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Elnora M. Kinsella

Elnora M. Kinsella

Feb 1, 2018

Kinsella, Elnora M. Beloved wife of the late T. Gerald. Devoted mother of Mary Jo Kinsella (Michael Rundell), Geraldine Kubisova (George Kubis) and Edward Kinsella. Cherished grandmother of Zachary, Jacob, Quinn, Karolina, Klara, Josef, George, Bart, Veronika, Kristyna and Valentyna. Loving sister of Mel, Junior, Tito, Tristram, Thelma and Ted. Fond aunt many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, Feb....

Ruth Ulrich

Ruth Ulrich

Jan 31, 2018

Ruth Ulrich, nee DeGraf, 93, of Sun Prairie, WI and Des Plaines, IL, passed away Jan. 31, 2018 at Prairie Gardens Assisted Living in Sun Prairie, WI. Beloved wife of the late David Ulrich for 63 years and the late John Schneider; loving mother of Paul D. Ulrich; dearest sister of the late Emily Brandt and Gottfried, David, Charles, Frieda,...

Evelyn M. Landem

Evelyn M. Landem

Jan 27, 2018

Evelyn Marie Landem, nee Erickson, age 89, longtime resident of Edison Park. Passed away suddenly, January 27; preceded in death by her beloved husband Gene L. Landem; dearest mother of Jill (Michael) Halpin, Cindy (Ernest) Zambrano and Jackie (James) Tornabene; most awesome grandma to Zachary, Matthew and Kalie Halpin, Alexis, Christian and Justin Zambrano, Kelly (Patrick) Carey, Jake, Maddie,...

Ann Szczupak

Ann Szczupak

Jan 19, 2018

Ann Szczupak, age 92; beloved wife of the late Ted; loving mother of Carolyn (Lee) Kristyn and Bonnie (John) Bernhardy; cherished grandmother of Joell (James) Todd and Jamie (the late Mike) Ghee; great-grandmother of Hunter and Garrett Todd, Dulcie and Dane Ghee.  Ann was an active member in the Divine Savior Young at Heart Club, Immaculate Conception Senior Group,...

Anthony Minutillo

Anthony Minutillo

Jan 18, 2018

Anthony(Tony) Minutillo,resident of Park Ridge, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2018.  Anthony was born April 29, 1926 in Lafferty, Ohio. He  is survived by his loving wife, of 70 years, Camille (nee) Vaccarella, children Marlene Bisbee, Janis Huyck, Cindy(Greg) Sunkel, Anthony(Beth) Minutillo. Cherished grandfather of Caroline(Todd) Eisenbarth, Michael(April) Bisbee, Leigh(Marc) Campbell, Cameron Sunkel, Victoria Sunkel, Lucas Minutillo, Brandon...

Joan Alice Huening

Joan Alice Huening

Jan 17, 2018

Joan Alice Huening; beloved wife of the late William J.; loving mother of Jeanne (Willie Hayward) Huening, William M. Huening, Laurie (John) Gashkoff and the late Linda Suhr; dear grandmother of Terry (Dawn) Kremin, Leslie Kremin, Rachael (Greg) Udouj, Margaret Gashkoff, Lexi Gashkoff, Emma Huening and Olivia Huening; great grandmother of Mya Kremin and Sophia Udouj. Visitation Friday 5 to...

Brandon A. Arciola

Brandon A. Arciola

Jan 15, 2018

Brandon A. Arciola, age 37; beloved son of Anna and the late Anthony "Tony"; cherished brother of Nicole, Robert (Barbara), the late René (the late Mario) Rodriguez and the late Anthony Jr.; loving uncle of many; dearest nephew of Marie (Robert) Maio.  Visitation, Thursday, 4 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home 820 Talcott, Park Ridge, IL 60068. Interment...

Elien Levander

Elien Levander

Jan 11, 2018

Elien Levander , age 102, passed away in Chicago, under the loving care of her family on January 11, 2018. She is survived by her cousin Jan H. Hanson of Arlington Heights, IL., niece Carol Jones of Arlington, Texas and nephew Stephen Levander (Debbie) of Midland, Texas. Elien was blessed with four grand nieces; Lori Little, Anjanette...

Bette Jane Smith

Bette Jane Smith

Jan 9, 2018

Bette Jane Smith, (Nee Tufexis); age 72, beloved wife of 41 years to Walter; loving mother of Debbie Smikoski, Kim (Mike) Stanley, Jen (Brent) Vogel; cherished Ema of Justin, Brandon, Michael, Nicole, Bella and Drake; good friend to many. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, JDRF Illinois Chapter, 1N. LaSalle St.,...

Grace Mary Olson

Grace Mary Olson

Jan 9, 2018

Grace Mary Olson, age 93, beloved wife of the late Robert E. Olson; loving mother of Nancy Manzella and Robert D. (Lisa) Olson; cherished grandma of Jamie Gilbert. Visitation Saturday, 10:30 A.M. until time of prayers 12 P.M. Procession to Town of Maine Cemetery.

Barbara J. Sides

Barbara J. Sides

Jan 5, 2018

Barbara J. Sides, 92, of Park Ridge, IL passed away on January 5, 2018. A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 12 at 2:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Park Ridge, 401 W Touhy Ave.

Barbara was born on July 24, 1925 in Waukegan, Illinois to Reginald and Harriet Hulse.  Barbara was...

Rev. Theodore C. Stone

Rev. Theodore C. Stone

Jan 4, 2018

Rev. Theodore C. Stone, S.T.L., age 91. Dedicated parish priest of the Archdioses of Chicago; beloved husband of the late Judith; loving father of Bethanne and Timothy; cherished brother of Dorothy (the late James) Moore, Mary (the late Robert) Lippa and the late Michael Stone; dear uncle and great uncle of many.  Lying in State, Monday, January 8, 2018...

Steve B. Lascola

Steve B. Lascola

Dec 30, 2017

Steve B. Lascola, Age 74, beloved husband of 53 years to Carol (nee Worel); loving father of Kim (Mike) Oeffling, proud grandfather and great grandfather; cherished brother of Maryann Krucek, Dolores Lascola the late Sammy and Anthony; uncle and great uncle to many. Memorial visitation will be held Saturday, February 3, 2018 from 12 P.M. until time of Service,...

Thomas A. Liszewski, Jr.

Thomas A. Liszewski, Jr.

Dec 19, 2017

Thomas A. Liszewski Jr., age 45; beloved son of Thomas A. Sr. and the late Nancy; cherished brother of Anthony ("K"); loving uncle and godfather of Antoinette.  Proud owner of Crest Auto in Chicago.  Visitation, Saturday, 4 to 9 p.m., Prayer Service at 7 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home 820 Talcott, Park Ridge.  Interment Private. For information 847-823-5122 or...

William Paulik

William Paulik

Dec 15, 2017

William Paulik, age 87, beloved husband of 58 years to Marjorie Paulik; loving father of Mark (April) Paulik, Steven (Melissa) Paulik and Julie (Paul) Spencer; cherished papa of Austin (Brian) Masuoka, Augusta, Cody, Marlee, Lauren and Jessica. Dear brother of John (Geraldine) Paulik; great friend to many. Visitation Wednesday, December 20, from 4 to 9 pm at Nelson Funeral...

Michael Walter Weiss

Michael Walter Weiss

Nov 30, 2017

Michael Walter Weiss, age 43, beloved son of Robert P. (the late Ann) Weiss and Theodosia (Stephen Ergish) Jaks; loving brother of Robert (Theresa) Weiss, Andrew Weiss, Elizabeth (Robert) Dick, Sara Weiss and Katie (Brian) Konecke; cherished uncle of Kevin Weiss, Gina Primbas, Matthew Weiss, Brooke Weiss and George Dick; dear nephew and great-nephew of many; fond cousin to many....

Myron Kane

Myron Kane

Nov 26, 2017

Myron "Michael" Kane, known best to his family as 'Pal"; beloved husband of Lillian; loving father of Fred, Mitch and Jonathan (Ruth); dearest grandfather of Samantha and Olivia; proud WWII Veteran. Memorial Visitation Tuesday, December 5, 3-9 p.m. at Kane Graphical, 2255 W. Logan Blvd., Chicago, 60647, 773-384-1200. Interment private. For info. Nelson Funeral Home, Park Ridge, www.nelsonfunerals.com or call...

Cynthia J. Duwel

Cynthia J. Duwel

Nov 23, 2017

Long time Park Ridge resident, Cynthia Duwel, passed away November 23, 2017.  She was preceded in death by her older son, Charles T. Duwel, as well as her parents, Ruth and Harry Johnson, and siblings H. Thomas Johnson and Patricia J. Henning.  Cynthia is survived by her younger son, Pete (Patti) Duwel, and her daughters Maggie (Tobin) Rice and...

Irene H. Rue

Irene H. Rue

Nov 23, 2017

Rue, Irene H. Treasured daughter of Rozalia and Stanislaw Soral. Loving wife of Kenneth, devoted mother of Paula (John) Dillon and Wendy (James) Sable. Cherished busha of Matthew, Christopher, David and Man Xi. Dear sister of the late Leon Soral, Pauline (Louis) Matis and Chester (Georgiana) Soral. Fond aunt and "Gigi" of many nieces and nephews. Teacher to many....

Frank Drinka

Frank Drinka

Nov 21, 2017

Visitation Sunday from 4:00P.M.- 9:00 P.M. Prayers Monday at 9:15 A.M. to Immaculate Conception Church for Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 A.M.  Interment Maryhill Cemetery.

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