Obituaries

Sep 29, 2017

Kroupa, Robert J. Sr., loving husband of the late Catherine "Cassie." Devoted father of Debbie (Neil) Borowsky, Linda (Ron) Galowich, Diane (Mark) Schimka, Robert Jr., Robin (Bill Stanislaw) Kroupa, and Kevin Kroupa. Dear grandfather of Tracy, Mary, and the late Danny. Loving great-grandfather of Daniel and Savannah. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Service, Wednesday at 11...

Sep 28, 2017

Maryann Jalovec, age 70. Beloved daughter of the late Edward and Gertrude; dear sister of the late Charles; cherished cousin of Phyllis Jalovec; loving God-mother of Tiffany (Jeremy) Winters; devoted and loving friend of Corinne Jarding and Ellen Cohen. Memorial gathering Thursday, 9 a.m. until time of Service 10:30 a.m. Inurnment St. Adalbert Cemetery.

Sep 22, 2017

Eugeniusz Wozniak, Age 63. Husband of Ewa; loving father of Magdalena Wietczak; cherished brother of Grace (Stan) Dabrowski; dear uncle of Adrianna and Amanda. Memorial gathering Saturday, October 7, 2017 from 10 A.M. until 12 P.M.  Inurnment All Saints Cemetery.

Sep 21, 2017

Helen Strandberg, (nee Leth) age 103. Beloved wife of the late Oliver; loving mother of Nina Hultman, Eric Strandberg and the late Theresa Strandberg; Cherished grandma of Nathan (Ellen) Hultman, Shannon (Patrick) Mahoney, Adam Strandberg; proud great grandma of Linnea and Silas Hultman; dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Dedicated volunteer of Norwood Crossing for 30 years and...

Sep 19, 2017

Thomas M. Chapeck , Age 68, of Prospect Heights, passed away September 19, 2017.  He was the beloved husband of 33 years to Laura (Nee Wildeboer ); loving father of Daniel (Ja cqueline) and Sarah; cherished P apa of Madelyn; dear brother of Judith (Raymond) Katz; and a fond uncle and friend to many.

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Sep 16, 2017

Concepcion Alcantar, age 61, beloved wife of Samuel Alcantar; loving mother of Rosalba (Luis) Rivera, Beatriz (Robert) Collins, David Alcantar, Maria (Adrian) Herrera, Angel Alcantar, the late Samuel Alcantar and the late Jose Alcantar; cherished grandmother of Karen, Joel, Jasmine, Gisele, Nathan, Penelope, Jacob, Joseph and the late Angel. Visitation Tuesday, September 19, from 4 to 7 pm; funeral...

Sep 15, 2017

Loretta Koziel, nee Bocian; devoted and loving wife of the late Edward; fond sister of the late Mildred (the late Edward) March; sister-in-law of Loretta (the late Edward) Grendys and the late Elizabeth (the late John) Schroeder; loving aunt and great-aunt of many.  Visitation Wednesday 9 a.m. until time of Funeral Prayers 10 a.m. at Nelson Funeral Home 820...

Sep 11, 2017

Kazimierz S. Jablonski, Age 63, of Schiller Park, passed away September 11, 2017.  Beloved husband of Regina; Loving father of Dorothy(Mark)Pawlowski and Joanna(John)Ludwig; Dear grandfather of Victoria, Erik and Lorelei; Brother of Michael, Waclaw, Zbigniew and Mariola.  Visitation Sunday, from 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Nelson Funeral Home 820 W. Talcott Rd., Park Ridge.  Funeral Prayers Monday, 9:15...

Sep 9, 2017

Marjory Ann Ruediger, 93, of Des Plaines, IL, passed away on Sept. 9, 2017 in Park Ridge, IL; beloved wife of the late Douglas; loving mother of Jill (the late Michael) Tarleton and Robin (Linda) Ruediger; dear grandmother of Jason and Britta Ruediger, Aaron Tarleton and Sara (Colin) Taylor; cherished daughter of the late Carl and Anna Carlson; dear...

Sep 6, 2017

Sandra Cooley, Age 73, beloved wife of the late Carl; loving mom of Carl James (Marta); proud grandma of Carl Noah; cherished sister of John A. Covington, Betty Parisi, Jane (Michael) Burton and the late Gene, Mary, Joe, and Beverly; dear aunt, great aunt and friend to many. Visitation, Sunday from 12 P.M. until time of Service 2 P.M. at...

Sep 2, 2017

Harriet M. Bolling, nee Wikstrom, age 96, of  Bensenville and formerly of Antioch and Chicago. Harriet passed away on September 2nd at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital when her heart finally gave out. She was born in Chicago on December 2, 1920 to the late Lydia and John Wikstrom.  She met the love of her life, Pehr Bolling at age 16.  Marrying...

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)...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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;...

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,...

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...

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...