Obituaries

Jul 26, 2025

George B. Demes, Sr., age 90; beloved husband of Helen M., nee Gunia; loving father of George B. Jr., Kathleen (Steve) Jedrasek and Charles (Christine); cherished grandfather of Steven, Elizabeth (Aron, fiancée), Jacob, Charlie, Cassandra and the late Catherine (Patrick); great-grandfather of Olivia; dear brother of Leanne. Service will be held private. In lieu of flowers, a donation in...

Jul 23, 2025

Olivia Marie Passarella (née Rodogno), age 92, of Park Ridge, passed away peacefully, now reunited in eternal rest with her beloved husband, Rocco Passarella.

A devoted mother, Olivia is survived by her loving children, Joe (Lynn) Passarella and Teri (Scott) Hoffman; her cherished grandchildren, Christopher (Amy) Passarella, Cassie (Corey) McCreary, Tasia Hoffman, and Taris Hoffman; and her...

Jul 23, 2025

Marcia Zurawski. Beloved wife of Joseph Zurawski. Devoted mother of Paul.

Memorial Visitation, Monday, August 4, from 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W. Talcott Road, Park Ridge. Family and friends to meet at Mary Seat of Wisdom Church, Tuesday, August 5,  for Mass of the Christian Burial, 10:30 a.m. Interment Private.

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Jul 12, 2025

Sandra "Sandy" Jean Swift, age 85, former longtime resident of Park Ridge, Illinois, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and quiet strength.

Sandra was the beloved wife of the late Lyell Swift, and together they built a life rooted in love, laughter, and deep companionship. After Lyell's passing, Sandra took up playing the...

Jul 5, 2025

Humberto F. Ramirez was born in 1936 in Aguascalientes Mexico, raised and loved by his mother Ana Maria Funes Ramirez.

He married Maria Luz "Lucy" Esquivel in 1967 and relocated their young family to Chicago in 1969 settling in the Albany Park neighborhood and later in Morton Grove. To his family he is known as Viejo, Papi,...

Jul 4, 2025

In Loving Memory of Joanne Paris Julian 1942 – 2025

Joanne Paris Julian, a long time Chicagoan, whose spirit shone brightly through the hearts she touched, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025, at the age of 83.

Born in Chicago to James and Grace Paris (née Tarant), Joanne was the youngest of...

Jul 1, 2025

Madeleine Niziolek, nee Halicke; beloved wife of the late Louis; dear mother of Kimberly (Jeffrey) Eggert, Karen (Ken) Krantz, Robert (Donna), David (Carole) and Beth-Anne (Guido) Giazzon; loving grandmother of Jason (Therese), Eric, Brian (Raquel), Nadine (Ryan), Jenna, Thomas, Matteo, Piero, Olivia, Lillian, Camie and Kevin; great-grandmother of Lauren, Thomas, Nathan, Brooke and Brynn; dearest sister of Patricia (the...

Jun 24, 2025

Roman "Romie" Anthony Foszcz of Chicago, Illinois passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Glenbrook Hospital, surrounded by his loving family members. Roman was born on August 8, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of the late Roman and Alice (nee Setlak) Foszcz.

Roman attended Gordon Tech High School and Benedictine University (St. Procopius College.)...

Jun 15, 2025

Suzanne Marie Porcelli, age 88, of Park Ridge, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love. Beloved wife of Richard J. Porcelli, Sue was the devoted mother to Dawn (Jeffrey Bussie) Williams and proud stepmother to Gina Porcelli. She is also survived by sisters-in-law Darlene (Don) Michener and Janice Hennings, and brother in law Joseph Porcelli Jr. She was a cherished...

Jun 2, 2025

Con profundo dolor en nuestros corazones, pero con la esperanza firme en la promesa de la vida eterna, informamos el fallecimiento de Nazly Milena Rodríguez Muñoz, quien partió a la Casa del Padre el día 2 de junio de 2025, en la ciudad de Chicago, Illinois.

Nazly fue una mujer excepcional: madre amorosa, hija dedicada, hermana solidaria,...

May 31, 2025

George Yaou, age 75, fell asleep in the Lord on May 31, 2025. Beloved husband of Diane for 46 years. Loving father of John, Nikki (Fikret Sivac), Maria and Dimitra (Dylan McIntosh) Yaou. Devoted son of the late Ioanis and the late Katerina. Proud pappou of Maryam, Eliana, Ibrahim and Sofia.

Visitation Tuesday, June 3rd, 4:00PM until...

May 31, 2025

Grant W. Reichard, age 87, of Park Ridge, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Mariett Davenport Reichard (née McCall) for 51 wonderful years. Loving father of Judy (Adnan) Puskar and Nancy (James) Wozniak. Devoted grandfather of Amel (Yasmin), Leyla, Emela, Jannah, and Steven. He is survived by brothers-in-laws: James (Carol) McCall, Robert (Lorna)...

May 29, 2025

Athanasios S. Akrivos (Tom), age 91, feel asleep in the Lord on May 29, 2025. Tom was born in a small village in the mountains Vraha, Evrytania the 2nd son to Stavros and Vasilike. Tom was married to the late Constantina (Dina) Akrivos for 40 years. Preceded in death by his wife, father, mother and brothers. Older brother Kostantinos...

May 22, 2025

With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of Beatriz Valdez, who passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025. A devoted Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother, she now reunites with her beloved Husband Aurelio and siblings in eternal joy.

Private services will honor her remarkable legacy. Please surround her family with thoughts, prayers, and loving...

May 21, 2025

Diane R. Schaefer (neé Nelson), age 69, passed away peacefully, joining her beloved late husband, Louis H. Schaefer. A devoted mother, proud grandmother,loving sister, caring aunt and cherished friend, Diane lived a life marked by unwavering strength, deep compassion, and quiet resilience.

She was the loving mother of Victoria (Eric) Pingul and Kristina Schaefer, and the proud...

May 18, 2025

Adolfo Guidi, 90, loving husband of Elisa Guidi nee Terni; devoted father of Rosa Rita (Lando) Guidi-Landi, Manuela Guidi, and Patrizia (David) McDonald; and cherished Nonno of Lisa Livia Landi, Leo McDonald, and Elisa McDonald.

A man of simple pleasures, Adolfo enjoyed watching soccer, reading, solving puzzles, and nurturing his garden. He found beauty in the everyday...

May 14, 2025

Carl A. Turano, age 86, Beloved husband to the late Carmela; proud father of Carl (Mary), Andreana (Tim Carter), and AnnaMaria (Jay Weiss); cherished Nonno of Marie (Joe Hall), Madeline, and Clare; great-grandfather of Rosemarie.  Survived by his kind older sister, Ida, and close friend Cathy. Fond uncle and friend of many.  Predeceased by his loving parents, Carlo and...

May 14, 2025

Catherine Ann Edelman (nee Rafel) fell asleep in the Lord on May 14, 2025. Beloved wife of Guy Edelman. Loving mother of Lucas, Hillary and Nicholas. Devoted daughter of the late Joan and George Rafel. Proud grandmother of Penelope. Dear sister of Barbara Rafel and the late Anthony Rafel. Cherished sister-in-law of Gregg Edelman and Patrick McGarrigle. Fond aunt...

May 13, 2025

Nancy Y. Kaihatsu, 63 years, died on May 13, 2025. She was the daughter of Rose M. Kaihatsu and the late Omar Kaihatsu. Sister of the late Donald Kaihatsu, Jane Kaihatsu, Ed (Jean) Kaihatsu,  and Anne Kaihatsu. Aunt to Kenji, Anjolie and Malia Kaihatsu. Nancy was born in Chicago, IL on July 12, 1961and grew up in Jefferson Park...

May 13, 2025

Richard Young, 95 years and 10 months, loving son of the late Conrad and the late Elna Young; devoted brother of the late Conrad (the late Molly) Young, the late May Estelle (the late Ken) Nelson, the late Kenneth Young; treasured brother-in-law of Rosemarie Young (wife of Kenneth); kind uncle of Linda (Fred) Samp, Denise (the late Bob) Nowak,...