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)...
Patti M. Burke
Jun 18, 2017
Patti M. Burke, age 60; beloved daughter of the late Joe and Jean Burke; loving sister of Terri (Jim) Kmiecik; dearest aunt of Jessica (Dan) Krugler; great-aunt of Kayla and Peyton Krugler; fond cousin and friend to many. Visitation, Wednesday, from 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers, Thursday, 10:30 a.m. at Nelson Funeral Home 820 W. Talcott, Park Ridge. Interment...
Carol Smith
Jun 17, 2017
Carol Smith, age 57, passed away suddenly on June 17, 2017. Cherished daughter of Edward and Mary Alice Smith, Loving sister of Maureen (Rod) Allen, Kathy (Keith) Brenner and Ed (Barb) Smith. Devoted aunt of Jonathan, Jenny and Davis Allen, Chris (Michelle), Aaron, Derek and David Brenner, Tim and Andrea Smith. Dear great aunt of Danny and Patrick Brenner. Carol...
Alex Newman
Jun 14, 2017
Alex Newman, age 28, of Northbrook, Illinois. He is survived by his beloved parents Maria and Denny Newman; loving grandmother Hermina Rodriguez; cherished uncle and aunts Elva (Rhett) Smith, Velia (Lorenzo) Herrera, Gloria (Mark) Oldin, Diane (the late Bill) Wilson and Ronald (Nancy) Newman; dear cousins Robert Herrera, Karina Acosta, Alma Guzman, Gabriel Sanchez, Danielle, Jaclyn and Kristen Oldin;...
Mary Ellen Santiago
Jun 9, 2017
Mary Ellen O'Brien, At Rest June 9, 2017, Age 55; beloved daughter of Marian and the late Jerome; loving mother of Victoria, Michael and Amanda (Jordan); dear grandmother of Helena. Services Private. For information, Nelson Funeral Home at 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com
Diane Paleologos
Jun 8, 2017
Diane Paleologos, nee Gregory; age 89 Beloved wife of the late Van C. Paleologos Sr.; loving mother of Dr. Nina A. Paleologos, Stacy (Steven) Debrauwere and Van Paleologos Jr.; dearest grandmother of Jeffrey and Nicole Debrauwere; preceded in death by her loving sisters Harriet (Rev. Louis) Greanias and Mary (Thomas) Zator and brothers Gregory and George (Evelyn) Gregory; fond...
Edward C. "Ole" Ohlson
Jun 6, 2017
Edward C. Ohlson "Ole". Beloved father of Kathleen (Bob) Hammerl, Edward (Sue), Deb (Al) Cook, Walter (Linda), Karen (Kurt) Winkler and Robert (Diana); proud grandfather of 12 and great grandfather of four; dear brother of nine; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation, Saturday, 9:30 a.m. until the time of Funeral Service, 11:30 a.m., at Nelson Funeral Home, 820...
Dorothy C. Gorlach
Jun 2, 2017
Dorothy C. Gorlach, age 82; beloved wife of Edward J. Sr.; loving mother of Cyndi (Roger) Stachnik, Edward J. Jr. and the late Pam Garcia; cherished grandmother of Tyler Stachnik, Eddy James and Matthew David Gorlach, Roy James and Andrew Jeffrey Garcia; dear sister of Bob (Helen) Newberg and Fran (Ray) Lever; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Dorothy...
Mark Arthur Rodocker
May 30, 2017
Mark Arthur Rodocker, 57, born June 22, 1959 in Hinsdale Hospital, Hinsdale IL. Passed away suddenly on May 30, 2017 at Edward Hospital Naperville.  Current resident of Wheaton, native of Clarendon Hills. He was a Cold War veteran of the U.S. Navy and Naval Reserves. He had a great love for the outdoors, especially fishing. Preceded in death by...
Dominick Russo
May 27, 2017
Dominick Russo, age 97, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2017, with his loving family at his side. Beloved son of the late Frank and Frances nee Zummo. Loving husband of Anne. Cherished father of Joseph (Rose), Frank, Rosemary (Andrew) Griffo. Dear grandfather "Papa" of Marirose, Dominick and Andrea. Loving brother of Joseph L., Thomas (Phyllis), Jenny (the late...
