Arthur 'Ed' Hedstrom, Jr., 81 of Chicago, U. S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Patricia nee Oâ??Donnell for 53 years; dear father of Karl, Lynn (Kevin) McBride, Bryan (Colleen) and Lloyd; loving grandfather of Sean (Renee) McBride, Chris McBride, Brett and Samantha; great-grandfather of Caitlyn McBride; friend of Bill W. for 29 years. Former assistant Scout Master of Troop #967. Visitation Friday 1 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road, Park Ridge. Memorial Service Sunday (TBA) at Immanuel Church of the New Jerusalem, 74 Park Drive, Glenview, IL.

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