Obituaries

Jun 21, 2022

Beloved mother, sister, and aunt, Marlene Marie Allcorn, passed away Tuesday June 21 st . She was born In 1941, married on May 8 1965.  She leaves behind 2 children, Cliff and Brenda, and 6 grandchildren.   Mom will be missed.

Visitation, Sunday, June 26, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., Funeral Prayers, Monday, 10:00 a.m. at Nelson Funeral...

Jun 18, 2022

Florence A. Nottolini nee Wolan, 65, loving mother of Karin (Spears) Phil Johnsen, David Wolan, and Stefano Nottolini; and loving nana of David and John. Flo was a special lady who dedicated her life to her children and grandchildren. She was a tiny woman with the heart of a giant, and she possessed the courage of a thousand lions....

Jun 17, 2022

James F. Kraft, Beloved husband of Jane, nee McGorey; cherished Da of Tynan (Adam) Harton, Tarah Kraft and Tessa (Jack) Cunnion; loving Jim Jim to Peter and Margo Harton and Colin Cunnion; dearest brother of Mike (Bethsaida), Tom (Kathy), Marge (Scott), Kay (Scott), the late Joe (Linda) and the late Steve (Dawn); fond uncle and cousin to many.  Visitation,...

Jun 10, 2022

Deen Dayal Chetupally, age 49, born in Hyderbad, India, fell asleep in our Lord on June 10, 2022. Loving father of George Chetupally. Beloved husband of Diamanto Chiampas. Cherished son of the late Elizabeth and Adams Chetupally. Proud son-in-law of Anastasia and George Chiampas. Dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, cousin, and friend to so many who will miss him...

Jun 3, 2022

Francis "Frank" Drake, age 80; born in Lyons, Kansas on May 20, 1942, went home to the Lord on June 3, 2022. Beloved husband  of Sandee; loving father of Jason (Laura) and Richard Drake; adoring grandfather of Maren, Emma and Evan; dearest brother of Sherryn (Ray) Eberly, the late Dona Gearhart and the late Francie Ann Drake.

...

May 28, 2022

Christopher J. Larson, 56, loving son of Raymond and Jacquelyn; beloved brother of the late Raymond M. Larson III and Laura M. (Robert) Bolech; cherished brother-in-law of Peggy Larson; and deeply devoted uncle of Christopher, Caroline, Lauren, Luis, Sean, Abigail, and Danny.

Christopher was a charismatic and warm soul. He was a talented and formidable athlete from...

May 27, 2022

George B. Karabatsos of Park Ridge, age 87. Beloved husband of Joyce, nee Martin; loving father of Dawn Rovin and Steven (Vilvi) Karabatsos; proud grandfather of Charlie and Miriam. Memorial Visitation Friday, June 10, 2022 at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W. Talcott Road, Park Ridge, IL from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a remembrance service and eulogies at...

May 18, 2022

Quaid, Robert E. "Bob", 74, of Geneva, IL passed away May 18, 2022. Beloved husband of Paula nee: Hershey, devoted father of Bridgette (Jeff) Cole, David Quaid, Anne Quaid and Patrick (Enza) Quaid, Devoted step father of Jennifer (Brian) Ashmore, Noël (David) Leatherbury, Stephanie (Matthew) Califar and Christin Sogge. Cherished Grandfather of Colin, Sophia, Maddie, Cate, Owen, Campbell, Charlie,...

May 12, 2022

View Funeral Webcast

Astrid Thoren, Beloved mother of Birgitta (Thomas) McGuire and Jan-Olof (Ulla-Stina) Dahl; loving grandmother of Elizabeth, Christina, Helene, Malin and Per-Olof.  Visitation, Friday, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral Service, Saturday, 10 a.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W. Talcott Road, Park Ridge. Interment Private.  Flowers or a donation in Astrid's...

May 11, 2022

Donald R.  Koenig, Age 73, Beloved husband of Violet, nee: Cline of 47 years. Cherished father of Laura (Erik) Anderson. Devoted Papa of Dana Koenig, Miles Bielinski, Cash Anderson and Nova Anderson. Great grandpa of Nevaeh. Dear brother of Jerry (Debbie) Koenig, Michael Koenig and the late Kenny and Linda Koenig. Fond uncle of Diane, Cathy, Marc, David, Lydia...

May 8, 2022

Stella Parker Drendel, age 1, cherished and bright daughter of Kristen and Tyler Drendel; beloved granddaughter of Pamela (the late Theodore Drendel) Johnson and Gail (David) Tropeck; sweet great-granddaughter of Alice C. (the late Elmer C.) Stapel, Dolores (the late John) Tropeck, the late Richard (the late Dorothy) Johnson, Henrietta (the late Elmer) Drendel; smiley niece of Brian (Samantha)...

May 4, 2022

Rose Couch Papish made her peaceful departure on May 4, 2022 at the age of 98. She is reunited in heaven with her loving husband Walter, parents Stanley and Ursula, all of her siblings (Sophie, Eleanor, Edward, Stanley, and Frank) as well as many cherished relatives and friends. Rose was the loving mother of Gloria (Rick McCallister), Donna (the...

May 3, 2022

Laura Sitterly, age 102, died peacefully on May 3 rd , 2022, in Chicago, Illinois. Her parents, Karl Sitterly, Sr. (deceased) and Elizabeth Sitterly (deceased) had three children; Laura Sitterly's siblings, Martha Sitterly Morrison, and Karl Sitterly, Jr. both of whom predeceased her.

Laura's sister, Martha Morrison (dec.) had one daughter Kathleen Morrison (deceased), Laura's beloved niece...

Apr 25, 2022

Elaine J. Schatz Nee Lunski. Loving Wife of the late Harry Schatz. Loving Mother of Debbie (Andy) Bielski, Jeff (Mary) Schatz, Cathy (John) Zuchowski, The (late) Timmy Schatz, and Paul (Amy) Schatz. Loving Grandma of Sally (Chris) Adams, John Zuchowski, Jennifer (Brandon) Barker, Zack Schatz, Dan Diliberto, Sean & Kyle Delaney, Michael & Jessica Lood. Loving Great Grandma of...

Apr 23, 2022

Carol M. Robinson, 81, loving mother of Vincent Calandrino and Theresa Calandrino; devoted grandma of Anthony Fanella and Steven Barth.

Memorial Visitation on Friday, April 29, 2022 from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Celebration of Life at 6:30 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd., Park Ridge, IL 60068.

Apr 17, 2022

Edmund Zwinn, age 95, Proud WWII Navy Veteran; beloved husband of the late Florence F.; loving father of Diane (Jeffrey) Blankshain and Robert (Mary) Zwinn; cherished grandfather of Christopher (Kelly) Blankshain, Kimberly Blankshain (Alec Kozarovitsky) and Kaitlin Zwinn; great-grandfather of Matthew Kozarovitsky; fond brother of Irene (the late Ed), the late Frank, the late Wanda (the late Wally) and...

Mar 28, 2022

Scott R. Potter, at rest March 28, 2022, age 61.  Memorial gathering, Saturday, April 23rd from 10:30 a.m. until time of service, 12:00 p.m., at Nelson Funeral Home 820 Talcott, Park Ridge, IL 60068.  In lieu of flowers, a donation in Scott's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital would be appreciated. For information 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com

Mar 26, 2022

Robert E. Williams, "Willie", age 72; beloved husband of Janice; loving father of Thad (Amie) and Chris (Dail); cherished grandfather of Gabe, Paige and Shane; dearest brother of Patricia (Larry) Frieders, Kathie Green and the late Marilyn Williams; fond uncle of Joel (Julie) Frieders, Lydia (Dave) Lesniak, Ken Green, Adrienne (Jay) Gillette and Mark Laut.

We will...

Mar 26, 2022

Linda Jean Bolton, 74, loving wife of 48 years of Daniel; beloved mother of Brian and Doug (Katie); devoted grandmother of Becca, Patrick, James, and Whitney; cherished sister of Jill (the late Pete) Langdon, Jerry Leahy, the late Larry Leahy, Jeanine (the late George) Taseff, and Robert Leahy; and loving aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Linda...

Mar 24, 2022

Katharina Marquis, age 98, beloved wife of the late Oskar; loving Mom of Oscar (Catherine) and Renate (David) Stark; cherished Oma of Kurt (Carrie) Marquis, Eleanor Marquis, Jeffrey (Kristin) Stark, and Kevin (fiancé Hermelle Paed) Stark; proud great-grandmother of Adalyn Marquis, Judith Stark, Mira Marquis, and Zoe Marquis; dear aunt and friend to many. Visitation on Thursday, March 31,...