Obituaries

Oct 9, 2016

Louise Johnson of Park Ridge , Illinois, age 74, beloved wife of the late Kenneth Johnson; loving mother of Leonard (Frances) Johnson and Michael Johnson; cherished grandmother of Monica Alexandria and Kenneth; dear sister of the late Rosalie. She will be missed by many family and friends. Visitation Tuesday, October 11, from 4 to 9 P.M.; Funeral prayers Wednesday, October...

Oct 9, 2016

Angelina Schiavo, nee Carnavacciolo, age 96, of Park Ridge passed away peacefully on October 9, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Joseph; Loving mother of Jeannine (George "Skip") Wolf; Beloved daughter of the late Guisepina and Alexandro Carnavacciolo. Cherished grandmother "Nanni" of Nicole Roman, William (Melissa) Roman, Josette (Paul) LaMonica, Robert (Angela) Roman, Adina Wolf, Jeffrey Roman and George Wolf....

Oct 7, 2016

John Kalobratsos, beloved husband of the late Christine; loving father of the late Barbara Kalobratsos (Peter Wachowski); dear grandfather of Philip, Christina and William; fond brother of the late Konstantina and Panagiotis. Visitation Friday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home 820 W. Talcott Road (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Funeral Saturday, leaving from Nelson Funeral Home 11:00...

Oct 2, 2016

Eleanor M. Scott, age 91, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Francis who passed away in 1977, they had been married for 25 years. Loving mother of William (Jan), Robert (Ginny), Richard (Petra), Barbara (Tim) Turbett, Patricia (Joe) Rubino. Cherished grandmother of Rachel (Oliver) Potter, Jennifer and Johanna Scott; Joseph, Alexandra and Isabella Scotoni;...

Oct 1, 2016

Felix Tactaquin, beloved husband of the late Cecilia; loving father of Marites (Miguel) Negron, Roberto (Laronda) Tactaquin, Josie Tactaquin and Victoria (Ramoncito) Balce; cherished grandfather of Tiffany, Michael, Brittany Corey, Coron, Robin and Erika; dear sister of Maxima; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, October 7th, 12:00 noon to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Saturday, October 8th, prayers at...

Sep 29, 2016

Marlene A. Carlsen, Age 71, beloved daughter of the late Marvin and Marie (nee Greco); loving mom of Jill A. Smith and Kenneth E. Carlsen; cherished ma of Kyle, Patrick, Erik, Benjamin, Jakob and Kari Marie Memorial gathering Saturday, October 8, 2016 from 9:15 A.M. until time of Mass 10 A.M. at St. Paul Of The Cross Church 320 S....

Sep 28, 2016

Gladys Catherine Lemme of Park Ridge, IL was born on February 15, 1926 in Chicago and ascended this earth on September 28th at a vibrant 90 years old. Gladys was preceded in death by her husband Albert Francis Lemme and is survived by their seven children: Michael (Kathleen), Thomas, Christopher, David (Marcia), Laura, Claudia (Harvey), and Bridgette (Tom). Her wit...

Sep 25, 2016

Velma Stehlik Weil passed away on September 25, 2016 at Sunrise Senior Living in Park Ridge, Illinois at the age of 91. She is survived by her two daughters: Susan Weil Bates (Clayton) of Canadian Lakes, Michigan; and Constance Weil (Richard Brissette) of Des Plaines, Illinois; and five grandchildren (David, Sarah and Matthew Bates, Ben and Daniel Brissette). She was...

Sep 20, 2016

Florence E. Lang, nee Wolf, Beloved wife of the late John F.; Loving mother of Joyce (the late Richard) Mohring, Louis (Jackie), Raymond (Terri), Mary (George) Mazurek, John (Tobey), Larry (Chris), Joan (John) Hain and the late Bill (Judy) and Joseph; Dear grandmother of 22 and great- grandmother of 31 and her "adopted" daughter Janice Connick. All the family members...

Sep 15, 2016

Richard A. "Dick" Biarnesen, age 86; beloved husband of the late Dolores; loving dad to Ken (Kathy) Johnson, Sue Johnson and Don (Anne) Johnson; dear grandfather of Dan, Christy, Jake and Gina.  Visitation Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m.  Funeral Service Wednesday 11 a.m. at Nelson Funeral Home 820 Talcott, Park Ridge. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery.  In lieu of...

Sep 15, 2016

Delorie Sloma nee Racine, age 83, beloved wife of Marion ("Mike"); devoted mother of Debra (Michael) Jordan, Donna (Terrance) Gaertner, Janet (Edward) Bohn and Linda Sloma; cherished grandmother of Daniel, Nicole, Christopher, Madeline and Kathryn; proud great-grandma of Braxton. Visitation Tuesday, September 20, from 4 to 9 pm; funeral service, Wednesday, 10 A.M. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road,...

Sep 13, 2016

Betty E. McBride

June 5, 1931 - September 13, 2016

Betty McBride passed away peacefully, in her sleep, at home on Tuesday, September 13, 2016.  Born in Kingston, Ontario, Canada she was a loving wife to Harry McBride for 44 years until his death in January 1999.  Together they moved from Montreal to Rome, Paris...

Sep 9, 2016

Muriel Clauson, age 91, beloved wife of 70 years to Fred Clauson; loving mother of Eric (Elaine) Clauson and Lynn (Dan) Albrecht; cherished Gram of Tim Harger. Visitation Thursday, September 15, from 5 to 8 pm; Funeral service Friday, September 16, 11 am at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road, Park Ridge. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made...

Sep 6, 2016

Van Alstin, Jan, nee Schupolsky, age 80. At rest Sept. 6, 2016. Together forever with the love of her life, the late John A. Guercio. Deeply Loved mother of Linda (James) Corcoran, Cathy (Dee Krause) Van Alstin and Sandra (Dirk) Graves. Devoted grandmother of Tammy, Steven, Jason and Desirae. "Womb buddies" twin sister and best friend of Jean (the late...

Sep 4, 2016

Hepburn, Vivian T., nee Kusch, passed away Sept. 4, 2016, age 88. Beloved wife of the late John, loving mother of John (Catherine "Leann"), David (Wendy) Hepburn and Barbara (Scott) Rahr. Dearest grandmother of Tori, Brenna and William. Visitation Friday, 4-9 p.m. Funeral service; Saturday 10:00 a.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W. Talcott Road, Park Ridge. Interment Town of...

Sep 2, 2016

Shirley E. Thackaberry, age 92, beloved wife of the late Richard Seaholm and Mark Thackaberry; loving mother of Pamela Seaholm (Bill) Killean, the late Wm. Scott Seaholm (the late Lester Sabo), Gail Thackaberry (Ty) Cocagne and the late Mark Daniel Thackaberry; cherished grandmother of Kirsten Seaholm Killean (Ramon Perez). Visitation Monday, September 5, from 11 am until time of service...

Aug 26, 2016

Diane Lindgren, nee Lazar, age 73, loving mother of Mary(Mark Parady) and Kenny (Christine); cherished grandmother of Aidan, Ethan, Maddie and Mia; dear sister to Darlene Wojcieszek and Daniel Lazar, fond aunt and great aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday August 29 from 4 to 9 pm at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road Park Ridge. For more...

Aug 20, 2016

Lowdine Fratin, nee Nucci, of Park Ridge, passed away August 20, 2016. Beloved wife of Denis J.; loving sister of the late Gloria Netti; cherished aunt of many. A Memorial Mass will be held Friday, August 26th, 10:00 a.m. at Mary, Seat of Wisdom Church, 920 Granville Ave., Park Ridge. Entombment St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions...

Aug 14, 2016

Theresa E. Strandberg, 66, Born, Sept 24, 1949, passed away Aug, 14, 2016. Beloved daughter of Helen (née Leth) and the late Oliver Strandberg;  loving sister of Nina Hultman and Eric Strandberg; dearest aunt of Nathan (Ellen) Hultman, Adam Strandberg and Shannon (Pat) Mahoney; great-aunt of Linnea Hultman and Silas Hultman. Theresa was a graduate...

Aug 12, 2016

Ruth Alice Griffith, age 67, beloved wife of Richard D. Griffith; loving mother of Robert (Wendy), James (Lori) and Charles (Rebecca); cherished grandmother of Lindsay, Mark, Madison, Kelsey, Leah, Emma, Everett and Aiden; dear sister of Ruby, Rachael, Lorraine and James; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, August 16, from 4 to 9 pm at Nelson Funeral...