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Helen M. Bagel

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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"

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

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...

Lydia Scheltes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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