Obituaries
Chicago, Illinois Obituaries
Natalie A. Laduzinsky
Jan 10, 2015
Laduzinsky, Natalie A., Loving wife of Joseph. Devoted daughter of the late Dorothy Davis. Beloved mother of Vicki (Craig)Olenski and Mark(Cathy)Laduzinsky. Proud grandmother of Kelsey, Kailey, Kaitlyn, Mark Jr., and Danny. Cherished niece of the late Alice Nelson, Bernice and Ray Rumps. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Devoted friend of many. Visitation Monday, 4-9 P.M. Funeral Service will...
Frank Henry Gibbons
Jan 2, 2015
Chicago, IL. – Frank H. Gibbons, age 98, a long time resident of Harwood Heights and a Pearl Harbor survivor, passed away on Friday morning, January 2, 2015. Frank was born in a DeKalb County, IL farm house on Dec. 4, 1916, to George and Amy (Williams) Gibbons, the first of four children. He was raised in the farmers tradition...
Conrad S. Kristmann
Dec 31, 2014
Conrad S. Kristmann (age 90), died peacefully on December 31, 2014 in Naples, Florida. A Park Ridge resident for 62 years, he was married for over 50 years to Dorothy Schmidt Kristmann who died in June 2004. He was the beloved father of Mary and Kurt (Deborah) Kristmann and the devoted grandfather to Christine Yovu, Catherine Kartman, Conrad J. Kristmann...
James Barnett
Dec 31, 2014
James E. Barnett, 84, of Park Ridge; dear uncle of Mark (Lisa) Barnett of Silver City, NM, Eric (Deanna) Barnett of Edwardsville, IL, Sally Barnett (Dick Cameron) and Susie (Charles) Hileman all of Collinsville, IL; fond brother-in-law of Nancy Barnett, also of Collinsville, IL. Memorial service Friday, May 22 at 2 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W. Talcott (at...
Torbjorg Ronnegren
Dec 27, 2014
Torbjorg Ronnegren (nee Eiken) of Chicago; beloved wife of Kurt for 52 years; loving mother of Nina (John) Cudecki and Heidi (René) Meier; proud grandmother of Mia, Ashley, Jack and Thomas; dear sister of Aud and Arne; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Memorial visitation Friday, January 2 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820...
Maciej Gesiorek
Dec 24, 2014
Maciej Gesiorek, known by many as DJ Hortex, passed away on December 24, 2014. Visitation is Friday, January 9, 2015 at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Funeral Saturday 9 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Hyacinth Basilica, 3636 W. Wolfram, Chicago. Arrangements handled by Leonard Zielinski, Funeral Director. In lieu of flowers, please bring...
Walter R. Chasen
Dec 18, 2014
Walter R. Chasen, 94; beloved husband of the late Florence; loving father of Melanie and Lydia (Michael) Nadolski; proud grandfather of Mark and Kevin; fond brother of the late Violet (Edward) Handzel and the late Loretta (Joseph) Jelen; caring cousin of Sister M. Valentine Bogucki, C.R. Walter was a proud WWII Air Force Veteran, Owner of Chasen Funeral Service since...
John Theodore Thurman
Dec 17, 2014
John Theodore Thurman Jr. of Glenview, Illinois, WWII Army Veteran, age 92, passed away on December 17, 2014 under the loving care of his family. He is survived by his wife Gertrude Anna Thurman(Andriessen); two children Kendell (Ken) Christensen and John Thurman; four grandchildren Kenny Jack, Katy Maureen, Kelly Ann and Kevin Seamus. He was preceded passing by his parents...
Ethel Bernice Baake
Dec 11, 2014
Ethel Bernice Baake of McHenry, Illinois, age 90, passed away December 11, 2014 under the loving care of her family. Funeral Visitation to honor the life of Ethel Baake will be Monday, December 15, 2014 from 11 A.M. until time of service. Service will be 12:30 P.M. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road, Park Ridge. Interment private. For more...
Joan M. Lomasney
Dec 7, 2014
Joan M. Lomasney, of Chicago; beloved daughter of the late George and Marcella Lomasney; loving sister of Edmund: fond aunt of Edmund (Terese), Gregory (Nancy), Sharon (Andy) Zimmerman and Kathleen (Chris) King; great-aunt to Edmund, Joseph and Theo; dear cousin to Mary Anne (Thomas) Casey and Kathleen (Al) Smith. Visitation Thursday, Dec. 11 from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. at...
Kathleen Olive Friedberg
Dec 4, 2014
Kathleen Olive Friedberg ( nee Harpley ) of Park Ridge, Illinois, was born December 11, 1920 in Great Yarmouth, England. She grew up in the village of Acle where she had wonderful memories of picnicking in the countryside with her brothers. As a young woman, she joined the Women's Royal Air Force. Working with radar for air traffic control, she...
Brandon M. Timm
Nov 24, 2014
Brandon M. Timm, 19, of Park Ridge; dear son of Fred and Carol Timm; beloved brother of Brian, Jennifer (Sean) Nolen, Brad, Justin and the late Donna and Brett; fond uncle of Jacob, Samantha and Ryan Nolan. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday, December 1 at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 260 N. Northwest Hwy, Park Ridge. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery....
Catherine "Kay" Doody
Nov 20, 2014
Catherine "Kay" Doody, 96 of Chicago; beloved wife of the late George; cherished mother of Tom and loving mother-in-law of Pamela Robins, beloved aunt of Jeanne (Robert), Cyd, Rob, Steffi and Gina Chereck and Katie (Jason) Hughes. Her life was defined by patience, good deeds and acts of generosity. She was loved by all. Funeral Service Tuesday. Please meet at...
James "Jim" Coston
Nov 17, 2014
James "Jim" Coston of Chicago; beloved husband of Sue (nee Brefeld); loving father of Kim Ledonne, James Jr. (Maria) and Anthony (Michele); cherished grandfather of Ryan James, Susana, Fernando and Daniel; proud great-grandfather of Jonathon James. Memorial visitation Thursday, Nov. 20 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W. Talcott (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Interment Private....
Janet M. Hansen
Nov 15, 2014
Janet Hansen, 93 of Chicago; beloved wife of George W.; loving mother of Marilou (Howard) Willing, Gary (Connie) Hansen and the late Glenn Hansen; cherished grandmother of Kealii (Sarah) Willing, Kaleo (Jen) Willing, Kimberly (Timothy) Calusinski, Gregory Hansen and Theresa Havard; proud great-grandmother of Emma, Maya, Pono and Peyton Willing, Troy and Alex Turner and Michelene Havard; fond aunt and...
Beatrice M. Bryniczka
Nov 3, 2014
Beatrice M. Bryniczka, (nee Carynski), Age 94, of Park Ridge, beloved wife of the late William; loving mother of Gregory (Sherry), Andrew (Carol), Daniel (Lori) and the late Constance; cherished grandmother of Adam (Eva), Nina, Vincent, Trisha (Sean) Fitzmaurice, Julie, Amy (Tyler) Fredrick, Kevin, Nicole and Natalie; proud great grandma of Anna and Ashley; dear sister of the late Virginia...
George F. Storch
Nov 2, 2014
George F. Storch, Age 93 of Chicago passed away November 2, 2014 . Proud Army WWII Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Gisela "Gerry"; loving father of Michael (Leanne), Nancy (Raymond) Clark, and Amy (Mark) Miller; cherished grandfather of Lauren and Kelly Clark, and Brian and Monica Storch; proud great- grandfather of Tommy and Sylvie. Visitation Wednesday from 4 to...
David S. Olzeski
Nov 1, 2014
David S. Olzeski, loving husband of Susan. Devoted father of Marc Olzeski and Dana (Kyle) McHugh. Son of the late Stanley (Albina) Olzeski. Cherished brother of Theresa (the late Jerry) Lacis, Cecelia (Steve) Langlo, John Olzeski and the late Leon Olzeski. Fond uncle, cousin and devoted friend of many. Dave was a proud member of the Century 21 Elm Realtors...
Louis Limper
Oct 27, 2014
Louis Limper of Park Ridge, loving husband of the late Wilma; beloved father of Susan (David) Douglass, Brian and Scott; cherished grandfather of Sara (John) Born, Martha (Eric) Pietsch, David (Emily), Kevin, Adam and Stephanie; proud great-grandfather of Leah and Rachel Born; dear brother of Patricia and the late James and Anne; fond uncle of many. Visitation Thursday from 3...
Lorraine S. Baty
Oct 25, 2014
Beloved wife of the late William; loving mother of William (Jody) and David (Paula) Baty; devoted grandmother of Jill Baty (Ian Pearse) and Karin; cherished great-grandmother of Marion; fond aunt and cousin of many. Visitation Saturday, Nov. 1 from 9:30 a.m. until time of service at 12 Noon at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W. Talcott (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Interment...
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