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Jean D. Wunderlich

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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.,...

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