Obituaries

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

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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.

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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.

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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,...

Mar 21, 2022

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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...