Muriel Smith
Aug 12, 2013
Muriel Smith of Park Ridge, at rest August 12, 2013. She is the daughter of the late Robert and Catherine; loving aunt of Robert (Martha) Smith, Katie (Bob) Vorsanger and Tina (Bruce) Camardo. Per Muriel's request, service and interment is private at St. Joseph Cemetery, River Grove.
Thomas Wessel
Aug 10, 2013
Thomas O. Wessel; loving father of Thomas A. (Lorrin), Jane M. Grimm and Kurt R. (Dana). Dearest grandfather of Kimberly (Aaron) Flanagan, Jeffrey, Stephanie, Ryan, Eric, Jennifer and John Wessel; fond brother of Lane (Theresa) and Sharon (Vince) King. Also several nieces and nephews. Visitation Tues. 3-8pm and funeral service Wed. 10 am at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd.,...
John Bocian
Aug 9, 2013
John E Bocian. Beloved husband of Elizabeth; loving father of Byron John (Kelly) and Alison Beth (Jeff Nomoto) Bocian; dearest grandfather of Kyle John, Cambrya Elizabeth and Haydn Phillips; dear brother of 7; also many nieces and nephews. Memorial Funeral Mass Thursday 10 am at St. Paul of the Cross Church, 320 S. Washington, Park Ridge, IL 60068. Interment St....
Erling Roger Gundersen
Aug 5, 2013
Erling 'Earl' Roger Gundersen, 81, of The Woodlands, TX; longtime Park Ridge resident; passed away August 5, 2013; preceded in death by his beloved wife Joyce; dear father of Michael and Heather Gundersen, Deborah and Jay Nutt, Roger and Amy Gundersen; loving grandfather of Karen, Ryan, Gianna; Brian, Rebecca, and Stephen; Erik, Kara and Katie; great-grandfather of Colton. Visitation 1...
Leonard Carlson
Aug 1, 2013
R. Leonard Carlson, age 83. Beloved husband of Mary for 56 years; loving father of Shirley Werner and the late Carol (Warren ) Marrs; dear grandfather of Glenn, Matthew, Rachel and Zachery; proud great grandfather of 2. Past Chairman of Verdandi Lodge #3 I.O.S. and Hagar Lodge #721, V.O.A. Visitation Sunday 1 to 7 pm , Nelson Funeral Home, 820...
Harriet Smiderski
Jul 31, 2013
Harriet Smiderski, 84, at rest July 31, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Frank; dear mother of Irene (Lawrence) Dudkowski and Jeanette (Frank) Berendt; loving grandmother of Brian (Stacey) Dudkowski, Jacqueline Dudkowski, Frank (Stacy) Berendt, Edward Berendt; great-grandmother of Katarina and Gage Dudkowski, Timmy and Lilly Berendt; one of 14 brothers and sisters. Visitation Friday 3 to 9 p.m. at...
Nancy Ann Nyholm
Jul 31, 2013
Nancy Ann Nyholm, nee Flodin, 73 at rest July 31, 2013. She was born Jan. 3, 1940 in Miami, FL. She is survived by her loving husband Harry E. Nyholm for 45 years; dear children, Maria, Ingrid (Steven Lange), Erik and Harry; dear grandchildren, Jason, Stefan, Noah, Axel and Anders. She was actively involved and dedicated to the Danish American...
Robert E. Olsen
Jul 30, 2013
Robert E. Olsen, age 88; beloved husband of the late Mary for 65 years; loving father of Virginia (Charles) Spindler, Dana and Jane Gibout; proud grandfather of Stephanie Spindler, Lindsay, Kristen and Andrew and Bret Jibout. Memorial Service Aug. 24, 2013, 2 p.m. at St. Maryâ??s Episcopal Church, 306 S. Prospect, Park Ridge, IL 60068. Memorials to St. Maryâ??s Church...
Paul Laursen
Jul 21, 2013
Paul Laursen, 79 of Antioch, at rest July 21, 2013. He is survived by his children, Kristine (Robert) Fiala, Dana (Steven) Basham, Dawn (Allen) Cain, Daniel and the late Paula Spika; grandchildren, Nina, Weston, Jonathon, Samantha, Tyler, Caitlin, Aaron, Adam and Nicholas; Close friend of Dolores Martyka. He is preceded in death by sisters, Joan Svenningsen and Ann Anderson. Visitation...
Delores Ann Martin
Jul 19, 2013
Delores Ann Martin, born on June 16, 1935 in Chicago, IL; passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on July 19, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents Ernest and Ellen (nee Carlson) Essler; Loving Wife of Thomas L. Martin for 57 years; Wonderful Mom of Valerie (Bruce) Byots, Scott, Tim (Jennifer) and Amy; Extraordinary Grandmother...
Frank Silvio
Jul 15, 2013
Visitation for Frank Silvio, 38, is Wednesday, July 17, 2013 from 3 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road, Park Ridge. Funeral Thursday 10 a.m. from the funeral home to St. John Brebeuf Church, 8307 N. Harlem, Niles. Entombment at All Saints Mausoleum.
Rosemary Porcaro
Jul 12, 2013
Rosemary Porcaro, nee Galluzzo, 90 of Park Ridge; passed away July 12, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Guy; dear mother of Joan (Robert Pasek), Judy and Jill; loving sister of the late Katherine (late Robert) Johnson. Rosemary was previously a Minister of Care at Our Lady of Hope Church and volunteered at the DesPlaines Library for many years. Visitation...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
