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Chicago, Illinois Obituaries

Joan M. Lomasney

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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,...

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