Sandra R. Nicholl
Aug 31, 2021
On Tuesday, August 31, 2021 Sandy Nicholl passed away at the age of 77. Sandra Rose was born June 12,1944 in Chicago, Illinois to Norbert and Angeline (Olszewski) Strickrod.
She was a life long resident of Chicago and a Catholic, who attended parochial schools. She began her professional life as a legal secretary. She then took a...
Robert W. Mendez
Aug 29, 2021
Robert W. Mendez, age 90, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021. He was born in Chicago to the late Joseph and Rella Mendez. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Pat; son, Bruce (Kristie); brothers, George of Florida and Jim of Texas; and many friends. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. ...
Michael A. Hawkins
Aug 9, 2021
Hawkins, Michael A., Beloved son of Gilbert and Christine Hawkins. Loving father of Michelle and Hayley Hawkins. Cherished brother of Gil (Christine) Hawkins and David A. Hawkins. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Visitation Sunday, August 15 from 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W. Talcott Road, Park Ridge. Interment Private.
Virginia M. Kaczynski
Aug 4, 2021
Virginia M. Kaczynski, age 89, passed away August 4, 2021. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Friday, August 13, 2021 at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W. Talcott Road, Park Ridge. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:30 p.m. at St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church, 320 S. Washington Ave., Park...
Zoltan Kripko
Jul 28, 2021
Zoltan Kripko, 74, beloved husband for 53 years of Ilona; cherished father of Rita (Brian) Rozovics; devoted grandfather of Kate; and caring friend of many.
Because of the love for his family and this country, he was able to provide us a better life by immigrating to the United States. His devotion for those he loved remained...
Walter Roald Magnuson
Jul 24, 2021
Walter Roald Magnuson, 88, loving husband of 44 years of Sherida; beloved father of Kerstin (Sherman Anderson) Magnuson-Anderson, Sherida (Edward Otto) Hudak-Otto, John Kenneth Hudak; devoted Morfar of Klaara Anderson and Magnus Anderson; cherished uncle of Trudy Magnuson-Jahnke; and great-uncle of Kenneth Jahnke, Robert Jahnke, Lisa Jahnke and Renee Jahnke.
Wally served his country and community as...
Petros Patos
Jul 18, 2021
Petros Patos, 23, fell asleep on July 18, 2021, and woke up in the arms of God.
Petros' greatest gift was his infinite capacity to love and be loved in return. His wide smile and warm brown eyes exuded acceptance of everyone who crossed his path. He welcomed all into his heart. He...
Richard "Dick" Buchholtz
Jul 13, 2021
Richard "Dick" Buchholtz, 81, loving husband of the late Janet; brother-in-law of Karen and Vito Juknelis; cherished uncle of Dana Lynch, Nick (Amy) Juknelis, and Kara (Andrew) Barentine; and beloved great-uncle of Andrew Lynch, Kelly Lynch, Ryan Lynch, Molly Juknelis, Cora Juknelis, Cooper Barentine, and Miles Barentine.
Visitation, Monday, July 26, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m....
Patricia A. Mcmahan Gales
Jul 2, 2021
Patricia A. McMahan Gale, age 75, passed away July 2, 2021. She was born September 17, 1945 in Indianapolis, IN, the daughter of the late Wayne and Dorothy McMahan. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 30, 2021 at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W Talcott Rd, Park Ridge, IL 60068. Friends may...
Sharon L. Stark
Jul 1, 2021
Sharon L. Stark, née Thompson, 84, July 1, 2021, longtime resident of Park Ridge. Sharon is survived by her daughter, Cathy (Roger) Beckman; granddaughter, Susanne (Rick) Miller; sister, Mickey (Phil Knight) Johnson; sister-in-law, Carol Thompson; nephews, Brian Thompson and Steve (Michele) Thompson. She was preceded in death by her husband Ray Stark, daughter, Susanne Stark, and brother, Dale Thompson....
Naomi Lynne Dhuse
Jun 30, 2021
Naomi Lynne Dhuse, nee Straw, age 49, of Chicago, IL. Born June 20, 1972, with the LORD June 30, 2021, the daughter of Perry Clark Straw Jr. and the late Lorraine Ellen Straw, nee Meland; beloved wife of Peter; cherished mother of Zachary, Zoe and Zayla; loving sister of Perry Clark III (Pamela) Straw; dearest aunt of Amabella...
June M. Anderson
Jun 30, 2021
June M. Anderson, of Chicago, passed away June 30, 2021, at the age of 99. Born to Swedish immigrants and raised in Chicago, she served as a Red Cross Nurses' Aide at Swedish Covenant Hospital during WWII. She married her beloved late husband, Clarence, upon his return from the War having served three years overseas. June worked as Edgebrook...
Marjorie J. Paulik
Jun 30, 2021
Marjorie J. Paulik, 84, beloved wife of 58 years to the late William; loving mother of Mark (April) Paulik, Steven (Melissa) Paulik and Julie (Paul) Spencer; devoted grandmother of Austin (Brian) Masuoka, Augusta, Cody, Marlene, Lauren, Jessica, and future Baby Masuoka; cherished sister of the late Norman, the late Eileen, the late Marvin, and the late Shirley; great friend...
Loretta Vanis
Jun 29, 2021
Loretta Vanis, age 98, beloved wife of the late Anton; loving mother of John (Renee), Barbara (Dick) Czaplewski, Christine (the late Edward) Stoltz, Paul, Larry (Jeanne), Dianne (Tim) Uchwat; cherished grandmother of 21; proud great-grandmother of 38. In Lieu of flowers, memorial donation can be made to Mercy Home for Boys & Girls mercyhome.org https://www.mercyhome.org/ 1877-637-2955 or to Rainbow Hospice...
James 'Jim' Frank Bozzelli Jr.
Jun 25, 2021
James 'Jim' Frank Bozzelli, Jr., 85, of Winfield, IL, passed away Friday night, June 25, 2021, due to complications from a recent fall. Jim is survived by his 3rd wife, Christine McElroy; daughters, Jodi, Joy, and Janis (Willy) Pragovich; son, Jeff; sisters, Sandra (Dan) Bator, and Cynthia (Richard) Bozzelli-Duke; 7 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and...
Howard Y. Yahiro
Jun 24, 2021
Howard Y. Yahiro, age 91, beloved husband of 67 years to Dorothy Akie (Masukane); loving father of Bruce (Teri), Lane (Sarah), Clayton and the late Johneen (Robert E.) Nelson; cherished grandpa Jii-chan of Robert J. and Brian (Michelle) Nelson, Kevin (Courtney), Amy, Jordan (Jill), Grace Yahiro and Emily (Jacob) Emmons; proud great-grandfather of Natalie Yahiro; dear uncle and friend...
Ruth Martindale
Jun 24, 2021
Ruth Martindale, (nee Steerup) age 100, beloved wife of the late Arthur; loving mother of the late Jim and David; cherished grandmother of Eric Martindale; dear aunt and friend to many at Fairview Village in Downer's Grove.
Ruth was born and reared in Chicago. She attended Moody Bible Institute's evening school and was active for many years...
Patrick G. Duffy
Jun 21, 2021
Patrick G. Duffy, age 64, loving son to the late Walter G. Duffy and Marie (McGorey) Duffy; cherished cousin, nephew and friend to many. Proud attorney and retiree of Thirty-Five Years of Service for the Cook County Courts. Memorial gathering, Saturday, June 26, 2021 from 10:30 A.M. until time of Mass 11:30 A.M will be held at St. Juliana...
Mary Kozak Kamowski
Jun 10, 2021
Mary Kozak Kamowski, age 93; beloved wife of the late Walter Kozak and the late Norbert Kamowski; loving mother of Corrine (John) Michniak, Cheryl Sutherland and Suzanne (Mark) Horcher; cherished grandmother of Chad Sutherland, John Michniak, Jessica (Joshua) Dubas, Nathan Sutherland, James Michniak and Samuel Horcher. Visitation, Tuesday, from 10 a.m. until time of service, 12:00 p.m., at Nelson...
Vincent Pulizzano
Jun 9, 2021
Vince Pulizzano, 94, passed away on June 9, 2021 in Chandler, Arizona. Beloved husband of Karen, nee Nelson; dear father to Vincent, Jr. (Marsha) Pulizzano; loving Papa to Olivia and Emma Pulizzano; brother to Jack (Martha) Pulizzano; brother-in-law to Nancy (Harry) Dahms; fond uncle to many nieces and nephews; friend to many, will be missed by all. Vincent is...
