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Chicago, Illinois Obituaries

Donna Rosen

Donna Rosen

Jul 9, 2013

Donna Rosen, 78 of Park Ridge, at rest July 9, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Robert; dear mother of Linda (William) Bogseth, Patricia (Zip) DiSilvestro and Susan (Tim) Perek; loving grandmother of Brent (Kim) Bogseth, Derek Bogseth, Rocky (Sarah) DiSilvestro, Anthony (Stephanie) DiSilvestro, Jenny (Luke) St.Clair, Kristen and Matthew Perek; great-grandmother of 6; fond sister of Jill (late William)...

Majken Flodstrom

Majken Flodstrom

Jul 7, 2013

Majken Flodstrom, 94 of Deerfield, passed away July 7, 2013. She is the beloved wife of the late Sven; dear mother of the late Lennart and Marie (Denis) Shea; loving grandmother of Chris Flodstrom Shea and the late Andrew Brown. She is a member of the Swedish American Museum. Memorial Service will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 24,...

Robert Myhr

Robert Myhr

Jul 2, 2013

Robert Myhr, 90 of Prospect Heights, passed away July 2, 2013. He is a U.S. Army Purple Heart decorated Veteran who served during WW II. beloved husband of Nancy; loving father of Gregory (Cheryl), Brian (Brigitta), Steven (Melodee), and Christine Myhr; dearest grandfather of Jessica, Sjon, Courtney, and Kyle; fond brother of the late Doris (late Clifford) Maxwell; also surviving...

Vernon Nelson

Vernon Nelson

Jul 1, 2013

Vernon R. ""Pete"" Nelson, age 95; at rest July 1, 2013, Army Veteran of WW II; Beloved husband of the late Harriett M. nee Slater; loving father of Vernette (James) Richmond, Claire, David, Phillip (Deborah) and the late Keith; dear grandfather of Amy (Stephen) Edwards and Jason (Jennifer) Richmond; proud great-grandfather of Timothy and Eli Edwards; fond brother of the...

John Mas

John Mas

Jun 30, 2013

John Mas, 52, of Park Ridge, at rest June 30, 2013. Beloved husband of Kathy nee Kus for 19 years; dear father of Nicholas, Rebecca, Ashley, all age 15; loving son of Joan and the late Edward; fond brother of Michael, Jayne, Edward (Nancy), Robert (Colleen); son-in-law of Carol and the late Bob Kus; brother-in-law of Steve (Mary) Kus, Michele...

Harold J. Carstens, Ii

Harold J. Carstens, Ii

Jun 30, 2013

Harold J. Carstens II. Loving father of Daren (Linda), Julie (Ralph) Bachinger and Brad (Lori); Dear grandfather of Tim, Matthew, Sam, Sean and Ryan Carstens and Joey, Amanda and Daniel Bachinger; former husband of Faye Sison Carstens. Dearest friend of Socorro Argaez. Visitation Tuesday 4-9 pm at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd.(at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Funeral service Wed., 10...

Donald Rusch

Donald Rusch

Jun 28, 2013

Don Rusch, 85 of Park Ridge, passed away June 28, 2013. He is the beloved husband of Ruth nee Blomgren for 56 years; dear father of Donna, Kurt (Joanne), Wendy (Steve) Kopka; loving grandfather of Jacquelyn, Owen and Vivian. He was the past-master of Constellation Lodge # 974; member of the Park Ridge Senior Center, DesPlaines Elks, Park Ridge Citizens...

Robert R. Fortini

Robert R. Fortini

Jun 26, 2013

Fortini, Robert Beloved husband of Bernice (Anderson), father of Eileen (Kim) Morehouse, Paul (Josephine), and Jean Fortini, died peacefully on June 25th. He was born in Chicago on April 26, 1931. Robert had a long career as a teacher at Schurz High School Chicago and upon retirement, he became a full time U.S. Immigration Officer. He was a devoted uncle...

James A. Maroney

James A. Maroney

Jun 24, 2013

James A Maroney, Beloved husband of Colleen; loving Father of James (Mara); proud grandfather of Emily; dearest son of Marlynn and Gerald Crutchfield; dear brother of Gwen (Marvin) Trew and Gerald (Dana) Crutchfield; fond uncle of Micah and Tamitha Trew. Friends will gather for remembrance of James on Saturday from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820...

Roy H. Westergren

Roy H. Westergren

Jun 21, 2013

Roy H. Westergren, 94 of Chicago. Passed away June 21, Beloved husband of Maude; loving father of Britt-Lee (Bill) Hennigan and Linda (Paul Muhr)Westergren-Muhr ; proud grandfather of Brittney (Tom) Joyce and Brenden Hennigan; caring brother of Ruth Larson. Founder and owner of Alroy Offset. Member of Scottish Rite, King Oscar Lodge #855, Kronan Lodge #179 and Swedish American Museum....

Barbara Kalobratsos

Barbara Kalobratsos

Jun 20, 2013

Barbara Kalobratsos, beloved wife of Peter Wachowski; loving mother of Philip, Christina and William; dear daughter of John and the late Christine Kalobratsos; daughter-in-law of Marie Wachowski. Visitation Monday 3 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home. In state 9:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church. Service 10:30 a.m. Interment Elmwood Cemetery.

Charles Velasco

Charles Velasco

Jun 5, 2013

A memorial visitation for Mr. Charles Velasco will be Sunday, July 21, 2013 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road, Park Ridge, Illinois.

Nancy Block

Nancy Block

Jun 4, 2013

Nancy Block, 54 of Park Ridge, at rest June 4, 2013. She is the beloved daughter of George and the late Madeline; dear sister of Linda (Kevin) Misselbrook, Jeff and Steve. Visitation Saturday 12 noon until time of Service 6 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road, Park Ridge. Private cremation will be accorded with final resting place at...

Ruth Puls

Ruth Puls

May 31, 2013

Ruth E. Puls, passed away May 31, 2013; Beloved wife of the late Harry John Puls; loving mother of James (Katherine) and the late Susan Puls; dearest grandmother of Susan Puls and James Puls; fond stepsister of the late Harry (late Gloria) Johnson. In state Monday, June 17 from 10 a.m. until the time of Funeral Service, 11 a.m. at...

Esperanza Cordova

Esperanza Cordova

May 29, 2013

Esperanza Cordova, 80 of Evanston, passed away May 29, 2013. She is the beloved mother of Rocio Tejeda, Thomas Flores, Esperanza Flores, Patricia Gadau, Rafael Flores and late Martin Conchola; dear grandmother of Brittany, Melissa, Maxwell; also survived by loving family in Mexico. Visitation Friday 5 to 8 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road (at Cumberland), Park Ridge....

Olga Hajewyj

Olga Hajewyj

May 26, 2013

Olga ""Baba"" Hajewyj, 90; Beloved wife of the late John; dear mother of Mary and the late Anna Siudak; loving grandmother of Shelly (David) Hyde; proud great-grandmother of Stefan, Anna, Benjamin, Christian and Sophie Hyde. Visitation Thursday 4 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road, Park Ridge. Funeral Friday 9:30 a.m. from the funeral home to St....

Nathaniel C. Barnard

Nathaniel C. Barnard

May 20, 2013

Nathaniel C. Barnard, age 96 , long-time resident of Park Ridge, IL passed away peacefully on May 20, 2013. Devoted husband of the late Lois (nee Hovde) for nearly 60 years; cherished father of Marcie (Timothy) McGonagle; loving and proud Bapa of Lindsey (Justin) DeLisle and Allison (Chris) Glinski; respected father-in-law of Timothy; dear brother of the late Alice Thomsen;...

Ann C. Butler

Ann C. Butler

May 14, 2013

Ann Chuchut Butler, resident of Edison Park since 1951, passed away May 14, 2013. She was born on September 24, 1920 in Chicago, IL. Ann attended Carl Schurz High School, Wright Jr. College and Columbia Business College earning her Associates Degree in Accounting. She serviced as Secretary to the Finance Officer of the City of Park Ridge for 28 years...

Ralph Esposito

Ralph Esposito

May 8, 2013

Ralph Esposito, 85 of Chicago, at rest May 8, 2013; U.S. Army Veteran served during the Korean War. Dear father of RJ, Louis, Maria (Michael) Tarpinian and Georgeanna (Neal) Jaffe; loving grandfather of Taylor, Paige, Hayley, Megan, Makenzie and Brett; great-grandfather of Lily; fond brother of James (Bunny). Retired 41 year employee of the Chicago Park District. Visitation Friday 3...

Linda Mooney

Linda Mooney

Apr 30, 2013

Linda Mooney, 66 of Schaumburg, passed away April 30, 2013. She is survived by her daughter, Carol (Paul) Mooney; brothers, Thomas Lindgren, Michael (Debra) Lindgren and Timothy Lindgren; She is the affectionate aunt of 5 and great-aunt of 4; friend of the Tucknott family and Tami Berg. Memorial Service 11 a.m. Saturday at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 119 West...

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