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Raymond A. Carlson
Oct 10, 2015
Raymond A. Carlson, 97, of Chicago; proud WWII Army Veteran. Visitation Wednesday, October 14 from 5 - 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W. Talcott, Park Ridge. Funeral service Thursday 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment St. Luke Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please direct memorial contributions to Alzheimer's Association of Greater Illinois Chapter, 8430 W. Bryn Mawr,...
Torsten Sandvik
Oct 9, 2015
Torsten Sandvik, 93, of Niles; beloved husband of Mary Lou and the late Betty; loving father of Susan (Leo) Rakowski, Robert (Sherry) Sandvik, Timothy Gerdes, Heather (Steven) Martin, Rebecca (Jamin) Ejupi and Neal (Sarah) Gerdes; cherished grandfather of Brian, Wesley, Bradley, Adam, Kate, Lexi, Lauren, Logan and Spencer and great-grandfather of Ashley. Torsten was a proud WWII Veteran of the...
Jay C. Batson
Oct 7, 2015
Jay C. Batson, 90, passed October 7, 2015. He is survived by Janet (Jim) Davidson, Garey, Jeff (Denise), Jim (Mary), Denise (Guy) Tardi; 17 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 9 great-great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife Edith, his parents, 4 siblings, daughter Barbara, and his grandson Ricky. Jay is a proud WWII veteran who was in D-Day plus 1,...
Gertrude F. Strand
Oct 7, 2015
Strand, Gertrude F., Beloved wife of the late George. Loving mother of William (Susan) and Linda Strand. Cousin of Janice Landin. Funeral services are private. Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Home (847)823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com
Lucy Maria Sciortino
Oct 3, 2015
Lucy Maria Sciortino, age 87, passed away Oct 3, 2015. She was born on Sept 22, 1928 in San Pedro in Campo, Italy. Her husband Charles preceded her in death in 2000. Beloved mother of Robert and Michael (Karen) Sciortino; cherished grandmother of Nicholas, Eric and Michelle Sciortino; dear cousin of the Sciortino family in Rochester, N. Y. , Mary...
Aurelio G. Agapito
Oct 1, 2015
Agapito, Aurelio G., loving husband of the late Natividad. Cherished father of Paulo and Aljamae (Corinne) Carlos. Dear grandfather of Trevor Carlos. Beloved uncle, faithful friend, devoted piano instructor and music mentor to many. Visitation Sunday 4-9 p.m. Funeral Monday prayers; 9:15 a.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W. Talcott Road, Park Ridge to Mary Seat of Wisdom Church for...
Arthur S. Miller
Sep 28, 2015
Arthur S. Miller, 96, of Park Ridge; beloved husband of Margaret for 50 years; ; loving uncle of Lorraine and Tim Kane, Carol Fritz, Maryann Valenti, Dennis, Donald and Daniel India and Dianne Wenzl. Arthur was a proud WWII United States Army veteran. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, October 2 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Hope Church, 9711...
Chester Peck Smith Jr.
Sep 23, 2015
Chester Peck Smith Jr., Age 97, beloved husband of 70 years to Ruth; father of Sharon; loving uncle of Frank J. (Barbara) Smith II , Celeste Wohlers, Steven (Dee) Kressner, Judith Fecske, Scott (Carol) Kressner and Deborah (Randy) Debenham; dear great uncle to many; cherished brother-in-law of Marjorie (the late William) Kressner; brother of the late Frank J. (Phyllis) and...
Frank J. Tomaszewski Iii
Sep 19, 2015
Frank J. Tomaszewski III, beloved father of Julia and Frank IV; loving son of Frank Jr. and the late Patricia; caring brother to Jennifer (Paul) Welch; kind uncle of Jarrod and Abby Welch; and grandson of Patricia Thomas. Visitation on Thursday September 24 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers Friday 9:30 am at Nelson Funeral Home 820 W....
Lena Greco
Sep 10, 2015
Lena Greco, age 92, Born into Eternal Life on September 10, 2015. Loving wife of the late Angelo. Beloved mother of Leonard (Marie), Antoinette Lemes, Angela (Michael) Jerger and the late Josephine Greco. Cherished grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of 4. Dear sister of Anthony (the late Millie) Mitchell and preceded in death by her brothers Joseph (the late Rosalie)...
Ludwig C. Kusch "Lu"
Sep 8, 2015
Ludwig C. Kusch "Lu", age 92, Proud U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of 66 years to Lois ( nee Grimme); loving father of Lloyd (Janeen), Leonard (Nancy) and Lawrence; cherished grandpa of Mark and Greg; dear brother of the late Edward; will be missed by many nieces and nephews. In Lieu of flowers memorials in his memory can be made...
Janet M. Jarczyk
Sep 6, 2015
Janet Jarczyk, age 68, of Niles; loving daughter of the late Walter Sr. and Florence; dear sister of Walter Jr. (Barbara); dear friend of Bernadette. Services and Interment private. Please direct memorial contributions to St. Jude Research Hospital, PO Box 1000 Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38101. For more information 847.823.5122.
Isabelle Minhee Lee
Sep 5, 2015
Age 32, of Chicago, passed away September 5, 2015 with loving family and friends by her side. Beloved wife of Anthony Kidd; Loving daughter of Taikang and Diane Choi; Dear sister of David Choi and Cherished aunt and cousin to many. Visitation Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home 820 W. Talcott Rd., Park Ridge. Funeral...
Timothy Blair Burnight
Sep 4, 2015
Timothy Blair Burnight, 28, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2015, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Timothy was born on June 15, 1987, in Evanston, Illinois, the son of Tom Alan Burnight of Park Ridge, Illinois and the late Judith Lynn (Mann) Burnight. Tim is survived by his sister Jessica Lynn Burnight of Chicago, Illinois and Lisa...
Arnie Vargas
Sep 2, 2015
Vargas, Arnie Jr., Loving husband of Sue. Cherished son of Arnulfo (the late Rosa) Vargas Sr. Devoted father of Damian and grandfather of Xavier. Dear brother of Phil (Kathy), Tom, Armando (the late Susan), Sally (Craig) Brown. Fond uncle of many nieces. Visitation Saturday, 3-8 p.m. A funeral prayer service will be conducted on Saturday, at Nelson Funeral Home, 820...
Jean L. Moore
Aug 31, 2015
Jean L. Moore, nee Cuddy, Age 90; beloved wife of the late Thomas B.; loving mother of Margaret (the late Steve) Ludwig, Thomas, Patricia (Michael) Mann, Pamela (Steve) Southwell, Marianne (Kevin) LaCour, Michael, Timothy, Colleen (the late Patrick) Kissane, Kevin, Jennifer (Michael) Arnold and Janine (Leo) Zaremba; dear grandmother of 25; great-grandmother of 18; loving sister-in-law of Fr. Gregory Moore,O.P....
Mary C. Kokot
Aug 30, 2015
Beloved daughter of the late Frank and Helen Kokot; dearest cousin of Edward (Mary Lou), John (Kathy), Frank and Robert Kokat; cherished friend of Diane (Greg) Fife, Michael (Marilyn) Parenzan, John and Robert (Carla) Parenzan. Memorial Visitation, Friday, 10 a.m. until time of Mass 11 a.m. at All Saints Cathedral National Catholic Church 9201 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago, IL 60631....
Ione Barzditis
Aug 29, 2015
Ione Barzditis nee Hayek, 92, passed on August 29, 2015 in Park Ridge. Ione is survived by her sons Ralph (Maria) Barzditis, and John Barzditis; granddaughters Danielle (Justin) Weck and Nicole Barzditis; and cousin Richard L. Anderson. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert J. Barzditis, and parents Frank and Alma Hayek. Visitation Wednesday, September 2, 4 –...
Madeline Haff
Aug 26, 2015
Haff, Madeline, nee: Bonanno. Loving wife of the late Donald. Cherished mother of Hank (Dr. Diane Lis) Haff, Patricia (Steven) Mills and Deborah (Kevin) Mills. Devoted grandmother of Sheree (Kevin), Jennifer, Kristyn, Amanda, Katelyn, Alyssa, Michael, Ryan, Alexa and Kaylee. Great grandmother of Leila. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation, Friday from 4-9 pm. Funeral Saturday; prayers 10:00...
Karin R. Lomax
Aug 22, 2015
Karin R. Lomax, 66, of Lake Geneva, WI and formerly of Park Ridge, IL; beloved wife of Terry for 48 years; loving mother of Donna (Mike) Patterson, Julie (Wally) Nashert, Barbie (Bob) Wolski and Kerri Lomax; cherished grandma of six. Memorial visitation Tuesday, August 25 from 4 – 9 p.m. with a memorial service beginning at 7 p.m. at Nelson...
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