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.

Mary Candelora

Mary Candelora

Dec 11, 2022

Mary Candelora, nee Riscossa, age 94, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2022. Mary was the beloved wife of the late Giovanni; loving mother of Rose L. (Michael) Kubik, Patricia Hart, Angela T. Candelora-Englund and the late Carmella O'Neill, Josephine Varga and Annmarie Challenger; dearest daughter of the late Rose and Pasqiuale Riscossa; cherished grandmother of Lisa Marie, Lori Ann,...

Antonio Ciccone

Antonio Ciccone

Dec 11, 2022

Antonio Ciccone, 82, passed away December 11, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Maria. Loving father of Johnny (Kristina), Paolo (the late Angela), Erminio, Danny, and Cindy (Phil) Dolcimascolo. Cherished Nonno of Joey, Talia, Alyssa, and Antonio. Dear brother of Domenico (Carmina), Umberto (Anna), the late Giovanni (Anna), the late Anita (the late Vincenzo) Pontarelli. Fond uncle of many and...

Joseph Lampugnano

Joseph Lampugnano

Dec 11, 2022

Joseph Lampugnano, age 95, United States Army Veteran, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2022, surrounded by his family. Joseph was the beloved husband of the late Susie "Assunta" nee Giagnorio; loving father of Vito (Linda), Matthew (Mary) and Joseph (Anne) Lampugnano; beloved son of the late Vita and Vito Lampugnano; fond grandfather of Francesca, Melissa, Joseph (Niratcha), Katy, Matthew...

Danuta Okrzesik

Danuta Okrzesik

Dec 7, 2022

Danuta Okrzesik, nee Formas, age 83, passed away surrounded by her loving family on December 7, 2022. Danuta was the beloved wife of the late Stanislaw; loving mother of Halina (Jozef) Jedlinski, Renata Okrzesik and Wanda (Rosario) Guercio; cherished grandmother of Gabriella Guercio; dear sister of Weronika (the late Stanislaw) Gaszman and she was preceded in death by 8 brothers...

Tom Scianna

Tom Scianna

Dec 7, 2022

Tom Scianna, age 88, at rest on December 7, 2022. Tom was born in Alta Villa Milicia Sicily, Italy. Beloved husband of Sarah (nee Scaletta). Loving father of Paul (Kim) Scianna and Vince Scianna. Cherished Nonno of Lydia, Thomas, Robert, Sarah and Alicia Scianna. Dear brother Tony (Tina) Scianna, Rosalia (Sal) Scianna, Angie Scianna and Sam Scianna and the late...

Andrzej Jarzabek

Andrzej Jarzabek

Dec 7, 2022

Andrzej "Andy" Jarzabek, age 70, at rest on December 7, 2022. Beloved husband of 35 years to Janina "Nina" (nee Smyczynska). Loving father of Natalie (Peter Jr.) Coorlas and Sabina Mykas. Dearest grandfather "Dziadek" of Lucas and Olivia. Cherished son of the late Franciszek and the late Katarzyna. Fond brother, uncle, cousin and friend to many. Andy was a Toyota...

Frank Caputo

Frank Caputo

Dec 6, 2022

Frank J. Caputo, age 84, United States Army Veteran, passed away peacefully at his home on December 6, 2022. Frank is the beloved husband of Nancy L., nee Minetz, for 54 wonderful years; loving father of Anthony J. (Suzanne) and Frank J., Jr. (Julie) Caputo; dearest son of the late Grace and Anthony Caputo; cherished grandpa of Lauren Grace, Emily...

Michael Biewer

Michael Biewer

Dec 5, 2022

Michael Benton Biewer 79 of Lombard. At rest Monday, December 5, 2022. Beloved son of the late George and the late Wanda. Loving brother of Wayne (Sandra) Biewer , Cathy (Anthony) Lombardi, the late Gerald (Jean), the late George (Maureen) the late Richard (Marie) and the late Patrice Biewer. Fond uncle and great uncle to many. Visitation Friday, December 9th...

Craig Peters

Craig Peters

Dec 4, 2022

Craig Lincoln Peters, 61; Cherished husband of Julia nee Saineghi; Loving father of Amanda and Regina Peters and Nicole Saineghi and grandfather of Dylan; Beloved son of the late Maureen and the late Lincoln Peters; Dear brother of Albert (Nancy) Peters, loving nephew of Joseph Hosanna and fond uncle to many. Craig was a proud member of Union Local 2,...

John Makris

John Makris

Dec 4, 2022

John Makris, age 96, United States Navy Veteran, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2022. John was the beloved son of the late Katherine and Sam Makris; dear brother of the late Steve (the late Vivian) Makris; loving uncle of Michael, Steve, Lisa, Jeanne and the late Mark. Visitation will be Thursday, December 8, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. until the...

Lewis Arnone

Lewis Arnone

Dec 3, 2022

Lewis F. Arnone, age 88, at rest on December 3, 2022. Lewis was a Veteran in the United States Army during the Korean War. Beloved husband of Lilia (nee Iaccino). Loving father of Frank Arnone and Sandra Ludwig. Devoted grandfather of Alex and Zachary. Dear brother of the late Lorraine (the late Robert) Lowry, the late Evelyn (the late Redo)...

Bruno Fondriest

Bruno Fondriest

Dec 2, 2022

Bruno Fondriest, 98, WWII Army Air Corps veteran who served in Attlebridge England, passed away peacefully with family by his side. Beloved husband of Mary for 69 years (deceased), father of Linda (Steve deceased) Andreeff and Robert Fondriest (deceased). Dear father-in-law of Kathleen Fondriest. Loving grandfather of Steven (Susan) Andreeff, Daniel Andreeff, Timothy (Terra) Fondriest, Mark (Kristin) Fondriest, Rebecca (Andrew)...

Marianne Shaw

Marianne Shaw

Dec 2, 2022

Marianne Shaw, 77, passed away December 2, 2022. Beloved daughter of the late Frank and Nora Shaw. Dear sister of Noreen, Kathy (Bob), Judy (the late Tom), John (Laurie), the late Susan, the late Frank, the late Margie. Fond aunt of many. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 7, from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30...

John Gulino

John Gulino

Dec 1, 2022

John Gulino, age 85. Devoted husband of Sue nee Nicks; beloved father of Rosemarie Nuccio, Anthony Gulino and Ben (Jennifer) Gulino; loving grandfather of Anthony (Veronica), Giovanni, Darien and Joseph; great grandfather of Noah. All Services are being held privately. For info: 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com.

Marie Terranova

Marie Terranova

Nov 30, 2022

Marie Josephine Terranova, 101; Beloved daughter of the late Madeline and the late Giuseppe Terranova; Beloved sister of the late Michael Terranova, the late Josephine (the late Anthony) Barbaria and the late Joseph (the late Mary) Terranova; Cherished aunt of the late Frank Barbaria, Joanne (the late Ken) Barbaria-Johnson, Joe Barbaria, Madeline (Dan) Swagler and Michael (Kathryn) Terranova; Loving great-aunt...

Angelina Taddeo

Angelina Taddeo

Nov 30, 2022

Angelina “Angie” Taddeo (nee Traficanti), age 94, of Naples, FL (formally Hinsdale, IL) passed away peacefully November 30, 2022. Angie was born April 15, 1928, to the late Frank and Sarah Traficanti, in Chicago, IL. Angie was the beloved wife of the late Joseph C. Taddeo; loving mother of Peter (Eugenia) Taddeo, Annette (Curtis) Leming, Frank (Connie) Taddeo, and Rosemary...

Bart Chang

Bart Chang

Nov 30, 2022

Bart H. Chang age 52, at rest on November 30, 2022. Loving son of the late Hoan Truong and the late Yen Truong. Dear brother of Bob Chang, Jay Chang, Allan Chang, Tim Chang, Tom Chang, Elijah Chang, the late Moui La, Le Tran, the late Jackie Chang, Ann Pham, Kimberley Chang-Rocha, Siem Truong and Karen Truong. Fond uncle and...

John Mietus

John Mietus

Nov 29, 2022

John T. Mietus, age 85, passed away unexpectedly at his home on November 29, 2022. John is the beloved husband of Marie, nee Komperda, for 57 wonderful years; loving father of Bernadette (Ewan) Stevenson, Jeanette (Kenneth) Johnson and the late Pamela (Timothy) Heider and the late Donna Mietus; dearest son of the late Aniela and Franciszek Mietus; cherished grandfather of...

Arlene Merkendorfer

Arlene Merkendorfer

Nov 29, 2022

Arlene Merkendorfer, age 84, at rest on November 29, 2022. Beloved wife of Frank Merkendorfer and the late Joseph Hajost. Loving mother of Donna McPherson, Linda (Joe) Amato, Laurie (Jeff) Barabasz. Cherished grandmother of Meghan Joynt, Jason Barabasz, Michael Joynt, Matthew (Kaila) Barabasz. Sister-in-law to Bobbie Lehst. Step mother of Frank Jr. (Carrie) Merkendorfer , Kurt (Sandra) Merkendorfer and Tracy...

Joseph Steger

Joseph Steger

Nov 29, 2022

Joseph F. Steger, age 100, WWII Vet. Beloved husband of the late Constance nee Shea; loving father of Michael (Elyse), Barbara (the late James) Zasiebida, Joan (Steve) Kleitz and Daniel; fond grandfather of Chrissy (Brian), Philip (Jane), Robert (Jen), David, Patrick, Becky, Clark (Stacey), John (Alecia) and Joe; great grandfather of Lexi, Maddie, Jannelle, Philip, Aidan, Bryson, Bryleigh, Atlas and...

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