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.
Michael Vabakos
Nov 29, 2022
Michael Vabakos, age 85, at rest on November 29, 2022. Michael was a Veteran in the United States Army during the Korean War. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis (nee Hono). Loving father of Cleo (Dean) Leftakes and Elaine Vabakos and the late Ted Vabakos. Cherished Papou of Peter, Christopher, Alex and Athena. Great grandfather of Anastasia Dear brother of...
Lynne Schlatterer
Nov 28, 2022
Lynne Schlatterer, age 96, at rest on November 28, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Emil Schlatterer. Loving mother of Debbie (Craig) Sincora, Lee (Ken) Hoxie and Eric (Marilyn) Schlatterer. Cherished grandmother of of Becky (Josh) Salter, Kris (Steve) Cwynar, Brian (Betsy) Sincora, Matt (Christina) Sincora, Mike Hoxie, Ben (Kimline) Hoxie, Tim Schlatterer and Elisabeth Schlatterer. Fond great grandmother of...
Casimir Kaczor
Nov 28, 2022
Casimir “Casey” Kaczor Sr. March 3,1939 – November 28,2022 Casimir “Casey” Kaczor Sr., aged 83, passed away peacefully at his Wisconsin home on November 28th. Casey was the beloved husband of the late Jolanta Kaczor for 57 years. A loving father to Mary Ann Kaczor and Casey (Ann) Kaczor Jr. The youngest of 12 children, he was preceded in death...
Kenneth Goritz
Nov 27, 2022
Kenneth “Kenny” H. Goritz 70, Marine Veteran of the Vietnam War. Beloved son of the late Harold and the late Winifred. Loving father of Danielle and Jack (Brittney). Dear brother of Ryan, Patrick, Kelly, Herman, Hans and Theresa. Loving boyfriend of Patricia Cardillicchio. Former husband of Roseann. Fond uncle and friend to many. Visitation Thursday, December 1st from 4:00 to...
Amalia Ramirez
Nov 26, 2022
Amalia Ramirez, age 63, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2022. Amalia is the beloved mother of Judy (Gregorio) Cirone and Luis (Heather) Andrade; dearest daughter of the late Criselda and Abelardo Ramirez; cherished grandmother of Giuseppa, Giuliana and Gina Lia Cirone and Grace and Gabriella Winkler and Natalya Andrade; dear sister of Jorge, Rigo, Gilberto, Mayela, Cecilia, Luis, Lia...
Anetta Lewandowska
Nov 26, 2022
Anetta Lewandowska, 56, passed away November 26, 2022. Beloved wife of Pawel Lewandowski for 36 wonderful years. Loving mother of Karolina and Mateusz. Dear sister of Iwona Suski. Loving aunt of Joanna. Memorial Visitation will be Saturday, December 3, from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W Lawrence Ave, Norridge. Memorial Mass will be held at a...
Kenneth Van Spankeren
Nov 26, 2022
Kenneth R. Van Spankeren, age 91, U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean War passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on November 26, 2022. Ken is the beloved husband of Eleanore C., nee Gembica, for 63 wonderful years; loving father of Kenneth R. II (Judy Brennan), Steven J. (Kathleen) and Jeffrey S. (Linda) Van Spankeren, Karen...
Daniel Fischer
Nov 26, 2022
On Saturday, Nov. 26, Dan Fischer passed away at age 43. He was the son of John and Kathy Fischer, grandson of Ruth and Jack Clancy(deceased) and deceased John and Irene Fischer, brother to Scott (Stephanie), had many cousins, and was an honorary uncle & godfather for many. He was a member of the International Cinematographers Guild Local 600 as...
Carlos Sigarrostegui
Nov 25, 2022
Carlos T. Sigarrostegui, age 80. Beloved husband of Carol Pillifant; Loving father of Carlos T. Sigarrostegui Jr.; beloved son of the late Juan Climaco Sigarrostegui Romero and Juana Lucila Malpartida Quijada; dear brother of Berta Jacinta Lizarraga Malpartida, Marta Pilar Pacheco Malpartida, Juan Amadore Sigarrostegui, Luis Alberto Sigarrostegui, and Enrique Sigarrostegui; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Memorial visitation...
Sophie Boron
Nov 24, 2022
Sophie Boron, age 92, at rest November 24, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Jane (Czeslaw) Wojnicki. Dear grandmother of Eric (Tracy) Wojnicki and Natalie (Franco) Dicosola. Great grandmother of Alexis, Nicholas, Emma and Ruby. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 from 8:30 am until 10:30 am at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence...
Gloria Limbers
Nov 23, 2022
Gloria Hope Limbers 86 of Edison Park. Entered into Eternal Life, peacefully at home, with her family at her side, Wednesday, November 23, 2022. Beloved daughter of the late Walter J. and the late Mabel Kiesgen. Dear sister of the late Walter Jr. and the late Earl Kiesgen. Loving mother of Chris (Heidi) Limbers, Thomas (Kathie) Limbers and Nikki (Vito)...
Mary Pfaffinger (Former Married Name Flannigan)
Nov 23, 2022
Mary Lois Pfaffinger-81, nee Higgins, passed away peacefully November 23rd, 2022. Mary was the beloved wife of Joseph; loving mother of Dennis Flannigan, Kerry Corona, Colleen Dinino, Kelly Kwilas, and Jimmy (Dawn) Flannigan; beloved daughter of the late Lois (nee Grote) and Frank Higgins; devoted grandmother to Michael (Nikki), Meghan (Jimmy), Steven (Elizabeth), Sean. Shannon, Kaitlyn, James, Tommy, Kevin, and...
Charles Carlson
Nov 23, 2022
Charles M. "Chuck" Carlson, age 75, U.S. Air Force Veteran, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family. Chuck was born on May 20, 1947 to Mary, nee Campbell, and Charles J. Carlson, they preceded him in death. In addition to being a Veteran of the Air Force, Chuck had a forty year career...
Carol Masucci
Nov 22, 2022
Carol Masucci, nee Kelley, age 91, passed away peacefully at her home on November 22, 2022. Carol was the beloved wife of the late Ernest "Ernie" Masucci; loving mother of Gene (Judy) and Cindy Masucci; dearest daughter of the late Mary and Carl Kelley; cherished grandmother of Amy (Jeff) Marks and Anne (Jason) Nantz and great grandmother of Colin, Emma,...
Giacomo Giovannielli
Nov 22, 2022
Giacomo Giovannielli, age 82, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Giacomo is the beloved husband of Anna, nee Ruggiero, for 58 wonderful years; loving father of Vito (Linda), Gioacchino "Nino" (Juliane) and Michele "Mike" (Robin) Giovannielli and Sabina (the late Peter) Debski; dearest son of the late Sabina, nee Tocogna, and the late Vito...
Michael Pesola
Nov 21, 2022
Michael Carmen Pesola May 27, 1965 - November 21, 2022 Des Plaines IL Our beloved Michael, left us November 21st at the age of 57. Unafraid, he returned home to the Lord. Michael Carmen Pesola cherished his loving marriage of over 18 years to Elena Pesola. He was a loving step-father for his 2 step-children: Marijus Gricius, Ieva Griciute; Son...
Charles Scherer
Nov 21, 2022
On Monday, November 21st, Charles Scherer, age 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones and joined his beloved wife Rosemary who passed away on October 30, 2019, at precisely the same time of the day, 8:32pm CST. Born in Chicago on October 29,1932 to Charles and Catherine, Charlie, as he was known to family and friends, graduated from Saint...
Sophia Iwanec
Nov 21, 2022
Sophia "Sonia" Iwanec, nee Sadowsky, age 90, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2022. Sonia was the beloved wife of the late Roman; loving mother of Peter Mark (Maria) Iwanec; dearest daughter the late Emilia and Stanislaw; dear sister of the late Orest and Wolodymyr; fond aunt of many.In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ukraine Aid and Rebuilding Fund...
Mary Neubauer
Nov 20, 2022
Mary E. Neubauer (nee Knowles) age 90, at rest on November 20, 2022. Beloved wife of the late William. Mother of Richard W. Neubauer. Dear sister of the late Rita (Art) Weyrich and the late Irene (the late George) Schuten. Fond aunt, cousin and friend of many. Visitation will take place on Saturday, November 26, 2022 from 9:00 am until...
Mary Ann Maniacek
Nov 19, 2022
Mary Ann Maniacek 86 of Des Plaines. At peace with Christ, Saturday, November 19, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Michael. Loving mother of Luanne Maniacek-Pross (George Pross) and Michael (Christine). Beloved daughter of the late Louis and the late Mildred DelGuidice. Cherished grandmother of Alan (Kiley) and Michael. Dear sister of the late Sylvia (the late Robert) Taglia. Fond...
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