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Dorothy Stevens

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Lorraine H. Bertell

Lorraine H. Bertell

Jan 3, 2017

Bertell, Lorraine H., Beloved wife of the late Walter, loving mother of Jerome (Ann), dearest grandmother of James (Lora), fond sister of the late Alice (late Phillip) Vella. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday from 12:00 Noon until time of service 1:30 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W. Talcott Ave., Park Ridge. Interment St. Adalbert...

Michael A. Borowicz

Michael A. Borowicz

Dec 31, 2016

Michael A. Borowicz, age 36, passed away suddenly on December 31, 2016. Devoted son of Andrew M. and Mary A. (Zelinski) Borowicz; loving brother of Matthew (Maureen) Borowicz; amazing and cool uncle to Declan and Mackenzie Borowicz; nephew, cousin, and great friend to many. Visitation Friday, January 6, 2017 from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 West...

Gerlinde Kubitz

Gerlinde Kubitz

Dec 31, 2016

Gerlinde Kubitz, (nee Rudolph) age 86.  Beloved wife of the late Kurt; loving mom of Ingried (Josef) Schwab, Roland and Kenneth (Diane); cherished Omi of Jennifer; dear sister of Christa and Hartmut; will be missed by many nieces and nephews.  Visitation Wednesday January 4, 2017 from 4 to 9 P.M. Funeral Service, Thursday January 5, 2017 11 A.M. at...

William F. Guse

William F. Guse

Dec 28, 2016

Born on Christmas Day 1926 in Chicago, IL to the late Ethel (nee Hines) Guse and William Frederick Guse.  died December 28, 2016 in Park Ridge, Illinois at the age of 90. He is survived by his devoted wife, Janet (nee Arndt) Guse; his daughter Diane Guse Dahlmann; his son William F. Guse, Jr. (Sherry) and grandson, Jonathon William Guse....

Alice P. Young

Alice P. Young

Dec 25, 2016

Alice P. Young, age 97, of Park Ridge. Beloved wife the late Lawrence; loving daughter of the late William and Tillie Potter. Alice was member of Park Ridge 20 th Century Club, Park Ridge Book Review Club and Park Ridge Seniors. Funeral Services and Interment Tuesday, January 3, 2017, family and friends to meet at 11 a.m. at Glen...

Helen Tselentis

Helen Tselentis

Dec 24, 2016

Helen Tselentis, Age 43; beloved wife of Corey J. Crain; loving mother of Zoe Crain; cherished daughter of Nikolaos and Valsamo; daughter-in-law of Michael (Dawn) Crain and the late Anna Crain; dearest sister of Ktisifon (Anna) Tselentis; sister-in-law of Michelle (Larry) Holecheck and Scott (Stacey) Crain; dear aunt and cousin of many.  Visitation Friday 9:30 a.m. until time of...

Bernadine "Barney" A. Yardley

Bernadine "Barney" A. Yardley

Dec 24, 2016

Age 93 of Morton Grove.  Passed away December 24, 2016.  Beloved wife of the late James; Loving mother of Susan Carder, James Jr.(Dianne) and the late Johnny; Cherished grandmother of Lisa(Tom)Douville, Erica Carder(Christopher Beeson), Chris(Kate)Carder, Andrea(Matthew)Thornberry, Amy and the late Michael; Dear great-grandmother of Caroline, Cameron, Courtney, Connor, and Corbin; Fond aunt to many nieces and nephews.  Memorial Visitation Wednesday,...

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