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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...

Bjorn Erik Johnson

Bjorn Erik Johnson

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...

Mary Jane Bella

Mary Jane Bella

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...

Linda M. Gluchman

Linda M. Gluchman

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...

Mike Galladora

Mike Galladora

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...

John F. Jennings

John F. Jennings

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...

Gunter Stephenson Kalogridis

Gunter Stephenson Kalogridis

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...

Roland F. Petersen

Roland F. Petersen

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...

Viola Signe Marie Morton

Viola Signe Marie Morton

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....

Laura A. Cortesi

Laura A. Cortesi

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...

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