Dorothy E. Anderson
Aug 29, 2017
Dorothy E. Anderson, nee Lundin, Age 95; beloved wife of the late Herbert; loving mother of Patti (Dan) Pfeiffer and Elaine (Mike) Raisanen; dearest grandmother of Erick (Gwen) Robertson, Laura (Ryan) Dehart, Cyndi (James) Domine, Beth (Eugene) Kramer, Craig Robertson, Carol Raisanen and Karin Robertson; great-grandmother of Quentin, Tyler, Wyatt and Renae; fond sister of Raymond (the late Hedy)...
Dorothy V. Rychlinski
Aug 28, 2017
Dorothy Rychlinski, formerly of Harwood Heights; beloved wife of the late Chester; dear mother of Yolanda M. (the late Walter) Tarczon, Renata A. (Zbigniew) Bednarz and Christopher C. (Donna); loving grandmother of Hali M. Bednarz (William Jones, Fiancé), Christopher M., Michael C. and Jeremy D.; fond sister of the late Halina Gawron; sister-in-law of Zdzislaw V. (late Anna) Rychlinski,...
Francis M. Otto
Aug 27, 2017
Frances "Fran" Otto, nee Schuessler, age 73; beloved wife of Ron Otto; loving mother of Wayne Otto and Danielle (Carl) Beilke; dear grandmother of Max Beilke; sister of Karen; sister-in-law of the late Judy (Wally) Hedel. Visitation, Friday, from 3 to 9 p.m., Service 8 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home 820 Talcott, Park Ridge. Interment Private. In lieu of...
Harold A. Ahlbeck
Aug 24, 2017
Harold A. Ahlbeck was born to Swedish immigrant parents in Minneapolis, Minnesota and lived to the healthy age of 92. He was the fourth of five children, two of whom died as babies in Sweden. The family eventually made their way to Chicago and lived near Clark Street, which was the " Swedish Neighborhood. " The Great Depression made his...
Kathleen Rose Anderson
Aug 21, 2017
Kathleen Rose Anderson "Kathy", nee Csakai, age 69; beloved wife of Richard J. Anderson; dearest daughter of the late Margaret and William Csakai; cherished sister of Margaret (James) Blair and the late William L. Csakai; fond aunt of Jennifer Blair (Marc Fischer) and Kimberly Blair; dear cousin and friend to many. Memorial Service Saturday, September 2, 10:30 a.m.  at...
Loretta L. Olech
Aug 15, 2017
Loretta L. Olech; nee Zimka of Park Ridge, IL. Age 95; beloved wife for 55 years of the late Stanley; cherished and proud mother of Dianne (Paul) Price, Marianne (John) Mullen, and Julianne (David) Patterson; loving "Busia" of Kristen (Tom) McGrath, Kevin (Trisha) Mullen, Mary Catherine Mullen, Kate (Eric) Miller, David, William and Jeffrey Patterson; dearest great grandmother of 12;...
Cornelia "Ita" Popescu
Aug 14, 2017
Cornelia "Ita" Popescu; beloved wife of Ilie; loving mother of Corina (Liviu) Iordache, Horia (Andreea) Popescu and Andrada Popescu; dearest grandmother of Vlad, Radu and Thomas; dear sister-in-law of Viorel Popescu. Visitation Thursday 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service Friday 10 a.m. at Nelson Funeral Home 820 Talcott, Park Ridge. Interment Elmwood Cemetery, River Grove. In lieu of flowers,...
Melanie M Chasen
Aug 12, 2017
Melanie M. Chasen, 63; of Edwardsville, IL. Beloved daughter of the late Walter and Florence Chasen, cherished sister of Lydia (Michael) Nadolski, proud aunt of Mark (Carissa) and Kevin Nadolski, blessed great aunt to James Nadolski; caring cousin to Richard Kosinski and fond friend to Pam Tamburello, Walt Parrill, and Cheryl Hartson of Edwardsville, IL. Funeral Mass at 10:00...
Grace Miglioratti
Aug 10, 2017
Grace Miglioratti; Born to this life June 23, 1921. Born to eternal life August 10, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Albert; loving mother of Pastor Phil (Carol) Miglioratti; cherished grandma of Jorie (Tim) Riesen, Jennie (JJ) Iagulli; proud great grandma of Sophia and Addison Riesen, Macie and Preston Iagulli; adored sister of the late Robert (Diane) Daniels and...
Adolf Frey
Aug 8, 2017
Adolf Frey, age 86, beloved husband of 57 years to Margaret; loving father of Susan, Linda, Christina (Jerry) Martens and Ann (Steve) Dorando; cherished grandpa of Donald, Dan, Jessica, Jill, Vicky, Jeremy, April, Rachel, Steven, Michael, Vincent, Joseph and Anthony; proud great-grandpa of Logan and Opal. Visitation Saturday, August 12, from 11 to 1 pm at Nelson Funeral Home,...
Judith A. Erickson
Aug 7, 2017
Erickson, Judith A., loving mother of David (Tracy) and Stephen (Paula) Erickson. Devoted grandmother of Mara, Lily, Abby and Axel. Dear sister of Sylvia (the late Phil) Smith and Virginia (Wayne) Harty. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation, Tuesday 4-9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W. Talcott Road, Park Ridge. Funeral Service, Wednesday 10:00 a.m. at...
Grace "Pat" M. Skwarski
Aug 2, 2017
Grace M. "Pat" Skwarski, nee Klein, age 91; beloved wife of the late Stanley; loving mother of Patricia (Robert) Valoon, Jeffrey (Marlene) and Charles; dearest grandmother of Michael, Elizabeth and Catherine Valoon; cherished daughter of the late Felix and Anna Klein; dear sister of Mary Anne (the late Thomas) Pistone and preceded in death by Barbara (Dallas)...
James J. Taylor
Jul 28, 2017
James J. Taylor, 82, passed away July 28, 2017. Beloved husband of Deanna M., nee Gnatek; loving father of Jamie (Dale) Shimanek, Carrie Taylor and Dan (Doris) Taylor; cherished grandfather of Sabrina and Damien Taylor and Lou Santiago. Will be greatly missed by his canine companions, Zoe and Da Boys. Retired as Captain after 40 years of service in...
Willis Walter Burgess
Jul 27, 2017
Willis Walter Burgess, Jr., died peacefully on July 27, 2017, in Park Ridge, IL at the age of 90.
Willis is survived by his children, Jill (Bob) Engmark, Jeanne (Charlie) Wideburg, Jeff (Anne) Burgess and Jody (Al) Pearson; nine grandchildren, four great grandchildren, brother Bruce Burgess and sister Diana Sheffer, ten nieces and nephews. He is preceded...
Clara Williams
Jul 20, 2017
Clara Williams, age 88, beloved mother of Dorothy (John) Modica, Edward (Jenny), Fred, Robert (Michele); cherished grandma of 13; proud great-grandma of 5; dear aunt of Dee Agresti. Visitation Sunday, July 23, from 4 to 8 pm; Funeral prayers Monday 10 at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road, Park Ridge. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made...
Joan C. Nelson
Jul 18, 2017
Joan C. Nelson ; Beloved daughter of the late Iver Sr. and Gisela; loving sister of Iver Jr. and Marguerite; cherished cousin and friend of many. Visitation, Saturday, 11 a.m. until time of Service 1 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home 820 Talcott Road, Park Ridge. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, donations to Redeemer Lutheran Church or student aid...
Ed "Efthymios" Liakopoulos
Jul 3, 2017
Ed "Efthymios" Liakopoulos, age 83 of Karatoula, Greece; beloved husband of the late Diane; loving father of James, Andrew and Antonia (Gerald) Nosal; dearest Papou of Anastasia and Stephania; loving brother, uncle and cousin to many here in the U.S. and in Greece. Visitation, Friday, from 3 to 8 p.m. Trisagion 7 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home 820 Talcott,...
Nancy P. Vaughan
Jun 29, 2017
Nancy P. Vaughan, age 88, of Chicago Illinois. Inurnment Wednesday, July 19, everyone to meet 12 pm at St. Joseph Cemetery main office, 3100 Thatcher Ave., River Grove.
Trudy Ferschl
Jun 27, 2017
Trudy Ferschl, age 72, longtime resident of Park Ridge, IL, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2017, after a 16-year battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born on November 13, 1944, in Madison, WI and grew up in Medford, WI. She is survived by her devoted husband of 42 years and best friend, Robert Ferschl, her loving children Marla (Jason...
Jill Hart
Jun 24, 2017
Jill Hart, age 65, nee Souder; beloved wife and friend of 30 years to Jim; loving mom of Kendra (Mark) Okolita, Mike (Kim) Roscoe, Jeff (Mary Jo) Hart, Doug (Eileen) Hart and Brad (Alison) Hart; cherished grandma and grandmama of RJ, Charlie, Ben, Kevin, Carson, Luci, Sophie, Cooper, Gia, Mackenzie, Mary Claire and Isla; dear sister of Cathy (Dick)...
