Obituaries

Jan 2, 2019

James F. Campbell, age 85; loving husband of Noreen, nee Gibbons; beloved father of Eileen (Joseph) Altenhoff, Dan (Anne), Bill (Maria), Tom, Sue (Rick) Kadowaki, Patrick (Bernadette) and Tim (Sue); proud grandfather of 22; great-grandfather of four; brother of Mary Ellyn (Tom) Donnell, Sister Margaret Campbell SNDdeN, the late Bill (the late Donna) Campbell, the late Pat (the late...

Jan 1, 2019

Brian A. Hill, Born April 12, 1967, at Rest January 1, 2019; beloved son of Allan and Carol Corbitt Hill; cherished brother of Jeffery (Janet) Hill; dearest uncle of Samantha and Jake Hill.  Visitation, Sunday, 2 to 6 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home 820 Talcott, Park Ridge.  Lying in State, Monday, 9 a.m. until time of Service 10 a.m....

Dec 29, 2018

John F. Walsh, at rest December 29, 2018, age 66; Lying in State, Friday, January 4, 2019 from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass, 10 a.m., at Mary, Seat of Wisdom Church 920 Granville, Park Ridge, IL 60068.  Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. For information, Nelson Funeral Home at 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com

Dec 26, 2018

Leonard Mansueto Jr., age 89. Beloved father of Michele (Jim) Lyons, Nicholas Sr. (Colleen) and Guy (Chris). Cherished Papa of Matt, Haley, Nicholas Jr, Brandon, Ty and Teddi. Funeral Services will be private at St. Joseph Cemetery, Friday December 28th, 2018

Dec 23, 2018

Marion J. Sloma age 87, Air Force Veteran of the Korean War.  Beloved husband of the late Delorie; Devoted father of Debra (Michael) Jordan, Donna (Terrance) Gaertner, Janet (Edward) Bohn and Linda Sloma; Cherished grandfather of Daniel, Nicole, Christopher, Madeline and Kathryn; Proud great-grandpa of Braxton. Visitation, Funeral Service and Interment Private. For more information please call Nelson Funeral...

Dec 18, 2018

Maria V. Rodriguez, age 99; beloved mother of America (Samuel) Castillo and Marina Lopez; cherished grandmother of Sarah (Manuel) Rodriguez, Ruth (Michael) McMahon, Odile (Timothy) Glatz, Giselle Castillo, David Pimentel, Denise (Carl) Massey, Jorge Pimentel, Samuel F. (Laura) Castillo and Judith (Tim) Budge; great-grandmother of 26.  Lying in State, Saturday, December 22 nd , from 10 a.m. until time...

Dec 16, 2018

Louis Arthur Fourcher, Ph.D., Psychologist, 75. Doting father of Michael (Teresa) Fourcher, grandfather of Nicolas Fourcher. Devoted son of Pauline and Charles Fourcher; dear brother of Charlene Fourcher Carle. Thinker, photographer, activist and student of humanity. Open memorial service and repast on January 27 at 2:30 p.m., First Unitarian Church, 5650 S. Woodlawn Ave. in Chicago. In lieu of...

Dec 15, 2018

Mildred Caroline Friess, a life-long resident of Chicago, died on December 15, 2018.  The only child of Francesco "Frank" John Garbarino and Caroline Wilhelmine "Lena" (Schulz) Garbarino, she was born in Chicago on July 6, 1921.  A member of SteinMetz High School class of 1939, she graduated fifth in her class and took night classes in accounting and book-keeping...

Dec 14, 2018

Lucille A. Schroeder, 102, passed away on, December 14, 2018. Beloved and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great great grandmother, aunt and cousin too many. Lucille was a very active member of our Lady of Hope Church. She taught religious education to 5 year old children, for 20 years and sang in the choir for 17 years. Wife of the...

Dec 13, 2018

Helen Gluckman, age 95, passed away Thursday, December 13, 2018. Although confined to a wheel chair her entire life, she never dwelled on her problems. Helen was an inspiration to all those around her.

Helen loved her family, and had a wonderful sense of humor. She also had a great memory for birthdates and anniversaries. She loved...

Dec 11, 2018

Lafin, Howard J., age 88, Proud U.S. Marine Corps, Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband to the late Ann; loving dad of Howard (Donna), Karl (Marcella), Thomas (Jeannine), Ann (Joe) Soltykiewicz and the late Richard (Sue); cherished grandpa of Michael (Katherine), Andrea (Craig), John (Jenell), Erika, Robert, Amanda, Steven, Natalie, Amy (Jeremy) and the late Nicole; proud great grandpa of...

Dec 8, 2018

John J. Griner, age 79, beloved husband of Gretchen of 55 years; loving father of Michael (Mary) and Kenneth (Melissa); cherished grandfather of Anthony and Audrey. Memorial visitation Saturday, December 15, from 10 am to 12 pm; Funeral service 12 pm at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road, Park Ridge. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to...

Dec 5, 2018

Nora Cunnie, nee Carmody, of County Kerry, Ireland, born to Eileen and Thomas "Sonny" Carmody on April 17, 1951 and passed away December 5, 2018; beloved wife of the late Kevin Cunnie; cherished mother of Noreen (Tim) Dillon, Kevin, Marcus, Eileen (Luke) Chirhart, Christopher (Kristin), Crystal (Brett)  Perellis, and Heather; loving grandmother of Connor, Declan, Eoin, Kevin, Colleen, Carmody,...

Dec 4, 2018

Steve Latz, 62, devoted son of the late Lois and the late August; cherished brother of Bobbie (Frank), Dave (Helen), Greg (Karen), Mark (Irene), Jeff, Scott (Sofia), Nancy (John) and the late Jim (Donna); loving uncle and friend to many. Memorial gathering Monday, December 24, 2018. 11 A.M. at Asbury Court Chapel. 1750 Elmhurst Rd. DesPlaines, Il. 60018.

Dec 4, 2018

Jim Janak, age 38, left us all too soon. Jim lived life to the fullest.  He was fun, loving and kind hearted.  He leaves behind his loving wife, Stacie, and two beautiful children, Finnegan, 6, and Addison, 4.  Cherished son of Ed and Marybeth; son-in-law to Dale and Diane Schoenrock; grandson of Irene and the late Edward Janak; preceded...

Dec 3, 2018

Horst Timmer, beloved husband of Maria.  Loving Papa of Heidi (Tim) Molinare & Sonja (Jake) Gancarz.  Dear Opa of Maxwell & Kendra Gancarz. Son of the late Theodor & the late Emilie.  Brother of Roswitha (Willibald) Blum.  Memorial visitation, Friday, December 7th, from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home 820 W. Talcott Road Park Ridge. For information...

Dec 3, 2018

Phyllis Carol Diez, age 89, nee Cooper. Beloved wife of the late Harold Arthur Diez Sr.; dear mother of Harold Jr., Frank, Victoria, Thomas and the late Christopher (Wendy); loving grandmother of Ian and Claire; daughter of the late Otto and Caroline Cooper; sister of the late Herbert; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, December 6,...

Dec 2, 2018

Jane C. Baldoni, nee Petersen, age 95; beloved wife of the late Charles; loving mother of Betsy, Phyllis (Mark) Orzechowski, John and Gail; cherished grandmother of Alex and Matt; dearest sister of Lois (the late Richard) Weber; dear aunt of many.  Lying in State, Wednesday, from 9:30 a.m. until time of Service, 10:30 a.m. at Park Ridge Presbyterian Church...

Nov 30, 2018

Aileen D. Schneller, nee Morphett, Age 94; beloved wife of the late Leonard; loving mother of Susan (Jim) Miller, Jean Schneller and the late Nancy (Blane) Nansel; cherished grandmother of Melissa (Dave) Johnson, Scott (Betsy) Miller and Jenny (Nick) DeRosa; great-grandmother of Dylan and Ryan Johnson, Charlie and Tommy Miller; dearest sister of the late Marian (the late Carl) McNaught;...

Nov 23, 2018

Leonora "Lona" Berta Jelinek, age 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 23, 2018 at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital after a brave struggle with cancer surrounded by her loving family. Lona is now reunited with her parents and brothers Heinrich and Johannes. Lona is survived by her husband, Peter Jelinek; sister, Maria; brothers, Bernhard, Franz, Konrad, and Hubertus; and...