Helen Gluckman
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...
Howard J. Lafin
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...
John J. Griner
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...
Nora Teresa Cunnie
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) Â Perellis, and Heather; loving grandmother of Connor, Declan, Eoin, Kevin, Colleen, Carmody,...
Steve Latz
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.
Jim Janak
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...
Horst Timmer
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...
Phyllis Carol Diez
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,...
Jane C. Baldoni
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...
Aileen D. Schneller
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;...
Leonora "Lona" B. Jelinek
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...
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...
