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.

Chester Kowalczyk

Chester Kowalczyk

Aug 14, 2012

Chester J. Kowalczyk, 83, of Norridge, veteran of the US Air Force, at rest Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012 with his family at his side. Beloved husband of 42 years to the late Joan, nee Kania; loving father of Kathleen Wu, Ed (Linda), Daniel (Rachelle and the late Susan) and Andrew; beloved son of the late John and Sophie; fond grandfather...

Sophie Jaloway

Sophie Jaloway

Aug 14, 2012

Sophie Jaloway, nee Klucznik, 93, at peace with Christ Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, beloved wife of the late John; loving mother of Judy (Larry) Wells and John (Sheila) Jaloway; cherished grandmother of Larry, Edward, Diane (Larry), Susan (David), Jim (Lisa) and John (Jennifer); great-grandmother of 12. Funeral Monday 9 a.m. from Cumberland Chapels (FRIEL FUNERAL DIRECTORS), 8300 W. Lawrence Ave.,...

Lucille Phelps

Lucille Phelps

Aug 13, 2012

Lucille A. Phelps, nee Stahl, at rest Aug 13, 2012; beloved wife of the late Glenn Sr.; loving mother of Glenn Jr. (Darlene) Phelps, Dennis (Gina) Phelps and Kenneth Phelps; fond grandmother of Seven; great-grandmother of nine; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday 3 until 9 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Services...

Mary Angelico

Mary Angelico

Aug 13, 2012

Mary T. Angelico, age 84, nee Kirlin. Beloved wife of the late James G.; loving mother of Marie, James and Renee; beloved daughter of the late Dr. Dennis and Marie Kirlin; fond grandmother of Theodore, William, Denise, Ashley and James. Visitation Thursday, Aug. 16 from 3 to 9 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Friday, 8:30...

Florence Zenko

Florence Zenko

Aug 13, 2012

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Frank Morello

Frank Morello

Aug 13, 2012

Frank 'Frankie' Morello, 90, at peace with Christ Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, beloved husband of the late Josephine 'Jackie', nee Vivo; loving father of Vincent F. (Roxanne), Michael (Rosanne) and the Rev. Carl; beloved son of the late Charles and Augustina; cherished grandfather of Lisa (Artis), Deanna, Vincent G., Gia (Vincent), Louis and Angelina; great-grandfather of Adriana; dear brother of...

Carol Auge

Carol Auge

Aug 12, 2012

Carol Auge, 73, formerly of Park Ridge, at rest Sunday Aug. 12, 2012, loving mother of Wayne, John (Kathy), Tom, Suzy (John) Caliendo, Emily (Chad) Hopkins and the late Brian; beloved daughter of the late Gerhard and Arlyne; fond grandmother of Johnny, Rebecca, Annika, Sophia and Reese Funeral Thursday 9 a.m. from Cumberland Chapels (FRIEL FUNERAL DIRECTORS), 8300 W. Lawrence...

Phil Santoiemma

Phil Santoiemma

Aug 12, 2012

Phil Santoiemma, age 67, Teacher and Mentor, at rest suddenly Sunday, Aug. 12 of Las Vegas, formerly of Chicago; beloved husband of Cira, nee Calderone, Santoiemma; loving father of Rosemary (Jim) Klopping, Dale (Allison) Santoiemma, Joanna (Charles) Heyer and Phillip Santoiemma; beloved son of the late Rosa Quatraro; proud grandfather of eight; dear brother of Maria (Sante) Ferrulli; nephew of...

Guiseppe Capozzi

Guiseppe Capozzi

Aug 12, 2012

Guiseppe Capozzi, age 95, beloved husband of Teresa, nee Pietanza, for 65 years; loving father of Antonia (Guiseppe) Magnifico, Anna Capozzi, Flora (the late Gaetano) Campobasso, Nicola (Sherri) Capozzi; cherished Nonno of six; Bisnonno of three; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral, Thursday, 10 a.m. from Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge to St. William Church Mass...

Adam Orsatti

Adam Orsatti

Aug 12, 2012

Adam Orsatti, age 95, at rest Aug. 12, 2012, WWII Army Vet., loving son of the late Luigi and the late Luisa Orsatti; dear brother of the late Gino Orsatti, the late Jennie Orsatti and the late Eva (the late Victor) Barch; fond uncle of Robert (Marjorie) Barch; great-uncle of Christopher Barch and Michael Barch; cousin to John (the late...

Robert Jacobs

Robert Jacobs

Aug 12, 2012

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Arleen Krueger

Arleen Krueger

Aug 11, 2012

Arleen M. Krueger nee May. Beloved mother of Corrine, Brian (Carrie) and Keith (Julie) Krueger and Karen (Perry) Marshall. Loving grandmother of Noah, Jonah, John, Joel, Emma, Kate, Anna, Hope, Raya and Luka. Visitation Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012 from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral service will take place on Wednesday at...

Marion Bruno

Marion Bruno

Aug 11, 2012

Marion Bruno, nee Del Giudice, age 92, longtime resident of Melrose Park, formerly of the Old Taylor Street neighborhood, beloved wife of the late Sam; loving mother of Salvatore (Christine) and Ron Bruno; dearest grandmother of Claudia (Aaron) Duncan, Michael (Liz Zack) Bruno, Nolan and Ryan Wells; and great-grandmother of Sam, Max, Sofia and Lucca; dear sister of the late...

Mitchell Migala

Mitchell Migala

Aug 11, 2012

Mitchell J. Migala, age 87, U.S.A.F. WWII and Korean War Vet., beloved husband of Dolores C., nee Zbylut for 61 wonderful years; loving father of Donna (Albert) Laguardia, Christine Lattanzio and John Migala; cherished grandfather of Christopher, Kari, Matthew, Michael and Justin; dear brother of Theodore Migala; fond uncle of many. Visitation will be Wednesday from 12 noon until time...

Roberto Penate

Roberto Penate

Aug 10, 2012

Roberto Antonio Penate went peacefully to be with his lord and savior on August 10, 2012. Roberto a beaming Christian man of God and loving example to his family, church brethren, and friends was born on November 6, 1958 in San Lorenzo, El Salvador.Son to the late Adelina Guevara and Benjamin Penate. Roberto was preceded in death by his siblings...

Clyde Riesche

Clyde Riesche

Aug 10, 2012

Clyde H. Riesche, WWII, Army Air Force Veteran, beloved husband for 54 years of Jeanette, nee Mace; loving father of Clyde Jr. (Danielle) and William Riesche; dear brother of the late William W. Riesche. Services Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Interment Montrose Cemetery. Visitation Monday, 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com.

Matthew Litwin

Matthew Litwin

Aug 10, 2012

Memorials to: Rainbow Hospice Ark, 1601 N. Western Ave., Park Ridge, IL 60068 847-692-8899 www.rainbowhospice.orgMatthew T. Litwin, 85, WWII U.S. Army Veteran, beloved husband of the late Nicky; cherished father of Debbie (Jim) Nolan and Matthew (Lenore) Litwin; loving grandfather of Matthew; dear brother of Bernice Lezon, the late Walter Litwin, the late Frances Simkus, the late Richard and the...

Domenico Marchi

Domenico Marchi

Aug 9, 2012

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Jerry Pontarelli

Jerry Pontarelli

Aug 9, 2012

Jerry J. Pontarelli , suddenly, age 57. Beloved son of the late Ida nee Forte and the late Jerry Pontarelli. Loving brother of Gabriella (Mel ) Tallungan, John (Linda) and Anthony (Cathy) Pontarelli. Dearest uncle of Mark (Kim), Stephen, Daniel, Kasey, Kimmi, Anthony, Joseph, Gerard, Nicholas, Mia and John Paul. Visitation Monday Aug. 13, 2012 from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00...

Dorothy Meier

Dorothy Meier

Aug 9, 2012

Dorothy E. Meier, nee Koelpien, age 86, beloved wife of the late Alfred P.; loving mother of Darlene Dworak, Donna Scholle and the late Lois Christine; beloved daughter of the late Freida, nee Schutze and the late William Koelpien; cherished grandmother of Jason (Allyson) Dworak; great-grandmother of Makayla and Gavin; dear sister of Lorraine (the late Joseph) Chesney and the...

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