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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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Emily Sklarz
Dec 18, 2013
Emily 'Mitzi' Sklarz nee Kulig Age 88. Long time resident of Harwood Heights. Loving wife of the late Walter R. Sklarz. Loving mother of Thomas (Judi) Sklarz, Victoria (Richard) Maddaleni, and Kathleen (Mike) Hyder. Fond grandmother of Heather, Peter, Kimberly, Kristine, Derek and Ashley. Great grandmother of Reagan, Peter, Logan, Brianna and Landon. Dear sister of Michael (Joan) Kulig and...
Anthony Giannola
Dec 17, 2013
Anthony J. Giannola. Passed away in his 97th year. W.W.II Army Vet. Devoted husband of the late Rosa nee Calabufo. Beloved father of Dominic (Lin), Thomas (Christine) and Anthony (Gina). Loving grandfather of Dominic, Anthony (Dominique), Julie (Steve) Richards, Joseph, Vincent, Michael, Nicholas and Nino and great grandfather of Sam and John. Dear brother of Josephine (the late George)Robb, the...
Kathleen Mathews-Dembski
Dec 17, 2013
Kathleen Ann Mathews - Dembski nee Mika age 62 at rest December 17, 2013. Loving Mother of Robert C.P.D (Nicole) Dembski and the late Ronald R. Dembski C.P.D.. Cherished grandmother of Jessica and Joshua Dembski. Dear sister of Rosemarie, Joseph, Norbert, Raymond, Gerard, Bruno, and Mary and the late Geraldine. Fond aunt and great aunt of many nieces and nephews....
Angel Tirado
Dec 17, 2013
Angel Manuel Tirado 09/09/42 – 12/17/13 Angel Manuel Tirado, 71, of Chicago, IL, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2013 peacefully at his home after battling with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. He was born in Manati, Puerto Rico, son of Angelina Torres Nieves de Tirado and Jose Isabel Tirado Miranda. He was nicknamed 'Jaly' (short for Jalisco due to his passion...
Joseph Zagotta
Dec 17, 2013
Joseph Thomas Zagotta, 38, passed away peacefully on December 17th surrounded by his loving family. Treasured husband of Brigette nee Thomas; Loving father of Quentin T. Voce, Joseph D. Zagotta and Arianna N. Zagotta; Precious son of Kathy and Anthony Zagotta; Cherished brother of Anthony (Julie) Zagotta and Deanna (Tony) Alfano; Dear son-in-law of David Walter and fond uncle of...
Eleanore Metlicka
Dec 16, 2013
Eleanore Metlicka nee Turek Age 96. Beloved wife of the late Erwin. Visitation Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral prayers at 10:30 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge. Proceeding to St. Eugene Church for 11:00 a.m. Mass. Interment will follow the mass at St. Adalbert Cemetery in Niles.
Tomasz Grosman
Dec 15, 2013
Tomasz K. Grosman, age 63, suddenly. Loving husband of Anna, nee Zuranska; beloved father of Arleta (Tomasz) Jablonski and Sebastian (Kinga) Grosman; proud grandfather of Eryk Jablonski, Suzana and Chelsea Grosman; dear brother of Ewa (Jacek) Cwynar and Robert (Malina) Grosman; fond uncle of many.
Sophia Melnychuk
Dec 15, 2013
Sophia Melnychuk, Age 83 nee Tataryn. Beloved wife of the late Paul Melnychuk. Loving mother of Jini (Don) Ruback, Joseph P. (Angie) Melnychuk, James B. Melnychuk and the late Brian Melnychuk. Fond grandmother of eight. Dear sister of Anne (late Peter) Babiak, Teenie (Earl) Lawrence and Olga (Wally) Eschuk. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday Dec 18th...
Diana Bifero
Dec 14, 2013
Diana Bifero nee Nacinovich, age 66, devoted wife of Espedito, loving mother of Carmela (David) Zimmerman and Antonio (Marilyn) Bifero. Fond grandmother of Massimo, Veronica, Vincent, Adriano, and Gabriel. Dear sister of Assunta (the late Pietro) Padjen. Fond aunt of many. Visitation Thursday, December 19 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at CUMBERLAND CHAPELS, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge, IL...
Robert Borta
Dec 14, 2013
Robert Borta, age 87. U.S. Coast Guard Vet. Devoted husband of the late Dorothy nee Muellner. Beloved father of Robert (Suzanne Martinez), Janis (Gregg) Sullivan, Joyce (Jim) Manfre and John (Carolyn). Loving grandfather of Andy and Casey Sullivan and Cameron, Ethan and Berkeley Peldo. Dear Brother of Irving (Louise) Borta and Brother-in-law of John (Irene) Muellner, Diane (Bob) Brandt and...
Joanne Rodriguez
Dec 14, 2013
Joanne Rodriguez 59 of Schiller Park at peace with Christ, Saturday, December 14, 2013. Beloved wife of Carlos. Loving mother of Carlos Jr. (Daisy), Rosemary (Scott Birchall) and Antonio (Aylin). Beloved daughter of Rose and the late Joseph Ferraro. Fond grandmother of Caleb and Antonio Joseph. Dear sister of Judy Ferraro. Visitation Monday from 3:00 to 9:00 P.M. at Cumberland...
Frank Marvin
Dec 13, 2013
Frank R. Marvin Jr. age 73. At rest December 13, 2013 in Mesa, Arizona. Beloved son of Helen nee Flakus and the late Frank Marvin Sr. Dear brother of Richard (the late Carol) Marvin, Bette (Tony) Spilotro, Sharon (the late Salvatore) DiMarco,and Mark Marvin.proceeded in death by the Love of his life the late Patty Modesti. and his loving dog...
Joseph Diciaula
Dec 13, 2013
Joseph DiCiaula, Age 81, retired Army Veteran of Korean Conflict. Beloved husband of Elaine nee Bottiglieri. Loving father of Joanne Kobilarcik, James DiCiaula, and Joseph (Lenette) DiCiaula. Fond grandfather of John, Abby and Christine Kobilarcik; Celina DiCiaula and Joseph, Robert, Lauren and Leanne DiCiaula. Dear brother of Mary (Alex) Knitter, the late Stella (Late Joe) Campise and the late Guy...
Barbara Olejniczak
Dec 13, 2013
Barbara S. Olejniczak, age 71. Beloved daughter of the late Helen nee Gruszeczka and the late John Olejniczak. Loving friend of Patrick and Shirley Warden. Fond niece of the late Thaddeus Gruszeczka and the late Estelle Kowalik. Dear cousin of Sandra Demodoulos. Visitation Monday, Dec. 16, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave.,...
Maria Amalfi
Dec 13, 2013
Maria Amalfi, Age 40. Beloved daughter of Joe and Josephine (Nee Pirozzi). Dear sister of Anthony, Michelle (Tracy) and Giuseppe Amalfi. Fond aunt of T.J., Gianna, Angelica, Brionna and Hollis. Visitation Monday December 16 from 3 to 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge.. Funeral Tuesday, Family and Friends are asked to meet at St. Joseph Church,...
Roy Lindquist
Dec 12, 2013
Roy Norman Lindquist, 88; Beloved husband of the late Jean nee Evans; Dear father of Norman Lindquist and the late Lois Donnelly; Loving grandfather of Paul, Elisabeth, Jonathan and Joshua Lindquist, Daniel and Troy Donnelly, Heidi (Aeron) Gomez and Adam Donnelly. Proud great-grandfather of Devin, Declan, Ethan and Olive. President and operator of Royal Metal Finishers for over 50 years....
Kenneth Kakareka
Dec 10, 2013
Kenneth C. Kakareka, Age 56. Loving father of Colleen Kakareka. Loving companion of Elana “Pixie” Mazurek and her son, Brandon. Beloved son of the late Raymond and the late Genevieve Kakareka. Dear brother of Allan (Bonnie) Kakareka, Shirley (Frank) Phillips, Kathy (Frank) Caminata and Wayne (Sue) Kakareka. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Dedicated employee for over 35 yrs...
Christine Golenbeski
Dec 10, 2013
Christine I. Golenbeski, Age 67. Loving daughter of the late Frank and the late Helen Golenbeski. Dear sister of Diane (Raymond) Covarrubias. Beloved aunt of Diane (Salvatore) Moreno, Robert F. Covarrubias and Raymond Covarrubias Jr. Visitation Sunday Dec. 15 from 2 to 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Monday 9:00 a.m. from the funeral home...
Eleanor Markovich
Dec 10, 2013
Eleanor Markovich nee Gotha, Age 82. Loving mother of Elise Pater. Fond grandmother of Karyn, Edward, Kara. Great grandmother of Andrew, Grant, Jake, Olivia. Dear sister of Katherine (the late John) Gruber, Frederick (Jan) Gotha, the late Wilemena & Mary. Visitation Friday Dec. 13 from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave, Norridge, IL. Funeral service...
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