Eleanor (Ellie) Ruth Raida, age 67 of Park Ridge, died Monday, August 27, 2012. Beloved wife of Dean for 41 years; loving mother of Dr. Michael (Estelle) Raida. Dear sister of Judy (Wayne) Burgess. Fond aunt of Jeanine (Joseph), Bonnie (Jeff) and Heather. Daughter of the late Marvin and Eleanor Gottschalk. Ellie was loved by all who knew her, as a loyal and compassionate friend. Visitation Friday 4 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Funeral service Saturday 1 p.m. at Good Shepherd Church, 6120 N. Harlem, Chicago. Interment Mt. Olive Cemetery. Info: 847-823-5122 and Online Guestbook www.nelsonfunerals.com