Obituaries

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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