Obituaries

Apr 17, 2023

Roderick Look Hong was born in Kingston, Jamaica on September 23, 1956; he died April 17, 2023, in Park Ridge, Illinois. Rod was the only child of the late Gladys E. Reid, a resident of Lake Forest, Illinois, who died June 23, 2008, and the late Percival A. Look Kam, who died...

Apr 15, 2023

Florence Roman, 97, loving wife of the late Mitchell P.; beloved mother of the late Christine Roman, Mitchell Jr. (Tola Trendl), the late Betsy Szramek, and David (Karen); cherished mother-in-law of William Szramek; devoted grandma of Marc, Julie, and Nicholas; treasured great-grandma of Jack, Emmy, Ethan, and Parker; adoring sister of the late Isabelle, the late Barbara, the late...

Apr 15, 2023

Lee Kristyn, Beloved husband of Carolyn. Dear brother of Edwina Perschke, John (Barbara) Kwiatkowski and the late Bernadette Jensky. Fond uncle of Mary, Margaret, Thomas, Daniel, Loretta, Deborah, Michael, Gregory and Raymond & 23 great and 13 great- great many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. until time of prayers 10:30 a.m. at Nelson Funeral Home,...

Apr 13, 2023

James Patargeas was born February 4, 1936 in the tiny rural community of Palaiovracha (Paleovracha), one of many small settlements and villages that continue to dot the mountainous and semi-mountainous landscape of Central Greece. Little "Taki", the firstborn child of father Gust and mother Constantine, would soon begin the adventure of his lifetime when he and his parents left...

Mar 30, 2023

With regret in our hearts, we announce that James "Jim" G. Parisi entered eternal rest on March 30th, 2023.

Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Alice, of 50 years. He was the beloved father of Nancy (Roy) Bellazzini and Beth (Dan) Allen; proud Grandfather of Marissa, Nicole, Luke, and Nick; dear Brother of Toni (the...

Mar 27, 2023

With regret in our hearts, we announce that Agata H. Slominski, 57, loving mother of Julia, entered eternal rest on March, 27th , 2023.

She was also the beloved daughter of Helena Strojna and cherished sister of Malgorzata (Boguslaw Derlaga), Krzysztof (Malgorzata) Strojny, Lucyna (Timothy Aklar), and Dagmara (Kazimierz Komosa). She was also the treasured aunt of...

Mar 21, 2023

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Rosemary Sawin, nee Wray; beloved wife of the late Russell "Russ" W. Sawin; loving mother of Loretta Lynne (Tim) Crowley, Michael Russell (the late Terri), Katherine Diane (Fred) Angelini and Mary Alouise Sawin; dear grandmother of Kevin Crowley, Kaitlyn (Daniel) Elsner, Anthony (Caitlin) Angelini, Deanna (Scott) Johann and Katherine "Kat" Angelini; great-grandmother of Gavin...

Mar 20, 2023

Wilmar 'Willie' Toro, beloved husband of Ines; loving father of Nelson and Marcela; cherished 'Tata' of Maya and Alex; dearest brother of Edith, Harold, Oriana, Myriam, Francisco, Fernando, Sandra, Viviana, Cristian, Ginia and the late Gladys, Nelson and Carlos; dear uncle of many.

Willie immigrated to Chicago from Santiago, Chile in 1961. By 1965 he was serving...

Mar 20, 2023

Haralambos Legatos, fell asleep in our Lord on March 20, 2023. Beloved husband of Dana Legatos nee Kouliantonis. Loving father of Dennis (Kathy) Legatos and Serena (Elias) Coines. Proud Pappou of Bobby and Constantine Legatos and Constantine, Theodora, and Bobby Coines. Dear brother of the late Spiro (survived by Kathy) Legatos and brother-in-law of Aggeliki (the late Gerasimos) Aravantinos,...

Mar 5, 2023

Kathryn 'Kay' F. Mulvey; beloved daughter of the late Catherine and Frank Mulvey; loving sister of Charles (Marilyn), Mary Terese (Gordon) Hirsch and Elizabeth Ann; cherished aunt of Jeffrey (Breanna), Cristine, Charles Jr., Julie and Marc (Michelle); great-aunt of Haley,Jenna, Michael and Matthew.  Visitation, Thursday, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home 820 Talcott, Park Ridge, IL...

Feb 28, 2023

Siri J. Nelson, 83, loving wife of 63 years of Donald; beloved mother of Paul (Cindy), Lawrence, David (Krista), and Timothy; cherished grandma of Ruby, Alex, Lucy, James, and Colton; devoted sister of Harald (Judy) Karlsson; adored aunt of Brian and Erik; and loving friend of many.

Memorial Visitation, Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Nelson Funeral Home...

Feb 20, 2023

Evelyn Dorothy Wichmann, 96, of Chicago, passed away in Jacksonville, Florida on the evening of February 20 th , surrounded by her devoted and loving daughters.

Evelyn was born on November 6, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois to Anna Paczynski and Carl Blenske. After obtaining her education, Evelyn worked in civil service before marrying Carl Heinz Wichmann in...

Feb 17, 2023

Joseph R. Ungaro, 78, loving husband of Lucyanne for 27 wonderful years; adopted father of Joseph John; proud grandfather of Mila; beloved son of the late Joseph and the late Antoinette Ungaro; and devoted pet parent of Figaro and Lady Ann.

Joseph was proud of his over 30 years with the Chicago Public Schools as the Director...

Feb 15, 2023

Luz "Lucy" M. Matos-Holmgren was a devoted wife to Jon G. Holmgren and a beloved mother of 3 children Liduvina Pagan, Edilberto Pagan Jr. and Denise Grant with her son in law Michael J. Grant, her grandon Nicholas Pagan and many Neices, Nephews, great nieces and great nephews.  She also leaves behind her oldest friend Sue Claudio and her...

Jan 31, 2023

George J. Pietrzak (June 12, 1938-January 31, 2023) – Loving husband of 57 years to Judy, father to Rose Carter (Stewart), Jennifer, and Becky Chacon (Miguel), grandfather to Audrey, Ava, Andy, and Adeline, brother to Roberta Wald, and uncle to Jerry Wald, ascended to heaven on January 31, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Jan 23, 2023

Bradley J. Moncrieff, 31, loving son of Elaine and Jim; beloved brother of Ryan; cherished grandson of Marian and Walter Domkowski, and the late James and the late Lorraine Moncrieff; unforgettable nephew of Carol and Wayne, Don, John, and the late Nancy; devoted cousin of Jenny, Chuck, Daniel, Michael, and Niki; treasured by many cousins, extended family, and friends....

Jan 22, 2023

Jane W. Miller (nee Newton), age 97, died peacefully at Central Baptist Village, Norridge, on January 22, 2023. She was born on May 31, 1925 at Swedish Covenant Hospital, Chicago, first-born child of Thomas D. Newton and Agnes V. Newton (nee Lindblad) of Chicago. Jane was educated in the Chicago Public School system, graduating from Kelvin Park High School....

Jan 18, 2023

Genevieve Rose Baur, nee Arcuri, age 81; beloved wife of James J.; loving mother of Jenny (the late David) Bahr and James E.; cherished grandmother of Alyssa Brianne; dearest sister of Vincentine (the late Stanley) Saccomanno and Lucille (the late Louis) Fricano; dear aunt, cousin and friend to many.  Memorial Visitation, Saturday, January 21, 2023 from 12:30 p.m. until...

Jan 7, 2023

Joanne Adreani, age 86, of Park Ridge, IL, beloved daughter of the late Alfred & Mary.

Dear sister of the late Alfred and John. Survived by brother Anthony (Deborah) Adreani.

Beloved aunt of John (Julie), Sandra (Anthony) Sum, Toni (John) Vega; Lisa, Anthony (Kelly), Michael, John (Molly), Vincent (Erin, deceased), and Alfred (Lina); Caleb (Ingrid),...

Jan 4, 2023

Arben "Beni" Hoxha, loving father, passed away on January 4th 2023.

Arben was born on June 6th 1964 in Tirana, Albania where he spent most of his early life before bringing his family to America in 1995. Beni is survived by his two sons, Elvis and Francesco. Nothing made Beni happier than his family, soccer, and his...