Obituaries

Sep 23, 2025

Guadalupe García Domínguez, amada esposa de Marco Antonio, devota madre de Elsi, Marco, Mariela, Alejandro y Ulices. Querida abuela de seis nietos. Querida hermana y tía de muchos. Su memoria vivirá en cada gesto de cariño, en cada recuerdo compartido y en cada enseñanza que nos dejó. La despedimos con gratitud infinita por su vida, su amor y su...

Sep 20, 2025

James M. Schmidt of Park Ridge, Illinois passed away September 20, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Jill for 56 years; dear father of Tracey, Jamie (Maureen), and Patrick; proud and cherished grandfather of Cassidy, Zachary, Colin, Lexie, Molly, and Nicholas; dear brother of the late Peggy (Marv) Ricklefs, the late Christian (the late Rosalie), and Stephen (Cindy); devoted...

Sep 8, 2025

Kevin R. Cox, 68, passed away on September 8, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of strength, generosity, and unwavering devotion to his family and community.

Born on July 30, 1957, Kevin grew into a man known for his strong will, sharp mind, and an uncommon kindness that reached anyone in need. He was always the person people...

Sep 6, 2025

Dorothy Louise Medina, 87, loving mother of Richard Kourakis, Penny (Dale) King, Timothy (Patricia) Kourakis, Cindy (Mike Passehl) Castillo, Michael Kourakis, the late James Kourakis, and Kathy (John Shoe) Kourakis; devoted grandmother of many grandchildren and proud great-grandmother of numerous great-grandchildren; dearest and Godly friend of Ellen Arado; cherished soul to many.

Dorothy was a loving mother,...

Sep 4, 2025

James P. Hardiman, Born July 1, 1942, at rest September 4, 2025 at the age of 83; beloved husband of Beatrice A.; loving father of Terrence (Eileen), Debra (Robert) Hanselmann, Daniel, Julie (Adam) Benjamin and James (Erin); cherished grandfather of Kate, Sean (Janie), Hayden, Logan, Larkin, Maesyn, Reagan, Lukas, Keaton, Vivienne, Thomas and Brynna; dear brother of Joseph (the...

Aug 28, 2025

Spiros Athanasopoulos, age 84, fell asleep in the Lord on August 28, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Niki (nee Papagiannes). Devoted father of Eleni (Anastasios) Tsiopelas and Georgia (the late Michael Bepis) Athanasopoulos. Cherished pappou of Yianni and Gabriella. Loving brother of the late Georgia, the late Christos, the late George and the late Stavroula. Dear theio of...

Aug 20, 2025

F. Budd Kline, age 84, Beloved father of Dawn (Harry) Channon, Shannon (Jarrod) Oller, Brandon (Brooke) Kline and Preston (Amy) Kline; loving grandfather of Nicholas, Tyler, Patrick, Emma, Garrett, Asher, Aubrey, Amilya and Addisyn; dearest brother of Dianne (Ron) Anderson and the late Don Kline; dear friend and mother of the children, Sylvia Abshire. Services will be private. For...

Aug 14, 2025

Marianeta "Maria" Sepulveda, 54, of Des Plaines passed away on August 14, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones.

Maria was born on January 2, 1971 in Chicago, IL, to parents Andreas Ballas and Anna Martinez (Bertini). She later moved to Des Plaines, Illinois with her loving husband, Andres, where she continued to raise her family. Maria was...

Aug 10, 2025

Judy Catino, age 70, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025.

Born on May 5, 1955, Judy was the beloved daughter of the late James & Margaret Belvedere and cherished sister to Jayne. She lived a life filled with warmth, joy, and a genuine love for people. She was the proud mother of two sons, Chris (Jenna)...

Aug 8, 2025

It is with sadness and joy that we announce the passing of Ann Slade nee Pasko, beloved wife of the late DeLoy Slade, loving mother to three children, Sheila, Dennis, Kenneth. Grandmother, sister, friend and neighbor who left this world peacefully on August 8, 2025 surrounded by family at her side. She was a young 101 years old, who...

Jul 30, 2025

Niko Zafiriadis fell asleep in the Lord on July 30, 2025. Beloved husband of Dimitra (nee Kolotouros) for 22 years. Loving father Kostantinos. Devoted son of the late Constantine and the late Despina. Fond brother Andreas (July) and the late George. Dear uncle of Konstantine and Dimitra Zafiriadis and Arianna Cunningham. Brother-in-law of Nikolaos and Helen Despotopoulos.

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Jul 26, 2025

George B. Demes, Sr., age 90; beloved husband of Helen M., nee Gunia; loving father of George B. Jr., Kathleen (Steve) Jedrasek and Charles (Christine); cherished grandfather of Steven, Elizabeth (Aron, fiancée), Jacob, Charlie, Cassandra and the late Catherine (Patrick); great-grandfather of Olivia; dear brother of Leanne. Service will be held private. In lieu of flowers, a donation in...

Jul 23, 2025

Olivia Marie Passarella (née Rodogno), age 92, of Park Ridge, passed away peacefully, now reunited in eternal rest with her beloved husband, Rocco Passarella.

A devoted mother, Olivia is survived by her loving children, Joe (Lynn) Passarella and Teri (Scott) Hoffman; her cherished grandchildren, Christopher (Amy) Passarella, Cassie (Corey) McCreary, Tasia Hoffman, and Taris Hoffman; and her...

Jul 23, 2025

Marcia Zurawski. Beloved wife of Joseph Zurawski. Devoted mother of Paul.

Memorial Visitation, Monday, August 4, from 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W. Talcott Road, Park Ridge. Family and friends to meet at Mary Seat of Wisdom Church, Tuesday, August 5,  for Mass of the Christian Burial, 10:30 a.m. Interment Private.

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Jul 12, 2025

Sandra "Sandy" Jean Swift, age 85, former longtime resident of Park Ridge, Illinois, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and quiet strength.

Sandra was the beloved wife of the late Lyell Swift, and together they built a life rooted in love, laughter, and deep companionship. After Lyell's passing, Sandra took up playing the...

Jul 5, 2025

Humberto F. Ramirez was born in 1936 in Aguascalientes Mexico, raised and loved by his mother Ana Maria Funes Ramirez.

He married Maria Luz "Lucy" Esquivel in 1967 and relocated their young family to Chicago in 1969 settling in the Albany Park neighborhood and later in Morton Grove. To his family he is known as Viejo, Papi,...

Jul 4, 2025

In Loving Memory of Joanne Paris Julian 1942 – 2025

Joanne Paris Julian, a long time Chicagoan, whose spirit shone brightly through the hearts she touched, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025, at the age of 83.

Born in Chicago to James and Grace Paris (née Tarant), Joanne was the youngest of...

Jul 1, 2025

Madeleine Niziolek, nee Halicke; beloved wife of the late Louis; dear mother of Kimberly (Jeffrey) Eggert, Karen (Ken) Krantz, Robert (Donna), David (Carole) and Beth-Anne (Guido) Giazzon; loving grandmother of Jason (Therese), Eric, Brian (Raquel), Nadine (Ryan), Jenna, Thomas, Matteo, Piero, Olivia, Lillian, Camie and Kevin; great-grandmother of Lauren, Thomas, Nathan, Brooke and Brynn; dearest sister of Patricia (the...

Jun 24, 2025

Roman "Romie" Anthony Foszcz of Chicago, Illinois passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Glenbrook Hospital, surrounded by his loving family members. Roman was born on August 8, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of the late Roman and Alice (nee Setlak) Foszcz.

Roman attended Gordon Tech High School and Benedictine University (St. Procopius College.)...

Jun 15, 2025

Suzanne Marie Porcelli, age 88, of Park Ridge, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love. Beloved wife of Richard J. Porcelli, Sue was the devoted mother to Dawn (Jeffrey Bussie) Williams and proud stepmother to Gina Porcelli. She is also survived by sisters-in-law Darlene (Don) Michener and Janice Hennings, and brother in law Joseph Porcelli Jr. She was a cherished...