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Chicago, Illinois Obituaries

Barbro Pearson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Irvin K. Anderson

Irvin K. Anderson

Mar 8, 2016

Irvin K. Anderson, of Park Ridge. Loving husband of the late Shirley. Devoted father of Todd (the late Sophia Pichinos) and Neil (Oksana) Anderson. Cherished grandfather of Georgia and Ryan. Dear brother of Ruth Lochow, Bill Anderson, and the late Betty Brennan. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Visitation, Thursday, March 17 from 4-9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral...

Donna L Kosmen

Donna L Kosmen

Mar 6, 2016

Donna L. Kosmen, 02/06/1959-03/06/2016

Santiago Francisco Candocia

Santiago Francisco Candocia

Mar 6, 2016

Santiago Francisco Candocia, 85, of Glenview and formerly of Vernon Hills and Skokie, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2016. He grew up in Union de Reyes, Matanzas, Cuba and graduated from the University of Havana with a degree in Law. He worked in the Cuban court system until he immigrated to the USA in 1962 with his wife and...

Richard "Dick" Franks

Richard "Dick" Franks

Mar 1, 2016

Richard "Dick" Franks, 84, of Park Ridge; beloved husband of Irene for 58 years; loving father of Steven (Elizabeth) and Kristen (Rob) Ferrigan; cherished grandfather of Deanna, Kyle, Savannah and Eric. Dick was a United States Staff Sergeant in the Army during the Korean War, a long-time member, Elder and Treasurer of Park Ridge Presbyterian Church, a professor at Elmhurst...

Antoinette Ungaro

Antoinette Ungaro

Feb 27, 2016

Antoinette Ungaro nee Donatello, 102, of Park Ridge passed away February 27, 2016. Loving wife of the late Joseph; beloved mother of Joseph R. (Lucyanne) Ungaro; cherished grandmother of Joseph J. (Theresa) Ungaro; loving great-grandmother of Lily and Mila; and kind sister of the late Lucy (Michael Sr.) Scavo and Vito Donatello. Visitation Wednesday 4 to 9 p.m. at Nelson...

Betty J. Geldermann

Betty J. Geldermann

Feb 24, 2016

Betty J. Geldermann nee Christensen, age 85, beloved wife of the late James; loving mother of Joyce (Roman Natch) Caldwell, Linnea Caldwell and Larry (Nancy) Geldermann; cherished nana of Lenny, Timothy, Linz, Molly, Heather and Taylor; fond great-grandmother of Chrissy, Samantha and Kristen; dear step-mother of Michael Geldermann, Ellen (Don) Pease and William (Bobbie) Geldermann. Lying in State Monday, February...

Genevieve Durr

Genevieve Durr

Feb 24, 2016

Genevieve Durr, nee: Scianna; loving wife of the late Harry. Devoted daughter of the late Josephine and Andrew Scianna. Cherished mother of Karen (George) West and Maureen (Ronald) Kolzow. Loving sister of Frank and Paul. Adored grandmother of Elizabeth, Laura and Nicole. Great–grandmother of Matthew, Alicia, Paige, Holly, Madison, Andrew and Jack. Lying in state, Monday 9:30 a.m. at St....

Geraldine A. Kurtti

Geraldine A. Kurtti

Feb 22, 2016

Geraldine A. Kurtti "Jerry", age 86. Adored wife of the late Helmer "Kurt"; wonderful mom of Patricia (Mark) Drogos, Michael (Annie), Mary (George) McInerney, Kurt (Elizabeth), and Donna (Rick) Atwood; cherished grandmother of Danielle (Nick) Ward, Derek (Kristin), Sabrina (Grant) Peterson, Scott (Sarah), Jonathan Drogos, Teri, Jason (David), Geri, Eamon, Mary, Kristena (Kris) Isom, Erika (Jake) Fransen and Ashley (Luke)...

Judith M. Mieszala-Morin

Judith M. Mieszala-Morin

Feb 20, 2016

Judith Mae "Sugar" Mieszala-Morin, age 70, passed away peacefully on Feb. 20, 2016 after her fearless battle with cancer. Judith was born June 26, 1945 in Chicago, IL to Jean and William Guendling. Judith was a beloved wife, mother, nana/great nana, sister, and aunt. She is survived by her husband Michael of 28 years. Her children include John, Dan (Kris),...

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