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Joan M. Wilger

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

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

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

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

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;  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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Mary Ann Krol

Mary Ann Krol

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...

Elizabeth J. Walker

Elizabeth J. Walker

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...

Arlene M Flanagan

Arlene M Flanagan

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...

Sandra Rae St. Clair

Sandra Rae St. Clair

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...

Charles 'Chuck' R. Coster

Charles 'Chuck' R. Coster

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...

Henry E. Jarosz

Henry E. Jarosz

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...

Ki Sun Cha

Ki Sun Cha

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

S. Erik Carlson

S. Erik Carlson

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....

Grady Edwin Lake

Grady Edwin Lake

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...

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