Obituaries

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...

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),...

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,...

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....

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...

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;...

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.,...

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...

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

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;...