Hertha Falt, 88, passed away Feb. 28, 2012. She was the beloved wife of the late Harry; dear mother of Linda (Donald) Ryba; fond sister of the late Edwin (Joyce) Samuelson; dear companion of Robert Anderson. Also survived by family in Sweden. Hertha was very active in the Swedish Community. She was a founding member of the Nordic Folk Dancers and was an active volunteer at the Swedish American Museum. Proud retiree of Frances Parker School.

Visitation Thursday 3 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road (at Cumberland), Park Ridge.

In state Friday 9 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 10 a.m. at Edison Park Lutheran Church, 6626 N. Oliphant, Chicago. Interment Rosehill Cemetery.