Virginia L. Pestka
Apr 10, 2018
Pestka, Virginia L. nee: Skibski, Loving wife of the late Norbert. Devoted mother of Diane Pestka, Melissa (William) Wegner and the late Gail Mermel. Dear sister of the late Leona and Mitchell. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Funeral prayers, Monday, 9:15 a.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W. Talcott Road, Park...
Silvia Zaldivar Y Guardiola
Apr 5, 2018
Silvia Zaldivar y Guardiola, age 90, of Chicago, born Jan. 29, 1928 in Caibarién, Cuba, passed away April 5, 2018 in Chicago, IL. Beloved wife of the late Raul; loving mother of Raul (Barbara) Zaldivar of Palatine, Carlos (Tracy) Zaldivar of Inverness, Eduardo (Jean) Zaldivar of Miami, FL, and Sylvia Maria Zaldivar of Evanston; cherished grandmother of Tony (Lindsey), Robert...
Lola D. Munoz
Apr 2, 2018
Visitation Thursday, April 5, from 4 to 9 pm; Everyone to meet Friday, April 6, at St. Juliana Church, 7200 N Osceola Ave, Chicago for 11:30 am Mass of Christian Burial. Interment Mt. Emblem Cemetery. For more information please call 847-823-5122.
Salvatore J. Gendusa
Mar 31, 2018
Salvatore (Sam) Gendusa, age 75, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away at his home in March 31, 2018. His father, Anthony Gendusa, was killed in Germany in WWII when Salvatore was an infant. His mother, Vida (Verciglio) Gendusa and Salvatore lived with the Grippo family until her death. He is survived by two cousins he grew up with,...
Dorothy E. Hanson
Mar 24, 2018
Hanson, Dorothy E., Loving wife of the late Donald R., Devoted mother of Susan D. (Jerold) Jones, Carol Hanson, Doug (Debra) Hanson and the late Raymond. Cherished grandmother of Jerold, Joshua, Donald, Joseph, Connor and Giancarlo. Great- Grandmother of Jacob and Addison. Sister of the late LaVerne Hansen. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday 4-9 p.m....
Mike Beedle
Mar 23, 2018
Mike Beedle, At Rest March 23, 2018, age 55; Beloved son of Sara Schoofield; loving father of David, Daniel, Sebastian, Ursula, Alexandra and Lucia. Memorial Visitation, Wednesday at Nelson Funeral Home 820 Talcott, Park Ridge from 4 to 9 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 6 p.m. For information 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com
Godelieve Mezyk
Mar 23, 2018
Godelieve Mezyk (nee Feys) age 92. Born in Gistel Belgium; beloved wife of the late Dr. Joseph Mezyk; loving mother of Dr. Jan (Kathleen), Barbara, Peter (Lori), Annamaria (James) Hallagan, Isabella (Dr. Nicolaos) Abariotis and the late Stephan; treasured grandmother "Meme" of Stephanie, Joseph, Caralyn, Stephen Mezyk; Elizabeth Mezyk; Sasha (Matthew) Long, Jeffrey, Matthew, Olivia Hallagan; George and Natasha...
Shirley M. Johnson
Mar 17, 2018
Shirley M. Johnson, nee Mencel, 90, of Park Ridge, passed away March 17, 2018. Loving mother of Jeffrey (Victoria Calich, companion) and Sheryl (Paul Lamantia, companion); cherished sister of the late Jeanne (the late Hugh) Granahan; dearest aunt of Tim (Barbara) and the late Greg Granahan; fond great aunt of Patrick Granahan. Shirley earned a bachelor's degree in psychology at...
George C. Cowdrey
Mar 14, 2018
George C. Cowdrey, age 78; beloved father of Chrystal Zilinger, Troy (Cindy) Cowdrey and Brad (Chris) Cowdrey; dear grandfather of Dane (Madeline), Mitch and Chelsea Zilinger, Tyler, Ryan, and Katelyn Cowdrey; great-grandfather of Nolan and Cooper Zilinger; and friend to the mother of his children, Patricia. A private interment was held. In lieu of flowers, donations to George's favorite...
Jean D. Wunderlich
Mar 8, 2018
Jean D. Wunderlich, age 88, beloved wife of the late Joseph Frank; loving mother and best friend of Susan (Thomas) Okimoto and Jeffrey Joseph; cherished gramma of Steven (Christina), Brian (Alison), Brett (Denise), Kurt (Elizabeth), John (Yelena) and Christina (James); proud great-gramma of 9; dear aunt and friend to many. Visitation Monday, March, 12, from 4 to 9 pm;...
John K. Otomo
Mar 5, 2018
John K. Otomo, age 78, beloved husband of Ellen Otomo; loving father of Daniel Otomo, Susan (Jim) Ardizzone, Julia Otomo and the late David Otomo; dear step-father of Matthew (Melissa) Atwood and Eric Atwood; cherished grandfather of Taylor. John served as a University of Illinois Police Officer over 25 years. Memorial visitation to honor John's life Friday, March 9,...
Eileen Gronwick
Mar 1, 2018
Eileen Gronwick, age 83, beloved wife of the late Jerry; loving mother of Cathy (Tony) Parker, Vicki (Doug) Volden and Eric (Susie) Gronwick; cherished grandmother "Mormor" of Tony (Anna) Parker, Stephanie (Kevin) Reeve, Dane (Joanne) Volden, Kari Volden, Jill Ryan, Jessica and Jake Gronwick; proud great-grandmother "Besta" of Tony Parker, Vivienne Reeve, Evelyn Volden; dear sister of the late...
Joyce L. Macdiarmid
Feb 28, 2018
Joyce L. MacDiarmid, nee Goldman; age 69, Loving mother of Sean (Erica); dearest grandmother of Meagan, Ian, Cullan, Irelyn and Nessa; great-grandmother of Harper and Logan; dear sister of Harold, Gerald, Marty, Alan, Jeannie and the late Marshall, Ronald and Danny. Memorial Visitation, Saturday, March 3 rd from 4 p.m. until time of Service, 7 p.m. at Nelson Funeral...
Nikolaos Tselentis
Feb 24, 2018
Nikolaos Tselentis, beloved husband of Valsamo; loving father of Ktisifon (Ania) and the late Helen (Corey Crain); cherished Papou of Zoe Crain; dearest brother of Sofia (Kosta) Glykas, Koula Tselenti and Youla (Michalis) Sxinas; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews in the US and in Greece. Nikolaos will be missed by all. Visitation, Saturday, March 3 rd from...
Carol Zannini
Feb 24, 2018
Carol Zannini, age 75, beloved daughter of the late Carl and Helen Verdin; loving mother of Anthony Zannini; cherished grandmother of Ikaika Zannini and Zachary Zannini; dear sister of Edward (Judy) Verdin. Visitation, Wednesday, February 28, 11 am; funeral service 11:30 am at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road, Park Ridge. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens West, Oakbrook Terrace. For more...
Walter D. Linzing
Feb 23, 2018
Linzing, Walter D. 92, of Park Ridge. Loving husband of 63 years to Joan. Devoted father of Diane Schuler, Bill (Leigh) Linzing, Karen (Mike) Stanton, Susan, Michael John Walter (Laurie) and Daniel  Linzing. Cherished grandfather of Nate, Ellen, Jeremy, Allie, Madeline, Hannah, Brett, and Benjamin. Fond uncle of many. Distinguished and dedicated career as a professional civil engineer. Active...
Peter A. Kraus
Feb 19, 2018
Peter A. Kraus, age 68, beloved son of John and Mary Kraus; loving brother of John (Mariah) Kraus, Jim (Elena) Kraus and Jean (David) Hoffman; cherished uncle of Don (Erin) Kraus, Raymond Kraus, Alex (Missy) Kraus, Erika (Scot) Brown, Kurt Hoffman, Pierce Hoffman, Craig (Teresa) Hoffman and Rebecca Hoffman; dear great-uncle of Payton, Braeden, Emma, Morgan, Jacob, Emma, Logan...
Virginia J. Schoy
Feb 9, 2018
Virginia J. Schoy nee Sanquist, born Nov. 8, 1914 and passed away Feb. 9, 2018 at age 103. Beloved wife of the late Fred V.; loving mother of Ken M. and the late Christopher. Memorial gathering Saturday, April 7, from 1 to 5 pm; memorial service 2 pm at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W. Talcott Rd., Park Ridge. In...
Audrey Laverne Fritz
Feb 6, 2018
Audrey LaVerne Fritz, Beloved wife of the late Wallace Fritz. Loving mother of Janet Fritz and Joyce (Tony) Spanola. Devoted grandmother of Sara Jean and Walter Wigdzinski. Audrey cared deeply for her many friends. She was a long time member of the First United Methodist Church of Park Ridge. She volunteered at The Norwood Park Nursing Home for many years. ...
Jorge Enrique Vasco
Feb 1, 2018
Vasco, Jorge "Enrique". Loving husband of Deborah. Devoted father of Andrea (Michael) McGehee and Cristina Vasco. Adoring grandfather of M. Mauricio and Lorenzo. Cherished brother of Eugenia (Guillermo) and Ana Patricia (Humberto). Fond son in - law, brother in - law and uncle of many. Visitation Saturday, February 3 from 2:00 -6:00 p.m. Funeral Service, Saturday 4:00 p.m. at...
