Obituaries
Chicago, Illinois Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Robert Lindquist
Feb 22, 2013
Robert Lindquist, 99, resident of the Lutheran Home, Arlington Heights. Husband of the late Florence; Father of Robert and Carol Prenzno; Grandather of 4; Great-grandfather of 7. Service Monday 11 a.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, Park Ridge. Interment at Town of Maine Cemetery, Park Ridge.
Kornelius Cebulla
Feb 21, 2013
Kornelius Cebulla, 25 of Park Ridge, died unexpectedly on February 21, 2013. He is the son of Eva Moll and Artur Cebulla; brother of Kordian Cebulla. Visitation Monday 6 to 9 p.m. Nelson Funeral Home 820 Talcott Road (at Cumberland) Park Ridge Funeral Prayers Tuesday 9:15 a.m. Nelson Funeral Home Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Mary, Seat of Wisdom Church Cumberland...
Mariusz Sklarzewski
Feb 17, 2013
Mariusz Sklarzewski, passed away February 17, 2013 He is survived by his wife, Marta; Son, Daniel and Daughter, Izabel Wake is WEDNESDAY, Feb. 20, 2013 - 5 to 9 p.m. Nelson Funeral Home 820 Talcott Road (at Cumberland) Park Ridge, Illinois Funeral Mass is SATURDAY, Feb. 23, 2013 - 10:30 a.m. MEET AT St. Zachary Catholic Church 567 Algonquin Road...
Mary Ellen Chambers
Feb 14, 2013
Mary Ellen Chambers, 75, at rest Feb. 14, 2013. Beloved wife of Frank for 51 years; dear mother of Frank (Dawn), John, Mary Kay (Joe) Calabrese, Patrick (Lilly) and Lynn; loving grandmother of Frank, Amy, Danny, Mary, Alison, Jack, Megan, Patrick, Joey, Michael, J.T., Samantha, Zander and Alvey. Visitation Sunday 3 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott...
Eugene Raczyla
Feb 11, 2013
Eugene Raczyla of Park Ridge Eugene is survived by Patricia, his wife of 36 years; children, Michael (Teri), Trista and Robert (Elizabeth); Grandchildren, Tyler, Zara, Arya and a brother, Zenon (Christina). Eugene was a member of Teamster Local 705.
Geneva Absil
Feb 6, 2013
Geneva H. Absil, age 87, of Park Ridge; at rest Feb.6, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Frank; loving mother of Thomas (Kathy), Holly (Greg) Heim and Annette Absil; proud grandmother of many. Services were private. Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Home, Park Ridge. 847-823-5122, Online Guestbook www.nelsonfunerals.com
Bruce Maccabee
Feb 6, 2013
Bruce D. Maccabee succumbed to a 25 year battle with MS on Feb. 6th. Loving partner of Patrick Ormond for 13 years. Beloved uncle of Debby Krone, Michelle (Jason) LaRusso and Scott (Nicole); also survived by sister-in-law Paulette; Bruce was preceeded in death by his mother, father and brother Donald. Memorial service Friday Feb 15th 10:30 am at The United...
Irene Belland
Feb 3, 2013
Irene F. Belland, 85, at rest Feb. 3, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Wlodzimierz; dear mother of George (Denise); loving grandmother of Michael Crawford. Visitation Wednesday 3 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road, Park Ridge. Funeral Thursday 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home to All Saints National Catholic Parish for Mass 10 a.m. Interment All...
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