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Patricia A. Mcmahan Gales

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Maria Timmer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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