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Teresa Balaskovits

Teresa Balaskovits

Aug 29, 2022

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 from 10am-11am at All Saints Cathedral, 9201 W Higgins Road, Chicago IL 60631. Mass will begin at 11am. Interment to follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, 3100 Thatcher Ave, River Grove IL 60171.

For more information please call 847-823-5122.

Marion C. Sandberg

Marion C. Sandberg

Aug 16, 2022

Marion C. Sandberg, 90, loving wife of 57 years of the late Roy Richard; beloved mother of Siree (Gregory) Sandberg-Bakakos, Leslye (Jim Shanel) Sandberg, and Gayle Sandberg-Matthies; devoted grandmother of Christopher G. Bakakos, Nicholas G. Bakakos, Alexander (Catherine Petrocelli) G. Bakakos, Stephanie (Dominick Dahleiden) S. Bakakos, Morgan (Jennifer Pino) A. Matthies, and Amanda G. Matthies; loving great-grandmother of Arianna Rose...

Joseph J. Mangiolardo

Joseph J. Mangiolardo

Aug 12, 2022

Joseph J. Mangiolardo, Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Eleanor nee: Dorochowicz. Loving father of Deidre "Dee" Martire. Devoted grandfather of Gianna, Phil and Joey Martire. Dear brother of Marie "Babe" Lind, the late Nick Mangiolardo and Flemie Cotrano. Adored by all his nieces and nephews. Memorial Visitation, Friday, September 2, from 9:30 a.m. until time of Service 12:00 p.m....

Merry Manetas

Merry Manetas

Aug 9, 2022

Merry Manetas, fell asleep in our Lord on August 9, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Christ Manetas. Dear sister of the late Stella (the late John) Bouchikas, Penelope Nicolas, Angeline (the late Eli) Stephanopoulos, and Ethel Nicolas. Loving Godmother of Arthur Soteras, Christine Stephanopoulos, Christopher Locallo, and Matthew Brown. Proud aunt of George (Catherine) Locallo, Paula Brown, Kathy...

Frank R. Bacon

Frank R. Bacon

Aug 6, 2022

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Formerly of East Lansing, Michigan

Age 95, passed away August 6, 2022.  He was born in Anderson, SC on April 21, 1927.  He lived in East Lansing with his wife Donna and four sons from the mid 1960's to the late 1980's.  After Donna's passing in 1987, he remarried and...

Chester Bruce Belford

Chester Bruce Belford

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...

Joseph F. Chevalier

Joseph F. Chevalier

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...

J. Richard Dema

J. Richard Dema

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...

Eugene A. Zaleski

Eugene A. Zaleski

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...

Gus J. Philipps

Gus J. Philipps

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...

Florence Tokarczyk

Florence Tokarczyk

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...

Hans Bittenbinder

Hans Bittenbinder

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...

Mark Michael Constantinou

Mark Michael Constantinou

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...

Marlene Marie Allcorn

Marlene Marie Allcorn

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...

Florence A. Nottolini

Florence A. Nottolini

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....

James F. Kraft

James F. Kraft

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,...

Deen Dayal Chetupally

Deen Dayal Chetupally

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...

Francis "Frank" M. Drake

Francis "Frank" M. Drake

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.

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Christopher J. Larson

Christopher J. Larson

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...

George B. Karabatsos

George B. Karabatsos

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...

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