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Chicago, Illinois Obituaries
Lydia Scheltes
Jun 11, 2016
Scheltes, Lydia; loving wife of the late Adrian "Ade" Scheltes. Devoted daughter of the late Alexander and Lydia Kraus. She will be missed by many. A Memorial visitation will be held on Sat., Aug. 6 from 1:00 p.m. until time of Service 2:00 p.m. at Bethesda Home 2833 N. Nordica, Chicago. Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Home (847)823-5122or www.nelsonfh.com
Robert J. Adams
May 26, 2016
Robert J. Adams Age 85, beloved husband of Dorothy; loving dad of Rob (Denise), Brenda, Barbara (Phil Dipiazza), Karen (Joe) Bernas; cherished grandpa of Jonathan (Liz), Robert, Tiffany, (Kevin Samp), Christina (Ken) Pietszak, Bobby, Michelle, Gabby, Patricia, Joey, Rachel, Luke; proud great – grandpa of Lillie, Dylan, Aryona, Amelia, Mya, Mason and Matty; dear uncle to many. Visitation, Tuesday May...
Lena Eiken
May 25, 2016
Lena Eiken (nee' Tenold), born and raised in Vik i Sogn, Norway. Now of Park Ridge, IL beloved wife of late husband Olav Eiken passed away on May 25, 2016 at the age of 90. She is survived by her 3 daughters Cynthia (Per) Hamnes, Linda (Svein) Steffensen and Kristin Eiken. She was also the adoring grandmother of her seven...
Helen A. Gurak
May 21, 2016
Helen A. Gurak, Passed away May 21, 2016; age 93; beloved wife of the late John; loving mother of Carol (Greg) Stout; fond aunt and great-aunt. Visitation Friday from 8:30 a.m. until time of Prayers 9:30 a.m. at Nelson Funeral Home 820 Talcott, Park Ridge to Mary, Seat of Wisdom Church, Mass 10 a.m. Entombment Maryhill Cemetery. Please omit flowers....
Edward "Eddie" Noga
May 18, 2016
Edward Joseph Noga, age 93, U.S. Army, Veteran WWII; beloved husband of the late Elaine; wonderful father of Denise Langlois and the late Kathleen DiPrima; cherished grandfather of Brian (Nancy) Sokolowski and Matthew Langlois; dear great-grandfather of Mila; loving companion of Bernadine Tlapa; fond uncle of Joyce Kilens and Maryann Stolfa. Eddie was a wonderful man. His commitment to and...
Clarence W. Schroeder
May 14, 2016
Clarence W. Schroeder, at rest May 14, 2016, Age 91; beloved husband of the late Agnes, nee Krisman and the late Gloria, nee Willis; loving father of Linda (Richard) Rogus and Larry (Kay) Schroeder; step-father to Arlene (the late Tom) Gracy; dearest grandfather of Audrey (Andy) Phelan, Paul (Sarah) Rogus, Kim Brewster, Mike Schroeder and Cheryl Maksinski; great-grandfather of six;...
Richard M. Kamowski
May 8, 2016
Richard M. Kamowski, 64, of Chicago; beloved son of the late Norbert and Aurelia and step-son of Mary Kozak-Kamowski; dear grandson of the late Josephine Przybyla; loving brother of Randal (Patti), Debra (the late Louis) Cuva, Kathryn (Gerald) King, Susan Dean, Janet Eve Webb and the late Jimmy; cherished uncle of Ryan (Lindsay), Robyn (Brittney), Lindsay, Chris, Ashley, Matthew, Betsy...
Linnea J. Falcinelli
Apr 29, 2016
Falcinelli, Linnea J. Loving wife of the Frank. Devoted mother Michael, Joseph (Samantha) and Melissa, Dominic and Andrew Falcinelli. Loving sister of Carl (Marge), John (Diane), James (Donna), Larry (Mary and the late Bill and Diane Butler. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Lie in state, Thursday at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 205 N. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge from...
Gerald J. Goehry
Apr 19, 2016
Gerald J. Goehry, age 82, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2016 with his loving family at his side. He is survived by "The Love of his Life", Helen. Beloved son of the late Irving and Mabel. Cherished father of Jerry (Tori), Craig, April (Scott) Makay. Loving grandfather of Miranda and Jessica Sherwin. Fond brother of Gloria, Neil, Kathy and...
Barbro Pearson
Apr 19, 2016
Barbro Pearson, 91, passed away April 19, 2016. Beloved wife of the late George Ivar; devoted mother of Karl (Glenna) and Linnea (Egon Tietz); loving farmor and mormor of Erika (Roger) Berdan, Kristina (fiancé Zach Fowle) and Matthew. Member of The American Daughters of Sweden, Charter member of Hagar 721 V.O.A., member of Verdandi #3 I.O.S., Former Chairman of Central...
Charles P. Alix
Apr 15, 2016
Alix, Charles P. (Czajka). Beloved husband of Freda, Devoted father of Constance (Steven) Seabrook and Paul JJ Alix. Fond uncle of Gerald, Kenneth, Joanne (the late Richard) Bernas, Thomas and Norbert Czajka, Justin Ruffolo, Judith Patterson, Bill Folliard, Robert Quinn and the late Arletta Markham. WWII combat veteran, U.S. Army Signal Corp., Pacific Theater. Member, American Legion and the Elks...
Thomas G. Stinchcomb
Apr 10, 2016
Dr. Thomas Glenn Stinchcomb passed away on Sunday April 10, 2016 after a brief illness. He was born September 12, 1922 in Tiffin, Ohio, the son of George and Ruth (Brand) Stinchcomb. After graduating from Heidelberg College in Tiffin, Tom was commissioned in the US Naval Reserve at Annapolis, received the Admiral's Award for class academic achievement and served as...
Hyung Sook Baik
Apr 10, 2016
Visitation Tuesday From 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Nelson Funeral Home. Funeral Service Wednesday 10:00 am. Please meet at the cemetery office. Memory Gardens Cemetery 2501 E. Euclid Ave. Arlington Hts
Joanne A. Jaske
Apr 7, 2016
Joanne A. Jaske nee Misiewicz, 75, of Des Plaines, passed away April 7, 2016. She was a passionate childcare provider who raised her own boys and also touched the lives of countless children and families. Loving wife of the late Clifford; beloved mother of Brian (Orenza) and Andrew (Beth); cherished grandmother of Isabella and Tessa; sweet sister of Paulette (Dennis)...
Carole M. Murphy
Apr 1, 2016
Murphy, Carole M. Devoted mother of Jill (Wally) Kuczmarski, Jack (Kathleen) Murphy and Marybeth (Don) McBride. Cherished grandmother of Katie, Jackie, Sarah, Emily, Melissa, Colin, Connor, Christina, Claire and Cole. Great grandmother of Brody. Dear sister of the late William Morgan. Dear aunt and friend of many. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 150...
Barbara Ann Carrera
Mar 31, 2016
Barbara Ann Carrera nee Granias, 66, of Lincolnwood, Illinois courageously fought and ended her battle with pancreatic cancer on March 31, 2016. Trusted friend and nurturing soul and lover of nature, life, and her lake house. Adored daughter of the late John and Georgia Granias. Beloved wife of Michael; loving mother of Katherine Carrera, Ann (David Janossy) Carrera, Elizabeth (Charles...
Maryanne Skrbina
Mar 21, 2016
Maryanne Skrbina (nee Tarsa), 77, of Sun Lakes, AZ, passed away peacefullly Monday, March 21, 2016 surrounded by her loving family in Chicago. She is the beloved wife of Mark Skrbina; loving mother of Joanne DeOliviera, Mark (Dena) Skrbina and Barb (Dan) Kadus; cherished grandmother of Matthew and Michael Kadus and Jake and Jon Skrbina; dear sister of Art Tarsa,...
Iristine B. Mack
Mar 20, 2016
Iris Mack of Libertyville, a long-time Chicago resident, died Sunday the 20th of March at Winchester House Nursing and Skilled Care facility. Born in 1929 on the island of Barbados, Iris moved to the Edgewater neighborhood of Chicago in 1967. She found a place for herself at Children's Memorial Hospital, working as a technician in Medical Materials Management until her...
Margaret Burns
Mar 20, 2016
Margaret Burns; retired teacher at Mary, Seat of Wisdom School and continued service to the parish in various ministries. Beloved wife of the late Thomas; dear mother of Alice (Kregg) Boreani and Thomas; loving grandmother of Kathryn, Madeline and Austin Boreani; fond sister of J. William and Michael Cuncannan; aunt of many. Visitation Tuesday 3 to 9 p.m. at Nelson...
Capt. Julius W. Breit
Mar 19, 2016
Capt. Julius W. Breit, 98, of Chicago; beloved father of Ann (Ken) Meister, Jim (Marge), Tom (Ruth) and Marybeth; cherished grandfather of Ann Hank, Jen (Jim) Albert, Mike (Karin) Meister, Katherine, Andrew and Emily Meister, Jamie Breit, Jaclyn (Paul) Bialobrzewski, Matthew and Elizabeth Breit; proud great-grandfather of Jack, Elaine and Edith; fond uncle to many. Visitation Tuesday, March 22 from...
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