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Witold Gadomski

Witold Gadomski

Jun 24, 2018

Witold Gadomski  "Victor" age 77,  forever friend of Anna; beloved tata of Bernadeta (David) Salazar; Elizabeth DeMarco, Slawomir (Kashia) Dabros and the late Krzystof Dabros; cherished grandfather of Jennifer DeMarco and Victoria Dabros; dear sister of Krystyna Gacka. Will be missed by his nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation Wednesday, June 27, 2018. From 9 am until time of prayers...

Robert Gilbert Johnston

Robert Gilbert Johnston

Jun 21, 2018

Johnston, Robert Gilbert, Loving husband of Jane and the late Janice Metros Johnston. Devoted father of Robert B. (Leisa) and Iain (Elizabeth) Johnston. Cherished grandfather of Lily, Robert Wallace Macgregor and Finley. Dear brother of Jean Shea. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, June 29 from 3-9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W. Talcott Rd., Park...

Nathan Andrew Mousser

Nathan Andrew Mousser

Jun 18, 2018

Nathan Andrew (Rowe) Mousser, age 21; beloved son of Paul S. Mousser and Cynthia J. Rowe; loving brother of Kayla Mousser, Robert Rowe, Justin Mousser and Rebecca Dudley; cherished grandson of John and Arlene Mousser, Carolyn J. and the late Paul Rowe; dearest nephew of John and Elisa Mousser, James, Melissa, Karin and Kelli Rowe; dear cousin and friend...

Kenneth J. Wilcox

Kenneth J. Wilcox

Jun 15, 2018

Wilcox, Kenneth J. Loving husband of the late Catherine. Beloved father of Thomas J. (Laura Martyniuk) Wilcox, Kristopher (Julia) Wilcox and the late Eric and Danielle Wilcox. Fond father in law of Tracie Wilcox. Dear grandfather of Alexandra, Hailey, Jake, Brendyn, Luke and Brianna. Dear brother of Rosemary Conlon. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation...

Izetta Giles Castiglia

Izetta Giles Castiglia

Jun 10, 2018

Izetta Giles Castiglia, Loving wife of the late Louis R. Castiglia; beloved mother of James Michael (Cynthia) Rispante, Claudia Michele Rispante and Mark Alan Rispante. Flowers are welcome or donations can be made to Alley Cat Allies. Memorial visitation will be held Monday, June 18, 2018 from10 am until time of service 11 am at Nelson Funeral Home 820...

Karen Scalzitti

Karen Scalzitti

Jun 4, 2018

Visitation Friday, June 8th, 11:00 a.m. until time of Service 1:00 p.m. at the Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W. Talcott Ave., Park Ridge. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery.  For information 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com

Robert Mickey

Robert Mickey

May 29, 2018

Robert Mickey, 91 of Park Ridge, passed away May 29, 2018. U.S. Air Force WWII; beloved husband of the late Marie (nee Antrim); loving father of Craig (Cheryl), Doug (Liza), Ann (James) Cone, John (Susan), Brian and the late Mark (Vicki); cherished grandfather of; Annie Rose, Sam, Michael, Dan, Sean, Jimmy and the late Andrew; fond brother of Bonnie...

Lawrence Prazenka

Lawrence Prazenka

May 29, 2018

Lawrence Prazenka of Chicago passed away May 29, 2018.  Beloved father of Alexander Orozco, Brandon Orozco and Anthony (Tammy) Franzen; cherished son of Jessica Agin and the late Richard Prazenka; dear brother of Matthew (Kathleen) Prazenka, Diane Prazenka Cloonan (Joseph), Carolyn (Stephen Moor) Prazenka and the late Valerie O'Neal. Tradesman, draftsman, inventor, legal scholar, chef and funster. Memorial gathering...

Jean E. Collins

Jean E. Collins

May 25, 2018

Jean E. Collins, nee Meindersma, Age 95; beloved wife of the late George C.; loving mother of Tim and Laura Collins; dearest sister of Don, the late Bud, the late Jack Meindersma and the late Phyllis Rossow.  Private interment was held at Town of Maine Cemetery, Park Ridge.  Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Home 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com

John J. Gill

John J. Gill

May 3, 2018

John J. Gill, age 68, beloved son of the late Patrick and Grace Gill nee O'Brien; cherished brother of Patrick (Patricia) and Eileen (Paul) Cahill; loving uncle of Kristen, Brian, Colleen, Maureen (Grahem) Gill-Emerson, Conor (Marie) Cahill and Kevin (Jenna) Cahill; playful great-uncle of Cianan, Ruadhan and Deaglan Gill-Emerson, Brennan and Liam Cahill. John was a long time Educator/Administrator...

Ralph H. Petter

Ralph H. Petter

Apr 28, 2018

Ralph H. Petter, age 64, beloved husband of Ellen P Petter, nee Felson; cherished father of Nicole P. Petter; loving son of the late Henry & Gertrude; dearest brother in law of Roberta (the late Jim) Morrison, Larry (Kathy) Felson and the late Rev. Roger (Dorothy) Felson; fond uncle and cousin of many.  Ralph was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying...

Stylianos "Steve" Vittas

Stylianos "Steve" Vittas

Apr 28, 2018

Stylianos "Steve" Vittas, 74, of Chicago, passed away April 28, 2018.  Beloved husband of Mary, nee Kreatsoulas; loving father of Peter and John Vittas; cherished grandfather of Bobby Michael, Steven Peter and Peter Alexander; dear brother of Helen, Debbie, Mary and Georgia.  Visitation Thursday, May 3, 10 a.m. until time of funeral service at 10:30 a.m. at St. Haralambos...

Vicente C. Barron

Vicente C. Barron

Apr 25, 2018

Vicente C. Barron of Chicago, passed away April 25, 2018, age 89. A Visitation will be held Sunday, April 29th, from 3 to 8 p.m. and a Funeral Service Monday, April 30th, 11 a.m. at Nelson Funeral Home 820 Talcott, Park Ridge. Immediately following,  family and friends are invited to meet at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery 20953 W Hoff Rd,...

Ethel Virginia Johnson

Ethel Virginia Johnson

Apr 24, 2018

Ethel Virginia Johnson was born in Chicago on March 27, 1916 and died 102 years later on April 24, 2018.  Born of Swedish parents, Ethel spent her childhood in both Sweden and America. Ethel returned to US for a long and lucrative career as a dental hygienist in the heart of downtown Chicago followed by an exhilarating retirement spent...

Earle C. Seaton

Earle C. Seaton

Apr 22, 2018

Earle C. Seaton, Age 57. Beloved son of Carol and the late Earle C.; spouse of Holly; loving brother of Lynn (Brian) Kurokawa; cherished uncle of Jade (Peter) Schwich, and Katelyn (Michael Juhas) Kurokawa; proud great uncle of Christopher James Juhas.  Visitation, Monday, April 30, 2018 from 3 to 9 P.M. Funeral Service 7 P.M. at Nelson Funeral Home.

Jeremy Matthew Djonlich

Jeremy Matthew Djonlich

Apr 22, 2018

Jeremy Matthew Djonlich, age, 26, formerly of Lake Zurich, suddenly April 22, 2018.  Beloved son of Paul J. Djonlich and Susan A. Marks (Larry Narum); loving brother of Brandon Michael (Jennifer) and Melissa C. Djonlich; cherished uncle of Benjamin Marshall Djonlich; dearest grandson of Jean and the late John Djonlich and Jackie and the late Roland S. Marks; dear...

Richard W. Moellering Sr.

Richard W. Moellering Sr.

Apr 20, 2018

Richard W. Moellering Sr., age 77. Beloved husband of 49 years to Susan; loving father of Richard Jr. born 1969 (Shelley), Sharon Aliaga born 1974 (Martin), and Stephen born 1985; proud grandfather of Amanda Nicely, Gabriel Aliaga, and Raphael Aliaga; cherished brother of Harold Moellering (Elizabeth Hart); dear uncle, cycling friend, and friend of many.

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Dorothy Margit Bengtson

Dorothy Margit Bengtson

Apr 14, 2018

Dorothy Margit Bengtson nee Broberg, age 91, beloved mother of Bruce Bengtson, Kenneth (Pam Jaffey M.D.) Bengtson M.D., Daryl Bengtson, Wayne (Crystal Galvan) Bengtson, Leif Bengtson and the late Kristine (Richard) Hoffmann; loving grandmother of Tera Hoffmann, Troy Hoffmann, Beau Hoffmann, Douglas (Amanda) Bengtson, Peter Bengtson, Crista Adams and Ceyarra Galvan; cherished great-grandmother of Montae Camacho. Celebration of life,...

Lois G. Kusch

Lois G. Kusch

Apr 13, 2018

Kusch, Lois G. Age 90. Beloved wife of the late Ludwig. Loving mother of Lloyd (Janeen), Leonard (Nancy) and Lawrence. cherished grandmother of Mark and Greg, dear sister of Henry (Beverly) Gimme; will be missed by many nieces, nephews and grand dog "Macie". In lieu of flowers please make contributions to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes...

Neil M. Borowsky

Neil M. Borowsky

Apr 11, 2018

Neil M. Borowsky, age 71, of Chicago, passed away April 11, 2018. Veteran of the Army, Vietnam War. Beloved father of Tracy, Mary and the late Danny; Cherished grandfather of Daniel and Savannah; Fond     ex-husband and friend of Debbie. He was a 30 year retired employee of the Chicago Streets and Sanitation Dept. Visitation Monday, April 16, from 4:00 PM...

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