Obituaries
Chicago, Illinois Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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