Obituaries

Aug 6, 2022

Chester Bruce Belford, 91, passed away on August 6, 2022. He is survived by his beloved wife, Dorothy née Hoffmann, his adoring children Mary Elizabeth Belford (Rick Berta), Michael James (Christine), Patricia Grace (James) Ritten, his cherished grandchildren Lauren, Michael and Alison and his dear brother D. Roger. He was a graduate of Kelvyn Park High School, worked as...

Jul 26, 2022

Joseph F. Chevalier, age 80, passed away July 26, 2022. Beloved husband of Patricia Chevalier. Loving father of Janelle (nee Chevalier) Grieshaber and Jacqueline (Perry) Reynolds. Devoted son of Harold and Bernita Chevalier. Proud grandfather of Ashley and Evan Greishaber and Devyn Reynolds. Dear brother of Joan Stelzer, James (Sandra) Chevalier, Judy Troglia and Michael (Patricia) Chevalier. Fond uncle...

Jul 18, 2022

J. Richard Dema, 87, passed away on July 18, 2022 at home. Beloved husband of Sally A. for over fifty years. Cherished father of the late Carey Beth, and Brian Richard (Olga Namsaraeva). He created and ran many businesses including a production company, television show, folk music night club and marketing consulting practice. He was an avid runner and...

Jul 11, 2022

Zaleski, Eugene A., Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of LaVergne. Loving father of Gene (Verlynn) Zaleski, Thomas (Tamako) Zaleski, JoAnne (James) Zaleski, Gary (Tammie) Zaleski and the late Julie Zaleski. Step father to Toni Leiding and Scott Dohnal. Dear brother of Kenneth and the late Marlene. Loving grandfather of Seventeen and great grandfather of fifteen. Visitation, Wednesday, July 20 at...

Jul 4, 2022

Gus J. Philipps born in Vlachokerasia, Greece, age 94, fell asleep in our Lord's arms July 4, 2022. Beloved husband of Bertha Philipps, nee Karamagianis, of 69 years. Loving father of Connie (Bill) Anderson, Pauline (Kurt) Philipps-Zabel, Kathy (Dimitrios) Giannakopoulos and Angela Philipps. Devoted son of Yannis and Kostantina Papaphilippou. Proud grandpa of Dina and Peter (Eleni) Giannakopoulos. Dear...

Jul 1, 2022

Florence Tokarczyk, nee Kruk; beloved wife of the late Frank; loving mother of Karen (Allan) Atchison and Thomas (Denise) Tokarczyk; cherished grandmother of Elizabeth (John) King, Tommy (Ashley) Tokarczyk and John (Brittany) Atchison; great-grandmother of Allie and Patrick King.  Florence was a long-time, dedicated parishioner of Mary, Seat of Wisdom Church.  Visitation, Wednesday, from 8:30 a.m. until time of...

Jun 29, 2022

Hans Bittenbinder, beloved husband of Anna, nee Temari; loving father of Margaret Temari and Heidi Schmalz; dearest Opa of Alexander (Lori), Emily (George), Olivia (Aaron), Michael, Samantha, Christopher and Andrew; great-grandfather of Flora; dear brother of Mathilde (the late Adam) Bischoff.  Visitation, Saturday, July 2, from 9 a.m. until time of prayers, 12 p.m., at Nelson Funeral Home 820...

Jun 27, 2022

Mark Michael Constantinou, fell asleep in our Lord on June 27, 2022. Beloved husband of Eygenia "Jenny" Constantinou, nee Sianis. Proud father of Ioanna and Michalis Constantinou. Cherished son of Joan (nee Roumeles) and Michael Constantinou, grandson of Helen Roumeles and son-in-law of Irene and Sotirios Sianis. Loving brother of Andrew (Rita) Constantinou and Gregory Constantinou and brother-in-law of...

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...