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Vincent A Mielecki

Vincent A Mielecki

Apr 25, 2019

Vincent A. Mielecki, age 59, beloved son of the late Maximilian and Patricia Mielecki; loving brother of Jeanine Mielecki, John (Trish) Mielecki, Mary Joy (Jim) Allain, and Judy (Phil) Jacques; cherished uncle of Natalie (Nick) Walter, Max Mielecki, Kelly Allain, Kristi Allain, Ryan Allain, and Antoinette Jacques; dear great-uncle of Neil Walter; fond Godfather to many. Vincent was a...

James Thalhammer

James Thalhammer

Apr 16, 2019

James "Jim" Thalhammer, age 67, passed away suddenly on April 16, 2019. Loving husband of Chris, beloved father of Eric (Savannah) and Alison Thalhammer. Dear brother of Scott (Anita), Joyce (Don) Cabrera, Betty Corrin, the late Leroy "Sonny" Owens and the late Patricia Leineweber. Fond brother in law of Sandy (Scott) Pedersen. Loving uncle and a dear friend of...

Leon A. Rich

Leon A. Rich

Apr 9, 2019

Leon Alan Rich, age 70, beloved son of the late Alfred and Stephanie Rich; loving brother of Diane Lindemann, Lynda (David) Flood and the late Celeste Infante; cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews; devoted and faithful friend to Mary Larkin. Visitation Sunday, April 14, from 4 to 9 pm at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd., Park Ridge;...

Robert P. Prorok Sr.

Robert P. Prorok Sr.

Apr 6, 2019

Robert Prorok, age 98, Proud U.S. Navy WWII Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Dusolina "Dee" (nee Mascitelli); loving father of Charles (Marcia Mueller), Robert (Graciela), Brian and Bruce (Kimberley Rojik); cherished grandpa of Rebecca, Elisa, Nicole, Sofia, Rachel and Elena; proud great- grandfather and uncle. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Honor Flight Chicago...

Dena B. Wendel

Dena B. Wendel

Apr 2, 2019

Dena B. Wendel, age 87, beloved wife of the late William Wendel and the late Earl "Bud" Hilland; loving mother of Joanne Wendel, John Wendel, William (Diane) Wendel and the late Tom (Jan) Wendel; cherished grandmother of Amanda (Chris) Edwards, Ryan (Kelly) Wendel, Matt (Mary K) Wendel and Elyse (Henry) Hasson; fond great-grandma of Angela, Dikari, Daryus, Kobe, Walker,...

Dr. Kenneth W. Misher Ii

Dr. Kenneth W. Misher Ii

Mar 24, 2019

Dr.Kenneth W. Misher II, beloved husband of Elizabeth; loving father of Kenneth III (Lori), Lisa (Susan Curry) Misher and Jennifer (Scott) Bergmark, cherished grandpa of Kenneth IV, Elizabeth G. Curry, Erik, and Jakob Bergmark; dear brother of Gretchen (Gary) Jackson, proud uncle of Tina, Darcy, Kathy, Tim, Liz and Brian. Visitation Thursday from 4 to 9 pm. Funeral prayers...

Douglas A. Nielsen

Douglas A. Nielsen

Mar 19, 2019

Douglas Nielsen age 82. Funeral Mass Thursday, March 21, 2019 10 A.M. at St. Monica Church. Interment Maryhill Cemetery.

Ethel "Edeltraud" Peterson

Ethel "Edeltraud" Peterson

Mar 13, 2019

Ethel "Edeltraud" Peterson, nee Hallmann, age 99; beloved wife of the late Clarence; loving mother of Clarence (Judy), Linda (Dr. Robert) Potempa and Deanna (John) Evans; dearest grandmother of Debbie (Joe) Cane, Cindi (Dean) Sudduth, Jeremy (Jennifer) Potempa and Tara-Lynn (Robert) Sladek; great-grandmother of Sarah, Allison (Luke), Jodie, Jack, Liam, Isaac, Eli, Thérèse, Noah, Preston and Mileena; great-great grandmother...

Richard Schaefer

Richard Schaefer

Mar 7, 2019

Richard H. Schaefer, Lifelong Chicagoan from Park Ridge. Beloved husband of 46 years to Susan; loving father of Christine Nell and John Richard Schaefer; dear brother of Robert (the late Peggy) and Ronald (Jayne). Will be missed by many nieces and nephews. In Lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Rainbow Ark. Visitation Monday, from 4 to 8...

Thomas "Tom" Wilke

Thomas "Tom" Wilke

Mar 2, 2019

Thomas Wilke "Tom", age 91, Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Shirley; loving father of Glenn Wilke and David (Susan) Wilke; cherished grandpa of Gabrielle and Lukas Wilke. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to American Lung Association in Greater Chicago, www.lungil.org Visitation, Tuesday March 12, 2019 from 4 to 9 P.M. Funeral Prayers 9:15 A.M....

Luz Porras

Luz Porras

Feb 25, 2019

Luz Porras, age 96, passed away February 25, 2019.  Beloved wife of the late Samuel; Loving mother of Luz(Ray)Rodriguez, Samuel(Laura), Arturo(Gloria) and Hector; Dear grandmother of five and great-grandmother of seven; Cherished sister of Rosa.  Visitation Friday, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home 820 W. Talcott Rd, Park Ridge.  Prayers Saturday 9:15 a.m. to Our...

Salvatore "Sal" Perri

Salvatore "Sal" Perri

Feb 21, 2019

Perri, Salvatore "Sal", Loving son of the late Salvatore and Tommasina Emma Perri, nee: Belmonte. Affectionate brother of Giovanna (Joseph) Meier and Linda Perri. Devoted uncle of Stephanie (Adam) Linstedt and Jaclyn (Luke) Zizzo. Adoring great uncle of Lillian Linstedt. Fond nephew and cousin of many. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, February, 26, 10:30...

Diane Supella

Diane Supella

Feb 11, 2019

Diane Supella, nee Pendzimaz, age 69, passed away February 11, 2019.  Beloved wife of the late Mitchell; Loving sister of Mary Ann (Ron) Hurlbut, Tom (Lori) Pendzimaz and Jo Ann (Tim) Smith; Dear in-laws of Janice Schraeder, Joyce and Jimmy Danek, Donna and Mike Foley and many nieces and nephews.  Memorial Visitation Friday, February 22, from 9 a.m. to...

Mary Ann Nimietz

Mary Ann Nimietz

Jan 26, 2019

Nimietz, Mary Ann, Beloved wife of James. Devoted mother of Kathleen (the late David) Colwell, Thomas (Vivian), Michael (Patricia) and Gregory (Mary) Nimietz. Cherished grandmother of Sara, Christopher, Kimberly, Margaret and Joshua. Great grandmother of four. Dear sister of Edmund (Rosemary) and Daniel (Kay) Steppan.  Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers please make contributions...

Klaus Paul Kollin

Klaus Paul Kollin

Jan 26, 2019

Klaus Paul Kollin, age 53, Beloved husband of Jennifer; loving father of Katelyn; caring son of Paul and the late Herta; dear brother of Renate (Brian) Schulz; cherished uncle of Daniel, Anneliese and Sonja. Will be missed by family and friends. Memorial Visitation, Sunday, 12 p.m. until time of Service, 4:30 p.m., at Nelson Funeral Home 820 Talcott, Park...

Jean H. Meland

Jean H. Meland

Jan 25, 2019

Visitation Tuesday, January, 29, from 10 am until time of service 11 am at Nelson Funeral home, 820 Talcott Road, Park Ridge. Interment Mt. Emblem Cemetery. For more information please call 847-823-5122.

Bruce T. Summers

Bruce T. Summers

Jan 23, 2019

Bruce Thomas Summers, passed away peacefully, January 23, 2019. He was the oldest son of the late Raymond and the late Sally (nee Cushing) Summers. Loving devoted husband of late Cindy (nee McCarter) Summers. Exceptional brother to Thomas, Terry, Brian (Elizabeth), Suzanne (Jack) Evans and Scott Summers. Honorable Veteran to the Unites State Air Force. Memorial Service, Saturday, February...

Jerome (Jere) Carmody

Jerome (Jere) Carmody

Jan 18, 2019

Jerome (Jere) Carmody, of Park Ridge, died at the age of 84.  He is mourned and celebrated by his cherished wife of 53 years, Teddi (Caccavale); his children, Cristina Tilley and Brad (Beth) Carmody; grandchildren Caroline and Margaret Tilley, and Bridget, Kathleen, and Thomas Jerome Carmody, all of Wilmette; and his sister Anamarie (John) Arndt of Evanston. A...

Stefana Maltese

Stefana Maltese

Jan 9, 2019

Stefana Maltese (nee Palazzolo) age 84, beloved wife of the late Giuseppe; loving mamma of Caterina and Andrew (Christina); cherished nonna of Joseph and Kathleen; dear sister of Domenica (Salvatore) Galati, Josephine (the late Pete) Debartolo, Giuseppe (Maria) Palazzolo and Carlo (Caterina) Palazzolo; forever friend of Alizabith Dankha and Carl Turano. Proud member of the Societa' Santa Fara di...

Rosa M. Castillo

Rosa M. Castillo

Jan 8, 2019

Castillo Rosa Martha Ruiz, Beloved wife of the late Pedro Castillo. Devoted mother of Luz Maria (Hector) Martinez, Rosa Martha Castillo, Patricia Rosario (Rafael) Zapata, Oralia (Robert) Chase, Susana (Francisco) Medina, Rita Castillo-Ruiz, Leticia (Rafael) Rasillo and Pedro (Che) Castillo. Devoted grandmother of Noe, Tania, Diana, Martha Emelia, Vanessa, Martha, Rafael III, Joshua, Adam, Marco, Daniella, Emmanuel, Nadia, Francisco,...

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