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Nancy Joan Valles

Nancy Joan Valles

Apr 30, 2020

With profound sadness, we announced the passing of Nancy Joan Valles (nee Grundei) on the 30 th of April 2020.  She left us at the age of 85 while resting peacefully in her home in Park Ridge, Illinois. She was a loving wife to Miles, a devoted mother to Pam (Jerry) Wayer, Karen (Mike) Klimas and Ellen (Gary) Valles...

Pauline J. Numrych

Pauline J. Numrych

Apr 30, 2020

Pauline J. Numrych, 91, beloved wife of Edward Numrych; loving mother to Charlene (Daniel Evans) Numrych, Thomas (Amy) Numrych, David (Rebecca Hamel) Numrych, and Darlene (David) Fahrenkrug; devoted grandmother to Jeffrey Numrych, Matthew Fahrenkrug, Rachel (Adrian Rovner) Fahrenkrug, and Sarah Fahrenkrug; cherished sister-in-law once removed from Dorothy Numrych.

Funeral services are private at this time. A memorial...

Della Mae Howard

Della Mae Howard

Apr 27, 2020

Della Mae Howard, 86, of Mansfield, TX (formerly of Harwood Heights, IL) passed away peacefully on Monday, April 27, 2020.  She was born on December 28, 1933 in Saylor, KY. She was a rural mail carrier for the US Postal Service. Later she worked for 30 years at Brach's Candy Co. until she retired in 1995.  Daughter of the...

Lydia Chekos

Lydia Chekos

Apr 25, 2020

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Lydia 'Lil' 'Lyd' Chekos, nee Kougias, age 77; beloved wife of Ted; cherished mother of Debbie (Matt) Zeman, Tammy and Lisa Chekos; dearest Yia Yia of Matthew, Mia and Sarah Zeman; dear sister of George (Terry) and Harry Kougias; loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Lydia loved to cook for her...

Victor R. Amelio Jr.

Victor R. Amelio Jr.

Apr 22, 2020

Victor R. Amelio Jr.,73, passed away April 22, 2020, loving father to Elisa (John) Conley, Victor Amelio III, Anthony (Bridget) Amelio, and Tina Amelio; cherished grandfather to Alexandra Conley, Christian Conley, Miranda Conley, Victor Amelio IV, Jamie Amelio, Madison Lepianka-Amelio, Ethan Amelio, and Aleia Tousis; beloved brother to Mary (The Late Dominic) Cimilluca, Lorraine (James) Scholtes, Annette (John) Rozinski,...

Christine I. Lund

Christine I. Lund

Apr 20, 2020

Christine Ida Rimpila-Lund, 83, passed away April 20, 2020 in Glenview, IL. She was born in Chicago on February 10, 1937. Beloved mother of Vanessa (Bill) Davis; cherished grandmother of Paul, Natalie, and William Davis; dear sister of Roberta Gaaskjolen, Dr. Charles R. Rimpila and the late Dr. Julian J. Rimpila; cherished daughter of the late Verna and Dr....

Anna G. Argall

Anna G. Argall

Apr 11, 2020

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Anna G. Argall, nee Gabriel, of Park Ridge; beloved wife of Glen; dear sister of the late George and the late Eli (the late Margaret); loving aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Visitation, Saturday, Oct.  10 th at Nelson Funeral Home 820 Talcott, Park Ridge from 1 p.m. until time of Service...

Arthur L. Johnson

Arthur L. Johnson

Apr 5, 2020

Arthur L. Johnson, 83, of Park Ridge, IL passed away April 5, 2020.  After months of failing health he is now reunited with his parents Arthur and Charlotte and his brother Wayne.  He is survived by his wife, Nancy (nee Haaning); his children Kenneth, Daniel (Heather), Susan (Tony) D'Acquisto; his grandchildren Jennifer, Jessica, Andrew, Hayley, Joseph and Daniella.  Retired...

James H. Mueller

James H. Mueller

Apr 4, 2020

James H. Mueller, age 78, beloved son of the late Harold and Florence; loving brother of Barbara (Donald) Yara.

He was a proud chef for a Northwestern University fraternity, world traveler and exquisite singer. Visitation and funeral service private.

Interment Oak Woods Cemetery.

Laurence Docherty

Laurence Docherty

Apr 1, 2020

Laurence Docherty, beloved husband of 48 years to Krystyna (nee Zbrowski); loving dad of Geoffrey, Stefanie (Robert) Gentile, Dorota (Ken) Manzella, and Marta Sukiennik; cherished grandpa of Michael and Robert Gentile. Will be missed by friends and family in England and Poland. Funeral Services private.

Charles F. Schultz

Charles F. Schultz

Mar 29, 2020

SCHULTZ, CHARLES F.

Charles F. Schultz, 81, of Huntley, formerly of Norwood Park, at rest March 29, 2020. Beloved husband of late Rita; dear father of Julie (Charles) Ridge, Charles III (Caroline), Donna (Thomas) Fries, John (Christina) and late Steven; loving grandfather of Michael, Michelle, Charles IV, Zachary, Steven, Joseph, Shealin, Delilah; great-grandfather of Connor and Alyssa;...

Hermenegildo P. Sales

Hermenegildo P. Sales

Mar 25, 2020

Hermenegildo "Herming" P. Sales, 83, of Park Ridge, IL died of a heart attack on March 25, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Marina (nee Yago); his children, Elizabeth (Benjamin) Miller, Carolina (Anastas Shkurti), and Hermenegildo Jr. (Melissa); his grandchildren, Benjamin Miller, Nathaniel Miller, Matthias Shkurti, and Maribella Shkurti; his sister, Milagrina (Eligio) Balbuena; and many nieces and...

Allen J. Noel

Allen J. Noel

Mar 22, 2020

Allen J. Noel age 82, beloved husband of 60 years to Shirley (nee Mercer); loving dad of Cheryl (Ravi) and Tracy; cherished brother of Shirley (the late Robert) and David (Ann). Will be missed by many nieces, nephews and close life long friends. A Celebration of Life will be held in future.

Alice S. Laverty

Alice S. Laverty

Mar 20, 2020

On Friday, March 20, 2020, Alice Patricia Laverty, nee Stephens, passed away at the age of 87. She was born on March 8, 1933, and was the loving mother of six children, seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. She died at her home in Park Ridge, IL and was preceded in death by her husband of 27 years, Phillip, and her...

Maude B. Westergren

Maude B. Westergren

Mar 13, 2020

Maude B. Westergren, 99, of Chicago. Passed away March 13. Beloved wife of the late Roy, loving mother of Britt-Lee (Bill) and Linda (Paul), adoring  grandmother of Brenden (K.C) and Brittney (Tom) and proud great-grandmother of Lucas, Ryan and Declan. Member of the Swedish American Museum and American Daughters of Sweden. Memorial Service to be held at a later...

Steven Suvada

Steven Suvada

Mar 5, 2020

.Steven E. Suvada, age 100, proud U.S. Army, WWll Veteran of the 7th Armored Division: Billy Caldwell Post 806; beloved husband of 66 years to Virginia nee Koziol; loving dad of Julie Ann (Robert) Rutkowski, Andrea (Mike) Swiatkiewicz, Steven (Gwenn) and the late Thomas; cherished grandpa of Samantha and Kacie Swiatkiewicz, Alisha (Marc) Welc, and Steven Suvada; dear uncle...

Robert E. Herditsky

Robert E. Herditsky

Mar 3, 2020

Robert E. Herditsky, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Loving husband and best friend of the late Esther A. Herditsky. Devoted son the late Elmer and the late Eleanor Herditsky; brother of the late Richard Herditsky; uncle of 3. Geography teacher at Carl Schurz High School in Chicago for 34 years. Longtime member and elder at...

Gertrude Anna Thurman

Gertrude Anna Thurman

Feb 24, 2020

Gertrude Anna Thurman, nee Andriessen, of Arlington Heights, formerly of Glenview, Illinois, passed away February 24, 2020, age 96; beloved wife of the late John Theodore Thurman Jr.; cherished mother of Kendell (Ken) Christensen and John Thurman (Blair Marg); loving grandmother of Kenny Jack, Katy Maureen, Kelly Ann and Kevin Seamus; preceded in death by her parents, Pier and...

Thomas Liszewski

Thomas Liszewski

Feb 21, 2020

Thomas A. Liszewski Sr., 79, formerly of Park Ridge loving husband of the late Nancy; beloved father of the late Thomas Liszewski Jr., and Anthony (K.) Liszewski; cherished grandfather of Antoinette Rose; friend to many; and Proud owner of Crest Automotive in Chicago for many years.

Visitation, Saturday, February 29, 2020, 4 to 9 p.m., Prayer Service...

Joe Benigno

Joe Benigno

Feb 17, 2020

Joe "Buddy" Benigno, age 79, of Chicago passed away surrounded by his family Monday, February 17, 2020. Beloved husband of Sue Benigno nee Savage; loving father of Jennifer (Ken) Ujiiye, Lisa (Rob) Brannigan and Joe (Jen) Benigno; cherished son of the late Joseph, Sr. and the late Jenny Benigno; dear grandfather of Stephanie, Lisa, Joey and Johnny; fond brother...

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