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.

Amalia Grossi

Amalia Grossi

Apr 9, 2024

Amalia Grossi, age 94. She was born in Villa Scontrone, AQ, Italy. Beloved wife of the late Gilbert Grossi; loving mother of Ciro Frank Grossi and Rose (Michael) Wagner; dear daughter of the late Fiorangelo and Maria DiDomenico; fond grandmother of Michael (Lauren) Wagner, Nicholas Wagner, and Brian Wagner; great grandmother of Logan Wagner; loving sister to Anna and Alessio...

Daniel Wieczorek

Daniel Wieczorek

Apr 8, 2024

Daniel Wieczorek, age 67, at rest on April 8, 2024. Beloved husband of Mary Ann  (nee Wendell). Loving father of Lisa, Atticus and Danny. Cherished son of the late Stanley Wieczorek and the late Wanda ( Earl) Hamilton.  Dear brother of David Wieczorek. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Dan was a proud member of Carpenter's Local 1 and...

Paul Kunach

Paul Kunach

Apr 7, 2024

Paul Z Kunach, Beloved son of the Late MaryAnn (nee Kolodziejski) Wiszowaty, and the Late Theodore Wiszowaty Entered this world on January 25, 1962 After a long illness, passed away April 7, 2024 Loving brother of Therese Kunach, The Late Elizabeth (Donald) Novak, and Patricia (John) Lenzini Devoted uncle to James (Stephanie) Gromoshak, Caitlin Dunning, and Anthony Engle. Longtime companion...

Lucia Marella

Lucia Marella

Apr 5, 2024

Lucia Marella, nee Altieri, age 89. Beloved wife of the late Arnaldo Marella; loving mother of Giuseppe (Tina) Marella, Maria Louisa (Michael) Napoli, Antonietta (the late Leonard) Melilli and Silvana (Kelan) Moore; fond grandmother of Michelle Stock, Anthony and Steven Napoli, Antonietta (Derek) Ghia, Josephina (Matthew) Pilolli, Joseph Melilli, Amanda (Dustin) Marcukaitis, Lisa Melilli, Aiden and Marlena Moore; great grandmother...

Chef Hans Aeschbacher

Chef Hans Aeschbacher

Apr 4, 2024

Chef Hans Aeschbacher, a beloved culinary icon in Chicago known to many as simply “Chef Hans,” passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024. Chef Hans was honored as a legendary chef by the Chicago Culinary Museum and the Chefs Hall of Fame in 2013 and held executive positions at Chicago Cut Steakhouse, Lawry’s, Smith & Wollensky, among others. He also...

Victor Sarmiento

Victor Sarmiento

Apr 4, 2024

Victor Sarmiento, age 73, at rest on April 4, 2024. Beloved husband of Rosario. Loving father of Mark (Evelyn) Sarmiento, Ruchelle (Albert) Foster, Racquel Sarmiento and Marvin (Mayte) Sarmiento. Cherished grandfather of Jasmine, Dylan, Brianna, Danika, Chloe, Mason and Khiari. Visitation for Victor will take place on Saturday, April 6, 2024 from 9:00 am until time of Funeral Service at...

Emma Macrito

Emma Macrito

Apr 4, 2024

Emma Macrito nee Conforti, age 88.  Beloved wife of the late Germano; loving mother of John Macrito, Jerry (Beth) Macrito, and Diane (Kevin) Still; beloved daughter of the late Eugene and Emilia Conforti; fond grandmother of Emma Marie, Daniella, Leanna, Lena, Ida, Jerry, and Christine; great grandmother of Sophia, Vito, Luca, Joey, Aidan, Ella, James, John, Rory, and Declan; dear...

Juan Guerrero

Juan Guerrero

Apr 3, 2024

Juan Guerrero, 81, passed away April 3, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.  Beloved husband of Minerva for 54 wonderful years. Loving son of the late Juan (surving Juanita) Guerrero Sr..  Loving father of Lisette (Jason) Gordils and Elsie (Saul) Rodriguez.  Cherished grandfather of Jason Gordils Jr., Christian Gordils, Alyssa Gordils, Cameron Gordils, Juan Rodriguez, and Jaime Rodriguez.  Dear brother...

Philip Clark

Philip Clark

Apr 3, 2024

Philip F. "Phil" Clark age 72, United States Air Force Sergeant Load Master during the Vietnam War, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2024. Phil was the dearest son of the late Dorothy, nee Schelsky and the late John Vincent "Vince" Clark; loving brother of Anne (Brad) Wisniewski, Linda and Laura Clark and the late Jay, Jr. and Brant Clark;...

Rita Kwasegroch

Rita Kwasegroch

Apr 1, 2024

Rita C. Kwasegroch, nee Pesche, age 92, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2024 with her family at her side. Rita was the beloved wife of the late Deacon Gerard Kwasegroch; loving step mother of Mary Ellen Torres, John (Jaimie) and Julie (Karen Kvackay) Kwasegroch; dearest daughter of the late Helen and Fred Pesche; cherished grandmother of Jennifer, Elizabeth, Christopher,...

Patricia Cozzi

Patricia Cozzi

Mar 31, 2024

Patricia A. Cozzi, nee Pare`, passed away surrounded by her loving family on March 31, 2024. Devoted wife of Kenneth J. Cozzi; loving mother of Mimi (Adrian) Aquino, Therese (Brian) Burkle and Paul Cozzi; cherished grandmother of Hunter, Hayden, Jordan and Lexie; dear sister of Laura (the late William) McCarthy, Nancy (Dave) Manning, the late Suzie (Bill) Rickerson and the...

Thomas Herkes

Thomas Herkes

Mar 31, 2024

Thomas J. Herkes, age 83, United States Navy Veteran, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2024. Thomas was the beloved husband of the late Jeanette, nee Kenar and the late JoAnn, nee Livek; loving father of Michael T. (Lisa) Herkes and Cheryl A. Westman; dearest son of the late Catherine and Franz Herkes; cherished grandfather of James Westman and Daniel...

Dennis Katz

Dennis Katz

Mar 30, 2024

Dennis M. Katz, age 89, at rest on March 30, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Irene. Loving father of Donna (Scot) Anderson and Robert (Lorene) Katz. Fond grandfather of Tyler (Michelle)  Anderson and Haley Anderson. Great grandfather of Leah and Zachary Anderson. Dear brother of the late Ruth Katz and the late Robert Katz. Visitation for Dennis will take...

John Mulligan

John Mulligan

Mar 29, 2024

John M. Mulligan, age 72, CPD for 31 years.  Beloved husband and friend to Virginia Mulligan nee Ballarino; loving dad of John “JJ” (Julianna) Mulligan and Allie (Lindsey) Mulligan; beloved son of the late John (Patricia) Mulligan nee Farrell; fond grandpa of Gabe, Claire, Lydia, and Ginny; dear brother of the late Jimmy (Sue) Mulligan; fond uncle of Katie (Jeremy)...

Kathleen Pasquale

Kathleen Pasquale

Mar 29, 2024

Kathleen Mary Pasquale 71, at Peace with Christ  Friday, March 29, 2024. Beloved wife of Carmen, Loving mother of Anthony (Tina), Carrie (Leo) Quinn, Ashley (Sergio) Sanchez , Denise (Eddie) Cortez, Nick (Lori) Pasquale. Beloved daughter of the late John and the late Cecilia Ryan. Cherished grandmother of Carmen “ C.J”, Dominic, Ava, Secily, Forrest, Camden, Britny and Taylor....

Fidel Serrano

Fidel Serrano

Mar 28, 2024

Fidel H. Serrano Sr. age 87, at rest on March 28, 2024. Beloved husband of Dr. Venecia G. Serrano. Loving father of Alan (Melane) Serrano and the late Fidel G. Serrano Jr. Visitation for Fidel will take place on Friday, April 12, 2024 from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge, Il. Funeral Saturday,...

Rosalie Riemer

Rosalie Riemer

Mar 26, 2024

Rosalie Riemer, age 98, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2024. Rosalie was the dearest daughter of the late Marie and Gottlieb Riemer; loving sister of William "Bill" (Ann E.) and Fred (the late Marilyn) Riemer and Erna (the late William) Baker. She was preceded in death by numerous brothers and sisters, and she was a fond aunt of many....

Georgette Samaan

Georgette Samaan

Mar 26, 2024

Georgette Boutrous Samaan, age 79, born on April 23, 1944, in the Holy Land of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2024 with her children at her side. Georgette was the beloved wife of the late Ibrahim "Abe" Samaan; loving mother of Sally (James), Christine (Frank), John (Cicely) and Peter (Maria); dear daughter of the late Khatoun and...

Kathleen Joyce

Kathleen Joyce

Mar 23, 2024

Kathleen A. Joyce, nee Heneghan, age 81, passed away peacefully on March 23rd. Beloved wife of the late Frank; Loving mother of Kathleen (Brandon) Darger, Matthew (Erin), and Anne (Jack) Rahlfs; Loving grandmother of Colleen, Philip, Patrick, Bridget, Francis, Nolan, Mary, and Matthew; Devoted daughter of the late Martin and Margaret Heneghan nee Barrett; Dear sister of Martin (Corinne), Eileen...

Domenica Dammicco

Domenica Dammicco

Mar 21, 2024

Domenica Dammicco, nee Carone, age 83.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Cumberland Chapels ( FRIEL FUNERAL DIRECTORS)  8300 W. Lawrence Ave Norridge, IL 60706 from 8:00 am to 10:00 am and will proceed to St. Eugene for Mass at 10:30 am.  Entombment  All Saints Cemetery.  For more info please call 708-456-8300.

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