Elizabeth Y. "Liz" Schmidt
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,...
Joan E. Lowe
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....
Joellen "Jill" C. Schmidt
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...
Alexandria Lialios
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...
Mary T. Michalik
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...
Christ Kopsias
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.
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John F. Cwiak
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,...
Elfie J. Smith
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,...
Phyllis Ponder
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...
Eleni Papakostas
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...
David Joseph Gootee
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...
Sylvia M. Centracchio
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...
Michael Gorogianis
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...
Hillary C. Moore-Szmelter
Feb 2, 2022
Hillary C. Moore – Szmelter, age 31, a fun-loving, free-spirited soul. Loving daughter of Charles and Leyla Moore; beloved wife of Thomas Szmelter; dedicated sister and best friend of Hayley (Connor Murrell) Moore; dear granddaughter of Judith (the late Dr. Kemal) Gursal and the late Robert and Marie Moore; cherished daughter-in-law of Tadeusz and Marzena Szmelter; she will be...
Donnel Ray Collins Ii
Jan 29, 2022
Donnel Ray Collins II, age 53, beloved son of Karen and the late Donnel; loving brother of Albert, Larry, Polly, Robert (Beatriz). Visitation will be held Friday, February 4, from 9 a.m. to time of Prayers, 11 a.m., at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd., Park Ridge, IL 60068.
James Patrick Nimietz
Jan 28, 2022
James Patrick Nimietz; beloved husband of the late Mary Ann; devoted father of Kathleen (the late David) Colwell, Thomas (Vivian), Michael (Patricia) and Gregory (Mary) Nimietz; cherished grandfather of Sara, Christopher, Kimberly, Margaret and Joshua; great-grandfather of four; dear brother of Robert (the late Frances) Nimietz; loving son of the late Robert and the late Mary; fond uncle of...
Ann Barbara Carlson
Jan 26, 2022
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Ann Barbara Nord Carlson, 87, died peacefully in the Mother Mary residence of the Aspirus Tivoli Community in Portage, WI, on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. Barbara was born on September 1, 1934, in Chicago, IL to Anna (née Andersdotter) and Wilhelm Nord who had immigrated from Sweden several years earlier. The family,...
Gerald G. Phillips
Jan 24, 2022
Visitation Friday, at 11:00 A.M. Until time of prayers 12:00 P.M at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W Talcott Road, Park Ridge to St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church for Mass of the Christian Burial, 12:30 P.M. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery.
Irma Caprioli
Jan 21, 2022
Irma Caprioli, 94, beloved friend and cherished family member to many.
Independant, loving and full of zest, she will be missed by many family and friends.
In-state viewing on Tuesday, February 1st, 11 a.m. until time of Mass of Christian Burial, 11:30 a.m., Immaculate Conception Church, 7211 W. Talcott Ave., Chicago, IL 60631. Entombment private....
Mary Jane Sims
Jan 17, 2022
Mary Jane Sims (Coursey) passed away peacefully surrounded by family in her home in Park Ridge, Illinois on January 17, 2022. Mary was born on June 23, 1929, in Chicago to Daniel and Katheryn (Murray) Coursey and was 92 years young when she passed. Mary Jane wed William (Bill) Sims on March 22, 1952, and they were married for...
