Obituaries
Chicago, Illinois Obituaries
Hans J. Rothbart
Nov 21, 2018
Hans J. Rothbart; age 90, Proud WWII and Korean War Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Natalie; loving dad of Thomas and Linda; cherished grandpa of Peter (Kristin) and Margaret. Visitation Wednesday, November 28, 2018 from 3 to 8 P.M. Funeral Service private.
Sean R. Mueller
Nov 18, 2018
Sean R. Mueller, 30, United States Marine Corp Reservist; loving son of Chris and Patricia; cherished grandson of Ruby (the late Walter) Mueller and the late John (the late Noreen) O'Dea; nephew and cousin to many. Visitation Saturday, 11 a.m. until time of service 1:30 p.m. Interment Private. For information 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com
Michael Corvo Sr.
Nov 16, 2018
Michael Corvo Sr., age 70 passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of 50 years to Bobbie (Nee Ziino); loving father of Michael Jr. (Phedra), Daniel (Katrina), Nicole (Oswaldo) Maldonado; proud papa of Michael III, Madelyn, Nicholas, Matthew, Joseph and Anthony; dear brother of Russell (Debbie), Anna (Vince) Tallarico, the late Jeana Pebelske and Ronald...
Lois Jean Jedd
Nov 14, 2018
Jedd, Lois Jean nee: Dahlberg. Loving wife of the late Joseph J. Devoted mother of Pamela Franklin, Joseph (Jim), Valerie (Erik) Nordin and Jonathan (Debbie). Cherished grandmother of eight and great grandmother of one. Dear sister of Wayne (Barbara) Dahlberg. Visitation Monday 9:30 a.m. until time of service, 11:00 a.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W. Talcott Rd., Park...
Eric Robert Venetucci
Nov 6, 2018
Eric R. Venetucci Obituary -
What a truly tragic thing it is for a parent to write an obituary for a child who has just died. As parents of a son battling addiction, we knew full well that the time might come when we would have to sit down and perform this gut-wrenching task. That...
Susan H. Gamrat
Nov 3, 2018
Susan H. Gamrat, age 88, beloved wife of the late Frank Gamrat; loving mother of Theodore (Diane) Gamrat; cherished grandmother of Pamela (James) Lynch and Stephen M. Gamrat; dear sister of Frank (Patricia) Karwatowicz and the late Donna (the late Marion) Kot; fond aunt to many. Visitation Tuesday, November 6, from 4 to 8:30 pm; funeral prayers Wednesday, November...
Rt. Reverend Stanley M. Bilinski
Nov 2, 2018
Rt. Reverend Stanley M. Bilinski, Bishop Ordinary of the Western Diocese, Pastor of All Saints Cathedral Parish Polish National Catholic Church. Beloved husband of Deborah, nee Petrosky; loving father of Joshua and Hannah; dearest brother of Charles (Cathy), Robert (Christine) and the late Karolyn Alexis; cherished uncle of James, Jake, David and Lauren. Lying in State, Tuesday, 6 to...
Erwin "Bud" W. Lenz
Oct 28, 2018
Erwin W. "Bud" Lenz, age 93, of Goodwin, SD, passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2018, at his residence. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 3, 2018, at Nelson Funeral Home at 820 Talcott Road, Park Ridge, IL 60068. Pastor Glenn Hunt will officiate. Burial will be at Eden Cemetery, 9851 W. Irving Park...
Rosemary Vallely
Oct 25, 2018
When through one woman, a little more love and goodness, a little more light and truth, come in to the world, then that women's life, has had meaning.
Rosemary Vallely was that women. Our mother, our matriarch, has passed away leaving a crater sized hole in the hearts of her family but we take great comfort, even...
Joan M. Wilger
Oct 22, 2018
Joan M. Wilger, nee Lehman, At Rest October 22, 2018, age 87; Formally of Sun City Huntley. Beloved wife of the late Paul; loving mother of Daniel (Cheryl), Thomas (Hazel), John and the late James; proud grandmother of Emily and Abigail; dear sister of Raymond (the late Linda), Richard (Carol) and the late Donald (LaVerne) Lehman; dearest aunt of many....
Karen L. Neswold
Oct 16, 2018
Karen Louise Neswold (nee Reinhart) 75, of Park Ridge, Illinois, passed away surrounded by her family on October 16, 2018. Beloved daughter of Gladys and Martin T. Reinhart, loving sister of the late Martin W. Reinhart, cherished wife of Dick Neswold, much loved mother of Richard (Sherry) Neswold, Susan (Thomas) McCosky, David (Dorothy) Neswold, and James (Jennifer) Neswold, and...
Julian Harvey Mills
Oct 5, 2018
Julian Harvey Mills, 52, cherished son of Helen Harvey Mills and the late Ralph J. Mills, Jr.; beloved brother of Natalie (David) Bontumasi and Brett Mills; loving uncle of Lucian and Eliot Bontumasi; dear nephew of Julian (Katherine) W. Harvey, the late Byron (Joy) Harvey and Anne (the late Alan) Canter. A creative musician with a sly sense of...
Christopher J. Stoga
Sep 30, 2018
Christopher J. Stoga, age 46, dear son of Leonard and the late Virginia; loving brother of James, Scott (Stephanie), Mark (Nicole) and Andrea (Matt) Schauer; cherished uncle of Jacob, Steven, Alex, Khloe, Jonny and Grace. Visitation Wednesday, October 3, from 4 pm until Time of Service 7:30 pm at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road, Park Ridge. Interment private. For...
Gunnel S. Lunquist
Sep 27, 2018
Gunnel S. Lundquist nee Andersson, age 81, beloved wife of Alf Lundquist; loving God-mother of Mary (Douglas) Peterson and Mark Eriksson. Memorial visitation Saturday, October 6, from 10 am until time of service;Â memorial service 11 am at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road, Park Ridge. Procession to Town of Maine Cemetery for inurnment. For more information please call 847-823-5122.
Elena M. Barrios
Sep 26, 2018
Elena's Video Tribute can be viewed here: Elena Maria Barrios Video Tribute Elena Maria Barrios, nee Gerena; beloved wife of Rito A. Barrios; cherished mother of Michelle (Matthew) Fierer, David Barrios, Marlena Barrios, Elena (Carlos) Santiago and Ricardo (Nicole) Barrios; dearest grandmother of Deeva, Alexander, Daniel, Myles, Nathan and Alicia; loving sister of Luz Orta (the late Michael Velez),...
Natalie K. Rothbart
Sep 21, 2018
Natalie K Rothbart age 88, beloved wife of 66 years to Hans, loving mom of Thomas and Linda, cherished Grandma of Peter (Kristin) and Margaret. Dedicated lifelong volunteer of over 45 years in the Girl Scouts and on the board as Trustee of the Eisenhower Library.
Mynette F. Iehl
Sep 18, 2018
Mynette F. Iehl (nee Warren), age 85, passed away on September 18, 2018.  She is survived by her loving husband Charles, daughter Michelle Marrs, son Warren (Janice) Marrs, and step-children Bruce Iehl, Wayne (Sandy) Iehl, Linda (Roger) Bradley, Karen (Marty) Morse, Brian (Michelle) Iehl, and Nancy Baker. She was preceded in death by her son, Ramon Marrs. Mynette is...
Patricia E. Andreuzzi
Sep 15, 2018
Patricia E. Andreuzzi, passed away September 15, 2018. Loving mother of Paola Andreuzzi and Carmina Andreuzzi, cherished grandmother of Mia Mendoza.
James William Ahern
Sep 13, 2018
James William Ahern; July 11, 1938 – September 13, 2018, Beloved father of Sherry (Julien) Richard and James Brian Ahern; cherished grandfather of Emily and Benjamin Richard; former husband of Mary Ahern. Visitation, Monday, 4 to 8 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home 820 Talcott, Park Ridge. Interment Private. For information 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com
Cynthia M. Summers
Sep 7, 2018
Cynthia M. Summers, 64, of Chicago, Illinois, died September 7, 2018, at her home after an extended illness, with her husband Bruce at her side. She was born on January 1, 1954, in Morris, Illinois to Donald and Nancy (Michaels) McCarter, who preceded her in death. Bruce and Cindy were married in 1977 and enjoyed over 40 years together. Cindy...
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