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Jeffrey Walter Kosatka

Jeffrey Walter Kosatka

Jan 16, 2022

Jeffrey Walter Kosatka, "The Fisherman" age 56, beloved son of Lorene (Majka) Kosatka and Don Kosatka: loving father of Rosemary Kosatka and Ryan Beardsley; cherished jaja of James and Gavin; dear brother of DJ (Suzanne) Kosatka; uncle of James and Kayla Kosatka; his forever Allison. Visitation and Funeral Service will be private.

Maria N. Karris

Maria N. Karris

Jan 13, 2022

Maria N. Karris, nee Gordon, of Ormond Beach, FL died on January 13, 2022, at the age of 78. She was born in Chicago, IL on February 22,1943. She moved to Florida from Park Ridge, IL in 1988.

She was a member of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Daytona Beach, FL, sang in the church choir...

Joseph 'Papa Joe' Donzelli

Joseph 'Papa Joe' Donzelli

Jan 13, 2022

The world has lost a gracious presence. Joseph John Donzelli Jr., aka Papa Joe, passed away on January 13, 2022 with his children by his side. Papa was a baker by trade working his early years at Donz Bakery and Dominos Bakery. He left the bakery business to have more manageable hours and spent many years at Jewel Food...

William A. Latham

William A. Latham

Jan 10, 2022

William A. Latham, 93, Korean War Army Combat Veteran; loving husband of 68 wonderful years to Lorraine Latham; devoted father of Cynthia (Peter) Ostling; cherished grandfather of Jocelyn (Jared) Pracht, Peter Ostling Jr., and Marielle (Samuel) Reach; great-grandfather of Jadielyn Pracht, Samuel Reach, Joalianna Pracht, and Rosalia Reach; dear brother of Robert (the late Charlotte), Rose Marie (the late...

Dorothy H. Nagel

Dorothy H. Nagel

Jan 2, 2022

Dorothy H. Nagel, nee Schenk, passed away on Sunday January 2, at age 94.  She was the loving wife of Robert Nagel for 52 years who preceded her in death in 2002.  Born in Chicago she graduated from Austin High School in 1945.  She was both a Homemaker and Supervisor at AC Nielsen Company.  Dorothy was a devoted mother,...

Patricia M. Hedstrom

Patricia M. Hedstrom

Dec 24, 2021

Patricia M. Hedstrom, nee O'Donnell; beloved wife of the late Arthur 'Ed' Hedstrom, Jr.; loving mother of Karl, Lynn (Kevin) McBride, Bryan (Colleen) and Lloyd; dearest grandmother of Sean (Sarah) and Dr. Christopher (Dr. Amanda) McBride, Brett and Samantha Hedstrom; great-grandmother of Caitlin, Jamie, Ashlynn, Esme, Haley and Charles; cherished sister of Dolores (Irv) Kowalski; fond aunt of Gloria...

Wanda E. Christopher

Wanda E. Christopher

Dec 18, 2021

Wanda E. Christopher, nee Wojcik, age 102; beloved wife of the late Raymond F.; loving mother of James (Amy Rosenwasser) and Robert (Barbara); dearest grandmother of Brenda, Dorothy and Rebecca; dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Proud member of the Alpha Iota Sorority.  Visitation, Wednesday, from 3 to 7 p.m. Funeral Prayers, Thursday, 9:30 a.m. at Nelson Funeral...

Michael H. Johnson

Michael H. Johnson

Dec 15, 2021

Johnson, Michael H. Beloved Son of the late Kenneth and Louise Johnson. Devoted brother Leonard (Frances) Johnson. Cherished Uncle of Monica (Drake) Susral, Sasha Johnson, and Kenneth (Julia) Devine). Fond cousin of many. Visitation : Saturday 9:30 A.M.  Until Time of service 10:30 A.M. At Nelson Funeral Home. Interment : Town of Maine. In Lieu of flowers please make...

Bruce Idol

Bruce Idol

Dec 8, 2021

Bruce Idol, age 67, loving son of the late Frank and Elanor Idol; dear brother of Carol (the late Frederick) Timm; dear uncle of Brian(Stephanie), Jennifer(Sean)Nolan, Brad(Snehe), Justin and the late Brandon, Donna and Brett,; great uncle of Jacob, Samantha, Ryan Nolan and Sophie Timm;  Interment, Acacia Park Cemetery.

Paul J. Selinger, Jr.

Paul J. Selinger, Jr.

Dec 5, 2021

Due to growing concerns of the increase in Covid cases, Paul's Funeral Mass has been cancelled and his interment will be held privately.  A Memorial Mass will be planned for in the future when it is safer for everyone to come together.

Paul James Selinger Jr., 68, died peacefully with family at his side on...

Adele B. Alaspa

Adele B. Alaspa

Dec 1, 2021

Adele H. Alaspa (nee Billhardt), 75, passed on December 1st due to complications of Dementia. She is survived by her two sons, Bryan (Melanie) in Naperville, IL and Marc in Beaverton, OR. After paying her dues as a boy mom for many years, she was rewarded with her beautiful grandchildren Zoe Louise and Rylan James, who brought her great...

William "Bill" Anton

William "Bill" Anton

Nov 29, 2021

William "Bill" Anton, age 78. Loving father of Steve "Tallis", Perry, and Tracy Anton. Proud grandfather of Nicole Anton. Dear brother of Helen (the late Louis) Elliott, Tom (Kathleen) Anton, and Diana (Greg) Kacprowski. Cherished son of the late Nickolas and Beulah Anton. Special friend of Sharon Anton. Dear uncle, cousin, and friend of many who will miss him....

Gregory John Schimmel

Gregory John Schimmel

Nov 26, 2021

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Gregory John Schimmel (69) of Park Ridge, was born October 30,1952 in Chicago, and passed into the arms of his Savior on November 26, 2021. Greg is survived by his wife of 47 years, Judy (Hoffman), and his children Michael (Meredith) Schimmel, Stephen (Emilie) Schimmel, and Elizabeth (Neil) Stanoev. ...

Peter Hiotis

Peter Hiotis

Nov 24, 2021

Peter Hiotis, age 73, "fell asleep" in the Lord on November 24, 2021. Peter was born in Leonidion, Greece on July 21, 1948 to the late Emanuel and Metaxia (nee Kalogiani). Peter served as a merchant marine for many years before migrating to the United States. As head chef, for over 35 years, Peter was a kind-hearted staple at...

Robert Nadolski

Robert Nadolski

Nov 11, 2021

Robert Nadolski, age 69, beloved husband of 46 years to Ann (nee Stadnik); loving dad of Rob (Jacqueline) and Christine (John) Skinner; cherished grandpa of Elizabeth, Jack and Chae; proud great-grandpa of Eddie; dear brother of Michael (Lydia) and the late John (Barbara); dear uncle, cousin and friend to many.  Inurnment will be private at St. Adalbert Cemetery. Memorials...

James Stafford Huyler

James Stafford Huyler

Nov 5, 2021

James Stafford Huyler, 85, Park Ridge, Illinois born March 16, 1936 to Werner William Huyler & Mary Ellen (Stafford) Huyler in Chicago. Loving husband to Sandra nee Giannoni for 61 years; devoted father to Jay Huyler and Michael (Becky) Huyler; grandfather to Daniel & William Huyler, and Isabella & Olivia Huyler; dear brother to Margret (Tom) Rees, John (Jean)...

Doris J. Frank

Doris J. Frank

Nov 2, 2021

Frank, Doris J. nee: Keats. Beloved wife of the late Raymond J., Loving mother of Warren Frank, Nola (Stephen) Krisik, Blytheann Frank and Merel (Judith) Frank. Cherished grandmother of Daniel, Sarah, Rebecca, Stacey, Alexandra, Rachel and Nathan. Great grandmother of Viviana, Autumn and Silas. Devoted sister of the late Warren and Wayne Keats.

Visitation Saturday from 12:00...

Anna J. Weissmann

Anna J. Weissmann

Nov 1, 2021

Anna J. Weissmann, 91, loving wife of the late Josef; beloved mother of Mary Ann (Peter) Shesek, and Joseph (Geri) Weissmann; cherished grandmother of Charles Weissmann, Erin Weissmann, Lauren (Trevor) Martin, Eileen Weissmann, and Matthew Shesek; devoted great-grandmother of Luke Martin and the late Liam John Martin; sister of Anton (Sandra) Zettl; godmother of John Weber; and aunt of...

Felix Ramon Flores

Felix Ramon Flores

Oct 28, 2021

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Felix Ramon Flores, de 73 aňos, fallecio el dia 28 de Octubre, 2021. Nacio el 11 de Enero, 1948 en Venezuela, el hijo de el Sr. Eugenio Mesa...

Marion Penesis

Marion Penesis

Oct 18, 2021

Marion Penesis nee Stankos, age 86, fell asleep in our Lord on October 18, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Andrew Penesis. Loving mother of Cynthia (Paul) Fagiano, Nick (Brenda) Penesis, Christine (Paul) Anderson, and Ted (Beth) Penesis. Cherished grandmother of Rocco, Carissa, Erik, Nicole, Andrea, Andy, and Allison. Dear sister of Nona (the late Peter) Provenzale, Stanley (Elaine)...

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