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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...

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,...

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