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Norma A Braun

Norma A Braun

Oct 21, 2014

Norma A. Braun of Niles, Illinois passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at Resurrection Nursing and Rehabilitation Center under the loving care of her family. She was born January 16, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois; she is survived by her children Art (Galyn) Sweeney, John (Nancy) Braun; one grandchild Kelly Sweeney. She is preceded in death by her husband Roland; parents...

Gladys R. Johnson

Gladys R. Johnson

Oct 20, 2014

Johnson, Gladys R. nee Carlson, Age 94. Beloved wife of the late Gordon H. Loving sister of the late Alice S. (the late Harold) Off. Dear daughter of the late Amanda and Carl Carlson. Devoted grandmother of Jennifer (Alan) Lasch. Proud "GG" of Zachary Gordon, Connor Edward and Grace Margaret Lasch. Special brother-in- law Wally (the late Elvira) Lanning and...

Emily Borman

Emily Borman

Oct 9, 2014

Emily Borman, age 98 of Des Plaines; loving mother of Marlene Fuller; proud grandmother of Donald and William Fuller; dear great-grandmother of 3; cherished sister of David Ulrich; dear aunt of many. Lying in State Thursday, Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at Eden United Church of Christ, 5051 W. Gunnison St., Chicago. Interment...

Arlene A. Vespa

Arlene A. Vespa

Oct 8, 2014

Arlene A. Vespa, age 80, beloved sister of Kenneth, Carl (Hazel), the late Dr. Raymond and Diana (Gary) Perschke; cherished aunt of Thomas Sr. (Linda); dear great aunt of Thomas Jr. and Nick; Visitation Sunday from 3:00 to 7:00 pm,Service 6 pm at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd., Park Ridge. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to...

Bengt G Bolling

Bengt G Bolling

Oct 7, 2014

Bengt G. Bolling, age 93, beloved husband of the late Lorraine; loving father of Susan (Arnie) Vargas and Sandra; cherished brother of the late Martha, Carl, Hasse and Pehr (Harriet); dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday from 4:00 to 9:00 pm at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd., Park Ridge. Interment private. For more info 847-823-5122.

Gloria Rita Ida

Gloria Rita Ida

Oct 6, 2014

Beloved wife of the late Rick; loving companion of Duke Rossi; cherished aunt of Robert Rosecrans, Diane, Richard, Mark, Tom Testa and the late Ronald Rosecrans; proud great-aunt of Matthew, Megan, Janeen, Riley, Caylin and Mia. Mass Thursday 10 a.m. at St. Paul of the Cross, 320 S. Washington St., Park Ridge. Entombment All Saints Mausoleum. For more info 847.823.5122.

Lorraine Fierce

Lorraine Fierce

Oct 1, 2014

Born Nov. 7, 1921, in Chicago, Illinois, Lorraine died peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014, at Lutheran General Hospital at 1:12 a.m. Lorraine had battled dementia for many years before GOD Called Her Home. Lorraine grew up in Wilmette, Illinois and graduated from New Trier High School in 1939. She also took classes in accounting at Northwestern University. Lorraine was...

Lydia Degraf

Lydia Degraf

Sep 22, 2014

DeGraf, Lydia, Loving sister of Ruth (David) Ulrich and the late Emily, Dorothy, Gottfried, David, Frieda and Charles. Lie in state Friday, 10:00 a.m. until time of service 11:00 a.m. at Eden United Church of Christ, 5051 W. Gunnison St., Chicago. Interment Montrose Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to Eden United Church of Christ. Arrangements by Nelson...

Elaine E Baur

Elaine E Baur

Sep 22, 2014

Elaine Baur nee Rahner of Largo, FL., previously Northbrook, IL. Died September 22nd, 2014 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth; loving sister of Geraldine (the late Bill) Vittner. Visitation Monday from 11 am until time of prayers 1 pm at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road, Park Ridge. Interment Ridgewood Memorial Park Cemetery,...

Stanley E. Nelson

Stanley E. Nelson

Sep 20, 2014

Stanley E. Nelson, at rest September 20, 2014, age 86. Beloved husband of the late Joan C.; loving father of Richard L., Steven D. and Gregory G. Interment private at Town of Maine Cemetery. For information 847-823-5122

Gloria M. Tobin

Gloria M. Tobin

Sep 18, 2014

Gloria M. Tobin, 88 passed away on Sept 18, 2014. Gloria is the loving and perfect mother to Katherine Ann, and wife of the late William (Jack) Tobin; dear daughter of Charles and Eleanore Jackson and sister of the late Nancy Akins (Andersen), her polar opposite; Auntie Glor to Cindy Sullivan, Vanessa Andersen, Roberta, Melinda Putnam, Barb Affinito, Becky Swambar,...

Esther Zarse

Esther Zarse

Sep 9, 2014

Esther I. Zarse, age 100. Loving mother of Robert John; beloved sister of Florence Cornelius and the late Helen (Raymond) Cook, John and Harold Cornelius and sister-in-law Arlene and Lila Cornelius; Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Esther was an employee of the University of Chicago, Billings Hospital, Engineering Department for over 40 Years. A memorial visitation will be...

Yin Soon Kim

Yin Soon Kim

Sep 1, 2014

Yin Soon Kim, Age 74 of Arlington Hts. Passed away September 1, 2014. Beloved wife of Hyun Sang; loving mother of Seung Bae and Jin Bae (Carla); cherished grandmother of Ethan, Ryan and Amanda; and dear friend to many. Funeral Service Thursday 10:00 am at Nelson Funeral Home 820 W. Talcott Rd., Park Ridge. Visitation Wednesday from 4:00-9:00 pm. Interment...

Walter Droby

Walter Droby

Aug 27, 2014

Walter Droby, age 74. Visitation Friday, August 29, 9 to 11am at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W. Talcott Road (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Funeral Service 11am. Interment Elmwood Cemetery, River Grove, IL. For info call 847-823-5122.

Raymond D. Shartel

Raymond D. Shartel

Aug 21, 2014

Raymond D. Shartel, Born October 7, 2014, At Rest August 21, 2014, Age 81. Interment will be held private at Elmwood Cemetery, River Grove. For information 847-823-5122

Bertha Castillo

Bertha Castillo

Aug 13, 2014

Bertha Castillo, age 84, beloved wife of the late Ernesto; loving mother of Ligia (Benjamin) Angulo; cherished grandmother of David, Evelyn and Benjamin Jr.; dear aunt of Julia (Jaime) Maldonado. She will be loved and missed by family and friends from U.S. and Bolivia. Visitation Sunday, August 17th from 4 to 9 pm, Funeral Service 6 pm at Nelson Funeral...

Jack J. Cerniglia

Jack J. Cerniglia

Aug 11, 2014

Jack J. Cerniglia was a self-made man with a successful 60-year track record in a highly competitive industry. He and his brother were raised by a single mother, his father died when he was eight months old. And, in the midst of the impoverished and crime ridden Chicago neighborhood called Little Italy, Jack's mother worked long and hard at 27...

Anna C. Walter

Anna C. Walter

Aug 6, 2014

Anna C. Walter, nee Hughes. Born December 18, 1923 in Dravosburg, PA, at rest August 6, 2014 in Chicago, IL. Beloved wife of the late Andrew H.; loving mother of William A. (Muriel J.); dear grandmother of Nathan M. (Daniela M. ) and Sven K. (Christine Ledermann) Moravec; great-grandmother of Kristian I., Nathan R., Anna G. and Quinn T. Moravec....

Linda Marie Dominick

Linda Marie Dominick

Jul 29, 2014

Linda Marie Dominick, age 62. Beloved daughter of the late Anthony and Madeline; cherished sister of Paulie; dear aunt of Christine and Karen; proud great aunt of Gabriella and Leo. Visitation Tuesday from 10 A.M. until time of prayers 12 P.M. Procession to St. Paul of the Cross Church for 12:30 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Niles.

Elizabeth "Betsy" Szramek

Elizabeth "Betsy" Szramek

Jul 29, 2014

Elizabeth "Betsy" Szramek of Park Ridge, beloved wife of Bill for 35+ years; loving mother of Marc (Katie) and Julie (Sean) Taff; cherished grandmother of Jack and Ethan; daughter of Florence (the late Mitchell) Roman; dear sister of Chris, Mitchell and David. Betsy was very special. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, friend and mentor and will be dearly...

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