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Geraldine Charbonnier

Geraldine Charbonnier

Dec 27, 2022

Geraldine Charbonnier, nee Bielat; Born January 9, 1935, passed away December 27, 2022; beloved wife of the late Edward; cherished sister of Norbert (Frances) Bielat, Anthony (Florence) Bielat, the late Ronald (the late Lorraine) Bielat and the late Mary Ann (Kenneth) Marchewka; dear aunt, great-aunt and great-great aunt of many.  Preceded in death by her parents, Anna and Walter...

John J. Canella

John J. Canella

Dec 25, 2022

John J. Canella, 81, went to be with the Lord on Christmas day. He was the loving father of Salvatore (Mary) Canella, Sandra (Dennis) Pranczke, Michael (Angeline) Canella; son of late Sam Canella and Lena Vitello, brother of late Joseph Canella; beloved grandpa "Papa" of Francesca, Sofia, Isabella and Judith, Danny, Dennis, Alyssa, and Natalie, Nicole, Antonette; cherished...

Rosalie Schmidt

Rosalie Schmidt

Dec 23, 2022

Rosalie Schmidt, nee Markiewicz. Beloved wife of the late Christian "Kitzel"; dear mother of Christine (George) Micholson, Cindy (Frank) Sadowski, and Curt (Tracy); loving grandmother of Danny, Kelly (Bobby), Tyler (Nicole), Corben, Brianna, Kathy (Vince), and Kristy; great-grandmother of Audrey; fond sister of Phil (Mary) Markiewicz; sister-in-law of Peggy (Marv) Ricklefs, Jim (the late Jill) and Steve (Cindy); fond...

Mena Steve Dallas

Mena Steve Dallas

Dec 23, 2022

Mena Steve Dallas passed away on December 23, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Leta Dallas nee Dimson. Loving father of Steve (Pat) Dallas, Jim (Qing) Dallas, George (Kristin) Dallas, William (Leslie) Dallas, Margot (Bill) Vaselopulos, and Nikki Dallas. Proud grandfather of Nicholas, Steven, Casey, Lauren, Samantha, Christopher, Chase, Chris, Alexis, Kaylynn, Leta, and Steven. Cherished son of the...

Michael R. Kain

Michael R. Kain

Dec 22, 2022

Michael R. Kain, beloved husband of Mary; cherished father of Danielle (Ryan) Davis, Allison (Jeff) Bertacchi, Michael (Ahna) and Josh; proud grandpa of Abby, Jack, Anthony, Ella, Lilly, Jameson, DJ and Coleman. Michael was a strong, dedicated and hardworking husband, father and grandpa. His sense of humor was unique, and his dad jokes were superb. Services are being held...

Vasilios Lagoudakis

Vasilios Lagoudakis

Dec 20, 2022

Vasilios Lagoudakis, age 86, fell asleep in the Lord December 20, 2022. Beloved husband of Stamata Lagoudakis nee Kyriakopolous for 60 years. Loving father of Dena (Dean) Theo and Mark Lagoudakis. Devoted son of the late Markos and Dena Lagoudakis. Proud grandfather of Alex, Zack and Michael Theo. Great Grandfather of Brody, Beau, Winston, Willow, Louie and Boomer. Dear...

Medardo R. Rumilla

Medardo R. Rumilla

Dec 17, 2022

Medardo R. Rumilla, passed away on December 17, 2022. Beloved husband of Gloria Rumilla nee Nader. Dear brother of Fanny Rumilla and the late Alfredo, Ruth, Olga, Henry, and Sarah Isabel Rumilla. Fond uncle of Dr. Maria Isabel, Carlos Enrique, Dr. Alfredo Estevan, Dr. Kandelaria, Isabel Helena, Estefanie, and Anthony. Cherished son of the late Salvador and Isabel Rumilla....

Gloria Gergits

Gloria Gergits

Dec 13, 2022

Gloria J. Gergits, 96, loving wife of the late Wilhelm "Bill", beloved mother of Alex "Judith" (Christopher) and of the late Roger, the late Valerie (Paul); cherished grandma of Kristin , Lindsey (David), and Blaze, Billy, Bryan, Elisa and their spouses; great-grandmother of several including Henry and Liesel; adoring sister of three siblings; aunt of many nieces and nephews....

June S. Finnegan

June S. Finnegan

Dec 9, 2022

June S. Finnegan. Beloved wife of the late Richard. Devoted mother of Bill (Barb) Finnegan, Moira (Stephen) Zahn and Trish (Rick) Juarez. Cherished grandmother of Ryan, Brent, Shane, Austin, Violette, August, Christopher, Erin, Evan and Tara. Dear sister of Thomas (Soni) Sheehan and her late twin sister, Joan. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews, especially Elaine Hugar and...

Daniel F. Balogh

Daniel F. Balogh

Dec 4, 2022

We are heartbroken to announce the death of Daniel Francis Balogh of Rosemont, IL. He passed away at the age of 69 surrounded by loved ones. He was a loving father to Melissa (Jonathan Habel), Megan (Anthony DeFily), Daniel James, Matthew (Monica). He was a loving fiancé to Erin Flannery, and survived by his ex-wife, Irene (Nancy Simonsen). He...

Victoria L. Oddo

Victoria L. Oddo

Dec 4, 2022

Victoria "Vicki" L. Oddo, 82, of Park Ridge passed away December 4, 2022. She is survived by her loving sons Martin (Trina) and Curtis (Lucia). She was the adoring grandmother to Nicole (Jordan), Amanda, Gina, Tabalitha, David, and Makana. Special aunt to (the late) Steve (Shirley), Keith (Sandy), and Cindy (Dan).

She is preceded in death by...

Marino M. Palumbo

Marino M. Palumbo

Nov 29, 2022

Marino M. Palumbo, 96, loving husband of 50 years of the late JoAnne; cherished father of Michael (Veronica) and Tricia (Steve) Campbell; devoted papa of Christina (Patrick Sr.) Taylor, Michael, Mitch, Matthew, Julie, Samantha, Mayson and Monaco; great-grandpa of Patrick Taylor Jr.; treasured brother of two sisters; and fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, December 5,...

Lillian M. Krueger

Lillian M. Krueger

Nov 26, 2022

Lillian Mildred Krueger, age 91, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2022 surrounded by her family. Lillian is proceeded in death by her husband, Fred E. Krueger. She is survived by their six loving children: Linda (Dan) Hoelzen, Karen Torger, Fred Krueger, Greg (Danielle) Krueger, Jim (Paula) Krueger and Sandy (Chris) Miller. Dearest grandmother of eight (8) grandchildren: Joseph...

Carole F. Ogden

Carole F. Ogden

Nov 25, 2022

Carole F. Ogden, passed away on November 25, 2022. Daughter of the late Donald C. and Elizabeth S. Frazier. Sister of Rose Lass. Loving mother of the late William Ogden, and Bonnie Ogden. Beloved grandmother of Lindsey Flavin (Tom Flavin) and Jeffrey Ogden (Shana Taylor). Great-grandmother to her greatest joy, Patrick Flavin. Dear aunt, cousin and friend to many....

Tony Papas

Tony Papas

Nov 16, 2022

Tony Papas, 90, died peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. Born in Kapsia, Tripoli, Greece, Tony is the son of the late Spiro and Georgia, nee Verveniotis, Papantoniou. Traveling on the ocean liner Saturnia in 1951, Tony made the 12-day journey from Greece to Italy, through Ellis Island, to Chicago, where his uncle Peter Papas and...

Donna R. Johnston-Burns Decker

Donna R. Johnston-Burns Decker

Oct 18, 2022

Donna R. Johnston-Burns Decker, 62, devoted mother of Kelly Burns; loving wife of the late Robert Decker; beloved sister of Greg Johnston; and cherished daughter of the late Marcella and the late Francis Johnston.

Donna enjoyed her work life, she started out as manager of the River Oaks Theater and ended her career by planning conventions for...

Malgorzata Katarzyna Klimek

Malgorzata Katarzyna Klimek

Oct 14, 2022

Malgorzata Katarzyna Klimek, Memorial Visitation, Wednesday, October 26, 2022 from 4 p.m. until time of Prayers, 6:30 p.m., at Nelson Funeral Home 820 W. Talcott, Park Ridge, IL 60068.  For information 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com

Maria Warner

Maria Warner

Oct 13, 2022

Maria Warner, nee Keiper, passed away on October 13, 2022 with her family at her side.  Maria is the cherished mother of Diana Warner (Thomas D. O'Malley), Rebecca (Eddie) Severns, Renee Warner, Debbie O'Neill, Michelle Divino, Liz Flood Warner and Roy (Mary Renee) Warner; beloved Omi to Stacey (Sean) White, Kellie Flood, Amber Flood, T.J. Flood, Shannon (Tim) Cooney)...

Joanna M. Anderson

Joanna M. Anderson

Oct 11, 2022

Joanna M. Anderson, nee McIntyre, age 90, of Park Ridge, beloved wife of 52 years to the late G. Wayne Anderson; Loving mother of Timothy (late April) and Thomas (Susan).  Devoted grandmother of Christopher (Whitney), Katherine Joanna, Bryan (Allie) and Jonathan; Cherished great grandmother of Leah and Emma; Beloved sister of the late LaVaun, Joyce, James and Nancy; Adored...

Lorretta L. Owens

Lorretta L. Owens

Oct 4, 2022

Lorretta L. Owens, beloved wife to the late Elvis M. Owens; loving mother of Brian (Mark Gobat) and Dale (Renee); proud Grandmother of Christopher and Steven Owens, and Ashley and Justin Domeracki. All services will be held privately. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you consider making a donation to your favorite charity in Lorretta's name.

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