John Walsh, 76, passed away July 1, 2012. Beloved husband of Lucille nee DeLise; dear father of Robert (Gail), Mary and Michael (Rheanna); loving grandfather of John and Michael; fond brother of Evelyn 'Sis' Crane and the late Mary Kay Stephenson. He worked for Bankers Life and Casualty for 40 years, was a former Park Ridge Baseball coach, an avid canoeist, outdoorsman and Sox fan.

Visitation Friday 3 to 8 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road (at Cumberland), Park Ridge.

Gathering 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home leaving for All Saints Mausoleum for Service of Committal. Memorials to Resources for Community Living preferred www.rcl2Bindependent.org