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Walter William Little

Walter William Little

Jul 27, 2014

Walter William Little, 91, of Chicago, beloved husband of Edna Mary Little (nee DePietro) of 68 years; loving father of Darlene Ann Little (Richard Jaszek), Sharon Rose (John) Campolongo and Gayle Rae (James) Trier; cherished grandfather of Christina, Stacy, Angela, Adrienne and David (Desirae) Trier and great-grandfather to Mila and Taryn; fond uncle of Brenda Sue, Belinda Kay and Billy...

Antoinette Villari-Angio

Antoinette Villari-Angio

Jul 23, 2014

Born on April 29, 1918 went home to the Lord on July 23, 2014. Married to the late Joseph Villari for 25 years and the late James Angio for 30 years. Survived by loving children Mary-Jo, Kenneth, Robert, Karen Ann and step-son Anthony; her loving sister Felicia; cherished grandchildren Steven, Joseph, Renee, Aimee, Danielle, Courtney and Jennie; and fondest great-grandchildren...

Joanne M. Bristol

Joanne M. Bristol

Jul 19, 2014

Bristol, Joanne Marie Joanne passed away peacefully on July 19, 2014 at her home in Logan Square. She chose to go at sunrise with a songbird in her heart. Born January 16, 1955 to the late Ralph and Maryetta Bristol. Beloved partner of the late Mary Elizabeth Morse; cherished sister of Harry(Mary) Bristol and Margery Williams; dear aunt to Emily,...

Dorothy J. Santella

Dorothy J. Santella

Jul 15, 2014

Dorothy J. Santella, loving wife of the late Andrew. Devoted mother of Gary (Mary Kay), Glenn, Gloria and Andrew (Anna-Lise) Santella. Cherished grandmother of Katie, Caroline, Colleen and Andy. Dear sister of Mildred (the late Phillip) Genovise, Trudy (the late Thomas) Cryer, Gloria (John) Bernardi, and the late Vincent and Norman Nowaczyk. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation,...

Genevieve "Gene" M. Keilman

Genevieve "Gene" M. Keilman

Jul 14, 2014

"Gene", passed away July 14, 2014 at her home of 37 years in Palatine. Born June 12, 1917 to the late George and Mary Mullman. Beloved wife of the late James J.; loving mother of James P., Thomas G. (Barbara McKinney), and the late John P.; dear grandmother of Nicole (James) Stork and great-grandmother of Madison and Jack Kraus; cherished...

Christine Joyce Debrauwere

Christine Joyce Debrauwere

Jul 12, 2014

Christine J. Debrauwere (nee Chernovsky), 77; beloved wife of the late Remi (Ray) Debrauwere; loving mother of Mark (Laura), Steven (Stacy) and Christi; devoted grandmother of Brittany (Andy) Wiedor, Lauren, Jeffrey and Nicole; treasured mother-in-law of Mary Baeten; dear sister of George Chernovsky, Caroline Champion, the late Alex Chernovsky, Carl Hansen, the late Josephine Hansen, Mathilda Griffith, Michael Hansen, Vincent...

Edward E. Sparesus

Edward E. Sparesus

Jul 7, 2014

Edward E. Sparesus, Age 86, U.S. Army, Veteran Korea; Beloved husband of 64 years to Mildred; loving father of Judith (Skip) Lubinski and David (Mary Ellen).; cherished grandpa of David Jr, Elizabeth and Jessica Sparesus, Steven (Crystal) and Kristina Lubinski; proud great grandpa of 6; dear brother of Glenn (Ellen) and the late Marshall. Proud Local 181 carpenter member for...

John E. Fialkowski

John E. Fialkowski

Jul 3, 2014

John E. Fialkowski Age 83, U.S. Army, passed away July 3, 2014, beloved husband of the late Dolores (nee Roth); loving father of Maryellen Lovell and Jane (Kevin) Glassett; cherished grandfather of Ryan and Hayley Lovell and Melissa and Jeffrey Glassett; fond brother of Delphine Mackenzie and Len Fialkowski; dear cousin and uncle to many. Visitation Tuesday from 3 to...

Helen Rickard

Helen Rickard

Jul 3, 2014

Helen McLauchlan-Rickard, of Norridge, Passed away July 3, 2014. Dearly Beloved Wife (67 years) to Charles "Ed" Rickard (deceased); Wonderful mother to son, John (Debby) Rickard & daughter Carol (William) Wagner; Grandmother to Alexis Wagner, Drake (Brittany), Captain U.S.Army Johnathan (Dale), Joshua (Lindsay Brough), & Corey Rickard; Great Grandmother to Raven Poe & Ebony Roz Wagner, Morgan Sophia, Marley Addison,...

Myra Cassandra Peterson

Myra Cassandra Peterson

Jul 1, 2014

Peterson, Myra Cassandra , born May 19, 1923, deceased July 1, 2014. Myra's parents were Adolf and Seerie Christine Anderson. Sister Gloria Mohr (deceased) and brother Roy Anderson(deceased). Myra and husband Paul Peterson (deceased) were married on Valentine's Day in 1948. Children are Philip (Mary) Peterson and Robin (Tom) Plemich. Grandchildren are Chrystal (Chris) Abplanalp and Kevin Peterson. Great grandchildren...

Shavel Aivaz

Shavel Aivaz

Jun 29, 2014

Beloved husband of Jolanta; Loving Father of Anita (William) Starr and dear grandfather of Alexa. Visitation Wednesday from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Nelson Funeral Home 820 W. Talcott Rd. Park Ridge. Prayer Service Thursday 11:45 A.M. to St. Paul of the Cross Mass 12:30 P.M. Interment Ridgewood Cemetery, DesPlaines. For info. 773-774-3232

Kevin Daniel Robery

Kevin Daniel Robery

Jun 28, 2014

Kevin Daniel Robery, age 55, died at his home in Park Ridge on Saturday June 28, 2014. He was born June 18, 1959 in Frankfurt Germany. He was the first born son of Daniel Robery and Sandra (Babbitt) Robery. He grew up in Park Ridge, IL where he attended Roosevelt Elementary and Lincoln Junior High. He graduated from Maine South...

Barbara E. Ehlert

Barbara E. Ehlert

Jun 25, 2014

Barbara E. Ehlert, At Peace June 25, 2014 with her family and friends by her side; beloved daughter of Trudie and the late Edward Ehlert; dearest sister of Hans (Shauna) and Paul (Katherine); cherished aunt of Jana, Elena, Mandy, Jessie and Luke; Barbara was loved and will be missed by many friends and family. Visitation Sunday 3 to 8 p.m....

Grace Gill

Grace Gill

Jun 24, 2014

Grace Gill, nee O'Brien, age 99, beloved wife of the late Patrick Gill; Loving mother of Patrick (Patricia), John, and Eileen (Paul) Cahill; Special grandmother to Kristen, Brian, Colleen and Maureen (Grahem) Gill-Emerson and Conor (Marie) and Kevin Cahill; Great-grandmother of Cianan and Ruadhan Gill-Emerson and Brennan and Liam Cahill; dearest daughter of the late Terance O'Brien of Kiladulisk, Killimor,...

Josephine Duro Smolenski

Josephine Duro Smolenski

Jun 23, 2014

Josephine Duro Smolenski, age 77, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2014. Beloved daughter of the late Carmen and Domenica Duro. Loving wife of John, Dearest mother of William, Michael (Sandy), Irene (Todd) Combs and Robert (Cassandra). Cherished grandmother of Samantha, Micaela, Rodger, Lois, Lindsay, Rachel, Cal and Helene. Dear sister of Jerry Duro, Toni (Joseph) Engel, Carmen Duro and...

Bernice Dombrowski

Bernice Dombrowski

Jun 22, 2014

Bernice Dombrowski, nee Krzyminski; age 89; beloved wife of the late Edward; loving mother of Andrea (William) Dugan, Lois (Bill) Szydlowski, Debra (Don) Unterfranz-Pondilick and Gregory (Michele) Dombrowski; dearest grandmother of Danielle, Sean, Christopher, Melanie, Rachel, Bryan, Nickie, Justin and the late Ryan; great-grandmother of Delaney and Luke; fond sister of Julia (the late Ernest) Vyleta, Carol (Edward) Lisowski and...

Henry Braciszewicz

Henry Braciszewicz

Jun 20, 2014

Henry Braciszewicz, age 89, beloved husband of the late Leokadia; loving father of Jesse (Sandy); cherished grandfather of Jeffrey (Dolly), Steven (Natalie), and Sherry. Visitation Tuesday from 4 to 9 P.M. Funeral prayers Wednesday 9:00 A.M. at Nelson Funeral Home. Procession to St. Eugene Church for 10 A.M. Mass of Christan Burial. Entombment Maryhill Cemetery, Niles, IL.

Matthew J. Atkinson

Matthew J. Atkinson

Jun 19, 2014

Matthew J. Atkinson, 91, beloved husband of the late Nancy of 56 years; loving father of Leslie (John) Zurzolo of Park Ridge, IL, Matthew (Elaine) of Pembroke, NH, and Julie (the late William) Freitag of Elk Grove Village, IL. Dear grandfather of Jennifer (Michael) De Meyer, Christina (Daniel) and Eric Freitag. Preceded in death by his parents, Mathew and Mary...

Otto E. Wittendorfer

Otto E. Wittendorfer

Jun 17, 2014

Wittendorfer, Otto E. Loving husband of Elaine. Cherished father of Marie (Ira) Goodkin and the late Curt Wittendorfer. Devoted grandfather of Joe(Andrea) Goodkin and Kathy Goodkin (R. J. Hooker) Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the Saint Matthew Center for Health, 1601 N. Western, Park Ridge, Il. 60068. Interment Private

Maryann Birholtz

Maryann Birholtz

Jun 13, 2014

Maryann Birholtz (nee Jeschke) age 64, beloved wife of Saul of 21 years; loving mother of Lisa (Brian) Gorski and Christopher Foley; proud grandmother of Christopher and Lauryn Gorski; fond aunt and cousin of many. Visitation Monday, June 16, 4 - 9 PM at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Funeral prayers Tuesday 8:45 AM at the...

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