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Chicago, Illinois Obituaries
Edward J. Gorlach, Sr.
Oct 6, 2019
Edward J. Gorlach, Sr., Age 92; beloved husband of the late Dorothy C.; loving father of Cyndi (Roger) Stachnik, Edward J. Jr. and the late Pam Garcia; cherished grandfather of Tyler Roman Stachnik, Edward James and Matthew David Gorlach, Roy James and Andrew Jeffrey Garcia. Proud WWII Army Veteran. Lying in State, Monday, Oct 14, from 10 a.m. until...
Harry Dimopoulos
Oct 5, 2019
Harry Dimopoulos, age 72, of New Glarus and formerly Chicago, IL died on Saturday, October 5, 2019 in Cable, WI. Born on September 16, 1947, in Chicago he attended school and spent summers in McHenry with his family. After high school Harry spent time in California where he attended college before returning to Chicago to go into the family...
Peter G. Gregory
Oct 3, 2019
Peter G. Gregory, 95, a sweet and gentle husband, father, papou and uncle, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2019 in his daughter's Springfield home. The son of Greek immigrants, George and Anastasia Gregory, Peter was born in Chicago on April 12,1924. Mary Kachantones, his wife of 62 years, preceded him in death on February 15, 2019. Peter...
Ella L. Bono
Sep 30, 2019
Ella L. Bono nee Lippai, age 94, a long time resident of Antioch, Illinois and Surprise, Arizona. Passed away September 30, 2019 under the loving care of her family. Ella is survived by her four children Sandra (Bob) Matthews, Diana (John) Mann, Rosemary (Dan) Smith, and Bernie (Suzanne) Bono; seven grandchildren Katrina (Rob) VanAlkemade, Colin Mann, Alyssa (Sam) Fish,...
Margaret Mary Lebrecht
Sep 29, 2019
Margaret Mary Lebrecht (Marge) of Park Ridge, IL was born and raised in Chicago. She was the second child of the late Arthur and Catherine Carlson and little sister and lifelong friend to the late Kathryn (Kay) O'Neill. Marge attended Burbank Elementary School and later Steinmetz High School. In 1956, she married and had four children over the next...
Jong Ik Lee
Sep 27, 2019
LEE, Jong Ik, age 77, beloved husband of Keum S. Lee; loving father of, Soo K. (Kirk Hoffman) Lee, Terry (Sun) Lee, Jennifer (Robert) Muldoon, and Jin S. (Jungah) Lee; cherished grandfather of Christine, Richard, Tarah, Daniel, Jason and Michelle. Visitation, Saturday, September 28th, from 4-until time of Mass; 5 PM Mass of Christian Burial; Funeral Prayers, Monday, September...
Frances V. Palmer
Sep 26, 2019
Frances V. Palmer (nee Cosmos), loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away on September 26, 2019, at the age of 95. She was born on August 2, 1924, in Hastings, Nebraska to Christ and Thalia Cosmos. She was preceded in death by her loving husbands, Louis Geannopoulos, father of her four children, and Michael Palmer, father of her three...
Catherine Irene Nazar
Sep 26, 2019
Catherine I. Nazar, 101, a lifelong resident of Chicago, was born in July 1918. She had four siblings: brothers Charles (Adele) and John (Patricia) McParland and sisters Helen (Richard) Schade and Margaret Goveia. She married Elmer Nazar, deceased. Together they raised four children Janice, Robert, Tricia (Steve) and Thomas (Lisa). She was the proud grandmother of Jeffery Foreman, Zachary,...
John L Parsons
Sep 24, 2019
John Lamar Parsons, age 74, beloved partner of 19 years to Dana Grichnik; loving father of John James "JJ" Grichnik-Parsons; cherished brother of Gary Parsons; fond uncle of Greg, Brad, and Kate. He will be missed by many family and friends. Interment private. For more information please call 847-823-5122.
George P. Thermos
Sep 20, 2019
George P. Thermos, beloved husband of Kathleen A. (nee, Barry) Thermos.  Loving father of Mary (Richard) Tompson and Anastasia Thermos, loving grandfather of Mei Li and Lu Li Tompson and Roark Neitzel.  Dear brother of the late Gus P. (Margaret), the late Demetra, the late Nicholas P. and the late Thomas P. (the late Nancy) Thermos. Devoted son of...
Ruth E. Zerga
Sep 13, 2019
Zerga, Ruth E., Loving wife of the late Raymond. Devoted mother of Karin (Larry) Snyder, Susan Zito and Jeff Zerga. Dear grandmother of Jason, Kevin, Anthony, Carylanne and Megan. Great grandmother of five. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Past President of the Oriole Park Gardens Club. Visitation, Tuesday 4-9- p.m. Funeral Service, Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. at Nelson...
Roy P. Schwabe
Sep 10, 2019
Roy P. Schwabe, age 100; Proud US Army WWII Veteran; beloved husband of the late Betty, nee Spahr; loving father of Dee (Bruce) McKenna, Richard and Donna (Robert) Plank; dearest grandfather of Andrew and Joshua Krieger and Graham Plank. Visitation, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019 from 9:30 a.m. until time of Service 12 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home 820 Talcott,...
Diane M. Frank
Sep 7, 2019
Diane M. Frank, nee Papantony, age 91, passed away September 7, 2019. Â Beloved wife of the late John for 62 years; loving mother of Barbara (John) Hannan and Jill Frank; cherished grandmother of Scott Hannan, Becky (Matt) Claussen and Tisha Sardina; dearest great grandmother of Cassie, Tommy and Loren Lesko and Lola Claussen; dear sister of the late Dolores...
William Andrew Schmidt
Aug 31, 2019
William Andrew Schmidt, age 75 beloved husband of 52 years to Elizabeth; loving father of Stacey (Scott) McCormack and Sarah Schmidt and Scott Coren; proud grandpa of Jack, Riley, Mallory McCormack and Carter Coren; dear brother of the late Edward F. (Norma Ruth) Schmidt. Bill will be remembered by many for his intelligence, quick wit and great loyalty to...
Virginia K. Stone
Aug 30, 2019
Virginia K. Stone, nee Walsh; Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on October 25, 1922 and passed away August 30, 2019. Treasured daughter of the late William (Hildur) Walsh, beloved wife of the late Warren; loving mother of Kathleen (James) Doering, Robert (Donna) Stone, Barbara (Robert) Burke and Kenneth (Jan) Stone; proud grandmother of Steven (Joanne), Amy (Andrew), Kristy, Jennifer (Clint),...
Sylvia Stark
Aug 21, 2019
Sylvia Stark, Beloved wife of Richard; loving mother of Jeannine; cherished sister of Joan (the late David); dear aunt to many. Memorial Mass, Wednesday, August 28th, 11 a.m. at All Saints Polish National Catholic Church, 9201 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Interment to follow in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donation to PNCC would be appreciated. For information...
C. Beatrice Westrich
Aug 19, 2019
C. Beatrice Westrich, age 105. Passed away August 19, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Edward Westrich; loving mother of the late Marcelle (Ralph) Dorr and Dru (Robert) Mueller; cherished mother of step-son William (Marie) Westrich; dear grandmother of Michael (Victoria) Arthofer, David (Laureen) Arthofer, Patti Reed, Kathryn (Joe) Cleberg and Cindy (Craig) Wilken; proud great-grandmother and great-great grandmother of...
Spero Konstandatos
Aug 12, 2019
Spero Konstandatos, age 55, passed away suddenly on Monday, August 12, 2019. Devoted son of Chris and Voula; dear brother of Bill and fond nephew of many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and great friend to many. Visitation Sunday, August 18, 2019, from 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road, Park Ridge, IL 60068 ....
Harry P. Verros
Aug 12, 2019
Harry P. Verros, age 85, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019. Devoted son of the late Peter George and Joanne P. Verros; dear brother of Barbara P. and the late George P. Verros and fond uncle of many nieces and nephews and their families. An avid reader with a hunger for philosophy, Harry once questioned Albert Einstein's Theory...
Wanda M. Marshall
Aug 6, 2019
Wanda M. Marshall nee Rawa; Dearly Beloved Wife of the late John. Beloved Daughter of the late Benjamin and Katherine Rawa; Dear Sister, Aunt, Great Aunt, and Friend of many. Visitation Sunday, 2-8pm at Nelson Funeral Home 820 W. Talcott Rd. Park Ridge. Funeral Service Monday, 9am, Nelson Funeral Home to St. Thecla Church, 6725 W. Devon Ave., Chicago;...
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