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Demetra Rouches

Demetra Rouches

Feb 11, 2020

Dee was happily married for 42 years and now, 21 years later, will be reunited with her beloved Deno at his side. She had a loving and giving mother with an inventive and always-learning father. Dee & Deno were both active in Perry and Chris' lives, from basketball to scouting. Dee was a Den Mother in Cub Scouts until...

Winifred K. Foster

Winifred K. Foster

Feb 11, 2020

Winifred K. Foster, 74, of Park Ridge, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2020. She was the loving mother of Abigail (Greg) Taylor; beloved grandmother to James Taylor, Brianna Taylor, and Greg Taylor Jr.; and caring friend and neighbor to many.

Winifred was a features writer and reporter for Chicago area newspapers for over 20 years, most...

Virginia I Polcyn

Virginia I Polcyn

Feb 8, 2020

Virginia I. Polcyn, 93, beloved wife of the late Elmer; cherished mother of Carol (Jim) Vitkauskas and Rose (Jeff) Senger; sweet grandmother of Chris Vitkauskas, Tracie (Kevin) Barry, Kayleigh Senger, and Lauren Senger; beloved great-grandmother of Lucy Barry; loving aunt to many nieces and nephews; and wonderful friend to many. Visitation Thursday, February 13, 2020 from 3 PM to...

Glenn Holmblad

Glenn Holmblad

Jan 30, 2020

Glenn Holmblad, 89, passed away January 30, 2020 while residing at the Presence Resurrection Nursing and Rehab Center in Park Ridge, IL. We thank their staff as well as the nursing team of Rainbow Hospice for the special care he received. Glenn was the original "self-made man", rising from office boy to Manager of Materials Distribution in the railroad...

Peter T. Jelinek

Peter T. Jelinek

Jan 28, 2020

Jelinek, Peter T., U.S. Navy. Beloved husband of the late Leonora "Lona" Jelinek. Loving uncle of Thomas (Jean), Dr. Curtis (Laurie) Jelinek and Barbara (Dr. Todd) Piper. Dear cousin, great uncle and great-great uncle to many. Preceded in death by his parents William and Sylvia Jelinek and brother William F. (Harriet) Jelinek. Member of the Elks Lodge # 1526....

Mary J. Larkin

Mary J. Larkin

Jan 25, 2020

Mary J. Larkin nee Schieber, age 67, beloved mother of Timothy Larkin, Jacqueline (the late Dan) Larkin-Dremann, and the late Susan R. Larkin; loving grandmother of Jimmy, Mikey, and Samantha; cherished daughter of the late Jane and Anthony Schieber; dear sister of A.J. (Kathy) Schieber, George (Marcia) Schieber, Ann (Jeff) Swanson, Mike (Irena) Schieber, Jane Schieber, Sandra Schieber, and...

Patricia A. Jamrozek

Patricia A. Jamrozek

Jan 23, 2020

Patricia A. Jamrozek  (nee Dworak) At rest January 23, 2020

Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Jamrozek

Loving mother of Diane ( Tony Drimel) Jamrozek and the late Jason Jamrozek

Caring Grandmother of Katie

Dear Sister of Joseph ( Sharon ) Dworak

Fond Aunt of the late Joey Dworak...

Juliet Miller

Juliet Miller

Jan 20, 2020

On January 20, 2020, at 9:30am, Juliet Elaine Miller of Ishpeming Michigan and Chicago Illinois died at the age of 57. Julie was born to Demetri and Dorothy Makris in 1962. In February of 1991, she married Keith Miller, and together they raised two children, Colton and Shelby. She was a loving and caring mother and wife who would...

Helen Roden

Helen Roden

Jan 17, 2020

Helen Roden, 87, formerly of Park Ridge passed away January 17, 2020. She was the loving wife of the late John. R.; beloved mother of Gary (Beth); cherished grandmother of Greg (Jasmin) and Geoff (Bridget); and devoted great-grandmother of Rosemary and Arabelle.

Memorial Visitation Saturday, February 1, 2020 from 1 PM – 5PM with Memorial Service to...

Tasos Varvouletos

Tasos Varvouletos

Jan 13, 2020

Tasos Varvouletos, age 77, of Kiveri, Argolidos Greece, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020. Beloved husband of Angie, nee Virvilos, loving father of Maria and Peter Varvouletos and Toula (John) Boudouvas, and proud grandfather of Michael, Georgette, Austin, Ellena and Angelina. Devoted son of the late Konstantinos & Maria, nee Papadatos, and dear brother of Christos (Anna), the...

Kenneth E. Rue

Kenneth E. Rue

Jan 6, 2020

Rue, Kenneth E., Army Veteran Korean War. Loving husband of the late Irene H. Treasured son the late Donald and Veronica Rue. Cherished father of Paula (John) Dillon and Wendy Sable. Cherished grandfather of Matthew, Christopher, David and Man Xi. Dear brother of the late Donald Jr. (Pearl) Rue, Margie (Bob) Meierdirks, Marion (Frank Beem) (Matthew) Hennessey, Roberta (Mario)...

Anthony E. Mazzini

Anthony E. Mazzini

Jan 5, 2020

Anthony "Tony" E. Mazzini, 83 of Des Plaines, IL passed away in his home on Sunday, January 5, 2020.

He was born February 14, 1936 in Florence, Italy to Erasmo and Carmen Mazzini.  He was united in marriage to his beloved, Pamela A. Bailey on February 14, 1984.

After coming to the United States in...

Lorraine Tessaro

Lorraine Tessaro

Dec 31, 2019

On December 31, 2019, Lorraine left this earth to be with her beloved family and friends.  She was born in Chicago on January 14, 1931. Lorraine was preceded in death by her husband, John; daughter, Lisa; and sister, Irma.  Left to treasure her legacy and so many happy memories are her daughters Linda (William) Brown of Hoffman Estates and...

Helen A. Nekola

Helen A. Nekola

Dec 30, 2019

Nekola, Helen A., nee Braun. Loving wife of the late Norman. Devoted mother of Cheryl (Robert) Causey, Susan Nekola, the late Robert Nekola and Sandra Novak. Proud grandmother of Matthew. Dear sister of Howard (Evelyn) Braun. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Lying in state Saturday, 10:00 a.m. , until time of Service 11:00 a.m. at Redeemer Lutheran...

Daniel Klbecka

Daniel Klbecka

Dec 29, 2019

Daniel Klbecka, age 83; beloved husband of Patricia, nee Wilinski; loving father of Donna Barkoozis and Debra (David Jablonski); cherished grandfather of Nicholas (Kelly, Fiancée) and Eric Barkoozis; dear brother of John (the late Audrey) and preceded in death by Robert, Thomas and Ann; brother-in-law of Marianne Moran; loving uncle and godfather of many.  Daniel was a proud member...

Christine Patricia Hadgisava

Christine Patricia Hadgisava

Dec 28, 2019

Christine Hadgisava "Christy" age 43, of Montgomery AL formerly of DesPlaines IL. Devoted partner to Amanda Cox; beloved daughter of Steve (Nancy) and Carol Johnson; loving granddaughter of Frieda (the late Basil) Hadgisava and Dorothy (the late Will) Johnson; dear sister of Steven (Inna) Hadgisava, Kristen (Shawn) McCusker and Jennifer (Mike) Phillips; forever friend of Nate Phillips; cherished aunt...

Julia Koutavas

Julia Koutavas

Dec 24, 2019

Julia Koutavas, (Tabas), nee Kutavas, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Frank Koutavas (Tabas) and loving mother of (Rosa) Victoria "Vicki" Koutavas and Dennis (Loren) Tabas. Devoted daughter of the late Dennis and the late Fotini, nee Andriaditsis, Koutavas, dear sister of the late Harriet (the late Dennis) Margaris and sister-in-law...

Ronald G. Wozny

Ronald G. Wozny

Dec 24, 2019

Ronald G. Wozny, age 87, U.S. Army, Veteran Korea; beloved husband of the late Mary Jean; loving father of Steve (Kathy) and Tom (Michelle); cherished grandpa of Michelle, Matthew, and Hayden. Will be missed by a host of nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. Avid collector, hobbyist, sportsman, marksman, and animal lover. Lifetime member of American Single Shot Rifle Association...

Gerald A. Waage

Gerald A. Waage

Dec 23, 2019

Gerald A. Waage, Army Veteran age 83; beloved father of Ken (Jody); cherished grandfather of Erica (Cezary); proud great – grandfather and friend to many. Visitation Sunday from 5 to 8 P.M. Nelson Funeral Home 820 Talcott Rd. Park Ridge, Interment Private.

Edna Mary Little

Edna Mary Little

Dec 21, 2019

Edna Mary Little nee DePietro, age 100, of Park Ridge and formerly of Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL passed away peacefully Saturday, December 21. Loving wife of the late Walter William Little; beloved mother of Darlene Ann (Rick) Little; Sharon Rose (John) Campolongo, Gayle Rae (Jim) Trier; dear daughter of the late Max and the late Bertha DePietro; proud grandmother...

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