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Judith Ann Nalomski

Judith Ann Nalomski

Sep 26, 2026

Judith A. Nalomski, 80, beloved daughter of the late Elizabeth and the late William; devoted sister of Sharon Nalomski and the late Denis Nalen; cherished aunt of Christine Weber and Steven (Amy) Nalen; treasured great-aunt of Cole Weber, Charlotte Nalen, and Lucas Nalen.

Visitation will be on Friday, October 2, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Nelson Funeral Home,...

Brian Edmund Long

Brian Edmund Long

Sep 26, 2026

Brian Edmund Long, 58, of Morton Grove, passed away on September 26, 2026.

Brian was the beloved husband of Shireen for 26 years and the adored father of Ethan, Nisha and Nayah. He was the cherished son of Robert and the late Rose; loving brother of Sandra and Tony; and dear uncle to Mira, Robbie, Amelia, Aiden and Aria. He was...

Lucyna "Lucy" Kulisiewicz

Lucyna "Lucy" Kulisiewicz

Sep 24, 2026

Lucyna "Lucy" Kulisiewicz, 72, passed away peacefully September 24, 2026.

Visitation Sunday, October 4, 4:00 to 9:00 p.m., with a prayer service at 6:00 p.m., Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd. Park Ridge, IL 60068.

For information, 847-823-5122.

Carol Ann Regner

Carol Ann Regner

Sep 20, 2026

Carol Ann Regner (nee Ewerts), age 80, of Park Ridge, Illinois, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2026.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, on February 22, 1946, Carol Ann was the cherished daughter of the late Frieda (Goodyear) and Charles Ewerts. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.

Carol Ann attended high school at Longwood Academy in Chicago before earning her...

Alexander T. Sampra

Alexander T. Sampra

Sep 19, 2026

Al Sampra, passed away September 19, 2026, at the age of 76. Beloved husband of 48 years to Monica; cherished father of Sara (Louie) Radic, Alexander (Erica) Sampra and Stephanie Sampra (Luis Canchola); proud grandfather of Anastasia, Marcus, Annabelle, Alexander and Antonio.

Al had an inquisitive mind and a lifelong love of learning. He was fascinated by the sciences, particularly chemistry,...

Eileen M. Norton

Eileen M. Norton

Sep 18, 2026

Eileen M. Norton, 103, beloved wife of the late Kenneth; devoted mother of Ellen (Andy) Norton, Mary (the late Joseph) Kapusnik, Margaret Norton, and Thomas (Carol) Norton; treasured sister of the late Mary Healy, the late Catherine Hoffman, the late Michael “Buddy” Munroe, and the late Martin Munroe; cherished grandmother and great-grandmother; and aunt to many loving nieces and nephews.

Visitation...

Frank E. Tejan Jr.

Frank E. Tejan Jr.

Sep 17, 2026

Frank E. Tejan Jr. passed away at the age of 87 on September 17th, 2026 after a long and interesting life filled with love, adventure, and service.

Frank was born on January 24, 1939 in Pittsburgh, PA. He was the eldest son of the late Frank E. Tejan and Betty Tejan (née Unger). He and his brother Richard spent their younger...

Walter J. Jarczyk Jr.

Walter J. Jarczyk Jr.

Sep 10, 2026

We regret to announce, Walter Joseph Jarczyk, Age 83 passed away peacefully on September 10,2026. He was born November 12, 1942 to Florence and Walter Jarczyk Sr. He was beloved husband to Barbara for 59 years. Honored and respected by his nieces and nephews.

He served in the Air Force and served Lincolnwood Illinois as a Police Officer. Walter lived a...

Jonathan H. Perez

Jonathan H. Perez

Sep 8, 2026

Jonathan Hector Perez, 44, of Chicago, passed away on September 8, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Jonathan was the beloved son of Hector Perez and the late Daisy Iglesias-Perez, brother to Natalie Perez, and cherished grandson of Hilda Iglesias. He was also deeply loved by his cousins, many of whom were far more like brothers and sisters to...

Heather V. Moore

Heather V. Moore

Sep 8, 2026

Heather V. Moore. Loving wife of Michael Moore. Devoted mother of Ryan and Madeline Moore. Cherished daughter of Robert (Judy) Hamby. Dear sister of Jeff Hamby. Loving sister-in-law of Katie (Bruno), Brian (Kelly) and Mary (Matt). Treasured aunt of Matteo, Juliana, Brendan, Colin, Nolan, Audrey, Matthew, and Gavin.

A celebration of life will be held in Heather’s honor at a later...

Florinda Coronado

Florinda Coronado

Aug 31, 2026

Florinda “Flo” Coronado, 96, of Chicago, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2026, after a long life marked by generosity, independence, faith and a wonderfully dry sense of humor.

Born in Texas on January 31, 1930, Flo was one of seven children and the twin sister of the late Francisco “Frank” Coronado. She was always proud to be a Texan, even...

Peter L. Richards

Peter L. Richards

Aug 18, 2026

Peter “Pete” Lloyd Richards, 81, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2026. 

Born on October 19, 1944, Pete grew up in Chicago, Illinois in the Logan Square neighborhood followed by a move to Rosemont, Illinois in his teenage years. He would eventually make his way out to Mount Prospect, Illinois to raise his family. He was the beloved son of the...

John Cirillo

John Cirillo

Aug 18, 2026

John Cirillo, 80, passed away on August 18, 2026.

Born on April 11, 1946, to the late Helen and John Cirillo in Chicago, Illinois, John was a loving husband, a Superman of a father, and a spectacular Papa. He is survived by his adored wife, Carole (née Ferry), of 42 years; sons, Dan (Amanda Lawrence) and Chris (Nora Mangan); his grandchildren...

Dan T. Pappas

Dan T. Pappas

Aug 15, 2026

Dan Pappas, 96, passed away peacefully into Panagia’s arms on August 15, 2026. Beloved husband of Katina (Tsakonas) for 67 years. Loving father of Penelope (Frank) Andreou, Tom (Janese) Pappas, and Andrew (Georgia) Pappas. Cherished grandfather of Peter and Daniel Andreou, and Marianna (Mason) Peifer. Also father of David (Mo), Steve, and the late Keith Pappas from a previous relationship....

Sharon Loos Blecha

Sharon Loos Blecha

Aug 14, 2026

Sharon Loos Blecha, née Filice, born August 1, 1944, at rest August 14, 2026, age 82; beloved wife of the late Richard J. Blecha, DDS ; loving mother of Paul Jr. (Dawn Marie) Loos, Debbie (Steve) English, John (Jackie) Loos, Dana (Ralph Tufano) Loos, and Jeremy (Marco) Loos; dearest grandmother of Derek, Dartanian, Dalany, Jonathan, Ryan, Gianna, the late Dalton,...

Brian J. Summers

Brian J. Summers

Aug 5, 2026

Brian John Summers of Itasca, IL was born September 30, 1954 in Libertyville, IL to Raymond John and Sally Ann (Cushing) and died August 5, 2026 after a recent diagnosis of pleural mesothelioma. Brian married Elizabeth Wolnski on October 18, 1975 in Lombard, IL, and they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last fall. Brian and Elizabeth raised three exceptional children,...

Allen J. Peterson

Allen J. Peterson

Jul 27, 2026

Allen J. Peterson

December 28, 1975 – July 27, 2026

Allen J. Peterson, age 50, passed away peacefully at his home on July 27, 2026. Allen lived life strictly on his own terms. Throughout his life, and especially in his courageous battle against cancer, he fought like a true warrior—facing every challenge head-on, never backing down, and constantly redefining what was possible....

William H. Berger II

William H. Berger II

Jul 26, 2026

William H. “Bill” Berger, 89, passed away on July 26, 2026 doing what he loved.

Born on April 25, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, Bill was the son of the late William H. Berger and Eugenia Fowell-Berger. He grew up in Chicago and attended Lane Technical High School, where he developed the strong work ethic and determination that would define his life.

In...

Kevin Paul Rauch

Kevin Paul Rauch

Jul 25, 2026

Kevin Paul Rauch was born on May 20, 1965, at West Suburban Hospital in Oak Park, IL, and grew up and lived in Park Ridge, IL. He was born with spina bifida, which resulted in him using a wheelchair for mobility throughout his life. From his very first days, he showed the determination that would define his life.

He underwent numerous...

Frances P. Jordan

Frances P. Jordan

Jul 23, 2026

Frances P. Jordan, nee McIntyre, passed away July 23, 2026 at the age of 89; beloved wife of the late Randall W. Jordan; dearest mother of Barbara (Chris) Kapolnek and the late Loretta (Scott) Fullman; loving grandmother of Stacey Richer, Mark Fullman (Alyssa Boente), Jimmy Kapolnek and Celine Kapolnek; great-grandmother of Liam, Ryleigh, and Wynne; dear sister of Patsy (the...

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