Obituaries

Jun 13, 2014

Bjorn Erik Johnson died suddenly June 13, 2014. Loving son of Paul and Linnea; Caring brother of Birgitta Maj and Kjell Anders; Devoted grandson of Hagard and Marion and Vangelene and the late Frank Peterson; Fond nephew of David (Denise), Nancy and Susan (Dave) Dillard; Cousin and friend to many. Former member of Varblomman #54 VOA, member of Hagar #721...

Jun 8, 2014

Mary Jane Bella Age 83, Beloved wife of the late Rudy; loving mother of Greg (Maria), Cheryl (late Eddy) Grendahl, Jeffrey (Shirley); cherished grandmother of Gina, Gregory, Angela, Kari, Erik, Michelle, Jeffrey, and Jason; proud great-grandmother of 6. Visitation Tuesday, from 3 to 9 P.M. Funeral Prayers Wednesday, 9 A.M. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd. (at Cumberland), Park...

May 31, 2014

Linda M. Gluchman, Loving wife of Bob Gluchman. Devoted mother of Jennifer Gluchman, Janet (John) Podolski, Matthew (Stacey) Gluchman and Megan Gluchman. Cherished grandmother of Jodi, Andy, Danny and Tad. Loving daughter of William (the late Joan) Ohl. Memorial visitation Monday; from 4-7 p.m. with a service at 6:00 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home 820 Talcott Road, Park Ridge. In...

May 29, 2014

Mike Galladora, of Park Ridge, passed away May 29, 2014; beloved husband of the late Jean "Boopy" nee Odishoo for 53 years; loving father of Nancy (George) Diryawish, Michelle (Ed) McCluskey, Michael (Patricia) and John (Greg); dear grandfather of eight; great-grandfather of six; fond uncle, cousin and friend to many. Visitation Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Funeral Service 1...

May 22, 2014

Born in Chicago on February 15, 1920. John passed peacefully to eternal life on May 22, 2014. Predeceased by his parents Martin and Delia Jennings, sister Margaret Delaney and brother Vincent Jennings. He is survived by his loving wife, Frances; nine children John (Ellen), Kathleen (John) McGinnis, Maureen (James) Nerger, Nancy (Peter) Odon, Judith (Rick) Annes, Suzanne (Terence) Tracy, Patricia...

May 13, 2014

Gunter S. Kalogridis Age 44. Beloved husband of 6 years to Charise (nee Scharpenberg); son of Mary Ruth (nee Stephenson) and the late Peter; brother of Laeta Kalogridis (Alan) Clark; cherished adopted son of Sylvia (The late George) Remus; adopted brother of Jacqueline Remus (Damon) Furberg, and George (Megan) Remus; loving son-in-law of Salvatrice Scharpenberg; much loved brother-in-law of Brandon...

May 9, 2014

Roland F. Petersen, loving father of Grant (Mary) and Mark Petersen. Veteran of the United States Marine Corps and the United States Coast Guard. Proud publisher and owner of Digest Publications. Visitation Wednesday, May 14 from 4 - 9 PM at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W Talcott Rd, Park Ridge. Funeral service Thursday 10 AM at Nelson Funeral Home. Interment...

May 8, 2014

Viola Signe Marie Morton (nee Carlson) passed away peacefully Thursday May 8, 2014 at home. Viola was born in Chicago June 23, 1913 to Gustaf A. and Signe (nee Bloberg) Carlson, who had both emigrated from Sweden, to settle in the North Park neighborhood. Viola graduated from Peterson Elementary and North Park Academy, attending North Park College and receiving B.A....

May 8, 2014

Laura A. Cortesi Age 84. Beloved wife of the late Roy; loving mother of Diane (Ronald) Cortesi-Sesterhenn, Ron (Maria Toledo-Cortesi); cherished grandmother of Matthew Sesterhenn; Thomas and Larissa Cortesi; dear aunt to many. Resident of RRC. Past member of St. Williams Sr. Club. Longtime parishioner of St. Ferdinand parish. Flowers welcome, memorials in her memory can be made to Misericordia...

May 8, 2014

Shipman, Thomas F. Loving husband of Sophie. Devoted father of Thomas (Jeneen), Lenny (Judy) Shipman, Barbara (Ian) Griffith and Bill (fiancé Andrea) Wrublik. Dear grandfather of Shannon, Tommy, Katie, Morgan, Sara, Lenny, Michael, Sophia, Jason and Matthew. Cherished son of Beverly (the late Homer). Dear brother of Vickie Goulette (fiancé Gene) and Nancy(Kevin) Kreutz. Fond uncle of Jay, Mike and...

May 4, 2014

Susan K. Wolf   Age 48. Beloved daughter of the late Barbara and Raymond Jr.; loving sister of Raymond A. III (Cindy), Steven (Lenee), Leslie and Diane (Dan) Kaiser; cherished aunt of 8.  In Lieu of flowers memorials in her memory can be made to American Cancer Society. Visitation Wednesday from 3 to 9 P.M. Funeral Prayers Thursday 9:30 A.M....

May 2, 2014

Rev. James P. McCracken; Loving husband of Amy. Devoted son of the late Joseph (Maxine) McCracken. Cherished brother of Scott (Angie) McCracken. Fond uncle of Ian and Miles. Memorial Visitation Wednesday 4-9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road, Park Ridge. Funeral Service Thursday, 11:00 a.m. at Park Ridge Presbyterian Church, 1300 W. Crescent Ave., Park Ridge. In...

Apr 23, 2014

Fernando M. Briones; Age 54; Beloved father of Justin, Matthew, Rebecca, and Timothy; cherished grandpa of Izaac and Jessalyn; loving brother of Gonzalo (Lety) Briones, Ruth (George) Horace, Rudy Irizarry Jr., Reynaldo (Marisol) Irizarry, Marie (Leonard) James; son of Rufino and the late Gloria Martinez Irizarry; dear ex-husband of Lisa Reece. Will be missed by a host of nieces...

Apr 20, 2014

Priscilla J. Trubeck; Age 92; beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of Barbara (Larry) Clark, William L. (the late Judy) Trubeck and Priscilla (David) Adolphson. Cherished grandmother of Brian (Sally), Daniel, Alana and Joel Clark and William A. (Sandrine) Trubeck. Proud great-grandmother of Decker, Ridley, Baylor and Sidney Clark, Elizabeth and William Trubeck. In lieu of flowers...

Apr 11, 2014

Glen Victor Mittlacher, beloved husband of Lorel nee Luehr of 60 years; loving father of Cheryl Mittlacher and Holly (Jim) Grossman; proud grandfather of Michael and Christine Grossman.  Visitation Friday, April 18, from 4-9 PM at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W Talcott Rd., Park Ridge with military honors beginning at 7 PM. Interment private.  In lieu of flowers, please direct...

Apr 9, 2014

Dolores F. Puchalski, Nee Pawlisz.

Beloved wife of the late Anthony; loving mother of Anthony (Judith), Darlene (Frank) Ahern and Dennis (Maria); cherished grandmother of Jennifer, Joel, Amy, Ben, Frank, Kimberly and Karen; proud great grandmother of ten; dear sister of Lorraine (the late David) Duncan. Dedicated member of The Blue Army.

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Apr 6, 2014

KRONBORG, ALFHILD

Alfhild Kronborg, 86, of Park Ridge, passed away April 6, 2014, beloved wife of the late William; dear mother of Barbra (Michael Mogil) Kronborg-Mogil and Kari (Barry Cohen) Kronborg; loving grandmother of Erika, Rebekah and Kelsey. Member of Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church, S/N Skjold Lodge #100, Bjornson Ladies Auxillary and volunteered...

Apr 5, 2014

Jerome A. Even, "Jerry", 92 of Park Ridge, at rest April 5, 2014. WWII U.S. Army Air Corp Veteran; Received Purple Heart from attack on Pearl Harbor.  Beloved husband of the late Germaine; dear father of Nancy (Dennis) Fornoff, James (Patrica), Roberta Fry, Judith (Randall) Arway and Mark (Donna); loving grandfather of Jo Ann, Kenneth, Jeffrey, Keith, Daniel, Julie, Steven,...

Mar 30, 2014

Irene J. Kowalski, "Rita" age 88; beloved wife of the late Chester "Red"; loving mother of Karen (John) Ley; dearest grandmother of Lisa (Daniel) Knauf; dear sister of Gregory (Chris) Grubba. Visitation Thursday, 10 a.m. until time of Service 12:00 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home 820 Talcott, Park Ridge. Interment Private at St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,...

Mar 26, 2014

William G. Kuenstle, beloved husband of Dorothy of 62 years; devoted father of David (Jennifer); proud grandfather of Zachary; many nieces and nephews, especially Rose. Preceded in death by his parents and 11 siblings. Memberships to St. Thecla, St. Eugene, Norwood Park Seniors, VFW Post 247 PR and NALC Branch II. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to...