Obituaries

Aug 20, 2025

F. Budd Kline, age 84, Beloved father of Dawn (Harry) Channon, Shannon (Jarrod) Oller, Brandon (Brooke) Kline and Preston (Amy) Kline; loving grandfather of Nicholas, Tyler, Patrick, Emma, Garrett, Asher, Aubrey, Amilya and Addisyn; dearest brother of Dianne (Ron) Anderson and the late Don Kline; dear friend and mother of the children, Sylvia Abshire. Services will be private. For...

Aug 14, 2025

Marianeta "Maria" Sepulveda, 54, of Des Plaines passed away on August 14, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones.

Maria was born on January 2, 1971 in Chicago, IL, to parents Andreas Ballas and Anna Martinez (Bertini). She later moved to Des Plaines, Illinois with her loving husband, Andres, where she continued to raise her family. Maria was...

Aug 10, 2025

Judy Catino, age 70, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025.

Born on May 5, 1955, Judy was the beloved daughter of the late James & Margaret Belvedere and cherished sister to Jayne. She lived a life filled with warmth, joy, and a genuine love for people. She was the proud mother of two sons, Chris (Jenna)...

Aug 8, 2025

It is with sadness and joy that we announce the passing of Ann Slade nee Pasko, beloved wife of the late DeLoy Slade, loving mother to three children, Sheila, Dennis, Kenneth. Grandmother, sister, friend and neighbor who left this world peacefully on August 8, 2025 surrounded by family at her side. She was a young 101 years old, who...

Jul 30, 2025

Niko Zafiriadis fell asleep in the Lord on July 30, 2025. Beloved husband of Dimitra (nee Kolotouros) for 22 years. Loving father Kostantinos. Devoted son of the late Constantine and the late Despina. Fond brother Andreas (July) and the late George. Dear uncle of Konstantine and Dimitra Zafiriadis and Arianna Cunningham. Brother-in-law of Nikolaos and Helen Despotopoulos.

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Jul 26, 2025

George B. Demes, Sr., age 90; beloved husband of Helen M., nee Gunia; loving father of George B. Jr., Kathleen (Steve) Jedrasek and Charles (Christine); cherished grandfather of Steven, Elizabeth (Aron, fiancée), Jacob, Charlie, Cassandra and the late Catherine (Patrick); great-grandfather of Olivia; dear brother of Leanne. Service will be held private. In lieu of flowers, a donation in...

Jul 23, 2025

Olivia Marie Passarella (née Rodogno), age 92, of Park Ridge, passed away peacefully, now reunited in eternal rest with her beloved husband, Rocco Passarella.

A devoted mother, Olivia is survived by her loving children, Joe (Lynn) Passarella and Teri (Scott) Hoffman; her cherished grandchildren, Christopher (Amy) Passarella, Cassie (Corey) McCreary, Tasia Hoffman, and Taris Hoffman; and her...

Jul 23, 2025

Marcia Zurawski. Beloved wife of Joseph Zurawski. Devoted mother of Paul.

Memorial Visitation, Monday, August 4, from 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W. Talcott Road, Park Ridge. Family and friends to meet at Mary Seat of Wisdom Church, Tuesday, August 5,  for Mass of the Christian Burial, 10:30 a.m. Interment Private.

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Jul 12, 2025

Sandra "Sandy" Jean Swift, age 85, former longtime resident of Park Ridge, Illinois, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and quiet strength.

Sandra was the beloved wife of the late Lyell Swift, and together they built a life rooted in love, laughter, and deep companionship. After Lyell's passing, Sandra took up playing the...

Jul 5, 2025

Humberto F. Ramirez was born in 1936 in Aguascalientes Mexico, raised and loved by his mother Ana Maria Funes Ramirez.

He married Maria Luz "Lucy" Esquivel in 1967 and relocated their young family to Chicago in 1969 settling in the Albany Park neighborhood and later in Morton Grove. To his family he is known as Viejo, Papi,...

Jul 4, 2025

In Loving Memory of Joanne Paris Julian 1942 – 2025

Joanne Paris Julian, a long time Chicagoan, whose spirit shone brightly through the hearts she touched, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025, at the age of 83.

Born in Chicago to James and Grace Paris (née Tarant), Joanne was the youngest of...

Jul 1, 2025

Madeleine Niziolek, nee Halicke; beloved wife of the late Louis; dear mother of Kimberly (Jeffrey) Eggert, Karen (Ken) Krantz, Robert (Donna), David (Carole) and Beth-Anne (Guido) Giazzon; loving grandmother of Jason (Therese), Eric, Brian (Raquel), Nadine (Ryan), Jenna, Thomas, Matteo, Piero, Olivia, Lillian, Camie and Kevin; great-grandmother of Lauren, Thomas, Nathan, Brooke and Brynn; dearest sister of Patricia (the...

Jun 24, 2025

Roman "Romie" Anthony Foszcz of Chicago, Illinois passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Glenbrook Hospital, surrounded by his loving family members. Roman was born on August 8, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of the late Roman and Alice (nee Setlak) Foszcz.

Roman attended Gordon Tech High School and Benedictine University (St. Procopius College.)...

Jun 15, 2025

Suzanne Marie Porcelli, age 88, of Park Ridge, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love. Beloved wife of Richard J. Porcelli, Sue was the devoted mother to Dawn (Jeffrey Bussie) Williams and proud stepmother to Gina Porcelli. She is also survived by sisters-in-law Darlene (Don) Michener and Janice Hennings, and brother in law Joseph Porcelli Jr. She was a cherished...

Jun 2, 2025

Con profundo dolor en nuestros corazones, pero con la esperanza firme en la promesa de la vida eterna, informamos el fallecimiento de Nazly Milena Rodríguez Muñoz, quien partió a la Casa del Padre el día 2 de junio de 2025, en la ciudad de Chicago, Illinois.

Nazly fue una mujer excepcional: madre amorosa, hija dedicada, hermana solidaria,...

May 31, 2025

George Yaou, age 75, fell asleep in the Lord on May 31, 2025. Beloved husband of Diane for 46 years. Loving father of John, Nikki (Fikret Sivac), Maria and Dimitra (Dylan McIntosh) Yaou. Devoted son of the late Ioanis and the late Katerina. Proud pappou of Maryam, Eliana, Ibrahim and Sofia.

Visitation Tuesday, June 3rd, 4:00PM until...

May 31, 2025

Grant W. Reichard, age 87, of Park Ridge, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Mariett Davenport Reichard (née McCall) for 51 wonderful years. Loving father of Judy (Adnan) Puskar and Nancy (James) Wozniak. Devoted grandfather of Amel (Yasmin), Leyla, Emela, Jannah, and Steven. He is survived by brothers-in-laws: James (Carol) McCall, Robert (Lorna)...

May 29, 2025

Athanasios S. Akrivos (Tom), age 91, feel asleep in the Lord on May 29, 2025. Tom was born in a small village in the mountains Vraha, Evrytania the 2nd son to Stavros and Vasilike. Tom was married to the late Constantina (Dina) Akrivos for 40 years. Preceded in death by his wife, father, mother and brothers. Older brother Kostantinos...

May 22, 2025

With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of Beatriz Valdez, who passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025. A devoted Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother, she now reunites with her beloved Husband Aurelio and siblings in eternal joy.

Private services will honor her remarkable legacy. Please surround her family with thoughts, prayers, and loving...

May 21, 2025

Diane R. Schaefer (neé Nelson), age 69, passed away peacefully, joining her beloved late husband, Louis H. Schaefer. A devoted mother, proud grandmother,loving sister, caring aunt and cherished friend, Diane lived a life marked by unwavering strength, deep compassion, and quiet resilience.

She was the loving mother of Victoria (Eric) Pingul and Kristina Schaefer, and the proud...