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Patricia H. Trimarco

Patricia H. Trimarco

May 7, 2015

Patricia Trimarco (nee Hockmuth), of Park Ridge; beloved wife of the late Thomas; loving mother of Claudia Trimarco (Thomas Prebble), Gina Trimarco (Brian Piper), Charles Trimarco (Mary Markarian) and Tracy (Peter) Scheffler; cherished grandmother of Maria, Clint, Elisa, Laurel, Lara, Sophia, Andrew, Gianna, James and Julia; dear twin sister of the late Barbara Warford. Visitation Friday, May 15 from 4...

Joseph Gielaski

Joseph Gielaski

May 5, 2015

Joseph Gielaski, age 76, of Chicago, formerly of Park Ridge, was received by The Lord on May 5, 2015, surrounded by family. Preceded in death by his parents William and Mildred; devoted husband for 54 years to Betty (Doudalis), his "Boo-Boo"; loving father of Billy, Scott, and Kristina (Pat) Gruno; proud grandfather of Scotty Jr., Xavianne, Steven, Aidan, Sammy, and...

Norman J. La Pierre

Norman J. La Pierre

May 2, 2015

La Pierre, Norman J. WWII Navy Veteran. Loving husband of Helen. Cherished father of Denise (Charles) DeWitt. Devoted grandfather of Danielle (Joshua) Doo, Jacqueline and Charlie. Dear brother in law of Elaine La Pierre. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Past Commander of V.F.W. Post #3579 and American Legion Post #247. Visitation Monday 4-8 p.m. Funeral prayers; Tuesday 9:15...

Richard Hand Sr.

Richard Hand Sr.

Apr 29, 2015

Richard Hand Sr., Age 82 passed away peacefully with his family by his side on April 29, 2015. Beloved husband of Margaret. Loving father of Irene and Richard (MaryEllen). Dearest grandfather of Rory and Brendan. Fond brother of William and the late Herbert, James, Eugene, Marion and Rheata. Uncle, great uncle, and dear friend of many. He was retired from...

Charles A. Hamilton

Charles A. Hamilton

Apr 28, 2015

Hamilton, Charles "Chuck" A. Jr. WWII Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Arlene L. Devoted father of David (the late Sandra J.) Hamilton. Cherished grandfather "Crampa" Lisa Nazar, Susan Colonel, David and James Hamilton. Dear great grandfather of thirteen. Member of the Chicago Senior Citizens Hall of Fame and Longtime volunteer of the Arthritis Foundation Speakers Bureau. Visitation Friday...

Charlene M. Henley

Charlene M. Henley

Apr 20, 2015

Charlene M. Henley (nee Newman), age 78, beloved mother of Laura (Dave) Mullan, Joan (Henry, Jr.) Borger, Carole (Fred) Zei, Richard J. Jr., Marian (Dan) Liautaud, and Paul (Karen) Henley. Grandmother of 15 and great-grandmother of three. Cherished aunt of many. Preceded in death by her loving husband Richard, sweet grand-daughter (Sarah Henley), sister Dorothy (Joe Kelly), brother Tom (Betty...

Alice J. Cichowski

Alice J. Cichowski

Apr 19, 2015

Alice Cichowski (nee Mika); born August 29, 1930 and passed away April 19, 2015 at the age of 84; beloved wife of the late Edward; loving mother of eight: Judy (Mike) Giard, Joan (Michael) Zile, Thomas (Kerry), James (Kristine), Karen (William) Blatter, Steven (Amy), John (Dulcie) and the late Edward (Jennifer); cherished grandmother of 17; great-grandmother of nine; loved sister...

Sewellyn "Sue" Cate

Sewellyn "Sue" Cate

Apr 14, 2015

Sewellyn "Sue" (nee Randolph) Cate suddenly passed away April 14, 2015. She was born November 3, 1944 in Rensselaer, IN. She was the daughter of the late Joseph E. Randolph and Mildred (nee McDougall) Randolph Young. She was raised in Lafayette, Indiana and went to Longlois Elementary, Sunnyside Junior High, and graduated from Lafayette Jefferson High School in 1962. She...

Patricia G. Tomaszewski

Patricia G. Tomaszewski

Apr 8, 2015

Patricia G. Tomaszewski; beloved wife of 46 years to Frank; loving mother of Jennifer (Paul) Welch and Frank III; proud Gigi of Jarrod and Abby Welch, Julia and Frank Tomaszewski IV; cherished daughter of Patricia and the late George Thomas; dear sister of 12. Visitation Sunday from 4 to 9 P.M. Funeral Prayers Monday 9:15 A.M. at Nelson Funeral home...

Sister Mary Valentine Bogucki C.R.

Sister Mary Valentine Bogucki C.R.

Apr 1, 2015

Sr. Mary Valentine Bogucki, C.R. Member of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Resurrection, died April 1, at the Queen of the Resurrection House of Prayer. Loving daughter of the late John and Valentine (Czachowski) Bogucki. Preceded in death by brothers Henry, John, Ronald, Benjamin, Vincent, Edward, Eugene, George, and sister Jennie. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews....

Arthur J. Duffy

Arthur J. Duffy

Apr 1, 2015

Arthur J. Duffy; Age 77, Army Veteran. Beloved husband of 56 years to Catherine (nee Wuertz) loving dad of Arthur, Timothy (Carol), Eileen, Kevin (Kathy); adored grandpa of Sean, Samantha, Joseph, John, Mark, Ryan and the late Brendan; dear uncle of 5. Proud member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local 73 and a Jollyman of Maguire University. In lieu of...

Rolf J. Petersen

Rolf J. Petersen

Mar 28, 2015

Rolf J. Petersen, born into eternal life with family and friends at his side on March 28 at the age of 60; beloved husband of Diane; loving father of Dana (Peter) Clark, Chelsea and Hillary; dear brother of Gretchen (Mike) Breitzman and Joel (Sue); cherished uncle to eight and dear friend to many. Visitation Friday, April 3 from 5 –...

Loretta J. Ocwieja

Loretta J. Ocwieja

Mar 25, 2015

Loretta J. Ocwieja (nee Formanski), 91 of Chicago; beloved wife of the late Walter Ocwieja and Edward Warzel; loving mother of Barbara Jo (nee Warzel) (James) Holmes and Janet Ocwieja; cherished grandmother of Kimberly (Phillip) Enochs, Kelly (Michael) Nolan, James (Kathleen) Holmes and Katherine (Ronald) Fierstein; proud great-grandmother of 14. She was a long time employee and comptroller of J.C....

Jeffrey Henry Pick

Jeffrey Henry Pick

Mar 18, 2015

Jeffrey H. Pick, age 67, passed away suddenly at his home in Florida on March 18, 2015, with Carole at his side. Beloved husband of Carole, Loving father of Brian, Eric and Kevin. Dear son of Milton and Lorraine. Fond brother of Grant. Brother in law of Peggy Nogafka, Thomas and James Spachner.Cherished uncle, great uncle and a dear friend...

Ann Marie Engblom

Ann Marie Engblom

Mar 11, 2015

Ann M. Engblom (nee Giordano) loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at Gilchrist Hospice, Towson, MD, at the age of 94. Ann was born June 15, 1920 to Pasquale and Teresa Giordano in Chicago. She will be missed by her children; James (Debbie) Engblom of Flower Mound, TX, Patricia Engblom (Mark Czapski) of Baltimore, MD,...

Marion Minnie Carr

Marion Minnie Carr

Mar 10, 2015

Marion Minnie Carr (nee Heinemann) Age 91. Beloved wife of 62 years to Gil; loving mother of John (Diana) and James (Trisha); proud grandma of Amy, Erica and Chai; dear aunt to many. Former Dorcas Society member. Visitation Monday from 3 to 8 P.M. at Nelson Funeral Home 820 Talcott Rd, Park Ridge Lying in state Tuesday 9 A.M. until...

Cornelia Lunde Mclean

Cornelia Lunde Mclean

Mar 10, 2015

Cornelia C. McLean nee Lunde, 87, of Park Ridge passed away at home on March 10, 2015. She was born in Marshalltown, Iowa on June 24, 1927. Cornelia was the daughter of Charles and Mabel Lunde. She graduated from Drake University Des Moines, Iowa in 1948 with a degree in Music Education. She married Gordon E. McLean June 12, 1949...

Richard M. Zahnen

Richard M. Zahnen

Mar 10, 2015

Richard M. Zahnen, age 85, beloved husband of 64 years to Clara nee Bauer; loving father of Michael (Susan) and Linda; cherished grandpa of Stephanie, Cassandra, Ana and Marina; proud great-grandpa of Taylor, Caleb, Sebastian and Julianna. Dear brother of Eileen (Frederick) Haun and the late Robert Zahnen. Proud local 134 electrician for 70 years. Visitation Friday from 4 to...

Dennis Diamond

Dennis Diamond

Mar 9, 2015

Dennis Diamond, 66 of Chicago; at rest March 9, 2015; Retired from CPD. Dear son of the late Myrtle and John; loving brother of Kenneth and Shirley (Ernest) Girardi. Family and friends will gather Saturday, March 21, 2015 from 9 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass, 10 a.m. at Mary, Seat of Wisdom Church, 920 Granville, Park Ridge. Private interment...

Wendy Rose Finnerty

Wendy Rose Finnerty

Mar 4, 2015

Wendy Rose Finnerty, At rest March 4, 2015, age 60; Beloved daughter of the late Edward and Loretta Finnerty. Visitation Sunday, March 8, 2015 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Wake Service at 5:30 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home 820 Talcott Road, Park Ridge, IL 60068. Funeral Monday, family and friends to meet at St. Margaret Mary Church 2324 W. Chase...

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