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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James Prosiliakos
Sep 24, 2013
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John Shea
Sep 23, 2013
John C. Shea November 27, 1930 - September 23, 2013John C. Shea, 82, a loving, generous, wise, well-respected, gentle man. At peace with Christ, Monday September 23, 2013. Beloved husband of 60 years to Rosemary. Loving father of Julie Shea, John Shea, Roseanne Tyrrell (Kelly), Mary Beth Fahey (Greg), and Mark Shea (Veronica). Cherished grandfather of Kristina Shea, Amanda and...
Frances Gonzales
Sep 23, 2013
Frances Gonzales nee Santoyo. Devoted wife of Milton. Beloved mother of Adam (Patricia) Gonzales and Adriana Juan) Rocha-Gonzales. Loving grandmother of Sarah, Julie, Jenna, Emiliano and Huemac. Dear sister of Beatrice Santoya, the late Ana Perez and the late Jenny Crouch. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013 from 3p.m. until 9 p.m....
William Galluzzo
Sep 23, 2013
William F. Galluzzo Age 92. Beloved husband of the late Sarah Mary nee GuarinoLoving Father of William F. Galluzzo. Fond Grandfather of April. Dear Brother of Frank (Maureen) and the late Rose, Frances, Fred and Joe. Fond Uncle of many. WIlliam received a Lifetime Achievement Award with the Italian American Club of Transportation and faithfully served as the organizations treasurer...
Terrence Janas
Sep 22, 2013
Terrence T. Janas, 65, U.S. Army Veteran served in Vietnam 196th Light Infantry Brigade; Retired 40 year U.S. Postal Employee; Loving father of Terrence B. (Jacqueline), Jonathan W. and Emily N. Janas; Cherished grandfather of Allison R.; Beloved son of the late Norma nee Smietana and the late Ferdinand Janas; Dear brother of Barbara (Roger) Bonaccorsi; Former husband of Rose...
David Grzelak
Sep 22, 2013
David John Grzelak, “Dave Tripper”, Age 47. Loving son of Jesse and Juanita nee Trent. Big Brother to Mark (Kathy), Carissa (Mike) Gallaher and Jessica (Greg) Solski. Awesome uncle of Jackson, Kelvin and Lyden. Grandson of the late Andrew and Adeline Trent and the late Wiktor and Zofia Grzelak. Fond nephew of Patricia (the late Charles) Crouse, Andrea (the late...
Sandra Gidley
Sep 21, 2013
Sandra Lynn Gidley, nee Turner, Age 72. Beloved wife of the late Vernon “Bud”. Loving mother of Susan (Phil Timberman) Gidley, Sheila (Randy Madl) Gidley and Debbie Gidley. “Sangema” to Alex and Brian Madl. Dear sister of Diana (the late John) Kollaritsch. Loving friend to Betty, Nancy and the Plancon Family. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday,...
Charles Ventura
Sep 21, 2013
Charles P. Ventura, Age 83, Korean Conflict Master SGT. Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient. Beloved husband of Arlene E. nee Ranieri. Loving father of Michael J., Fire Chief of Elmwood Park (Cindi) and Maria (Rick) Cozzi. Cherished grandfather of Michael C. (Ashley), Christopher (Stephanie), Nicholas, Andrea, Sommer and Kenny (Lisa). Great grandfather of Kira, Gia and Aubriella. Dear brother of the...
Helen Malek
Sep 20, 2013
Helen S. Malek nee Wdzieczny, 84; Beloved wife of the late Henry S.; Cherished mother of Henry M. (Becky) Malek, Connie (John) Bava, Nancy (Geoffrey) Steele, Judy (Dennis) Murphy, Michael (Nancy Crawford) Malek and Bill (Laurie Fleck) Malek; Loving grandmother of Christopher (Aimee), Melissa (Chris), Johnathan, Jessica, Vincent, Amanda, Steven, Brittany, Michael, Lindsey, Christina and great-grandmother of Brooke; Dear sister...
Ted Biskup
Sep 19, 2013
Ted Biskup, Age 72. Beloved husband of Maria nee Palasz. Loving father of Ursula (Ken) Canzone, Mark, Jolanta & Nina Biskup. Cherised grandfather of Kalina & Cole Canzone. Dear brother of Mary Lozinski, Kristina Raczyla, Sophie Latala, Casey & Steve Lach & the late Josef Biskup. Visitation Monday from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave.,...
Helen Schultz
Sep 18, 2013
Helen Schultz nee Swistek. Devoted wife of the late Stephan. Beloved mother of Sandy (Richard) Kobus and the late Dennis (Mary) Schultz. Loving grandmother of Kevin (Jennifer), Kenneth (Jennifer), Kimberly (Michael), Brian (Meagan), and Michael. Great-grandmother of Brandon, Ryan, Coral, Taryn (Mike), Daniel, Michael, Sarah, Christopher, the late Stephan, baby Kenzal and Madisyn. Great great-grandmother of Hailey. Preceeded in death...
Rosemary Bozek
Sep 17, 2013
Rosemary Bozek nee Schoeps, Age 74. Beloved wife of Richard A.. Loving mother of Tracy (Chris) Fox. Cherished grandmother of Autumn and Hannah Fox. Dear sister of Lawrence (Barbara), John (Cindee), Jackie Burford and the late Ruthanne Janca. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday Sept. 20 from 3 to 9 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence...
Joseph Wcislo
Sep 17, 2013
Visitation Monday September 23rd from 3 to 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Tuesday 10:00 a.m. from the funeral home and then will proceed to St. Ferdinand Church for Mass at 11:00 a.m. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery.
Dominic Colletti
Sep 16, 2013
Dominic N. Colletti 85, Known to all as a genuine, caring, honest and loving human being. At peace with Christ, Monday September 16, 2013. A graduate of University of Notre Dame Law School 1949. Partner of Colletti’s Restaurant with his brother from 1968 to 1979 .Devoted husband and best friend of Toni nee Gentile. Outstanding and proud father of Nick,...
Geraldine Manning
Sep 15, 2013
Geraldine E. 'Gerrie' Manning nee Wiklanski Age 78. Beloved mother of Edward (Kathryn) Manning, Nancy (Richard Foertsch) Manning, Elizabeth Manning, Christina (Bruce) Buschner, Patty Manning, Gerald (Fiancee, Valerie Puszynski) Manning. Loving grandmother of Athena, Christopher, Jonathan, Jennifer, Stephanie, Lissa, Emmie, Laura Jeane, Eleni, Aidan, Avery and Mandalee. Great grandmother of Taylor, Emma, Aaron and Benjamin. Dear sister of Ronald (Myra)...
Eleanor Johnston
Sep 15, 2013
Eleanor M. Johnston (nee Kanzler) Beloved wife of the late Raymond Johnston. Loving mother of Eleanor (Brian) Carman and Michael (Jan) Coscino. Proud grandmother of Natalie (Jay) Hood, Kim (Steve) Sandeman, Melissa Key, Jennifer (Mark) Powell, MIchael and Andrea Coscino, Cherished great grandmother of Jessica, Alex, Andrea, Carter, Jordan, Camry and Kenna. Visitation Sunday from 3:00 until 8:00 p.m. at...
Elesio Lucchesi
Sep 15, 2013
Elesio Lucchesi Age 86. Beloved Husband of the late Rina.Loving Father of Mario (Carey) Lucchesi. Fond Grandfather of Angela and Lisa.Dear Brother of Irio and the lare Meri, Bruna, Emilia, Onorato and Maria Nelda. Fond Uncle of Many. Visitation Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral serviceat 12:00 Noon at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge. Entombment will...
Patricia Coates
Sep 13, 2013
Patricia Fox Coates, age 85. Dear Mother of Catherine, Timothy, Susan and Judith Coates and Margaret Strong; loving grandmother of Matthew, Alexis and James; beloved daughter of the late Frank and Elsie Fox; dearest sister of the late Elaine Geu. Patricia devoted her life to God, family, friends and her high school students through music, encouragement and love. She continued...
Genevieve Ortale
Sep 13, 2013
Genevieve 'Jean' 'Dolly' Ortale nee Raimondi Age 95 Beloved Wife of the late Anthony. Loving Mother of Adele (WIlliam) Lynch and Louis (Karen) Ortale. Fond Grandmother of WIlliam, Bryan, Gina and Anthony. Great Grandmother of many. Dear Sister of the late Josephine, Marie, William, Millie, Lena, Anne, Michael, Joseph, Rosalyn and Constance. Fond Aunt and Great Aunt of many. In...
Robert Pacini
Sep 12, 2013
Robert 'Bob' Pacini, age 84, U.S. Army 432nd E.C.B. WWII. Beloved husband of Jean, nee Childress, for 63 wonderful years; loving father of Robert D. 'Bob' 'Danny' and Joseph W. 'Joey' Pacini and Debra A. Ranallo; cherished grandfather of Bonnie (Alan) Kolad, Heather (Michael) Grendzinski, Joey (Jen), Bobby (Emily Woelful) and Danielle Ranallo, Olivia and Joey R. Pacini; great-grandfather of...
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