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Christopher LoPinto, age 33; Recruiter with the Judge Group, passed away unexpectedly on March 7, 2010. Beloved son of Christine (Kevin) LaRue and Anthony (Susan Phillips) LoPinto; dear brother of Michael, Tracey (Kris) Salvador, Ryan Schmidt and Douglas; loving grandson of Margot and the late Arthur Forbes and Rosemary and the late Joseph LoPinto. Visitation Friday, March 12, 2010 from 4 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Funeral Saturday, 9 a.m. from the funeral home to Mary, Seat of Wisdom Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Info: 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kimberly K. Kalicky, age 42, of Chicago, formerly of Plainfield, passed away March 5, 2010. Faithful member of South Park Church. Loving wife of Thomas; devoted mother of Alex, Allyson, Taylor and Jacob. Visitation Thursday, March 11, 2010 from  4 to 9 p.m. at South Park Church, 1330 S. Courtland, Park Ridge, IL 60068. In state Friday, 10 a.m. until service time 11 a.m. at the church. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to India Rural Evangelical Fellowship (I.R.E.F.), c/o South Park Church appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Nelson Funeral Home, Park Ridge. 847-823-5122. www.nelsonfunerals.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Joan F. Zdeb, 78, of Park Ridge; passed away March 5, 2010, beloved wife of the late Henry Zdeb; beloved mother of Gale (Kerry) Romano, Pamela (Jeffrey) Monahan, Diane Zdeb and John (Nicole) Zdeb; loving grandmother of Nicole and Eric Clausen and Justin Zdeb; beloved daughter of the late Gertrude and Benjamin Dorochowicz; loving sister of Eleanor (Joseph) Mangiolardo and Alice (Bill) Olson. Visitation Monday, March 8, 2010 from 4 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd., (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Funeral Tuesday 9:45 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Paul of the Cross Church, 320 S. Washington (at Northwest Highway), Park Ridge for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery, in Niles. Info.,847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anthony Vallone, 79 years, beloved husband of Lorraine, nee Avigliano; loving father of Joseph (Karla), Michael (Patricia), and Ronald (Mary); proud and loving grandfather of seven; dearest brother of Ralph (Lottie). Visitation, Thursday, March 4, 2010 from  3 to 9 p.m., at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd. (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Chapel Service, Friday, 10 a.m., at Nelson Funeral Home. Interment All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines. Info 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com

Ralph W. Oberg, 75, lifelong resident of the Andersonville community, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2010 after a year long battle with oral cancer. Loving husband of Gloria Cueto Oberg; dear father of Elizabeth Oberg of Overland Park, KS and Courtney Mitchell of Highsprings, FL; grandfather of Ethan, Mary Carson and Emmadell. Resting at Nelson Funeral Home, 5149 N. Ashland Ave. at Foster, Chicago, IL 60640 Thursday, March 4 from 12 noon until time of service 3 p.m. Interment private. Info 773-561-5147 or www.nelsonfunerals.com.

Janis K. Anderson nee Ahlberg. Beloved wife of the late William A.; loving mother of William Jr. (Suzanne) and Steven (Susan Leahy); Proud grandmother of Katherine, Rebecca, Kurt, Elizabeth, William Andrew, Reid and Erik; devoted daughter of the late Axel and Elida Ahlberg. Member of American Daughters of Sweden and Three Crowns Park Service Guild. Visitation 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Nelson Funeral Home, 5149 N. Ashland (at Foster), Chicago.  Funeral service Friday 11 a.m. at St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 9000 N. Kildare, Skokie, IL 60076 Interment Ridgewood Cemetery. Memorials to St. Timothy Lutheran Church, or Three Crowns Park, 2320 Pioneer Rd., Evanston, IL 60201 appreciated. Info 773-561-5147 or www.nelsonfunerals.com

 

LeRoy M. Kaye, 89, of Arizona; formerly of Chicago's DePaul area. Beloved husband of Lorraine, nee Lipps for 65 years; loving father of Sharon (Michael) Foley, Duane (Jeanette) Kaye, Gayle (Bruce) Bauch; fond grandfather of Brian and Erin Foley and Jacquelyn Bauch; dear brother of the late John, Richard, Clarence and Sylvia Dorland; uncle of many. During WW II, Lee was an Army pilot. He worked for the City of Chicago. He was a member of the American Legion Post # 320 in Skokie, a member of St. Clement's and St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Churches. Visitation Monday, March 1, 2010 from 4 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Funeral Tuesday, 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home to Immaculate Conception Church, 7211 W. Talcott, Chicago for Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Info: 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com.

Jerry Fiege, age 55, of Elgin, passed away February 21, 2010. He was born in Evanston to Julius and Dorothy (Hohmeier). He is survived by his brothers and sisters, Don, Larry, Bobbie, Joanne, Lynda, Bernadette, Barbara and Margaret. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 24, 2010 from 8:30 am until 9:30 a.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Hope Church, 9711 W. Devon, Rosemont. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside.

 

Jerry D. McKoy, beloved husband of Beverly; loving brother of Donald and Bruce McKoy; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010 3 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 5149 N. Ashland Ave. (at Foster), Chicago. Funeral service Monday, 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment Ridgewood Cemetery. Memorials to your favorite charity would be appreciated. Info 773-561-5147 or www.nelsonfunerlas.com

Margaret H. Allport (nee Gleason), 84 years, loving mother of Robert Fleischer and the late Linda (late John) Burke, dearest grandmother of Robert Jr., Noah and great-grandmother of Shawn, Ryan, and Samantha, dear sister of Robert (Violet), Marion (late Gerald) Tamborello, James (Angela), Jean, Dorothy (late William) Rhodes, Richard (late Betty), Judy (late Red) Ducat, Fred, Gerald (Cheryl), and the late Lorraine (late Donald) Horn. Visitation Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010 from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd. (at Cumberland), Park Ridge, IL 60068. Funeral service at Nelson Funeral Home, Monday, 11:00 a.m. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, River Grove. For info 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com
 

Marilyn Piehl, nee Margetic, age 79, beloved wife of the late Russell; loving mother of Gayle (the late Anthony) Pernice, Lynda (John) Jackson and Candice; proud grandmother of six and great-grandmother of five; fond sister of Dolores (Donald) Meyers and Sharon (the late Raymond) Arends; and many others that are deceased; dear aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. A former member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Zachary Church. Visitation Sunday 2 to 8 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd. (at Cumberland) Park Ridge. Funeral Monday 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Zachary Church, Mass 10 a.m. Interment Ridgewood Memorial Park.  www.nelsonfunerals.com  or 847-823-5122

Paul R. Campagna, 92 years, a well known architect, survived by his grieving family. Funeral Service 10 a.m. Wednesday, Mar. 3, 2010 at Graceland Cemetery Chapel, 4001 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60613. Funeral Info. 773-561-5147 or www.nelsonfunerals.com

 

Stephen A. Breinling, a Chicago Realtor, loving brother of James (Barbara); fond uncle of Christopher, Rachael and Susan. Visitation Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010 from  9:30 a.m. until time of service 11:30 at Nelson Funeral Home, 5149 N. Ashland Ave. (at Foster), Chicago. Interment private. Memorials to The American Cancer Society , 225 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60601 or New Town Alano Club, 909 W. Belmont, Chicago, IL 60657 would be appreciated. Funeral info 773-561-5147 or www.nelsonfunerals.com.

Margaret Rothmann, life-long companion of Dennis Ulman; loving mother of Richard (Donna), Renee (Jim) Smith and Marla (Jim) Farrell; dearest grandmother of Judy, Barb, Michael, Matthew, Amy, Bill, Brad and John; dear great- grandmother of Brandon, Christian, Carter, Jackson and Gail; fond sister of Agnes, DeWayne, Darlene, Charlotte, Ruth, Barb, Marlyne, Marie and the late Ray, Bill, Lyle and Lou; also survived by many nieces; and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m., at Nelson Funeral Home, 5149 N. Ashland Ave. (at Foster), Chicago. Funeral Service Wednesday, 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment Antioch Hillside Cemetery, Antioch, IL. Funeral info 773-561-5147 or www.nelsonfunerals.com

Doris A. McGruder-Watkiss, sister of Marjorie McGruder-Webb and the late Wilbur Earl McGruder, Oliver Holmes McGruder, Edith May McGruder-Bush-Worthington, Betty Jane McGruder-Boyce, Margaret McGruder and Frederick McGruder; aunt of Arnold Lewis Bush Jr. "Uncle Dump", Phyllis Ann Bush-Worthington and Patsy Jean Bush-Hoover; great-aunt of David Anthony Bush-Worthington, Scott Reese Mendenhall-Bush and Rochelle J. Mitchelle Freeman; great great-aunt of Tyler Blaize Horne and Brandon David Worthington. Also survived by special niece and confidante Cecelia Lynne Bush-Worthington-White. Visitation Thursday, Feb.11, 2010 from 4 p.m. until time of service 7 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 5149 N. Ashland Ave. (at Foster), Chicago. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Lima, OH. Funeral info 773-561-5147 or www.nelsonfuneralhome.com

William J. Underwood, loving father of Kristine (John Frangias) and James; former husband of Karin. Memorial gathering 2:00 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 at Nelson Funeral Home, 5149 N. Ashland (at Foster), Chicago. Info 773-561-5147 or www.nelsonfunerals.com.

 

Molly Olsen, 93 of Normal, formerly of Niles; passed away Feb.1, 2010 at her daughter’s home in Downs, IL. She was born Dec. 7, 1916 in Vigrestad, Norway. She was the beloved wife of the late Bjarne; dear mother of Norma (Charles) Myszka, Linda (Dan) Prosser and the late Alf (Jean) Olsen; loving grandmother of 16; great-grandmother of 38; great-great-grandmother of 2; preceded in death by 3 brothers and 2 sisters. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Oselio Singing Society and was past-president of Bjornson Ladies Club. Visitation Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 from  10 am until time of funeral service, 11 a.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Interment Mt. Olive Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Bromenn Home Care / Hospice, 1322 S. Main St., Suite A., Normal, IL 61761 appreciated or charity of choice.

 

Cristina G. Galdos, beloved wife of Pedro; loving mother of Pablo (Ana), Carmen (Fiancé David Dolan) Malasanos, Maria (Sean) Dougherty, Mirtha (Misael) Rivera and the late Luis and Zoila Galdos; dear grandmother of Paola, Luis, Juan Pablo, Gabriel and Christina Galdos, Andrew Dougherty, Juan Alonso and Andrea Rivera and Miguel Delgado; fond great-grandmother of Cristian and Sophia Delgado; dearest sister of Julio (late Rosa) Muguira and Amelia (Ricardo) Bonilla; and fond aunt of several nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010 from  3 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd. (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Funeral Thursday 9 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Margaret Mary Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery.

Barbara Malloy, nee McGreal, born in Chicago 87 years ago, died Jan. 26, 2010 . Beloved wife of John "Jack" Malloy for 60 years; dear mother of John, Mary (Tom) O'Connell, Kevin (Margaret), Brian, Laura (Jack) Bush; loving grandmother of Kelly (Steve) Schoembs, Tommy, Katie and Brian O'Connell, Michael, Maire Shannon, Sloane, John Henry and Tommy Bush; great-grandmother of Kaitlyn and Ryan Schoembs; fond sister of Joseph (late Virginia) McGreal, Loretta (Martin) Barrett, Therese (late Ray) Saxelby and the late Roger (Marion) McGreal, Donald McGreal, Frank McGreal and John (Lillian) McGreal. Preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Beatrice McGreal and granddaughter, Colleen. Prior to becoming a full time homemaker, she was an executive secretary proudly working for Illinois Bell. She was of strong faith and a devout Irish catholic, a longtime member of Mary Seat of Wisdom Church in Park Ridge. Barbara was a wonderful wife, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, a homemaker and a great friend to all who knew her. She lived on the North side most of her married life but always remembered her roots on the South Side - in particular all her family and friends from Saint Sabina parish. Visitation Sunday, January 31, 2010 from 2 to 7 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home , 820 Talcott Rd. (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Funeral Monday, 9 a.m. from the funeral home to Mary, Seat of Wisdom Church, 920 Granville at Cumberland, Park Ridge. Mass 10 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery, 700 N. River Road, Des Plaines, IL. Memorials to Alzheimer's Association . Info: 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

James Rubeo, of Park Ridge, passed away January 18, 2010. A Memorial Service will be held 4:00 p.m.  Thursday, January 28, 2010 at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road, Park Ridge.

 

 

 

 

Constance "Connie" Palka, nee Ruffino, of Chicago; passed away Jan. 24, 2010. Minister of Care and member of Altar and Rosary Society at St. Eugene Church. Connie was involved serving as treasurer and coordinator in two bowling leagues for 30 years. Beloved wife of the late Florian; dear mother of Laurel (Frank) Gentile and Gayle (Wayne) Witwicki; loving grandmother of Frankie (Jessica) Gentile, Clara (Peter) Kopsian, Jeffrey Witwicki and Stephanie Witwicki; great-grandmother of Carson, Zachary and Nataleigh; fond sister of Eugene (Joyce) Ruffino and the late Bernard (late Donna) Ruffino and Charles Ruffino. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010 from  5 to 8 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd., (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Funeral Friday, 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Eugene Church, Canfield and Foster, Chicago. Mass 10 a.m. Entombment Mary, Mother of God Mausoleum at St. Adalbert Cemetery, Niles. Memorials to Rainbow Hospice preferred. Info: 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

William Joseph Pracht, age 55 of Waukegan passed away January 21, 2010.  Loving  son of Joseph and the late Marguerite, dear brother of Joanne (Mark) Syre, Deborah Fasbender (Joseph Reiter), Marjorie Pracht, Bruce(Cindy) Pracht, Adrienne (Michael) Steinle, Valerie  O’Sullivan and the late Cynthia Hess and Rosalind Pracht; fond uncle of many.  Visitation Friday, Jan. 29, 2010 from  4-9 pm at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd. (at  Cumberland) Park Ridge.  In state Saturday 11 am until service time 12 Noon at the  Lutheran Church of the Atonement, 909 E. Main, Barrington.  Interment Ridgewood Memorial Park.  Memorials to Lake Park Center, 919 Washington Park, Waukegan, IL 60085 appreciated. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

William I. Timmer, age 90, of Park Ridge, passed away Jan. 18, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Anne; dear father of Dr. William (Dr. Juanita) Timmer and Diane Timmer; and cherished grandfather of Katherina, Charles, Michael and Andrew. Visitation Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010 from  3 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd. (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. In state Monday 10 a.m. until service time 11 a.m. at Park Ridge Presbyterian Church, 1300 W. Crescent, Park Ridge, IL 60068. Interment Memory Gardens Cemetery. Memorials to Park Ridge Presbyterian Church appreciated. For info: 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wilhelmina "Wilma" E. Long, 90, passed away Jan. 12, 2010. Loving daughter of the late Emma and William Rothe; beloved wife of the late Harry; caring sister of the late Gerda Rothe; survived by a cousin in Switzerland. Services were private. Info Nelson Funeral Home, 773-561-5147 or www.nelsonfuneralhome.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Charles "Ed" Rickard, 93, of Norridge, passed away Jan. 11, 2010. Dearly beloved and devoted husband for 67 years to Helen McLauchlan; dear father to son, John (Debby) Rickard and daughter, Carol (William) Wagner; grandfather to Alexis Wagner, Drake (Brittany), Lt. Johnathan (currently overseas), Joshua, Corey Rickard; great-grandfather to Raven Poe Wagner and Morgan Sophia Rickard; WW II and Korea Aircorp Veteran, Member of the American Legion IL, 32nd degree Mason, King Oscar Lodge #855, Past Patron of Park Ridge Chapter 797 OES, Past Grand Master Builder of IL OTB. Visitation 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, 2010 at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd. (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Funeral Service Saturday, 12 noon at the funeral home. Interment Irving Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Shriner's Hospital for Children, 2211 N. Oak Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60707  appreciated. Info 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dorothy Bravieri, 72, of Park Ridge. Beloved wife of the late Robert; dear mother of Robert and Jean (Reginald) Minor; loving grandmother of Robyn and Kelly Minor; fond sister of Dr. Vincent (Carol) Bryan and the late Sr. Mary Gerard, C.R.; loving aunt and friend of many. Visitation Friday, Jan. 15, 2010 from 4 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Funeral Saturday, 10 a.m. from the funeral home to Mary, Seat of Wisdom Church, 920 Granville (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Mass 11 a.m. Interment All Saints. Info: 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dorothy Ann Walsh, age 81, of Chicago, passed away Jan. 11, 2010, loving mother of Steven Walsh and Wanda (Christ) Romanas and the late Sean and Joseph Walsh; cherished grandmother of Lila and Martin Walsh; fond sister of Ann Schmidt, Rose Perry, Joan Ackerman, Lorraine O'Brien, James Ackerman and the late Al Ackerman, Helen Haberkorn, Mary Foley, Chris Hermes, Kay Buechner, Irene Fox and Sr. Janine Ackerman. Memorial gathering Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010 from 9:30 a.m. until Memorial Mass 10:30 a.m. at St. Benedict Church, 2215 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago. Interment Graceland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to American Monetary institute, P.O. Box 601, Valatie, NY 12184 appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Nelson Funeral Home, Chicago 773-561-5147 or www.nelsonfunerals.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gertrude M. Madich, 89, of Park Ridge, passed away Jan. 10, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Michael; dear sister of the late Stanley (Valerie) Dziedzina; fond aunt and great-aunt. Visitation Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010 from 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Service, 11 a.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Interment Union Ridge Cemetery. Info: 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Joseph Kwiatkowski, Jr., 78, of Park Ridge; passed away Jan. 10, 2010; beloved husband of the late Dorothy; dear father of Kenneth (Madeline); proud grandfather of Alex. Visitation Sunday, Jan. 17,2010 from  1 to 5 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Funeral Monday, 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home to Mary, Seat of Wisdom Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Should friends desire, masses are preferred. 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ross Johnsen, 87, of Chicago, born in Norway, passed away on Jan. 11, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Anna, nee Laupstad; dear father of Linda (Johnathan Brown) Johnsen and Ross M. Johnsen; also survived by family and friends here and in Norway; preceded in death by 13 brothers and sisters. Longtime member of Norwegian Memorial Lutheran Church. Visitation Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010 from  4 to 9 p.m., at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd. (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Funeral Friday, 10 a.m., at Norwegian Memorial Lutheran Church, 2614 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL 60647. Interment Memory Gardens Cemetery. Memorials to the Church preferred. Info: 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eva Pahlke, age 87, of Park Ridge formerly of Chicago, passed away Jan. 10, 2010, beloved wife for 56 years of the late Stan Pahlke; cherished mother of Mike (Dawn) Pahlke; loving grandmother of Chris and Alex Pahlke; fond sister of Andy Revak and Marie Augitto; also survived by many nieces and nephews; she is preceded in death by five sisters and two brothers. Visitation Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010 from 4 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd. (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Funeral service Thursday 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment Town of Maine Cemetery. Memorials to Alzheimer's Association and Leukemia Society of America preferred. Info., 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bernice K. Boyk, 86, of Park Ridge, beloved wife of the late Gilbert. Dear mother of David, Geri (Norb) Lipp, William (Nancy) and Jan; proud grandmother of Lauren, Katherine, Jeff, and Scott. Memorial Mass 10:00 a.m.,  Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at Mary, Seat of Wisdom Church, 920 Granville (at Cumberland Ave), Park Ridge. Arrangements entrusted to Nelson Funeral Home , Park Ridge, 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Margaret F. Navigato, 88, passed away January 4, 2010; Beloved wife of the late Donald Buck and Joseph Navigato; dear mother of Donna (Kenneth) Schenk, Edward (Mercedes) Buck, Ronald Buck and Peggy (Dale) Simpson; loving grandmother of Brian Schenk, Katie (Dr. Spencer) Fast, Bryce Malhiot, Chase Malhiot, Corey Malhiot; great-grandmother of Gehrig, Liana and  Logan Fast; fond sister of Marian (late Thomas) Henaghan and the late John Sexton and Daniel Sexton; loving aunt and cousin. Visitation Thursday, January 7, 2010 from  3 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Funeral Friday 8:30 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Francis Borgia Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Info: 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dominic J. Romano, 61; beloved husband of Glenda, nee Ranum; loving brother of Tammy (Bill) Anderson, and Bernard (Chris) Romano; dearest brother-in-law of Greta, Gregory, and Gordon; fond uncle and friend to many; devoted lover of his pets "Lucy" and "Gracie." Visitation Wednesday, January 6, 2010 from 3 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home. 820 Talcott Road.(at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Inurnment private. For info 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maureen S. Bruen of Park Ridge; beloved wife of James J.; loving mother of James (Jana) Bruen, Amy (Mark) Quartaroli, Jennifer (Daniel) Myer, Kathleen (Kevin) Conrad and Meghan (Timothy) Philippsen; proud grandmother of nine; caring sister of the late Gerald (Edwina) Lucey; step-daughter of Michael Doyle. Visitation Tuesday 4 to 8 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd. (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Funeral Wednesday, January 6, 2010 9:15 a.m. from the Funeral Home to Mary, Seat of Wisdom Church, Mass 10 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery In lieu of flowers, memorials to Park Ridge Public Library Endowment Fund, 20 S. Prospect, Park Ridge, IL 60068 appreciated. Info 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mary Louise Udischas, age 85, formerly of Park Ridge, beloved wife of the late William; loving mother of Christine (the late Roger) English, Thomas, Denis, Carol (Ronald), Wittmeyer, Paul (Kathleen), Michael (Laura), Richard (Linda), Jeffrey, Catherine, Peter (Sheila) and the late Charles (Linda); fond grandmother of 22 and proud great-grandmother of six; caring sister of Eleanor (the late Edward) Gaffey, the late John (LaVerne) Donovan, the late Frank (Rosemary) Donovan, and the late Catherine Donovan. Vistation Monday, January 4, 2010 from  3 to 9 p.m., at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road ,(at Cumberland) Park Ridge. Funeral  Tuesday, 9:15 a.m., from the funeral home to Mary, Seat of Wisdom Church, for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Info 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Michael Joseph Fancher, age 49 of Chicago, passed away unexpectedly December 26, 2009. Proud member of I.B.E.W. Local 134 and Ancient Order of Hibernians. Loving son of Mary Ann (fiancee, Lee stevens) Quirk; cherished grandson of Henry and the late Myra Nell Fancher and the late Raymond Quirk; fond nephew of Maureen (Jack) Haberkorn and Donna (William) Haran; dear cousin of many. Visitation Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010 from 9 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass, 10 a.m. at St. Michael Church, 1633 N. Cleveland, Chicago. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Anti-Cruelty Society, 510 N. LaSalle, Chicago, IL 60654 preferred. Info: Nelson Funeral Home.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quentin Wherfel, 87, U.S. Army Veteran WW II, passed away Dec. 28, 2009, beloved husband of the late Doris; dear father of Karen (late Roger) Rosdahl and Glen (Mimi); loving grandfather of Kristine (Kevin) Clausen, Rebecca Rosdahl, Quentin, Patrick, Michael and Ryan. Visitation Saturday, January 2, 2010 from 10 a.m, until time of Funeral Service 11 a.m. at the Park Ridge Presbyterian Church, 1300 W. Crescent, Park Ridge. Private Cremation to follow. Should friends desire, memorials to the American Heart Association preferred. Arrangements entrusted to Nelson Funeral Home, Park Ridge. Info: 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eileen E. H. Olson, 88 of Chicago; passed away Dec. 23, 2009; Beloved wife of the late Harry A. Olson; dear mother of Thomas (Linda) Olson, James Olson, Judy (late  Robert) Doran, Richard (Diann) Olson and Sandra (John) Bear; loving grandmother of 15; great-grandmother of 22; fond sister of  Elmer (Esther) Lind, Jr. Visitation Monday 4 to 8 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. In state Tuesday 9 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 10 a.m. at Edison Park Lutheran Church, 6626 N. Oliphant, Chicago. Interment Ridgewood Cemetery. Info: 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com 

Memorials to Covenant Enabling Residences of Illinois,Promise Place http://www.cerofillinois.com/home.aspx?igid=8229&iid=8573

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

John Tessaro, 79, of Park Ridge; passed away Dec. 21, 2009. Beloved husband of Lorraine for 57 years; dear father of Linda (Bill) Brown, Laura (Gary) Knight and the late Lisa Tessaro; loving grandfather of Jordan, Michael, Kevin, Melissa and Katie; fond brother of Jean Schiller and the late Olive Silvestri. Service and Interment private. Arrangements entrusted to Nelson Funeral Home, Park Ridge. www.nelsonfunerals.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

John H. Nyholm, Sr., 87 of Park Ridge, U.S. Navy Veteran WW II, passed away dec. 17, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Elaine: dear father of John Jr. (Vicki) and the late James (Christine). Retired from Link-Belt/FMC and Paymaster Corp. Member of Town of Maine Cemetery Board, Park Ridge V.F.W. Post # 3579 and Des Plaines Elk's Club. Visitation Monday 9 a.m. until the time of Service, 11 a.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Interment Town of Maine Cemetery.

 

Robert John Ivan, 85, of Chicago, passed away Dec. 13, 2009; WWII U.S. Navy Veteran, he served in the South Pacific. Beloved husband of Anna for 55 years; dear father of Robert (Ranay) and John (Lynn); loving grandfather of Marillyn, Robert, Thomas and John; fond brother of Alice (Ken) Giunchedi. Member of IL L.S.T. Association, VFW and American Legion. Visitation Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009 from  4 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Funeral Service Thursday 10:30 at the funeral home. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Info., 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com.

 

James C. Chiakulas, loving father of Gregory, Charles, John (Despina) Chiakulas and Stacey (Paul) Chronis; proud grandfather of Jacqueline, Christian, Nicolas, Dimitri and Angelos Chiakulas and Elena and Nicole Chronis. Mr. Chiakulas received a Juris Doctorate from John Marshall Law School and was Regional Director of the Illinois Education Association. Visitation Friday, Dec. 11, 2009 from 4 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd. (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Family and friends will meet Saturday morning at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 2350 Dempster, (at I-294 Tollway), Des Plaines, IL 60016, for funeral service at 11:30 a.m. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to St. John the Baptist Church would be appreciated. 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com

 

Lydia "Nonee" Ciucci, 90, of Des Plaines, passed away Dec. 6, 2009; beloved wife of the late Ralph; dear mother of Evelyn (late Bob) Hackbert; loving grandmother of Robert, Lori and Scott; great-grandmother of Nick, Kelly, Chris, Ethan, Nicole, Hunter, Payton and Hayley; fond sister-in-law of Tom Ciucci. Visitation Wednesday, Dec.9, 2009 from  3 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Funeral Thursday, 9 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Robert Bellarmine Church. Mass 10 a.m. Entombment St. Joseph Cemetery. Info: 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com

 

Jean Y. Pollack, beloved wife of the late Walter; fond sister of the late Claude and Guy Noerdinger; loving aunt of Michael (Dee) Kusen, Howard (Sharon) Kusen, Ken (Lucille) Kusen, Diane (Robert) Lanz, Phil (Bonnie) Heirendt and Bonnie Hutchins; survived by many friends and her beloved cat, Blackie. Memorial service Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, 1 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 5149 N. Ashland Ave., (at Foster), Chicago. In lieu of flowers, donations to Miseracordia Home appreciated. Info., 773-561-5147 or www.nelsonfunerals.com.

 

Frances Lang, nee Dorfmeister, age 97, passed away Dec. 2, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Joseph; cherished mother of Arlene (Bruce) Cowan; loving grandmother of Jill (Tom), Gail (Jon) and Neil (Holly); loving great-grandmother of Laura and Matthew. Visitation Sunday, December 6, 2009 from  4 to 8 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road (at Cumberland, Park Ridge) Funeral Monday 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Juliana Church, Touhy and Oketo, Chicago. Mass 10 a.m. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, River Grove. Memorials to the Center of Concern, Park Ridge preferred. Info: 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com

 

Vincent "The Painter" Tortorice,  85 years, beloved husband of Albertine (nee DeToni), loving stepfather of George, Richard, and Paul, proud and loving grandfather of Karen, and great-grandfather of Julia, fond uncle and friend of many. Visitation Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009 from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road, (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Everyone is asked to assemble Monday, 9:15 a.m. for Funeral Mass 9:30 a.m. at St. Francis Borgia Church, 8033 W. Addison, Chicago. Interment Memory Gardens, Arlington Heights. Kindly omit flowers. For info 847-823-5122 www.nelsonfunerals.com
 

 

Anastasia Vidal -  Visitation will be Friday, November 27, 2009 from 3 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 5149 North Ashland Avenue (at Foster), Chicago. Funeral service will begin at 9:30 am on Saturday at the funeral home and proceed to Our Lady of Lourdes Church for Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. Interment is at Maryhill Cemetery, 8800 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Niles.

 

Phyllis T. Novak, 82; passed away November 23, 2009. Beloved mother of Thomas James, William Robert (Carol) and Cheryl Lynn (James) Cecil; loving grandmother of Kip, Bram, Brian, Christopher, Amanda and Brandon; fond sister of Betty (late Robert) Dahl and the late Muriel (Vern) LoCoco. Visitation Friday, November 27, 2009 from  4 to 8 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home , 820 Talcott Road (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. In state Saturday 9:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 10 a.m. at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 205 N. Prospect, Park Ridge, IL 60068. Private cremation will follow. Memorials to St. Luke's Lutheran Church Building Fund preferred. Info: 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com

 

Katherine Sobolewski, of Chicago, passed away November 22, 2009. Loving wife of the late Stanley, dear mother of Theresa (late John) Dalesandro, Richard (Shirley) Soble and the late John; cherished grandmother of Shawn, Lisa (Tim) Wichert, Jason and Lindsey: great-grandmother of five. Visitation Tuesday, November 24, 2009 from  3 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd. (at Cumberland) Park Ridge. Funeral Wednesday 9:15 am from the funeral home to Immaculate Conception Church, 7211 W. Talcott (at Harlem), Chicago. Mass 10 am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Justice. Memorials to Rainbow Hospice, 444 North Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, Illinois 60068 appreciated. Info: 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com

 

George A. Olson, Phd., 78, of Chicago. Beloved brother of Caroline Olson; dear uncle of Katherine (Bart Goldman) Olson, and Colin (Dayna) Aegler. Visitation Monday, November 23, 2009 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd. (at Cumberland) Park Ridge. Funeral Tuesday, 3 p.m. at St. Philip Lutheran Church, 2500 W. Bryn Mawr, Chicago. Interment Rosehill Cemetery. Info: 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com

 

Violet F. Handzel, nee Chasen, passed away Nov. 22, 2009, beloved wife of the late Edward; dear mother of Jim; fond sister of Walter (late Florence) Chasen and Loretta (late Joseph) Jelen; beloved aunt; and great-aunt of many. Visitation Tuesday, November 24, 2009 from  2 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd. (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Funeral Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Priscilla Church. Mass, 10:30 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Masses appreciated. Info., 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com

 

Elaine Marie Werfel, nee Brandt, 70, passed away peacefully Nov. 17, 2009, beloved wife of Roland Lyle Werfel for 49 years; dear mother of Jeffrey Allen (Jennifer) Werfel and Jill Marie (Christopher) Kosikowski; loving grandmother of Emily Jayne and Chase Read Werfel and Matthew Lane and Andrew James Kosikowski; loving daughter of the late Emily, nee DeGraf, and David Brandt, Jr. Visitation Friday, November 20, 2009 from  3 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Family and friends will meet Saturday morning at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 205 N. Prospect, Park Ridge, IL, 60068, for her Funeral Service at 10 a.m. Interment Ridgewood Cemetery. Memorials to Rainbow Hospice, 444 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068 or St. Luke's Lutheran Church are preferred. Info., 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com

 

W. William Niederkorn, 85, of Park Ridge, died Nov. 17, 2009, beloved husband of the late Corinne, nee Brindise; dear father of William (Yolanda Hawkins), Mark (Karen), Mary (Rick Katz) and Meridy (Tom Rearer); loving grandfather of Nathan, Corinne, Thomas, Margaret, Rosalie, Emma, Tema and Ben; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, November 20, 2009 from 3 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road, (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Funeral Saturday, 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home to Mary, Seat of Wisdom Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Info., 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com

 

Ruth Gronli, beloved mother of Karen, Kathryn (Robert) Hansen, Kristine (Erich) Krausser and Thomas (Sherry); loving grandmother of nine; fond sister of six; also many nieces and nephews. In state Friday, November 20, 2009 from 9:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1500 W. Elmdale, Chicago, IL, 60660. Interment St. Luke Cemetery. Memorials to Immanuel Lutheran Church would be appreciated. Info: Nelson Funeral Home, Chicago. 773-561-5147

 

Doris Webster, died Nov. 14, 2009, at the age of 100, beloved wife of the late Donald; loving mother of Deborah (late Harold) Lee, Douglas and Dorothy Webster; dearest grandmother of Eric and Christopher (Melanie) Lee and Karin (Johan) Alfaro and the late William Webster; dear Nana of Shannon, Macy and Jason Lee and Ingrid and Annika Alfaro. Visitation Wednesday, November 18, 2009 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 5149 N. Ashland Ave., at Foster, Chicago. Interment private. Memorial service Sunday, Nov. 29, at 3 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church,1500 W. Elmdale, Chicago, IL, 60660. Memorials to Immanuel Lutheran Church Endowment Fund or the Edgewater Tutoring Program at Immanuel Lutheran Church, would be appreciated. Funeral info., 773-561-5147 or www.nelsonfunerals.com.

 

Jane T. O'Shea, 89, of Chicago, passed away Nov. 13, 2009. Retired lunchroom manager at Otis Public School, CPS; beloved wife of the late William; dear mother of Eileen, Patrick (Robin) and Michael (Marianne); loving grandmother of Dawn, Kristen (Gary) Dunow, Danielle, Timothy (Therese), Meghan, Bridget, Kathy, Michael and Kelly; great-grandmother of Kylie, Zack, Benjamin and Moriah; beloved friend of Mary Beth Coleman; fond sister of the late Edward Lane-Reticker and the late Richard Reticker; fond aunt of 14. Visitation Tuesday, November 17, 2009 from 3 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. In state Wednesday 9 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass, 10 a.m. at Old St. Patrick's Church, 700 W. Adams, (at Des Plaines Ave) Chicago. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, River Grove. Memorials to Mercy Home for Boys and Girls or Off the Street Club preferred. Info: 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com

 

Sharon L. Joice, beloved wife of the late Walter; devoted mother of Wendy (Justin) Denhard and Richard; proud grandmother of Neil and Adam Denhard; beloved sister of Cathy Heneghan; loving aunt and friend to many; nurse and caregiver to many for over 40 years. Visitation Sunday, November 8, 2009 from 1 to 7 p.m., and Funeral Service Monday, 11 a.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 5149 N. Ashland (at Foster), Chicago. Interment Private. Info: 773-561-5147 or www.nelsonfunerals.com

 

Nelson Funeral Homes, Inc.

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5149-51 North Ashland Avenue

Chicago, Illinois 60640

(773) 561 - 5147


820 Talcott Road

Park Ridge, Illinois 60068

(847) 823 -5122