Obituaries

Mar 21, 2022

Haydee Ferrer

All family and friends to meet April 2, 2022 at St. Martha Catholic Church, 8523 Georgiana Ave. Morton Grove, IL. 60053 for a 10 A.M. Funeral Mass,  procession to All Saints Cemetery.

Mar 21, 2022

Joy M. Sobota Kras, age 95; beloved wife of the late Eugene Kras and the late Donald L. Sobota; loving mother of Linda Meyer, Judy (the late Robert) Mikos, Donna (Lawrence) Balch, the late David Sobota, the late Denise Lebrecht and the late Diane Persico; dearest grandmother of Samantha (Kris) Keller, Todd Meyer, Robert (Tracy) Mikos, Sandra (Jason) Uecker,...

Mar 19, 2022

Kristine L. Clausen, Beloved wife of Kevin. Devoted daughter of Karen (the late Roger) Rosdahl. Fond aunt and niece of many. Visitation Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until time of service 11:00 a.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W. Talcott Road, Park Ridge. Interment Ridgewood Memorial Park.

Mar 14, 2022

John A. Pitt, age 90, proud U.S. Air Force, Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Maureen; loving father of Ellen, Martin, Michael, Sean (Lisa) and the late Jim (Mary Ann); cherished grandpa of 13, dear brother of Richard (Zita) and Dennis (Nancy); dear uncle and friend to many. Visitation Sunday, from 4 to 9 P.M. Funeral prayers...

Mar 12, 2022

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Richard H. Heidkamp, age 90, passed away on March 12, 2022. He was born in Chicago, IL on May 9, 1931, the son of Katharine and Emil Heidkamp. Beloved husband for over 50 years of late Ann, nee Del Giorno; loving father of Michael and Bernie; proud grandfather of Alexandra and Mateo;...

Mar 10, 2022

Mary Jane Polka, 100, of Park Ridge, beloved wife of the late Joseph F. for 55 years; dear mother of Thomas J. (Jennifer) and William E. (Donna); proud grandmother of Brian (Catherine), Melissa (Tim) DeWitt, Kevin (Casie), Michelle (Dave Shaw) and Chrissy (Lucas Korengold); devoted great-grandmother of Molly, Zoey, Morgan, Dylan, Reese, and Scott; cousin of John; and loving...

Mar 9, 2022

Edward A. Curtis "Ed", 77, loving father of the late Joseph; proud grandfather of Stephanie (Chris) Curtis; caring brother of Margo Rodriguez; devoted father-in-law of Shelley Crozier; treasured friend of Tom and Diane Codilis and Betty Bieber Ginsberg; and caring neighbor of the Baron family.

Ed started his career in police work with the Chicago Police Department...

Mar 8, 2022

Elizabeth Y. Schmidt (76) of Park Ridge, born on November 4, 1945 in Germany, passed into the arms of the lord on March 8, 2022. Liz was married to the late William "Bill" Schmidt for 52 years and is survived by her children Stacey (Scott) McCormack, and Sarah Schmidt (Scott Coren) and her dearly-loved grandchildren, Jack, Riley, and Mallory McCormack,...

Mar 3, 2022

Joan E. Lowe, nee Hamilton, was born March 30, 1938, in York, PA. She passed away March 3, 2022, following a 15-year battle with Parkinson's disease. She died at home in the arms of her partner and husband of 38 years, Craig Lowe, in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. He assisted her in her transition from life to eternal peace....

Feb 25, 2022

Joellen "Jill" C. Schmidt of Park Ridge, Illinois passed away February 25, 2022. Beloved wife of James for 56 years; loving mother of Tracey, Jamie (Maureen), and Patrick; proud and cherished grandmother of Cassidy, Zachary, Colin, Lexie, Molly, and Nicholas; dear sister of Robert, Richard (Catherine), Alan, Barry, and Vicki (Tim); devoted daughter of the late Nicholas and the...

Feb 25, 2022

Alexandria Lialios, fell asleep in our Lord on February 25, 2022. Beloved mother of Ekaterina Verros and Demetrios (Jawa) Verros. Loving sister of Christopher (Josephine) Lialios. Cherished daughter of the late Elias and Pinelopi (nee Kotis) Lialios. Dear aunt of Penelope and Victoria Lialios, godmother, cousin, teacher, and friend of many who will miss her. Friends and family will...

Feb 23, 2022

Mary T. Michalik, nee O'Connor; devoted wife of 64 years to the late George; loving mother of Tom, Maureen, Kathleen (Jack) Murphy and Julie (Mike McMahon); cherished grandmother of Sarah, Emily (Tyler) Reschke and Melissa; great-grandmother of Brody; fond aunt of Steve (Valerie), Jackie (Kyle) and Brittney.  Mary was proud, long-standing member of the St. Paul of The Cross...

Feb 11, 2022

Christ Kopsias, reunited with our Lord on February 11, 2022. Survived by his loving children Nichole and Demetri Kopsias. Cherished son of Ariadne and James Kopsias. Beloved brother of George (Caryn) and Katina Kopsias. Fond uncle of James, Andrew, and Matthew Kopsias. Dear cousin, nephew, godfather, and friend to many who will miss him greatly.

Christ grew...

Feb 9, 2022

John F. Cwiak, age 64, beloved husband of 39 years to Barbara (nee Robaczewski); devoted dad of George: loving brother of Aloysius (Jan), Daniel (Maxine), Mary Jane Robles, Joseph (Lisa), and the late Ronald; cherished brother-in-law of Michael (Patricia) Robaczewski and James (Elaine) Robaczewski; dear uncle and friend too many. Visitation, Sunday from 3 to 9 P.M. Funeral Prayers,...

Feb 7, 2022

Elfie J. Smith, 75, loving wife of 44 years of Douglas; cherished mother of Elfie (Mark) Repel and Patrick (Leigh) Smith; dedicated daughter of the late George and late Elfie Christiansen; beloved grandmother of Elfie Eileen and Maclan James; caring sister of Tom (Janice) Christiansen, Sue (Randy) Ciabattoni, and Trish (Chuck) Kelly; devoted aunt of Katie, Corrie, Matthew, Jason,...

Feb 7, 2022

Phyllis Ponder, nee Kuempel; beloved wife of Max; loving mother of Tim (Tina) and Mia Ponder; cherished grandmother of Alexandra, Alyssa, Kristopher and Jimmy (Dana) Mitchell; great-grandmother of Dimitri, Nikolas and Alex Mitchell; dearest sister of Nancy (Larry) Britten; dear aunt of Lindy Britten-Bertran (John Bertran), Larry (Pat) Britten, Julie (Brad)Carnes, Matt Ponder, Christopher Ponder, Danny Ponder, Christine Paulus...

Feb 6, 2022

Eleni Papakostas, nee Dossas, age 66, fell asleep in the Lord on February 6, 2022. Beloved wife of Demetrios Papakostas. Loving mother of Stellios and the late Anastasios Papakostas. Devoted daughter of the late Demetrios and Athina Dossas. Dear sister of Vasilios (Dr. Lady C. Dy) Dossas. Fond aunt and cousin of many. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, gardening, and...

Feb 5, 2022

David Joseph Gootee, age 49: beloved son of Thelma (nee Prader) and the late David F. Gootee; loving brother of Steve; cherished uncle of Adali and Jayce. Will be missed by many cousins and friends. Memorial gathering will be held Saturday, February 12, 2022 from 4 to 9 P.M. with a 6 P.M. Service at Nelson Funeral Home 820...

Feb 4, 2022

Sylvia M. Centracchio, 73, loving wife of 45 years of Lawrence; beloved sister of Violet (Donald) Koenig; cherished aunt of Laura (Erik) Anderson, Nikki Centracchio, Daniel Centracchio, Adam Wallenberg, Alicia Fleming, Amy Percival, and Andrew Wallenberg; great aunt of Dana Koenig, Miles Bielinski, Cash Anderson, Nova Anderson; great-great aunt of Nevaeh; sister-in-law of Daniel H. (Angie) Centracchio, and the...

Feb 4, 2022

Michael J. Gorogianis

March 12, 1952 – February 4, 2022

Beloved son of John and Theresa (Majewski) Gorogianis

Loving father to Michael "Dash" Gorogianis, Jessica Gorogianis (Jen Villalpando),  and John Piehowski.  Dear brother of Joann (Bob) Cycon, Mary (Jack) Waldron, John (Nanci) Gorogianis and Mark (Kathy) Gorogianis.  Beloved uncle to many nieces and...