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Alice L. Wilson

Alice L. Wilson

Aug 10, 2015

Alice Leone Wilson (nee Westberg), 64 of Niles, IL passed away peacefully on Monday, August 10, 2015 after a valiant battle with health complications. Because of her firm belief in God, her struggle ultimately gave her peace. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Florence (Farr) Westberg; mother of Matthew Wilson and cherished birth mother of Kim...

Ruth M. Mathies

Ruth M. Mathies

Jul 27, 2015

Visitation at Nelson Funeral Home 820 W. Talcott Road, Park Ridge, Illinois Saturday, August 1, 2015 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Funeral service at 4 p.m. For more information call 847-823-5122

Raymond F. Sawusch

Raymond F. Sawusch

Jul 25, 2015

Raymond F. Sawusch, 82, of Park Ridge; beloved husband of Sharon (nee Taylor); loving father of Dwight (Gloria) and Leslie (Don) Reuss; cherished grandfather of Douglas, Tyler and Jacob; dear brother of Bob (Pat) and brother-in-law of Jan (Grant) Kearsey; fond uncle of many. Ray was a proud United States Army Veteran. Visitation Thursday, July 30 from 4 – 9...

Mary F. Roback

Mary F. Roback

Jul 18, 2015

Mary Frances Roback, 52, passed July 18, 2015. Mary was born in Chicago, June 12, 1963 to Anthony Roback and Shirley Snyder. Mary is survived by her father Anthony (Joan Doyle) Roback; her siblings Edward Roback and Jean (Paul) Kramer; aunts and uncles Keith (Judy) Snyder, Marlene (Peter) Mugavero, Randall (Lynn) Snyder; and cousins Pam (Dan) Nolte, Loren (John) Anderson,...

Cecelia M. Bellen

Cecelia M. Bellen

Jul 17, 2015

Cecelia M. Bellen nee Madeck, age 94, passed into eternal life peacefully on July 17, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Stephen. Loving mother of Wayne (Linda), Lynda (Larry) Dendtler, Janice (Bob) Roche. Cherished grandmother of Amy, Laura, John, Steve and Mark Bellen; Chris, Carrie and Susan Dendtler; Dan, Megan and Nora Roche. Great grandmother "Gigi" of Jack, Alex, Claire,...

Thomas Barnabas

Thomas Barnabas

Jul 13, 2015

Thomas Barnabas, Beloved husband of the late Manorami; loving father of Dr. Satish (Christine) and Dr. Ravi (Yvette) Barnabas; cherished grandfather of Natalie, Sonia, Brian and Decklan Barnabas. Flowers are welcome or a memorial donation can be made to Good Samaritan Fund Methodist Hospital of Chicago. Visitation Saturday from 9 A.M. until time of service 11 A.M. at Nelson Funeral...

Aurora M. Bautista

Aurora M. Bautista

Jul 12, 2015

Aurora M. Bautista (nee Mondragon), of Chicago; beloved wife of the late Porfirio; loving mother of Ernest (Diane), the late Edgardo, Pia Eden and Edna May. Visitation Thursday, July 16 from 4 – 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W. Talcott, Park Ridge. Funeral prayers Friday 9 :15 a.m. at the funeral home with a procession to St. Monica...

Dorothy R. Sandrock

Dorothy R. Sandrock

Jul 10, 2015

Dorothy R. Sandrock, nee Breit, age 89, beloved mother of Marguerite, Mark, Maura, Michael, and Kevin (Cary); cherished grandma of Julius, Mark Jr. and the late Thomas; proud great grandma of Julien; dear sister of Julius and the late Frances. Memorial gathering Sunday from 4 to 7 P.M. Funeral Service Monday 10 A.M. at Nelson Funeral Home 820 Talcott Rd....

Perpetua H. Sotto

Perpetua H. Sotto

Jul 9, 2015

Perpetua H. Sotto, 94, of Country Club Hills, formerly of the Philippines; beloved wife of the late Basilio; loving mother of Virginia (Virgilio) Ramos, Zenaida (Benny) Martin; Pedro (Flordeliza), Danailo (Shirley), Rogelio (Flordeliza), Rosa Linda (Terry) Rafac, Gloria (Maximo) Dee, the late Norma (Ramon) Saturno, the late Rodolfo and the late Eduardo (Conchita); cherished grandmother of 40, great-grandmother of 57...

Lottie P. Kloc

Lottie P. Kloc

Jun 5, 2015

Lottie P. Kloc, 89, passed away June 5, 2015. Lottie was born to Walter and Josephine Wyrwalski in Chicago on March 19, 1926. Lottie is survived by her husband Stanley W. Kloc; her children Carol (Walter) Fritz, Lawrence (Ann Tiehen) Kloc, Ronald (Lynn) Kloc; her grandchildren Sharon Fritz, Ken Fritz, David Kloc, Philip Kloc, Kelly Kloc, and Mary Kate Kloc;...

James E. Kietzer

James E. Kietzer

Jun 2, 2015

James E. Kietzer Beloved husband of 44 years to Diane; loving father of Ken (Katrina) and Karen (Kayle) Thompson; proud papa of Stasia and Alex. Long time member of St. Lukes Lutheran Church of Park Ridge. In lieu of flowers memorials in his name to either Cure PSP psp.org or to WTTW Chicago, interactive.wttw.com would be appreciated. Memorial gathering Thursday...

Anita R. Peterson

Anita R. Peterson

May 31, 2015

Anita R. Peterson (nee Prentice), 92, of Chicago; beloved wife of the late Paul; loving mother of David (Beth), Brian (Katie) and the late Bobby; cherished grandmother of three and great-grandmother of seven; fond aunt to many. Visitation Thursday, June 4 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. with a funeral service beginning at 7 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820...

Lawrence Myers

Lawrence Myers

May 31, 2015

Lawrence Myers, age 93, WWII Navy Veteran; beloved husband of the late Arline; loving father of Laurel Reid (John Douglas) Deborah Campbell (Thomas L. McKechney), and the late Claudia (Louis) Garcia; cherished grandfather of Michael (Carla) Redmond, Dana Reid, Megan and Mary Campbell; proud greatgrandpa of Ray, Heidi, Haley, Michael and Emmerson; dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation...

Tadeusz Zurawicz

Tadeusz Zurawicz

May 30, 2015

Age 96, Beloved husband of Halina; Loving father of Danuta Winogradzki, Gregory (Urszula) and Zbigniew (Ewa); Dear grandfather of Gregory Jr., Katrina, Marcus, Karolina, Paulina, Krzysztof and Grzegorz. Visitation Friday from 4-9 pm at Nelson Funeral Home. Prayers Saturday 9:15 am to St. Constance Church, Chicago for Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 am. Interment Poland. For info. 847-823-5122

Mary "Molly" Mcdonough

Mary "Molly" Mcdonough

May 28, 2015

Mary "Molly" McDonough (nee McGuire), 97, of Chicago and originally of Rooskey, County Roscommon, Ireland; beloved wife of the late James J.; loving mother of Jim (companion Julie Pittman and formerly married to Pam); Mary Rose (the late James) Willows; Tom (Meg), Kathy (Allen) Grazzini, Eileen (Terry) Sweeney, Sheila (Pino) Tricase and the late Patsy; cherished grandmother of Meghan, Brehan,...

Rudolph J. Engler

Rudolph J. Engler

May 21, 2015

Rudolph J. Engler, Age 95; Beloved husband of the late Doris; loving father of Lori J. Engler and Frederick (Julie) Engler; cherished grandfather of Eric and Katie. Visitation Monday from 4 to 9 P.M. Funeral Prayers Tuesday 9:30 A.M. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd. (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Procession to Mary, Seat of Wisdom Church for 10 A.M....

James J Deeter

James J Deeter

May 21, 2015

James (Jim) Deeter, age 58, of Park Ridge, Illinois, died unexpectedly on Thursday, May 21, 2015. Jim was the loving husband of Anne, nee Petrowski, and the adored father of Meg and Tommy. He was the cherished son-in-law of Edward and Jean Petrowski. Jim is survived by his brother Walter Deeter; brother-in-laws Steve Petrowski (Barbara) and Jim Petrowski (Linda). He...

Kathryn "Kay" Pladis

Kathryn "Kay" Pladis

May 19, 2015

Kathryn "Kay" Pladis, nee Sprincz, age 94, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family; beloved wife of the late Theodore; loving mother of Donna (Joseph) Bates and Maureen Brzinski; beloved daughter of the late John and Mary Sprincz; fond grandmother of Sarah and Abbie Bates; dear sister of William (Diane) and Joseph (Jane) Sprincz and the late Julia (The late...

Edward E. Westrich

Edward E. Westrich

May 14, 2015

Edward E. Westrich, Beloved husband of C. Beatrice and the late Dorothy; loving father of William (Marie); step-father of Dru (Robert) Mueller; dear grandfather of Michael (Victoria) Arthofer, David (Laureen) Arthofer and Patricia Reed; great-grandfather of Kevin, Julie and Lorissa. Visitation Monday 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral Service Tuesday 12:00 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home 820 Talcott Road, Park...

Richard Ronald Tobin

Richard Ronald Tobin

May 9, 2015

Richard Ronald Tobin, age 80, beloved husband of Lavera nee Woldman; loving father of Richard (Carol), Jack (Carole), Mary (Mike) O'Shields and John; cherished grandfather of Kimberly, Ryne, Rebecca, Kyle, Victoria, Kelsey and Elizabeth. Visitation Wednesday from 9 am until time of service 11 am at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd., Park Ridge. In lieu of flowers memorial can...

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