Cecelia A. Purcell
Aug 11, 2016
Cecelia Morg Purcell, November 14, 1920 - August 11, 2016, of Chicago, IL went to be with the Lord August 11, 2016. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, Dr. John Purcell and her son Frederick Purcell. She is survived by nine children; Pat Purcell (Vera), Michael Purcell (Patti), Alice Coffin (Tom), Catherine Card (John),...
Lenore Watson
Aug 7, 2016
Lenore Watson 92 of Park Ridge; beloved wife of the late Thomas; loving mother of Margaret (Bill Schafer) Watson, John, Nancy (Dennis) Good and Daniel 'Doc' (Kathy); cherished grandmother of Katy (Alessandro Febretti), Chelsea, Margaret, Danny, Augie, Mickey, and Micah; proud great grandmother of Emilia. In lieu of flowers, please make donation to charity of choice. Visitation Friday, August 19,...
Harry E. Wickstrom
Jul 31, 2016
Harry E. Wickstrom, age 93, of Chicago; beloved husband of 58 years to the late Elfrieda, nee Paulick; loving father of Constance (David) Cook, Charlotte (Marc) Neault and Gail (the late Leo) Bassett; cherished grandfather of nine; great-grandfather and great-great grandfather of many; dear brother of the late Charles, Arnold, Margaret, Helga and Ernest; fond uncle and friend of many....
James E Puhr
Jul 31, 2016
James E. Puhr, age 72, of Park Ridge passed away suddenly on July 31, 2016. Loving husband of the late Linda. Beloved son of Edward and Ellen. Loving father of Jill Puhr-Kelly. Cherished grandfather "Papa Jimmy" of Michael, Maggie and Max. Fond brother of Ellen (Dan) Dubrule. Loving owner of "Scooter". Dear uncle and friend to many. Visitation Friday 10:00-11:30am...
Pleas "Pj" Smith
Jul 23, 2016
Pleas "PJ" Smith, Born June 9, 1927, at Rest July 23, 2016, age 89; beloved fiancé of Frances Brandecker; dearest father of Rosalyn Lesch, Pamela (David) Schneider, Timothy (Teresa) Smith and Karen (Edward) O'Connor; loving grandfather of Charles O'Connor, Audrey Lesch, Edward O'Connor, Alexander Lesch, Meeghan (Liam) Doherty, Sophia (Jimmy) Driskell, Kaylyn O'Connor and Peter Lesch; step-grandfather of 4;...
Helmut Wagerer
Jul 23, 2016
Helmut F. Wagerer Born in Austria, October 9, 1935 to his loving parents Alois and Theresia; beloved husband of Ruth, nee Dixon; dearest brother of Herbert and Gehart; brother-in-law of the late Marjorie (Cornelio) Zamora; cherished uncle of Daniel Zamora and many nieces and nephews. Family and Friends to meet, Saturday, July 30th at Ridgewood Cemetery 9900 N. Milwaukee Ave.,...
Audrey K. Wietrzykowski
Jul 19, 2016
Wietrzykowski, Audrey K., Loving mother of Dawn (Dave) Galea. Sister of Charles Kirkwood. Devoted daughter of the late Charles and Jennie Kirkwood. Visitation Friday 4-9 p.m. Funeral prayers, Saturday 9:15 a.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W. Talcott Rd., to Mary Seat of Wisdom Church Mass, 10:00 a.m. Interment Ridgewood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Best friend Animal...
Mehari Z. Gebremichael
Jul 19, 2016
Mehari Z. Gebremichael, At Rest July 19, 2016 Funeral Service, Saturday, July 23 2016, 10:00 a.m. at Eritrean Orthodox Church of St. Mary, 6350 N. Paulina St., Chicago. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. For information 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com
Albert M. Miglioratti
Jul 16, 2016
Albert M. Miglioratti Born to this life September 19, 1922. Born to eternal life July 16, 2016. Proud Army Air Corps WWII Veteran. Beloved husband of 70 years to Grace (nee Daniels); cherished father of Pastor Phil (Carol) Miglioratti; loving grandpa of Jorie (Tim) Riesen, Jennie (JJ) Iagulli; proud great grandpa of Sophia and Addison Riesen, Macie and Preston Iagulli;...
Helen M. Bagel
Jul 11, 2016
Helen M. Bagel, age 88. Dearest wife of the late Milan J.; loving mother of Susan and Nancy; devoted grandmother of Liana and Meilin; friend to Kosmo and Sugar. In lieu of flowers memorials in her memory can be made to charity of choice. Memorial gathering Wednesday 10:00 A.M. until time of service 11:30 A.M. at Nelson Funeral Home 820...
Maxyne J. Woody
Jul 10, 2016
Maxyne J. Woody, age 99. Visitation Thursday, July 14, from 4 to 9 pm; Funeral Friday, July 15, from 9 to 10 am at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road, Park Ridge. Interment Irving Park Cemetery. For more information call 847-823-5122.
Michael A. Tanabe
Jul 6, 2016
Tanabe, Michael A., Beloved son of Ann (the late Alon) Tanabe. Cherished brother of Mary (John) Moy, Jane (Douglas) Gault, Paul (Susan), Robert Tanabe, Susan (Christopher) Connington and Nancy (Gordon) Yee. Loving uncle of Christopher, Gregory, Stephanie, Alexander, Christine, Melanie, Matthew, Andrew, Bryan, Taylor, Benjamin, Mackenzie, Justin, Lauren and Madeleine. Fond nephew of many aunts and uncles. Visitation Monday 4-9...
James V. Gianforte
Jul 6, 2016
James (Jim) V. Gianforte (retired C.F.D, B.O.B.), age 90, was born September 5, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois to Salvatore and Rosaria Gianforte. He was the oldest of their 3 children and also had 4 older step-sisters and one older step-brother. Jim served in the Navy during World War II. He married Josephine (nee Giliberto, deceased) on April 17, 1948 in...
Sargis Sam Malik
Jul 3, 2016
Sargis "Sarge" Malik, Born June 1, 1944, At Rest July 3, 2016, age 72; loving husband of Nancy; dear father of Linda, Robert and Albert (Heather); fond grandfather of Alexandra, Olivia, Ethan, Cameron, Leila and Jackson; loving brother of Samira (Abid) Kakos and the late Sargon (Diana) Malik. Sargis will be fondly remembered for his compassion for others, his great...
Helen M Goehry
Jul 3, 2016
Helen M. Goehry nee Stempinski, age 90, was reunited with the love of her life, Gerald on July 3, 2016, with her loving family at her side. Loving daughter of the late Catherine and Walter Stempinski. Cherished mother of Jerry (Tori), Craig, April (Scott). Dearest grandmother of Miranda & Jessica Sherwin. "Big Sister" and dearly loved Aunt of Diane Miskovic...
Virginia "Ginny" L. Murray
Jul 1, 2016
Virginia Louise "Ginny" Murray, 25 years, passed suddenly on July 1, 2016. Beloved daughter of James(Tomoko) and Nancy Murray. Devoted sister of Patrick Murray. Loving granddaughter of Chester and the late Sarah "Sally" (nee Benton) Michon, Patricia and the late Thomas Murray, and the late Catherine Garbutt. Beloved niece of John and Kathleen O'Connell, Tom and Kathy Murray, Andrew Murray,...
Joy C Cameron
Jun 28, 2016
Joy C. Cameron, beloved wife of the late Raymond; loving mom of the late Mickey, Lori (Alan) Massey and Catherine (Michael) Wittrock. Dearest Nana of Scott, Benjamin, Nikolas, Diana and Lorelei. Visitation Tuesday, July 5, 2016 from 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral service Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at 10 a.m. Nelson Funeral Home followed by graveside inurnment All Saints Cemetery.
Gerard Katsma Jr.
Jun 27, 2016
Gerard Katsma, Jr. of Chicago, age 87, passed away on June 27, 2016. Beloved husband of Opal, loving father of Keith (Janette); cherished grandfather of Katarina; treasured uncle and great uncle of many. Friend to all he met. A memorial service will be held at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 3309 N. Seminary, Chicago, at 12:00 pm on July 9, 2016. In...
Mildred B. Sparesus "Millie"
Jun 22, 2016
Mildred B. Sparesus, "Millie" Age 85, (nee Ander) Beloved wife of the late Edward; loving mother of Judy (Skip) Lubinski and David (Mary Ellen); cherished grandma of Steven (Crystal) Lubinski, Kristy (Thomas) Wrona, David Sparesus, Elizabeth (CJ) Reyes, and Jessica Sparesus; proud great grandmother of 8; dear sister of the late Margaret (Ken) Bureman and Virginia (Ken) Gause. Will be...
Joanne D. Palumbo
Jun 15, 2016
Palumbo, JoAnne D., Loving wife of 50 years to Marino. Cherished mother of Michael (Veronica) and Tricia (Steve) Campbell. Devoted grandmother of Christina, Michael, Mitch, Matthew, Julie, Samantha, Mayson and Monaco. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephew. Visitation Friday 4-9 p.m. Funeral prayers, Saturday 9:30 a.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W. Talcott Rd., Park Ridge to St. Thecla...
