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Charles Bowling

Charles Bowling

Apr 26, 2013

Charles Bowling, age 71, retired Chief Microbiologist for the City of Chicago; beloved husband of Maureen nee Masterson for 45 years; dear father of Sharon (James) Stoddard, Charles (Stavroula) and Bernadette (John) Hoey; loving grandfather of Dylan, Emily, Mary Grace, Charlie, Jack and Violet. Visitation Monday 3 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road (at Cumberland), Park...

Thelma Buhr

Thelma Buhr

Apr 16, 2013

Thelma Buhr, 101, lifelong resident of Logan Square; at rest April 16, 2013 at St. Paul's House and Rehabilitation Center, Chicago where she was residing for the past 10 years. Thelma is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Campbell; grandson, Thomas (Michelle Munoz); great-grandchildren, Thomas and Joseph Campbell. She was preceded in death by her husband, William; and son-in-law, Tommy Campbell;...

Robert Justice

Robert Justice

Apr 13, 2013

Robert Justice, 77 longtime resident of Park Ridge; at rest April 13, 2013; Beloved son of the late Walter and Virginia; dear brother of Thomas, David, Richard, Karen Swanson, Larry and the late John. Bob served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the late 1950â??s. He was an I.B.E.W. Local 134 electrician, retiring in 1997 after 32 years. Visitation Wednesday...

John Imarisio

John Imarisio

Apr 2, 2013

John J. Imarisio, age 90, of Chicago, IL passed away peacefully on April 2 at The Breakers at Edgewater, an independent living community where he resided since May of 2007. Born September 8, 1922, in New York City, NY, the only child of Daniel and Ida Imarisio, John spent his formative years in New York City. He is a graduate...

Avoidis Dermendjian

Avoidis Dermendjian

Mar 30, 2013

Services for Mr. Avoidis Dermendjian Visitation will be at: Nelson Funeral Home, Park Ridge Tuesday 6 to 8 p.m. Wake Service 7:30 p.m. Family and Friends will meet at: St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Orthodox Church for Funeral Service Wednesday 10:30 a.m. Burial will be at Ridgewood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to: ST. GREGORY ARMENIAN CHURCH

Robert Charles Williamson

Robert Charles Williamson

Mar 19, 2013

Robert Charles Williamson, died March 19, 2013 at the age of 93. Beloved husband of the late Bernice A. Williamson 'nee Hall; loving father of Donald (Janice) and Nancy (Reginald) Willis; dear grandfather of Megan and Thomas Willliamson and Tara Willis. Visitation Sunday 3 pm until time of service 4 pm at Nelson Funeral Home, 5149 N. Ashland Ave. at...

Carol Bramson

Carol Bramson

Mar 18, 2013

Services for Carol Bramson: Visitation : Sunday - 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral: Monday8 a.m. from the funeral home to Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel 1170 N. River Road (at Central Road) DesPlaines Funeral Mass: 9:00 a.m. Burial: All Saints Cemetery

Rodolfo Jurado

Rodolfo Jurado

Mar 17, 2013

Rodolfo Jurado, beloved husband of Josefina; also leaving behind 2 pets, Missu and Nina; dear cousin of Roberto (Mercedes) Pineva and extended famiy in Guatemala. Visitation Tuesday 3 to 9 p.m. Nelson Funeral Home 5149 North Ashland Chicago Funeral service Wednesday 11 a.m. Nelson Funeral Home Burial Graceland Cemetery Irving and Clark Streets Chicago

Florence Tefft

Florence Tefft

Mar 16, 2013

Florence Tefft, 88, of Chicago; beloved wife of the late Leon; cherished mother of Carol, Susan (Don) Clancy, Mary Trucksa and Leon (Hollie); dear grandmother of David and Michael Zuck, Sean Clancy, Gregory and Jennifer Trucksa; loving aunt of Barbara (Ronald) Zarach. Visitation Wednesday 3 to 9 p.m. Nelson Funeral Home 820 Talcott Road (at Cumberland) Park Ridge, Illinois 60068...

Gwen Hautop

Gwen Hautop

Mar 13, 2013

Gwen Hautop, nee Carlson; a devoted and beloved wife for more than fifty years to the late Bill, whom she met on a playground at Haugan Elementary School in Chicago. A loving mom to Joan (Bob) Fiske and the late Billy. Gwen was a public servant at Park Ridge City hall for decades and retired in the late 1990â??s. Years...

Louis Watson

Louis Watson

Mar 12, 2013

Louis L. ""Tripp"" Watson, III, 41 was born in Peoria, IL in 1971. He is the son of Amy S. St. John of Peoria and Dr. Louis L. Watson of Jupiter, FL, formerly of Peoria. Also surviving is sister, Susan (Michael) Mitchell; niece, Katie and nephew, Charlie Mitchell; uncle, John (Karen) Seehausen and cousin, Eric Seehousen. Tripp graduated from Toulon...

Robert Nickels

Robert Nickels

Mar 12, 2013

Robert Nickels, 87 of Park Ridge, at rest March 12, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Mary Louise; children, Leslie Phillippi and Scott; grandchildren, Daniel Phillippi, Amber Olmo, Kelli McKittrick, Gregg Nickels and Jamie Nickels; great-grandchildren, Trevor and Aly Olmo and Emma and Jack Phillippi. Mr. Nickels served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Private Entombment is...

Mary Jean Jettner

Mary Jean Jettner

Mar 11, 2013

Mary Jean Jettner, devoted mother of Steven (Darlene) and Michael (Mary); loving grandmother of Erika (Charlie) Inga, Janice, Michael, Keith, Kelly, Ingrid (Eleazar) Silva, Sean and Kaitlyn; proud great-grandmother of 7; friend of many and loved by all. Services are private.

Geraldeen Moran

Geraldeen Moran

Mar 9, 2013

Geraldeen Moran, died suddenly March 9, 2013. Beloved daughter of the late Thomas and Lauretta Laffey Moran. Much loved sister of the late Noreen, Eileen, the late Susan Killian (Brian), Kathleen (Larry) Gaichas, Lauretta, Thomas, Kevinne (Juntao Cai), and Kieran (Karen). Loving aunt of Catherine (James) Toth, Mary, Brian (Jennifer), Maureen and Kevin Killian; Sarah Gaichas (James Battin) and Timothy...

Leonard Schneller

Leonard Schneller

Mar 8, 2013

Leonard G. Schneller Jr. , age 89, of Park Ridge, passed away peacefully on Friday March 8 at Alden Rehab center. Born on December 31, 1923, Len was married to Aileen (nee Morphett ) for 68 years. He is survived by his wife; daughters Jean Schneller and Sue Miller ( Jim) ; grandchildren, Melissa Johnson( Dave), Scott Miller( Betsy ),...

Giuseppe Maltese

Giuseppe Maltese

Mar 7, 2013

Giuseppe Maltese, 86, of Park Ridge passed away March 7, 2013. He is the beloved husband of Stefana; Dear father of Caterina and Andrew (Christina); loving Nonno of Joseph and Kathleen; fond brother of Maria (late Mauro) DiMaggio and the late Alberto (Graziella) and Giuseppina (John) Badalamenti. Memorial Mass will be announced at a later date.

Fred Michelau

Fred Michelau

Mar 6, 2013

Fred Michelau, 71, of DesPlaines, at rest March 6, 2013; beloved husband of Monica nee Haas for 48 years; dear father of John, Anne (Chelo)Arias, Joe (Lynn), Jim (Cyndee), Katie; loving grandfather of Amanda, Megan, Melissa, Anjelina, Rebecca, Alexandra, Annalyse and Lilyanna; fond brother of Mary Ellen (Frank) Wahle; proud uncle, nephew, and cousin of many. Graduate of Notre Dame...

Gertrude Schultz

Gertrude Schultz

Mar 5, 2013

Gertrude T. Schultz, nee Quaid, 95; at rest March 5, 2013. Devoted wife of the late Arthur F.; cherished mother of Catherine (Geoffrey) Lutz, Richard (Margaret), Karen (David) Witry and the late Arthur (Lexie) and Bertille; adored grandmother of Jared (Mariella), Scott and Erin Schultz, Allison (Patrick) Collins, Brian (Katie) Lutz, Meredith (Jed) Richard, Peter, David and Christopher Lutz, Maris,...

Robert C. Nelson

Robert C. Nelson

Mar 1, 2013

Robert C. Nelson, age 63, beloved husband of Linda; loving father of Audrey (Robert) Vander Meer, Robert (Jill) Nelson and Zachary (Cynthia) Abrams; proud grandfather of Joshua, Ainsley, Isaac, Duncan, Ethan, Lydia and Ella; devoted brother of Gail (Chester) Matonik. Memorial visitation Thursday March 7th 12 noon until time of service 2 pm at Nelson Funeral Home, 5149 N. Ashland...

Victor Berg

Victor Berg

Feb 27, 2013

Victor Berg, 96 of Covenant Village of Northbrook, IL, at rest Feb. 27, 2013; U.S. Army Air Force Veteran during WW II. Beloved husband of the late Margaret and late Martha; dear father of John (Jane) and Thomas; loving grandfather of Brenda (Preston) Wright, Scott, Christine (fiancé, Tom Garcea); great-grandfather of Jameson and Killian Wright; fond brother of the late...

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