Obituaries

Sep 4, 2018

Mary Ann Krol; loving mother of Rose Krol and Elizabeth (Andre) Baker; cherished grandma of Asha and Melani Krol, Melchor Rodriguez Jr., Jasmeena, Sameera and Jayden Baker; dear sister of William (Lylerose) Krol and Casey (the late Thaddeus Sr.) Lisowski. Will be missed by many nieces, nephews, friends and son-in-law Melchor Rodriguez Sr. In Lieu of flowers memorials can...

Sep 3, 2018

Elizabeth J. Walker age 60, beloved wife of 31 years to Patrick; loving mother of Brianna, Sean, and Yvonne; cherished sister of Rella Halcro, and Andrea (Don) Solomon; dear aunt and friend to many. Will be missed by her favorite furry friend Noah. Active member of St. Theresa of the Little Flower guild. Visitation, Thursday from 4 to 9...

Sep 1, 2018

Arlene M. "Fritzie" Flanagan, nee Merrion, age 93; beloved wife of the late Richard P., C.F.D.; loving mother of Richard M. (Kathleen), Patricia and Gary (Sharon); dearest grandmother of Julie, Sharon (Patrick), Brian (Rachel) and Brett; great-grandmother of four; cherished daughter of the late Lawrence and Hazel; dear sister of the late Lorraine Cunningham.  Lying in State, Saturday, September...

Aug 24, 2018

Sandra Rae St. Clair nee Johnson, age 82, beloved wife of the late Carl St. Clair; loving mother of Carl St. Clair and Vanja (Bruce Karlson) St. Clair; cherished grandmother of Paige Karlson; dear daughter of the late Raymond and Vanja Johnson. Sandra cherished her years of volunteer work at Grace Convalescent Home. Visitation Tuesday, August 28, from 6...

Aug 23, 2018

Charles 'Chuck' R. Coster, died suddenly on August 23, 2018.  Hair stylist for 46 years.  Owner of the Charles Richards Salon in the Wellington Arms and a lease holder of the Beauty Salon in the Hallmark for many years.  Survived by his beloved partner of 29 years Rick Ruzicka; His incredible adopted parrots Lola and Cookie; Loving brother of...

Aug 21, 2018

Henry E. Jarosz, Age 85. Died peacefully at home. Army Veteran. Devoted husband of Barbara (nee Ruscitti); beloved father of Erika (Greg Spalding) and Sarah; loving son of the late Julia and John; dear brother of Olga (the late Henry) Marchionne, Brother Roman Jarosz F.S.C. and the late Edward (Casmira), the late Ben and the late John (Ann); fond...

Aug 21, 2018

Ki Sun Cha nee Park, age 88, beloved mother and grandmother. Visitation Friday, August 24, from 7 to 9 pm. Interment private. For more information please call 847-823-5122

Aug 18, 2018

Stig Erik Carlson, age 92, U.S. Navy Veteran, beloved husband of Evelyn Carlson; loving father and grandfather. Visitation Thursday, August 23, from 4 to 9 pm at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road, Park Ridge. Lying in State Friday, August 24, from 10 am until time service 11 am at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 205 N. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge....

Aug 13, 2018

Grady E. Lake of Elmhurst, longtime resident of Park Ridge, passed away suddenly on August 13 at age 63. A devoted father, brother, and friend, he brought out the best in others. Fondly remembered as a fisherman, traveler, gardener, hockey player, and chef. He was the fiancé of Sandra Heinz, brother of Diane Lake and Beth (John) Shepard, father of...

Aug 12, 2018

Herbert Raymond Grunde formerly of Chicago and Lombard, IL and longtime resident of Central Baptist Village in Norridge, IL, age 93, passed away on August 12, 2018.

Herb is survived by his 3 children Bonnie (James), Daniel (Patricia) and Timothy (Nancy), 7 Grandchildren Katharine (Russel), Laura (Luke), Travis (Alexandra), William (Malissa), Michael, John and Kim as well...

Aug 12, 2018

Jean Sokolowski, nee Duzynski; beloved wife of the late Norbert; loving mother of Sandra, Patricia (Randy) Allen, Stephen (Maryann) and Danette; dearest grandmother of Chris (Candy) Allen, Bryan (Huong) Allen, Daniel Sokolowski and Lisa (Daniel) Traharne; great-grandmother of Emily, Dalton and Alexa Allen and Maya Traharne.  Visitation, Friday, 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers, Saturday, 9:15 a.m. at Nelson...

Aug 10, 2018

Evelyn Colucci Racz, age 97, beloved wife of the late Frank Colucci and the late Alex Racz; loving mother of Darlene Garippo; cherished grandmother of Carla Garippo and Roberta (Logan) Casanova; dear sister of Rosemary Kritselis, Mildred Mesi, the late Frank Suarez and the late Charlie Suarez; fond aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, August 15, from...

Aug 8, 2018

Monika Podbevsek Lach passed away on August 8, 2018, after battling cancer for several years.  She leaves behind her loving husband Douglas, her two children Alyssa and Steven, her mother Stephanie, and many family members who loved her dearly. She was preceded in death by her father Albin. Visitation will be at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd., Park Ridge...

Aug 5, 2018

Emil L. Martino, Age 92, Proud WWII, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Ramona (nee Wentink); loving father of Donald (Jean), John (Carmela), Richard (Judith) and Nancy; cherished grandfather of Thomas (Jacquelyn), David, Jennifer, Alice, Michael, Carolyn, Laura, Timothy and the late Emily; dear brother of the late Sara (James) Kubik; fond uncle of many. Visitation Friday...

Aug 3, 2018

Oscar "Ted" Olson, age 96, of Chicago and Park Ridge, passed away August 3, 2018.  WWII Veteran of the Air Force.  Beloved husband of the late Margaret; Loving father of Peggy (Frank) Gagarin, Marty (Phyllis), Bill (Donna), Louise and John (Cheryl); Proud grandfather of Carrie, Ben, Jessie, Eric, Tiffany and Howard and dear great-grandfather of eight.  Retired Illinois Bell...

Jul 31, 2018

Virg Johnson, 76 years young passed away unexpectedly on July 31, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years Ray. Virg will be remembered as a loving mother to her two daughters Debbie Karsner (Joe), and Sherri (Daniel) Przybysz as well as her fur baby Riley. She's the cherished nana of Christina (Naseem) Akhter, Nicole...

Jul 19, 2018

Christian "Kitzel" E. Schmidt, Jr. Beloved husband of Rosalie; dear father of Christine (George) Micholson, Cindy (Frank) Sadowski, and Curt (Tracy); loving grandfather of Danny, Kelly, Tyler, Corben, Brianna, Kathy, and Kristy; great-grandfather of Audrey; fond brother of Peggy (Marv) Ricklefs, Jim (Jill), and Steve (Cindy); brother-in-law of Phil (Mary) Markiewicz; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation...

Jul 7, 2018

Weber, Maria. Beloved wife of Josef. Loving mother of Richard (Naoko) Weber. Cherished sister of Anni (Johann) Litzinger. Devoted sister in law of Margareta (Walter) Radke. Fond aunt and great aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation, Wednesday 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. Funeral prayers, Thursday, 9:15 a.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W. Talcott Road, Park Ridge to Mary...

Jul 1, 2018

Kathleen Hamburg "Kathy" (nee McAndrew), age 57, beloved wife of 39 years to Jerry Hamburg; loving mother of Jason (Sharon) Hamburg, Jerry Hamburg and Sherri Hamburg; cherished grandmother of Aydin, Avery and Cole; devoted daughter of Kay McAndrew and the late Jack McAndrew; dear sister of Maureen (Glenn) Karlowicz, John (Maria) McAndrew and James McAndrew; loving auntie of Chris,...

Jun 26, 2018

Robert W. Smith, 86. Visitation Thursday, 4-9 p.m. Funeral Prayers Friday, 9:15 a.m. at Nelson Funeral Home. Procession to Our Lady of Hope Church, 9711 W. Devon Ave., Rosemont for 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Interment All Saints Cemetery. For information www.nelsonfunerals.com or 847-823-5122