Maria Timmer
Jun 9, 2021
Maria Timmer , beloved wife of the late Horst; loving mom of Heidi (Tim) Molinare & Sonja (Jake) Jacobsen; dear Oma of Maxwell & Kendra Gancarz. and sister & aunt of many. Memorial visitation Thursday, June 17th from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home 820 W. Talcott Road Park Ridge Family & friends will meet Friday at St....
John A. Swiderski
Jun 8, 2021
John A. Swiderski, 71, beloved husband of Carol (nee Esmail), cherished father of Bill (Dawn), Brian (Rachal) and Shannon (John) Chisholm; caring grandfather of Kendall, Calder and Evan Swiderski, Lily, Hannah and Ben Chisholm, dedicated friend to many.
John enjoyed his work at New Trier High School, camping trips with family, playing with his trains and playing...
John Haskos
Jun 7, 2021
John Haskos, of Doliana, Evrytanias, Greece. Devoted husband of Anastasia Haskos nee Marinis. Loving father of Demetra (Mike) Bolis and George (Tina) Haskos. Proud grandfather of Yianni, Anastasia, Niko, and Evangelia. Cherished son of the late George and Dimitra (nee Tsiapalou) Haskos. Fond brother-in-law of Dina (George) and Pete (Louiza), uncle of Olga (Frank), Paul (Noemi), Gia (Demetri), Evan,...
Shannon J. Pietroske
Jun 1, 2021
Shannon J. Pietroske, 26, loving husband of Caitlyn; beloved brother of Jordyn Pietroske; cherished son of Leslie Simonian and Daniel (Maggie) Pietroske; treasured uncle of Arya and Callisto; sweet grandson of Barbara (the late Donald) Pietroske, the late Raffe Simonian, and the late Ferryl Simonian; and darling pet dad of Tequila, Omelette, and Autumn.
Eulogy from Caitlyn...
Stanley Pawlik
May 18, 2021
Stanley Pawlik, age 87, passed away peacefully at his home May 18, 2021. He was born May 8, 1934 in Poland to the late Francis and Katherine Pawlik. He worked for U.S. Tobacco as a machinist for 30 years. Stanley was a good husband, father and grandfather and will be dearly missed.
Beloved husband of 59 years...
Scott S. Summers
May 16, 2021
Summers, Scott Steven (61) passed away peacefully at Alexian Brothers Hospital on May 16, 2021. He was born July 24, 1959 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Raymond J. and Sally A. (Cushing) Summers. Scott lived life to the fullest always accompanied by one of his loving dogs. A baker by trade for many years, Scott would spend his relaxing time...
Joel Daniel Kwasigroch
May 15, 2021
Joel Daniel Kwasigroch, 59, cherished husband of 39 years of Nancy nee Schnur; loving father to Mary (Tom) Watermann, Sarah (Brian) Cullum, Daniel (Kjerstin), Michael (Andrea) adored grandpa of Lilly and Amy Watermann and Lucy and baby boy Cullum due June 18; loving brother of Michael (Irene), Dawn (Robert) Rosen, Mark (Veronica) and Adrienne (Stephen) Novak; brother-in-law to Fay...
Alan Nuñez
May 14, 2021
Alan Nuñez, 32, loving father of Konstantine Nuñez; beloved husband of Sofia; caring son of Elisa and the late Cruz; cherished brother of Horacio (Carmen).
Visitation will be Thursday, May 20, from 3 PM to 9 PM at Chicago Tabernacle Church, 3231 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago. Prayer service will be Friday, May 21, at 10 AM at...
Constance M. 'Connie' Mailander
May 14, 2021
Constance M. 'Connie' Mailander, age 80, passed away May 14, 2021. She was born June 7, 1940 in Chicago, IL, to the late Sten and Edith Lundgren. Beloved mother of Vikki (Jim), Chari (Sue), Dawn and Jennifer (Tony); loving grandmother of Eric, Nicole, Danielle, Kelly, Anthony and Nicholas; dear sister of the late Howard (Judy); and wonderful aunt of...
Betty B. Dragosavich
May 4, 2021
Elizabeth B. "Betty" Dragosavich, nee Madiol, age 95; beloved wife of the late Mike; loving mother of Georgine Donovan, Susan (William) Hojnacki and Carol (Joseph) Martello; cherished grandmother of Michael (Kelsey), Rachel (Kevin), Jacob (Laura), Samuel (Mackenzie, Fiancée), Joshua (Michael, Fiancé), Max, Colin and Harrison; proud great-grandmother of Josephine, Amelia, James Julian and Landon; dearest sister, aunt and great-aunt...
Ruth J. Gusland
Apr 22, 2021
Ruth Jean Gusland, nee Brandle; beloved mother of Crist Gusland and Erica (Bryon) Sunday; cherished grandmother of Ciaralyn, Cannon and Caden Sunday; dear sister of Frank (Noreen) Brandle; loving aunt to Frank, Steve and Ron (Jill) Brandle. Visitation, Monday, April 26, 2021 at Nelson Funeral Home 820 Talcott, Park Ridge from 4 to 9 p.m. with a prayer service...
Thomas M. Nash
Apr 17, 2021
Thomas M. Nash, age 68, fell asleep in our Lord on April 17, 2021. Loving father of Elizabeth Nash and Amber Nash. Devoted son of the late Albert and Georgia Nash (nee Koulogeorge). Fond cousin and friend to many who will miss him. Family and friends will meet at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W. Talcott Avenue, Park Ridge on...
Rhea Spinelle
Apr 16, 2021
Rhea Spinelle, age 78, passed away on April 16, 2021, in Greer, SC. She was a beloved wife, mother, nana, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, and friend. Rhea was born and raised in Chicago.  While she had a tiny stature, she had a mountain of strength. She was a force to be reckoned with. She loved God, her family, her friends,...
Jean F. King
Apr 16, 2021
Jean F. King, age 93, passed away peacefully April 16, 2021. She was born January 27, 1928, to the late Carroll and Frances Meier. Jean had a love for travel, reading and writing poetry along with her journals. She especially loved her family, grandchildren and all her friends. Beloved wife of 71 years to Walter; loving mother of Laura...
John 'Bud' Watson
Apr 11, 2021
John "Bud" Watson, age 67, passed away at his home on April 11, 2021. He was born December 28, 1953 in Oak Park, IL and was a lifelong resident of Park Ridge. John graduated from the University of Illinois in 1975. He worked for the Park Ridge Public Works Water Department for over 35 years.
Amira Panomitros
Apr 10, 2021
Amira Panomitros nee Nader. Beloved wife of the late Elias Panomitros. Loving mother of Nicholas Panomitros and Gregory (Ruta) Panomitros. Cherished grandmother of Sofia, Anastasia, Elias, Eleni, Anastasia, and George. Devoted daughter of the late Assad and Emilia Nader. Dear sister of Olga, Fannie, Lourdes, Gloria, Emily, and the late Waded. Fond aunt, cousin, and friend to many who...
James Karantzis
Apr 8, 2021
James Karantzis, age 92. Army Veteran of the Korean War on special assignment. Beloved husband of the late Georgia Karantzis nee Photopoulos. Loving father of Ellen Karantzis. Devoted son of the late Peter and Efrosini Karantzis. Dear brother of the late Steve (Ann) and Gus (survived by Rose) Karantzis. Fond uncle, cousin, and friend to many who will miss...
Nancy K. Miller
Apr 7, 2021
Nancy K. Miller, nee Lundberg; beloved wife of David A. Zerkel; loving mother of Robert Pashegoba, Charles Pashegoba, David J. Miller (Michelle De Long) and Amy (Peter) Heidrich; dear grandmother of Sean and Nicholas Heidrich, Colleen Pashegoba, Christina and Rebecca Pashegoba; dear sister of Larry (the late Barbara) Lundberg; preceded in death by her beloved parents, Gertrude Grace (nee...
Kazimiera 'Casey' Grzybowska
Mar 30, 2021
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Kazimiera 'Casey' Grzybowska; Born January 7, 1939 in Poland; At Rest March 30, 2021 in Park Ridge, IL; age 82. Visitation, Friday, April 9, 2021 from 4 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott, Park Ridge, IL 60068. Funeral Saturday, April 10, 2021. Family and friends to meet at...
Earl F. Heppner
Mar 26, 2021
Earl F. Heppner,95, beloved husband of the late Janet Heppner nee Cummins for 62 years; loving father of Ellen Barnes, William (Marlene) and Steven (Elizabeth); caring grandfather of Lisa (Paul) Fox, David Heppner, Brett (Briann) Barnes, Bridget (Eric) Brooks, Karen Huseth, and Michael Haag; proud great-grandfather of nine. Scottish Rite 32 degree Freemason, King Oscar Lodge #855, and Worthy...
