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Chicago, Illinois Obituaries
Patricia Ann Peterson
Dec 16, 2020
Patricia Ann Peterson, Born August 28, 1953, Died at Peace December 16, 2020; beloved daughter of the late Clarence "Pete" and Annette Peterson; cherished sister of Michael (Karen Foster) and Colleen (Mike) Lia; dearest friend and extended family of Chris and Chip Kruminas; loving "Aunt Pat" to many. Patricia dedicated 43 years to teaching. If you wish to attend,...
John Andrew Photopulos
Dec 15, 2020
John Andrew Photopulos, 73, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved son of the late Andreas and Mary (nee Pikoulas). John was the youngest of three, survived by his adoring sisters Angeline Variames (the late Steve), Katherine Mitzenmacher (late Allen), and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Harry and Joan Manos. John was known as 'Photo' by...
Clifford Amundsen
Dec 11, 2020
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Clifford Amundsen, loving husband of the late Josephine; cherished father of Clifford (Cindy), the late Steve, Mark (the late Julie), and Randall (Tracy Yates); devoted grandfather of Jessica (Steve), Ryan (Courtney) Jaci (Kenny), Stevie, Lori (Eric), Caden Yates and the late Ricky; proud great-grandfather...
Bonnie M. Hattam
Dec 10, 2020
Bonnie Marie Hattam (nee Lucas), born January 22, 1933 in Turlock, California and a resident of Park Ridge, Illinois for over 50 years, passed away December 10, 2020 at Friendship Village, Schaumburg. Beloved wife of the late Karl for 54 years; cherished mother of Linda (Thomas) Flynn, Judy (John) Bedalow, Garry (Elizabeth) Hattam, Michelle (late Glenn) Sarwas and Karen...
Jean C. Kruger
Dec 10, 2020
Jean C. Kruger passed away on December 10, 2020 at the age of 94 years. A smart, barrier breaking woman, stylish dresser, exceptional baker, loyal friend and devoted daughter. A resident of Edison Park, Illinois for more than 50 years before moving to Huntley, Illinois. A graduate of North Park University with a degree in business. Jean used her...
Patricia A. Watermann
Dec 9, 2020
Watermann, Patricia A., nee: Hynes. Beloved wife of the late James. Devoted mother of Thomas (Mary) Watermann and Laura (Kyle) Farmer. Cherished grandmother of Lillian and Amy. Dear sister of Joseph (Dawn) Hynes, Karen (the late Patrick) Daly, Donna (the late Joseph) Zielinski and Kenneth (Eileen) Hynes. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday 4-8 p.m. Funeral...
John N. Stone
Dec 4, 2020
Stone, John N., Born in Hannibal, Missouri, spent most of his life in Chicago. Beloved husband of the late JoAnn. Loving father of Susan (Mary Neil) Stone, Judy Stone and John (Gayle) Stone. Cherished brother of Henry (Carol) Stone and the late JoAnn (Ed) VerPloeg. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Devoted close friend of Gloria Wohlt. Lifelong...
George S. Breo
Dec 4, 2020
George S. Breo, loving partner of 42 years of Cheryl Hokens; devoted father of Patricia Breo, Deborah Donohue, Michelle Karda, Tabitha Burch, and Ginger Szabo; and cherished grandfather.
George served in the United States Navy. He was the proud business owner of The New Fantasy Shop, where he sold Marvel, DC comics, and Dr. Who merchandise from...
Francine Cabonargi
Dec 1, 2020
Francine (Osweiler) Cabonargi, age 74, passed away peacefully on December 1, at her home in Highland Park, Illinois. Born on a farm in Keswick, Iowa on July 9, 1946, Francine learned lessons of love, family, faith and hard work at a young age. Francine graduated from Marycrest College, where she excelled in music and theater, and lived most of...
Antoinette "Toni" Santapa
Nov 30, 2020
Antoinette L. "Toni" Santapa (nee Cebrat) at rest November 30, 2020 at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Frank J. Santapa. Loving Mother to ( the late Bill) (Michele) Santapa, Lynda ( Ray) Janz, and Nancy ( Mike) Bianchi. Fond Grandmother to eight and Great-Grandmother to ten. Due to Health & Safety Concerns a Private family...
Gloria V. Peszek
Nov 30, 2020
Peszek, Gloria V., Loving wife of the late Eugene. Devoted daughter of the late Peter and Martha Camani. Cherished mother of James (Carol) Peszek, Beverly (William) Breyfogle, Raymond (Josephine) Peszek, and Carl (Helena) Peszek. Devoted grandmother of Christopher, Matthew, Kimberly, Jennifer, Kevin, Ashley, Brittany, Anthony and Nicholas. Great grandmother of Aria, Orion, Evan and Jacob. Beloved sister of the...
Marian S. Magnuson
Nov 14, 2020
Marian S. Magnuson, 95, of Venice, FL was welcomed home Saturday, November 14, 2020. Marian was born September 20, 1925 in Chicago, IL to Chester and Mildred Swan and moved to Venice in 1990. She was an active member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Nokomis and enjoyed singing in the choir and planning social events. Marian was preceded...
Alfonso Bello
Nov 5, 2020
Alfonso Bello, age 92, passed away peacefully with his loving family at his side, on November 5th 2020. Beloved husband of Shila, cherished father of Alfonso E. (Kari), Diana Vilardo and Elizabeth (Donald) Allegretti. Loving Abuelito of Rachel (Jonathan) Weber, Michael, Andy, Donny, Daniel, Gianna, Madison, Jessica, Aiden, Egan and Easton. Dear brother of Luis, Rosa, Vicente, Ana Maria...
Cathy D. Aldana
Oct 28, 2020
Cathy D. Aldana, 65, died of natural causes on October 28, 2020, at her home in Park Ridge, IL. She was a devoted aunt, daughter, and executive who will be remembered for her work ethic, her generosity, and her love of the arts.
Cathy was born on September 6, 1955, in Portsmouth, VA. In early years, her...
Ellsworth L. Cobble
Oct 23, 2020
Ellsworth "Al" L. Cobble, 90, loving husband of Arlene; beloved father of Linda Bell, Scott (Stacee) Cobble, Jaremy (Karren) Cobble; devoted grandfather of Savannah; and cherished father-in-law of Fred Bell.
Al was involved with F.E.M.A., the Des Plaines E.M.A., the Park Ridge Volunteer Fire Department, and On Call with the Rosemont Fire Department. He was altruistic in...
Johneen R. Nelson
Oct 22, 2020
Johneen R. Nelson, nee Yahiro; beloved wife of Robert E. Nelson; loving mother of Robert J. and Brian H. (Michelle); cherished daughter of Howard and Dorothy Yahiro; dearest sister of Bruce (Teri), Lane (Sarah) and Clay Yahiro; sister-in-law to Janet Nelson, Richard (Lois) Nelson, Lillian (Matthias) Schlachter, Nancy (Tim) Plemmons, Ingrid (Frank) Anzaldi, the late John Nelson and the...
Mary S. Gaier
Oct 22, 2020
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Mary S. Gaier passed away at the age of 98 on Oct. 22, 2020 in Park Ridge, Illinois. Born in Chicago on June 20, 1922, Mary was the beloved wife of the late Fred G. Gaier; mother of Lola (Doug) Hotchkis and the late Mari Moon Gaier; grandmother of Tori (Jerry)...
Gregory G. Tomaino
Oct 16, 2020
Gregory G. Tomaino passed away peacefully on October 16th at the age of 90. Greg is survived by his wife of 61 years, Gloria (nee Fulponi), his children, Gregory (the late Linda), Bill and Tina (Dave) Schacht. Beloved Papa of Kyle, Ryan and Lauren Schacht. Fond brother-in-law of Linda Fulponi and Uncle to many. He was preceded in death...
Michael A. Pahlke
Oct 14, 2020
Visitation Tuesday, October 20, 2020, 10 a.m. to time of service at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd. (Talcott and Cumberland) Park Ridge, IL.
Funeral service at 12 p.m.
Interment will be private.
Donations may be made to Orphans of the Storm in Michael's memory
Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter...
Maureen Ann Pitt
Oct 13, 2020
Maureen Ann Pitt, age 83, beloved wife of 60 years to John A. Pitt; loving mother of Jim (Maryann), Ellen, Martin, Michael and Sean (Lisa); cherished grandma of thirteen; dear sister of Sr. Eileen Quinn Dominican O.P. and the late Shelia (the late Mike) Mayo and Berry (Marge) Quinn. Visitation, Sunday from 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. Funeral prayers,...
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