Rev. Raymond Drada
Mar 8, 2017
Rev. Raymond Drada Age 58, passed away in Troy, Michigan. Lying in State Sunday, March 12, 2017 from 4 P.M. to 8 P.M. Vespers at 7 P.M. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 13, 2017 at All Saints Cathedral Polish National Church, 9201 West Higgins Rd. Chicago. Lying in State 9:30 A.M. until time of mass 11 A.M. Private...
Mary Ann Walters
Feb 28, 2017
Mary Ann Walters, age 95. Beloved wife of the late Garrett; loving mother of Garrett III, Taryn (Martin) Ross, Martine (Mark) Niebur, Jeffrey (Kelly) and Laurel (John) Dobosz; cherished grandmother of 7; proud great grandmother of 4. Longtime resident of Park Ridge and member of Redeemer Lutheran Church where she served as guild president. Former officer of PEO, RF...
Jennie Phillips
Feb 22, 2017
Jennie Phillips of Park Ridge. Visitation Friday, 4-8 p.m. Prayers Saturday, 9:30 a.m. at Nelson Funeral Home. Funeral Mass Saturday, 10 a.m. at Mary, Seat of Wisdom Church. Entombment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery.
Lee B. Burswold
Feb 21, 2017
Lee Bradley Burswold, formerly of Park Ridge, Illinois, was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 16, 1933 to George and Evalon (Berger) Burswold, and died on February 21, 2017 of complications of pulmonary fibrosis. During his childhood years, Lee developed a love for the piano. With his parents' encouragement he turned that love into a life-long vocation and gift...
Karl Wilke, Sr.
Feb 20, 2017
Karl Wilke, Sr. age 78, loving father of Karl Jr., Frank, Patricia (John) Williams and Brian (Sini); cherished papa of Justin, James, Kimberly, Jenna, Kyle and Patrick; proud great grandpa of Brooklyn, Dakota and Brayden; dear brother of Donald (Jennie) and JoAnn (Richard) Kitching; will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral...
Anne Gruszynski
Feb 20, 2017
Anne Gruszynski (nee Lazarcik), formerly of Norridge, passed away February 20, 2017 in Sun City West, AZ. Beloved wife of the late Nicholas. Dear sister of Mary (late Nicholas) Misichko. Loving aunt of the late Joyce (Jim) Krupa, Nicholas (Pamela) Misichko and Mary Lynn (Steve) Gudovic. Fond great-aunt of Jon (Kirsten) Krupa, Jeffrey (Amanda) Krupa, Steven (Melissa) Gudovic and Nicholas...
Daniel B. Robery
Feb 16, 2017
Robery, Daniel B., Beloved husband of Sandra. Nee: Babbitt. Devoted father of Yvonne B. Â Robery, Brent (Susan) Robery, Jeffrey (Marguerite) Strout, Michael (Kim) Strout and the late Kevin D. Robery. Cherished grandfather of fifteen and great grandfather of nine. A Memorial Service will be held in his honor at a later time. (847)823-5122
Dorothy Stevens
Feb 14, 2017
Dorothy Stevens, 81, of Park Ridge passed Feb 14, 2017; loving wife of 51 years to the late Robert J.; loving mother of Brandon (Sophie), Brian (Kalle), Charles (Beth) and Robert (Celia); proud grandmother of Ann Marie, Mikey, Dana, Nicole, Nick and Robbie; great-grandmother of Kylie and Eliana. Visitation Sunday 4 to 9 p.m.  Funeral Prayers, Monday, 9:15 a.m....
Joan Irene Norek
Feb 7, 2017
Joan Irene Norek, age 72, a Chicago patent and intellectual-property attorney, DePaul Law School graduate and longtime resident of Lincoln Park died after a short battle with cancer on February 7, 2017. Joan is survived by sisters Carol Norek, Marilyn (Grayson) Taketa, Frances (Jim) Hatch and brother Michael J. Norek; loving niece Debbie and nephews David, Jason, Scott and...
Roger H. Eckert
Feb 6, 2017
Eckert, Roger H. of DesPlaines, passed away February 6, 2017. Loving husband of the late Eunice for 53 years. Dear father and best friend of Desiree (Daniel) Erthal and Darrell Eckert. Cherished grandfather of Tiffany. Visitation, Friday 4-9 p.m. Funeral Service, Saturday 11:00 A.M. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W. Talcott Rd., Park Ridge. Interment Ridgewood Cemetery. As expressions...
Therese F. Hogan
Feb 3, 2017
Therese Frances Hogan, age 60, EdD, MSED, BA, beloved daughter of Catherine and the late Donald Hogan; loving sister of Joseph, Mary Ellen and Elizabeth; cherished niece of Phyllis and the late Robert, Sr. Powers; fond cousin to many. Beloved Interim Director for the School of Education, Program Director for Special Education and Associate Professor of 27 years for the...
Robert E. Bruneau
Jan 30, 2017
Bruneau, Robert E., Loving father of Christopher (Adrienne) Bruneau. Treasured friend of many. Longtime member of Illinois Railway Museum. Visitation, Thursday from 3:00-9:00 P.M. at Nelson Funeral Home 820 W. Talcott Rd., Park Ridge, IL. Interment Private 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com
Jean Petrowski
Jan 27, 2017
Jean Petrowski, (nee DeStefano) Beloved wife of 58 years to Ed; loving mother of Steve (Barbara), Anne (the late Jim) Deeter and Jim (Linda); cherished grandmother of Ken, Dan, Alexandra, Cate, Meg, Emily, Chris, and Tommy; dear sister of James (Judy), Vita Verden, and the late Joseph (the late Marilyn), and the late Alex (the late Roxanne). Will be...
Deane Ann Barmeier
Jan 24, 2017
Deane Ann Barmeier, Age 97. Born in Chicago, IL, April 15, 1919, passed away January 24, 2017. Loving wife of the late Robert. Cherished mother of James and William. A resident of Park Ridge for more than 60 years, Deane cherished her family and friends and was young in spirit. A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, 11...
Harry Edvin Nyholm
Jan 22, 2017
Harry Edvin Nyholm, Sr.  January 19, 1925 – January 22, 2017. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 45 years, Nancy Ann Nyholm, nee Flodin and son, Hans Christer Nyholm. Survived by his four children: Maria Nyholm, Ingrid Nyholm-Lange (Steven Lange), Erik Nyholm and Harry Nyholm Jr. Along with his five grandchildren: Jason Nyholm, Stefan Nyholm, Noah Nyholm,...
Alice Randazzo
Jan 20, 2017
Alice Randazzo, age 86, passed away on January 20, 2017 with her loving family by her side. Loving wife of the late Thomas; beloved mother of MaryAnn (Terry) Dowrick, Christine Randazzo, Thomas (the late Cheryl), Patricia (Paul) Giuliano, Rosanne (Phil) Senn, and Michael (Cynthia); cherished grandmother of Thomas Adam, Michael, Nicole, Sara, P.J., Emily, Caitlin and Kevin; dear great-grandmother...
Esther A. Herditsky
Jan 19, 2017
Esther A. Herditsky, nee Braughton, age 60, Passed away on January 19, 2017; loving wife and best friend of Robert E. Herditsky; loving daughter of the late Eugene and Kathryn Braughton; youngest sister of Jerry (Emilie) Braughton, and the late Della Becker, Sharon Herditsky and Harold Braughton; aunt of two nephews and five nieces; loyal member of St. Paul...
William Jonaitis
Jan 5, 2017
William Jonaitis, age 87, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2017. Beloved husband of Virginia. Loving brother of the late Eleanor Soldat and Edward Jonaitis. Dear uncle and a friend to many. Visitation Tuesday, January 10, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. until prayers at 10:30 a.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Going in procession...
Dorothea Kezios
Jan 5, 2017
Dorothea Kezios, of Park Ridge passed January 5, 2017. Beloved mother of Pamela (Thomas) Young and Theodore (Lisa); Loving grandmother of Curtis, Nicholas, Cassandra and Isabella. Visitation Sunday, January 8, from 3:00 p.m. to the Time of Service 6:00 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home 820 W. Talcott Rd., Park Ridge. Interment Private. For info. 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com.
Ann M. Waage
Jan 4, 2017
Waage, Ann M. Age 78. Passed away January 4, 2017. Beloved mother of Kenneth (Jody Peacock) Waage. Cherished grandmother of Erica Waage. Devoted sister of Lawrence, Carl, Alby, Norman Lewis, Ramona Nelson, the late Evelyn and LeRoy Lewis. Fond Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Loving friend of many. Visitation Saturday, 3:30-9 p.m., Funeral Service Saturday 4:30 p.m. at Nelson...
