Obituaries

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....

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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

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)...

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...

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.

Oct 2, 2022

Stanley "Stelios" Kondiles, fell asleep in our Lord on October 2, 2022. Proudly born in Archeos Orchomenos, Tripoleos Arcadeas, Greece. Proud immigrant who came to America at 20 years old. Proud business owner of Giordano's Pizzeria. Beloved husband of Anastasia (Ann) Kondiles nee Prokopiou. Loving father of Stavroula (George) Ballas, Haroula Kondiles, and Panagiota (Nick) Sbirakos. Proud grandfather of...

Sep 28, 2022

Carr, Gilbert R., Beloved husband of the late Marion M. Carr. Loving father of John (Diana) and James Michael (Tricia) Carr. Cherished grandfather of Erica, Chai, Amy Carr, Tammy, Shelia, Erica, Selena, Makenzi, Tanner, Quinn, Parker, Alexandra and the late Aryan and Andrew. Dear brother of the late Lois (Thomas) Sheik. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. A...

Sep 16, 2022

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 from 8:30-9:30am at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd, Park Ridge, IL 60068

Mass of Christian Burial will take place at Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Church, 8300 N Greenwood Ave, Niles IL 60714.

Entombment to follow at St. Adalbert Catholic Cemetery, 6800 N Milwaukee Ave,...

Sep 15, 2022

Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 1-7pm at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W Talcott Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068.

For more information please call 847-823-5122.

Sep 8, 2022

Army Veteran of the Korean War, loving former husband of Ursula; Loving father of Matthew (Ania), Bradley (Stacy) and Neil (Christina); Dear grandfather of Jonah, Gavin, Addison, Cash, Gunner and Wylder.  Graveside Funeral Service and Interment Tuesday September 13, 11:30 AM at Rosehill Cemetery 5800 N. Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL.  For info. Nelson Funeral Home ParkRidge 847-823-5122.

Sep 3, 2022

Richard L. Miceli, 81, retired Chicago Police Officer and Korean War Veteran; husband of the late Pamela Miceli nee Malouf; brother of the late Wally (the late Pat) Miceli; brother-in-law of the late Millie (the late Nick) Vitraelli and the late Art (the late Ginny) Malouf; loving partner of Concetta "Connie" Dublinski; uncle of many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces,...

Sep 1, 2022

Richard A.C. Berke, 68, passed away at home on September 1, 2022. Beloved father of Ashley (Hugo Ocegueda). Cherished grandfather of eight year old Noah and one year old Norma. Adored brother of Ralph Jr. (Marcia) and Carla (Jim) Segriff. Treasured son of the late Ralph Sr. and Norma née Espeland. He is also survived by his daughter's mother,...