Elizabeth "Betsy" Szramek of Park Ridge, beloved wife of Bill for 35+ years; loving mother of Marc (Katie) and Julie (Sean) Taff; cherished grandmother of Jack and Ethan; daughter of Florence (the late Mitchell) Roman; dear sister of Chris, Mitchell and David. Betsy was very special. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, friend and mentor and will be dearly missed. Visitation will be Friday, Aug. 1, from 3:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W Talcott Rd (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Funeral prayers Saturday 9:15 a.m. at the funeral home with a procession to St. Paul of the Cross, 320 S. Washington St., Park Ridge for Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 10 a.m. Interment Maryhill. For more info 847.823.5122