beloved wife of Ralph Mueller. Loving mother of Ralph (Tracy) Mueller, Garrick Mueller and Kyle Mueller. Fond grandmother of Kandace. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister.
Patrick Allison
Jan 20, 2014
Patrick C. Allison, 56; Beloved son of the late Frances (Robert) Clarke and the late Charles Allison; Loving brother of Michael (Debbie) Allison and Kim (Victor) Laraba; Fond nephew of Dorothy (Gene) Foret; Dear cousin and friend to many. Visitation Saturday Jan. 25th from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Interment private. Info: 708-456-8300...
Zora Bertolozzi
Jan 20, 2014
Zora Marie Bertolozzi, nee Giolli. Age 94. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Robert (Tirsa Mendez) & Roy (Kathryn) Bertolozzi. Cherished grandmother of Michael, Richard, David, Rachel & Nicole. Great grandmother of Anthony. Dear sister of Joseph (Ola) Giolli, Marina (the late Amos) Puccini, Ilda (the late Lidio) Ceccarelli, the late Alda Chelini, the late Dino, the...
Florence Michaelsen
Jan 20, 2014
Florence D. Michaelsen, nee Stanczyk, Age 77. Beloved wife of John G., Loving mother of Stacy (Steve) Wodka, Lisa (Tim) Travers and Eric (Leanne) Michaelsen. Cherished grandmother of Jessica (Taylor) Layman, Alex, Zachary, Kelsey and Nicole Wodka, Lindsey and Taylor Travers and Jenna Michaelsen. Dear sister of the late Nancy Sopello and the late Edward Stanczyk. Fond aunt of many...
Antonio Guzman
Jan 20, 2014
Antonio S. Guzman. Beloved husband of Maria Coral Guzman. Loving father of Jorge, Aldo (Ilona), Wady & Coral Guzman. Beloved son of the late maria Trinidad Navarro & the late Jose Guzman. Cherished grandfather of Kyan. Dear brother of Eva, Lorenzo, Guillermina, Maria Luisa, Esther, Ana Maria & Jose. Brother-in-law of Carlos, Jorge, Aldo & Graciela. Also survived by many...
Anthony Palumbo
Jan 20, 2014
Anthony R. Palumbo, 67; U.S. Army Veteran; Beloved son of the late Marie and the late Patrick Palumbo; Cherished father of Patrick and Anthony Palumbo, Tracie (Dan) McElroy and Joseph Palumbo; Loving grandfather of Susan, Mary, Ryan and Brielle; Dear brother of James (Nancy) and Robert (Jackie) Palumbo; Fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday Jan. 24th from...
Phyllis Barone
Jan 19, 2014
Phyllis Barone nee Amore. Beloved wife of the late Alfonso. Loving mother of Maryann (Salvatore) Buonavita, Sara (Gino) Mangicavallo, Phillip Barone, Gerlando (Kim) Barone. Nana of Lisa, Ralph, Alfonso, Michele, Gino, Danielle, Brittnay, Jerry, Marissa & Gianna. Greatnana of Mia, Luka, Niko, Francesca, Mattea & Sienna. Visitation Wednesday 1/22/14 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave,...
Genevieve Obrzut
Jan 19, 2014
Genevieve Obrzut, nee Pietroczynski, age 86. Beloved wife of the late Norbert P. for 48 wonderful years; loving mother of Arlene (Stanley) Chmielewski, Sharon, James and Paul (Lee) Obrzut; cherished grandmother of Kristen, Robert and Michael Chmielewski, Hilary and Gregory Hatton, Nicholas, Natalie and Nancy Obrzut; dearest sister of Sister Paul Marie, C.S.S.F. and the late Harry (Victoria) and the...
Nicholas Olenec
Jan 19, 2014
Nicholas R. Olenec, 69; resident of Park Ridge for 40 years; Cherished father of Nicholas James Olenec; Beloved son of the late Jean and the late Michael Olenec; Loving brother of Donald (Jo Ann) Olenec; Dear uncle of Michael C. Olenec; Nicholas worked as a surveyor for Cook County for 30 years. He was an avid collecter and treasure hunter....
Roselle Burghardt
Jan 19, 2014
Roselle Burghardt, age 68 of Arlington Heights. At peace with Christ Sunday Jan. 19, 2014. Loving mother of Joe(Amy) & Lisa (Tim) Mahoney. Beloved daughter of Sam & the late Barbara D'Amico. Fond grandmother of Nicholas, Tessa, Taylor, Brooke & Matthew. Dear sister of Barbara (Brian) DeGise & Sue (Steve) Balsley. Fond aunt, great aunt & friend to many. Visitation...
Charlotte Sobczyk
Jan 18, 2014
Charlotte Sobczyk, nee Pozdol, age 87. Beloved wife of the late Arthur F. for 58 wonderful years; loving mother of Deborah (James) Skozek, David (Kathleen), Christine and Mark (Joyce) Sobczyk; cherished grandmother of Rebecca (Michael) Swensen, Jessica (Wesley) Escondo, Michael Skozek, Maura and Olivia Sobczyk; great grandmother 'GiGi' to Jannelise, Alexander, Evelyn and William; Charlotte was preceded in death by...
Wayne Walkowicz
Jan 17, 2014
Wayne R. Walkowicz, Age 54, Suddenly passed away Friday January 17, 2014 . Beloved husband of Nancy Walkowicz. Loving stepfather of Lindsay Hogan (Jimmy) Sotelo and Matt (Pam) Hogan. Fond grandfather of Lawsen Hogan. Adored son of Paula Knesh and the late Carl Walkowicz. Dear cousin and friend of many. Doting master of two dachshunds, Riley and the late Brandi....
Mary Josh
Jan 16, 2014
Mary Ann Josh, 71, passed away at home in Karen, Kenya on January 16th, in the presence of her beloved daughter Jennifer Ann Jalovec and her adoring granddaughter, Mary-Lil 'Rosie' Jalovec. Mary Ann was preceded in death by her loving parents, Dr. Joseph A. and Mary (nee Moore) Josh and her dear sister Kathleen Josh. She is survived by her...
Loreto Anemone
Jan 16, 2014
Loreto Anemone Age 80. Born in Alta Villa Milicia, Italy. Beloved husband of Concetta nee Cullotta for 45 years. Loving father of Marco (Maryann). Angelina (Tony) Santos, Mario (Francesca) and Giuseppe (Tracy) Anemone. Fond grandfather of Concetta Maria, Loreto Salvatore, Angelina, Dominick, Giovanni, Natalia, Carmen Maria, Anthony Joseph, Concetta Catarina, Elena Marisa, Concetta Maria, Isabella, Eliana, Daniella, Mya Aldonna, Loreto...
Oronzo Lacalamita
Jan 15, 2014
Oronzo Lacalamita, Age 87. Beloved husband of the late Joanne nee Pavia. Loving father of Gina (Michael) Smid & Angela Lacalamita (Merobel Lirio). Cherished grandfather of Michael Jr. & Nicholas. Dear brother of Michael, Tomasso, Luigi & Domenica. Also survived by many nieces & nephews. Visitation Thursday from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge....
Joseph Arns
Jan 15, 2014
Joseph F. Arns, 89, retired Zenith Electronics Corporation Executive and World War II a much decorated war hero. The veteran died after a courageous battle with cancer at his home in Park Ridge on Wednesday, January 15, 2014. Born in Eagle River Wisconsin (as he liked to point out in a log cabin) on September 11, 1924. Joe grew up...
John Deguide
Jan 14, 2014
John F. DeGuide, Beloved husband of Dawn nee Blencoe. Loving son o the late Joseph and Rose DeGuide. Dear brother of Roseann (Peter) Tiritilli and Joseph (Peggy) DeGuide. Fond uncle of Carmella, Lisa, Carolyn and Nicole. Great uncle of eight. Visitation Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL 60706 from 3:00 - 9:00 p.m....
Joanne Lacalamita
Jan 12, 2014
Joanne Lacalamita, age 78 nee Pavia. Beloved wife of Oronzo for 53 years. Loving mother of Gina (Michael) Smid and Angela Lacalamita (Merobel Lirio). Beloved daughter of the late Angelica nee Siracusa. Cherished grandmother of Michael Jr. and Nicholas. Dear sister of the late Nicola Pavia, the late Rose Quaranta, and the late Palma Pavia. Also survived by many nieces...
Adolph Ottaviani
Jan 12, 2014
Adolph 'Jr' Ottaviani, 73, Beloved companion of Pamela Rembowicz; Cherished father of Karen (Michael) Roelle and Susan (John) Pinto; Loving grandfather of Francesca, Natalia, Ava, Mia, Nina, Isabella and James; Former spouse of Sharon Ottaviani; Dear brother of Liz (the late Raymond) Colello, Clara (the late Michael) Gagliano and Josephine Morrow; Fond uncle and great-uncle to many. Visitation Thursday Jan....
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