Obituaries

Apr 13, 2025

Zdzislaw Czabanski, 72, loving husband for over 42 years to Jadwiga Czabanski; caring father of Marcin (Joanna) Lewandowski and the late Dariusz Lewandowski; cherished grandfather of Gabriel Lewandowski, Elliott Lewandowski, and Nadzieja Lewandowski; treasured son, brother, cousin, and uncle of many.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Nelson...

Apr 4, 2025

Jacqueline Goodrich, 72, loving wife of Daniel Goodrich; treasured mother of Gregory (Jess) Goodrich and James (Ashley) Goodrich; devoted grandmother of A.J., Taylor, Madison, and Lillian; dedicated daughter of the late Lucy and the late Parsek Erkiletian; affectionate sister of Mihran Erkiletian, Margaret Carlson, and Beatrice Coppini; cousin and aunt of many.

Jacqueline also known as "Jack"...

Apr 3, 2025

Ann Stevens, nee Astrenedes; beloved wife of the late Steve T. Stevens; loving mother of Mary Ann (Robert) Hoffman, Helen M. (Dale) Haffner, Thomas J. Stevens and Jeffrey G. (Melissa) Stevens; cherished Yia Yia of Stephanie, Amy, Pamela (Jack), Cassandra (Mark), Elliot and Matthew (Maddie); great-grandmother of Anna, Holly, Amaya and Annalise; dear sister of the late Paul (the...

Mar 31, 2025

Olga Gawaluch, 95, loving wife of the late Walter; devoted mother of Walter (Eileen) Gawaluch, Larry Gawaluch, and Deborah (Donald) Marinoff; treasured daughter of the late John Hnatiuk and the late Mary Hnatiuk nee Hladish; cherished sister of the late Albert (the late Lois) Natick, the late Peter (the late Marian) Hnatiuk, Betty Jean (the late Paul) Jachniw, Margaret...

Mar 25, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Charles "Chuckie" Williams, 38, who left us far too soon. Chuckie was a devoted husband to his wife, Katie, and a loving father to his children, Jaxon and Kayla, who were the center of his world. His love for his family knew no bounds, and his legacy will...

Mar 23, 2025

Corinne "Cory" C. Schlom, long time resident of Park Ridge, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2025 at the age of 98. Cory was the loving mother to Chris (Gus) Chirchirillo, Charles M. (Yvonne) Schlom, Curt (Lynne) Schlom; cherished grandmother to Rachel (Matt), Renee (Cory), Lucas, Matthew; proud great grandmother of Jaxen, Nora, Clara, Lydia, Sophia. She now joins...

Mar 22, 2025

Suzanne A. Burkhardt, nee Schroeder, Born September 11, 1946, At rest March 22, 2025, age 78; beloved mother of Jennifer (Paul) McIntyre and the late William Burkhardt. Services were private and entrusted to Nelson Funeral Home, Park Ridge, IL 847-823-5122

Mar 17, 2025

Marcia M. Fabian, born June 30, 1943 in East Chicago, IN. passed away March 17, 2025 at the age of 81; beloved wife of the late Dan; loving mother of Dan (Nina), Kevin and the late Kimberly; cherished grandmother of Lennon (Ciara) and Erin; also survived by brother Tom Kasza (Janise), sister in law Kathy Kasza and numerous nieces/nephews;...

Mar 17, 2025

Thomas William Manaher, son of the late Thomas (CPD) and Mary (nee Clancy) Manaher, retired CPD Detective, 78, of Chicago, passed away suddenly on March 17, 2025 (St. Patrick's Day). He is survived by the love of his life, Kerry Long; fond brother of Patrick (Teri) Manaher, Maureen (Michael) O'Reilly, Margaret (Tim) Prendergast; adoring uncle to Kerry (Tim), Colleen...

Mar 12, 2025

James H. Ference, Beloved husband of the late Marta. Devoted father of Kris and Anthony Bianco & Adriana Ference. Cherished grandfather of Natalie and Christopher Bianco. Loving brother of the late William (Kari) Ference. Dear uncle of Steve (Patty) Ference and Jim (Denise) Ference. Fond friend of many.

Visitation Sunday from 3-7 p.m. Funeral Service Sunday, 6:00...

Mar 11, 2025

Joseph Huddleston Zoeller, 60, of Niles passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.

Joe is survived by his devoted wife and soulmate, Jeannine Carey, his loving son, Michael, his mother, Eleanor and mother-in-law, Carlynn Carey.  He is also survived by his family, Joanne, Anne (Erwin Poliakoff), Matthew (Kathy), Julia, Mark (Diana),...

Mar 8, 2025

Dale Arthur DeLoriea, of Chicago, IL, passed away on March 8, 2025, at age 75. He was a devoted husband to Julie, a loving father to Elizabeth, Catharine, and Margaret, and a proud grandfather of Alexander, Hazelbell, and Teagan.

A fierce advocate for justice, Dale spent his early career as a civil litigator, fighting tirelessly for fairness...

Mar 7, 2025

Sandy Huyler, 87, Park Ridge Illinois, born October 30, 1937, to Harry and Josephine Giannoni in Chicago.  Loving wife to Jim Huyler for 61 years; devoted Mother to Jay Huyler and Michael (Becky) Huyler; Grandmother to Daniel & William Huyler and Isabella & Olivia Huyler; dear Sister to Karen (Bob) Brandenburg; Aunt to Chris & Rob Brandenburg, Jennifer (Bob)...

Feb 27, 2025

Todor Vujic, beloved husband of the late Desanka; loving father of Stana (Ilija) Zelic and Jelena (the late Spasoje) Bozic; dearest grandfather of David Bozic, Kate (Judson) Koehn, Ivan Zelic and the late  Alex Bozic; great-grandfather of Greyson Koehn. Visitation, Friday, March 7, from 11:00 a.m. until time of Service 12:00 p.m. at Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Cathedral, 5701...

Feb 24, 2025

Ruth E. Smith, Age 99, beloved wife of 70 years to the late Chester Peck Smith, Jr.; loving aunt of Frank J. II (Barbara) Smith, Deborah (Randy) Debenham and the late Celeste (the late Ray) Wohlers, Steven (Dee) Kressner, Judith (Denis) Camp and Scott (Carol) Kressner; dear great-aunt to many; cherished sister of the late Marjorie (the late William)...

Feb 21, 2025

Patricia "Patty" Ritten, 56, treasured wife of James "Jim" Ritten; devoted daughter of Dorothy M. and the late Chester B. Belford; cherished sister of Mary Elizabeth (Rick Berta) Belford and Michael James (Christine) Belford; loving aunt of Sanra, Linda, Stephanie, Koren, Charlie, Nicole, Alex, Lauren, Michael, and Alison; dedicated pet mom of Monty, Orangy, and Groucho.

Memorial...

Feb 17, 2025

Elizabeth R. Sullivan, 90, loving wife for over 67 years to James Sullivan; devoted mother of Daniel (Mary) Sullivan, Dennis (Elisa) Sullivan, the late James P. (Mary) Sullivan, and Ellen (Tony) Wochnik; treasured grandmother of Emily, Kaitlin (Jeff), John (Miranda), Ben (Aankita), Ken, Jennifer (Kevin), and Kerry; great-grandmother of Paxton, Amaliya, and Brooks; cherished sister, aunt, great-aunt, and cousin...

Feb 15, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia Gruszka, cherished wife of Walter, beloved mother of Judy (Brian) Moore, Joseph, Thomas (Kim) and Ron. Beloved grandma of Sister Mary Christine, Dan (Mai) Moore, Mary (Elfego) Roman, Catherine (Michael) Zonzo, Patrick Moore, Rachel, Luke and Nicole Gruszka. Great grandma of Madeleine, Luana and Max. Sister of...

Feb 14, 2025

Nickolaos "Nick" Stames (Stamatelopoulos) age 66, fell asleep in the Lord on February 14, 2025. Beloved husband of Cherie Kerzee-Stames for 39 years. Loving father of Aleksander (Kelly) Stamatelopoulos and Demetria Stamatelopoulos. Devoted son of the late Aristidis and the late Dimitra Stamatelopoulos. Cherished son-in-law of Lorraine McNeeley and the late Wilmer Kerzee. Proud pappou of Emily Grace and...

Feb 13, 2025

Donna J. Jummati, 88, known for her warmth, strength and encouraging comments to family and friends, passed away on February 13, 2025. She was the dear wife of Michael "Buddy" Jummati; loving mother of Jeanette Jummati, Larry "Michael" (Kim) Jummati, Julianna Jummati, and Christina (Kevin) Kohl; cherished grandmother of Anthony (Katey) Pope, Yared and Amanuel Kohl.  Donna was a...