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.

George Fountalas

George Fountalas

Jul 7, 2022

George Fountalas, 88, Born in Nestani, Greece; Beloved husband of Florica (nee Olaru) and the late Georgia (nee Mellinikos); Devoted father of Vivian Fountalas (Fiancee, Paxton Spresser), Jimmy Fountalas, and Voula (Steven) Nowicki; Cherished grandfather of Jacob and Sophia; Loving son of the late Dimitrios and Paraskevi (nee Tousis) Fountalas; Dearest brother of the late Nikki, Efrosini, Panagioti, Demo, Panagiota,...

Carlo D'Agostino

Carlo D'Agostino

Jul 7, 2022

Carlo John D'Agostino, 75, passed away July 7, 2022. Carlo was born May 13, 1947 in Chicago, the son of Carlo and Josephine D'Agostino. He proudly worked with his brother for over 50 years to help establish D'Agostino's Pizzeria. On September 29, 1967 he married the love of his life, Jacqueline Takala. They shared a beautiful life together which included...

Alice Jurek

Alice Jurek

Jul 6, 2022

Alice Jurek, 93, passed away July 6, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Henry. Loving mother of the late William (the late Carol). Beloved grandmother of Joe (Emily), Nick, Mike (Adriana). Great grandmother of Wesley, Graham, Rochelle, Theo, Lucas, Charlotte, Sophia. Dear sister of the late Constance, Irene, Lawrence, Walter, Edward, John, Francis. Fond aunt of many. Visitation will be...

Anna Fedoryn

Anna Fedoryn

Jul 5, 2022

Anna Fedoryn, nee Duda, age 91, passed away peacefully at her home on July 5, 2022. Anna was the beloved wife of the late John; loving mother of Catherine (Dan) Fornatto, Lesia Smolak-Semitka, John Fedoryn and the late Peter Smolak; dearest daughter of the late Barbara and Ivan Duda; cherished grandmother of Julia and Nicholas Fornatto and Zakarij and Lucas...

Theresa Quinlan

Theresa Quinlan

Jul 4, 2022

Theresa E. Quinlan, nee Wysocki, age 68, passed away peacefully at her home on July 4, 2022. Theresa is the beloved wife of John J. Quinlan for 21 wonderful years; loving mother of Jason (Janeth) Emery and Valene (Nick) Georgiafentis; dearest daughter of the late Bertha and Anthony Wysocki; cherished grandmother of Juliana, Joshua, Jaxon, Kayla, Anthony and Maria; dear...

Patricia Placek

Patricia Placek

Jul 4, 2022

Patricia E. Placek nee Peszek, age 84. Beloved wife of Norbert Placek; loving mother of Cyndee (the late Dale) Jackowski and Rob (Margaret) Placek; beloved daughter of the late John and Eleanor Peszek nee Smalarz; fond grandmother of Kristy (Mike) Merrill, Brad Jackowski, Kelly (Sean) Atkinson, Jennifer (Chris) Malave, and Eric Placek; great grandmother of Cole, Eleigh, Avery, and Finley;...

Elio Dimaio

Elio Dimaio

Jul 4, 2022

Elio A. DiMaio, age 30, passed away suddenly on July 4, 2022. Devoted husband of Sarah Grim; beloved son of Stanislao & Artemisia (nee Bernardi) DiMaio; loving son-in-law of David & Caryn (nee Lindegard) Grim; dear brother-in-law of Jonathan (Elizabeth) Grim & Jacob (Alison) Grim; dear brother of Giovanna (Bryan) Schultz; fond uncle of Cameron & Isabella, Emmelyn, Bennett &...

William Defrance

William Defrance

Jul 2, 2022

William "Bill" DeFrance, age 73, at rest on July 2, 2022. Bill was a retired Chicago Police Officer and a Veteran in the United States Marine Corp. Beloved husband of Gail (nee Steel). Loving father of Elizabeth Snyder, William J. DeFrance and Rachel DeFrance. Beloved son of the late Ruth and the late William. Fond grandfather of Samantha Swartz, Evan...

Michael Francone

Michael Francone

Jul 2, 2022

Michael V. Francone, age 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 2, 2022. Michael was the beloved longtime companion of Cheryl Lynch; dear husband of the late Angela, nee Carone; dearest son of the late Concetta, nee Lotito, and the late Vincenzo Francone; dear brother of Emanuel (Gertrude) Francone; cherished uncle of Vincent E. (Anna) Francone Connie M.,...

Rosemary Devereaux

Rosemary Devereaux

Jul 2, 2022

Rosemary A. Devereaux, age 70, Born into eternal life on July 2, 2022. Loving and beloved daughter of the late James P. and the late Mary V. (nee Moss) Devereaux. Cherished sister of Kathleen (Robert) Joyce, James, Noreen, Patricia, Joan, John (Joyce), Robert (Maribeth) and Elizabeth (Fred) Voss. Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews and great nieces and great...

Esmeralda Hissam

Esmeralda Hissam

Jul 1, 2022

Esmeralda Raymundo Hissam, age 57, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2022. Esmeralda is the loving mother of Rachel Joy Hissam and Joshua Raymundo; cherished grandmother of Elli Hissam; dearest daughter of the late Rosalina and Rodolfo Raymundo; beloved sister of Ester (Alberto) Vazquez, Ronnie (Arlene) Raymundo, Layola (Vladan) Todorovic, Rodolfo, Jr. (Rowena) Raymundo, Romanette (John) Reynolds, Robert (Kathy) Raymundo...

Giovanna Vaiana

Giovanna Vaiana

Jul 1, 2022

Giovanna Vaiana nee Stallone, age 86, was born in Castelvetrano, (Prov. di Trapani), Sicilia. Devoted wife of Leonardo. Loving mother of Domenica (Henry) Lukacs, Giuseppe (Barbara) Vaiana, Jenny Duff (Bill) Strollo and Gaspare (Michelle) Vaiana. Beloved daughter of the late Gaspare and Giovanna Stallone. Fond Grandmother of Michelle Lukacs, Kassandra (Bryan) Bulone, Sarah (James) Aspenleiter, Erika (Shane) and Meghan Nordoff,...

Alan Rickert

Alan Rickert

Jul 1, 2022

Alan Keith Rickert, age 70, formerly of Chicago, Illinois, but most recently resided in Delavan, Wisconsin passed away on July 1st, 2022, after a well fought battle against cancer. Al was an avid bowler who enjoyed living in the fast lane, which made sense because he loved fast cars and fast boats. His lake friends may have called him Al,...

Patricia Crouse

Patricia Crouse

Jun 29, 2022

Patricia "Patsy" A. Crouse, age 89, passed away on June 29, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Charles Crouse and the late John Smorynski. Dear Daughter of Walter Nagraba and Adeline Stojek (nee Trent). Dear step mom of Charles (Alima) and Gary (Kathy). Dearest sister of Juanita (Jesse) and Andrea (the late James). Loving Auntie of the late David, Steven,...

Giuseppe Mondelli

Giuseppe Mondelli

Jun 28, 2022

Giuseppe "Joe" Mondelli, age 61. Beloved husband of Lucy nee Mele; loving father of the late John; beloved son of Maria and the late Giovanni; dear brother of Carmella (Larry) McNiff; brother-in-law of Lina (Michael) Natali; fond uncle of John, Matthew (Colleen), Mark, Joey, Anthony (Colleen) and Joseph. Visitation Wednesday, July 06, 2022 from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland...

Giuseppa Scimeca

Giuseppa Scimeca

Jun 28, 2022

Giuseppa Scimeca nee Porretta, age 82, born in Caccamo-Prov Di Palermo (Sicily). Beloved wife of the late Giuseppe. Loving mother of Donna (Van) Borden. Beloved daughter of the late Pietro and Domenica Porretta. Fond grandmother of Natasha and Nadya Borden. Dear sister of Giovanni (Giovanna), Vincenzo (Lina) and Giuseppe (Rosa) Porretta. Loving godmother of Joseph Criscione and Cristine Porretta. Fond...

Frank Bielik

Frank Bielik

Jun 28, 2022

Frank Bielik, 93, passed away June 28, 2022. Patriarch of our family, dearly loved by wife Martha for 69 years and children, Steven, Victoria, Christine, Susan and the late Frank. Proud grandfather of 15 and great grandfather of 10. The youngest of 11 born to Vincent and Maria Bielik. Devout parishioner of St. Monica. The love you and Mom shared...

Aristide Bifero

Aristide Bifero

Jun 27, 2022

Aristide “Augie the Barber” Bifero, age 89, born in Acerra (Prov. Di Napoli) Italy – passed away on June 27, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Elisabetta (nee De Benedetto); loving father of the late Antonio (Ippolita) Bifero, Carmela “Lina” (Angelo) Velliotis, Luigi (Stacey) Bifero, & Frank (Jeanna) Bifero; beloved son of the late Antonio & Carmela (nee Di Maio)...

Roy Carlson

Roy Carlson

Jun 27, 2022

Roy A. Carlson 92. Veteran of the Korean War. At rest Monday, June 27, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Diane “Dee”. Loving father of Jeffrey (Mary), Thomas (Barbara) and Gerald. Fond grandfather of Meghan (Rick), Julianne (Ryan), Carissa (Steve), Deanna, Bridget, Stephen (Ellen), Lauren, Adam and Kristen. Great grandfather of Scarlett, Reagan, Rowan, Freya, Natalie and Meadow. Fond uncle...

Enzo Venuti

Enzo Venuti

Jun 26, 2022

Enzo Venuti, age 86, passed away peacefully at his home on June 26, 2022. Enzo was the beloved husband of the late Victoria, nee Bolzan; loving father of Danny (Raffaella) and Johnny (Maria) Venuti; dearest son of the late Ida and Angelo Venuti; cherished grandfather of Alexander, Giuliana and Isabella. Enzo was a fond uncle, cousin and godfather of many....

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