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.

Emily Sloan

Emily Sloan

Oct 9, 2022

Emily Ann Sloan, nee Heitz, age 87, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2022. Emily was the beloved wife of the late James Quin Sloan; loving mother of Daniel (Maureen), Sheryl, Timothy (Keely) and Tracy Sloan; cherished grandmother of Bridget and Jaclyn Sloan; dear sister in-law of Rita Sloan Vogt; fond aunt of many. Emily was a devout parishioner of...

Alfreda Kozaczyk

Alfreda Kozaczyk

Oct 8, 2022

Alfreda T. Kozaczyk age 76, at rest on October 8, 2022. Beloved wife of Stanislaw. Loving mother of Dominic (Edyta) Pilch and Brian Kozaczyk. Dear sister of Helena and Kazia in Poland. Loving mother-in-law of Edyta Pilch. Fond aunt, cousin and friend to many. Visitation will take place on Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 10:00 am until time of prayer...

Luigi Ressa

Luigi Ressa

Oct 6, 2022

Luigi Ressa, age 79, born in Triggiano Italy, at rest on October 6, 2022. Beloved husband of Maria (nee Di Fronzo). Loving father of Pia Losacco, Roberta (Jim) Klein and Giuseppe Ressa. Cherished Nonno Gino of Adriana (Gino) Prestia, Michaela and Frank Klein and Matteo Amidei. Great grandfather of Lorenzo Prestia. Dear brother of Costantino (Anna), Vincenza (Paolo) Masciopinto, Rosa...

John Grabert

John Grabert

Oct 5, 2022

John James Grabert, age 69, died unexpectedly at home, Wednesday October 5, 2022. He John was born at Lorretta Hospital in Chicago, IL on July 7, 1953 to George and Estelle (Iwanski) Grabert. John came from a large family with two sisters and two brothers. His most cherished memories were created at Rock Lake in Trevor, WI where he spent...

Sarah Daniels

Sarah Daniels

Oct 4, 2022

Sarah Jane Daniels (nee Yalda), was peacefully called to heaven the afternoon of October 4, 2022, surrounded by her family. Born in Michigan on July 9, 1923, Sarah was 99 years young when she passed. She had a zest for life and a sense of adventure, traveling all over the world with her husband and their friends. For over 30...

Scott Formaggio

Scott Formaggio

Oct 3, 2022

Scott M. Formaggio, age 66, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2022. Scott was the beloved son of the late Jeanette and Vincent Formaggio; dearest brother of Steve (Pam) Formaggio and Barbara (Sergio) Formaggio-Rajkovich and the late Bruce (Margaret) Formaggio; dear uncle of Francisco, Larissa, Elisabetta and Vincenzo. Visitation Thursday, October 6, 2022, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at...

Gregory Smits

Gregory Smits

Oct 3, 2022

Gregory Donald Smits was the beloved husband, best friend and pillar of strength for Cheryl. Celebrated 44 years of a wonderful marriage on October 1st. Gregg passed away suddenly on October 3rd.He is the son of the late Alton and Jane Smits and son-in-law of the late Albert and Edith Corrado. Brother of Timothy (Starla) and brother-in-law to Mark (Carole)...

Mary Paolino

Mary Paolino

Oct 1, 2022

Mary T. Paolino nee Geraci, age 76. Beloved wife of the late Nicholas P. Paolino; loving mother of Terese (Giacomo) DiMaria-Comella, Lorie (Jesus) Juarez, Phil (Stacy) Paolino, and Nicholas R. Paolino; beloved daughter of the late Sam and Josephine Geraci nee Nice; fond grandmother of Dominick DiMaria, Anthony DiMaria, Elisa Paolino, Ariana Juarez, Alexandria Juarez, Mark Juarez, Niko Paolino, Nicole...

Gary Bixler

Gary Bixler

Sep 30, 2022

Gary Bixler, age 66. Beloved husband of Karen Tummillo Bixler nee Siciliano; beloved son of the late Rudy and the late Barbara Stigerwald; fond brother of Stephen (Glenda) Bixler; loving father of Jennifer (John) Brust, Gary, Jr. and Erik; fond grandfather of Vincent Buonicore, (Anna), Christopher, Michael, Ciana and Hayden; great grandfather of Veronica; step-father of Tony, Gia and Nanci...

Sandra Mashou

Sandra Mashou

Sep 30, 2022

Sandra Jean "Sandy" Mashou, nee Jancila, age 72, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2022. Sandra was the beloved wife of the late Al; loving mother of Danielle (Clyde) Riesche; dearest daughter of the late Ruth and Leo Jancila; caring sister of the late Chrissy, Kathy, Cindy, Marianne, Leo, and Carrie; fond aunt of many. Sandy also worked ten years...

James Beath

James Beath

Sep 29, 2022

Reverend James D. Beath, age 69, passed away suddenly on September 29, 2022. Fr. Beath was born on September 3, 1953 in Chicago. He attended Quigley Preparatory Seminary in Chicago, Niles College in Niles, and the University of St. Mary of the Lake Seminary in Mundelein. He was ordained to the priesthood on May 9, 1979, by Cardinal John Cody,...

Molly Berger

Molly Berger

Sep 28, 2022

Molly Josephine (nee Allseitz) Berger passed away peacefully on September 28, 2022. Molly was the beloved wife of the late Karl K. Berger; loving mother of Douglas (Louise) Berger and Barbara (Ralph) Giordano; dear grandmother of Christopher (Jaclyn) Berger, Jessica Berger, Elizabeth (Kevin) Mueller, Michael (Stephanie) Berger, Michael (Christina) Giordano, Brian Giordano, and Dominick (Michelle) Giordano; great grandmother of 13;...

Robin Sticha

Robin Sticha

Sep 27, 2022

Robin Jane Sticha, age 47, at rest suddenly on September 27, 2022. Loving daughter of Robert and Janet Sticha. Dear sister of Michael (Christi) Sticha. Cherished aunt of Sterling and Sylvia. Fond niece of many aunts and uncles, and special cousins to many. Loving friend of Megan Moran Martin, Dr. Jill Steinbach Rankin and Adam Pierce, special friend to Steve,...

Leroy Rosen

Leroy Rosen

Sep 26, 2022

Leroy George Rosen, age 75. Beloved husband of Judith Rosen nee Schreiber; loving father of Patricia Rosen, Leeann (Steve) Stumpf, Veronica (Joseph) Blauvelt; Anthony Rosen and the late Thomas Rosen; fond grandfather of Jeremy, Ryan, Danielle, Monet, Shane, Greyson, Scarlett; dear brother of the late Thomas Rosen, fond uncle of Thomas Rosen. Visitation Sunday, October 2, 2022 from 3:00 until...

Agostino Fardella

Agostino Fardella

Sep 26, 2022

Agostino Fardella, age 90, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2022. Agostino is the beloved husband of Francesca, nee Guarino, for 60 wonderful years; loving father of Josephine (Louis Rotundo) and Agostino (Rosa) Fardella; dearest son of the late Giuseppina and Agostino; cherished grandfather of Nicolas, Francesca and Joseph; dear brother of the late Giuseppe, Bartolo, Salvatore and Rosaria; fond...

Marianna Porretta

Marianna Porretta

Sep 25, 2022

Marianna Porretta nee Sanfratello, age 94. Born in Caccamo, Prov. Di Palermo Sicilia. Beloved wife of Pasquale; loving mother of Cettina (Frank) DeCicco and the late Sam (Ania) Porretta; beloved daughter of the late Antonina (nee Campagna) and Vincenzo Sanfratello; fond grandmother of Gia, Alberto (Camille), Frankie (Sarah), Pasqualino and Luca; great grandmother of Frankie, Mila, Benny, Lina and Emma;...

Antonino Moreci

Antonino Moreci

Sep 24, 2022

Antonino Moreci, age 69, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2022. Antonino is the dearest son of the late Vincenza and Filippo; beloved brother of Antonina (Filippo) Faso, Angelo (Antonette) Moreci, Sara (Roberto) Incandela, Vito (Rosalia) Moreci and the late Rosalia (the late Giuseppe) Genualdi; fond uncle of Michele Genualdi, Maria (Adrean) Klemenko, Filippo (Dana) Genualdi, Filippo and Domenico Moreci,...

Donato Carbonara

Donato Carbonara

Sep 24, 2022

Donato Carbonara, age 91, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2022. He emigrated from a town called Capurso in Bari, Italy in 1961. A long time resident of Harwood Heights, Donato loved gardening and was a devoted member of Societa Madonna Della Pozzo. "Everybody loved to hear him sing." Donato is the beloved husband of Anna, nee Vittone, for 63...

Donato Parente

Donato Parente

Sep 24, 2022

Donato “Donald” Parente, age 79. Born in Mola di Bari, Italy. Beloved son of the late Domenico and Rosa Maria nee Ungaro; dear brother of Rosa (Vittorio) Brunetti, Caterina (the late Donato) Parente and Giovanna (Joseph) Nardulli; fond uncle of Bruno, Cecilia, Domenico and Nicola (Natalie) Brunetti, Giulia (Christopher) Bucaro, Angelo (Irena) Parente, Rosa Maria (Gary) Russo, Maria (Quintin) Crawford,...

Louis Ruiz

Louis Ruiz

Sep 23, 2022

Louis O. Ruiz, 66, passed way September 23, 2022. Proud Marine serving in Supply Operations. Beloved husband of Helen for 36 wonderful years. Loving father of Monica (Chris) and Brian. Beloved son of the late Luis and Rosa Ruiz, and son-in-law of Roman and the late Cecilia Salazar. Cherished grandfather of Lukas, Clarke, and Ella. Dear brother of David, Richard...

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