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Alexander Dulisch

Alexander Dulisch

Jan 25, 2013

Alexander Dulisch, 97 of Sun City West, AZ, formerly of Park Ridge; dear father of Mary, Sandra, Thomas, William and James; loving grandfather of 5; great-grandfather of 6. Visitation Friday 4 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road, Park Ridge. Funeral Saturday 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home to Mary, Seat of Wisdom Church. Mass 10 a.m....

Marion Ruzicka

Marion Ruzicka

Jan 21, 2013

Marion K. Ruzicka age 86, beloved wife of the late Richard L; loving mother of Rick (Chuck Coster), Robin (Pam), Ross (Stacy) and Renee Ruzicka; fond grandmother of Becky (Wally) Peckovich, Shelly and Samantha Ruzicka; proud great grandmother of Reese Peckovich; dear sister of the late Glen (Orpha) Lilek, Lil (late Don) Rose, Tootie and Billy Ballard; also survived by...

Matthew Just

Matthew Just

Jan 15, 2013

Matthew Just, 87, at rest Jan. 15, 2013. Beloved husband of Gertrude; dear father of Elizabeth Collins, Matthew (Kelly Corsi), Michael and Paul (Julie); Loving grandfather of Christie, Andy, Julie, Laura, Bradley, Jonathan, Allison and Olivia; great-grandfather of Jack. U.S.Navy Veteran who served in the Pacific Theater during W.W. II. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Mercy Home for Boys...

Nick Frangias

Nick Frangias

Jan 15, 2013

Nick Frangias, loving husband of Nicoletta; beloved father of John (Kristine), Litsa, Angela and Christos George; proud grandfather of Elias and Fotiny Diamantis; fond brother of Anthi Kiritsis and the late Demetrios, Anastasios and George; also survived by numerous brothers and sisters in-law and many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday 4 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott...

Marilynn Jeglum

Marilynn Jeglum

Jan 10, 2013

Visitation for Marilynn Jeglum is 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday Nelson Funeral Home 5149 North Ashland Chicago, IL 60640 Funeral Friday 9 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Gregory Catholic Church Mass 10 a.m. Interment will be at All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines, IL Memorials to Illinois Diabetes Association or Rainbow Hospice appreciated.

Harriett Berger

Harriett Berger

Jan 9, 2013

Harriett ""Jan"" Berger nee Cowart, age 71 of Chicago; at rest Jan. 9, 2013. Beloved wife of Bill for 50 years; dear mother of Sharon (Clement) Weborg and Bill (Caroline); loving grandmother of Adam, Cody, Shelby, Nicholas and Samantha; fond sister of Bobbie (late Rusty) Shuster, Wayne (Frances) Cowart and the late Bettye (late James) Works. Visitation Friday 3 to...

Jean Kowalski

Jean Kowalski

Jan 8, 2013

Jean Kowalski, 90 of Chicago. Beloved wife of the late Leonard; dear mother of David and Brian (Bernadine); loving grandmother of Amanda, Ashley and Cori; fond sister of the late Walter, Edward, Stella, Angeline, Cele and Victoria; also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday 4 to 9 p.m. Nelson Funeral Home 820 Talcott Road - Park Ridge, Illinois Funeral...

James Arnold

James Arnold

Jan 8, 2013

A completed obituary for Mr. James Arnold will forthcoming.

Melvin Dare

Melvin Dare

Jan 3, 2013

Melvin Dare, 89 of Chicago, at rest Jan. 3, 2013. U.S. Army Veteran during WW II. Dear uncle and great uncle of many; preceded in death by his parents and 12 siblings. Family and friends may meet at the entrance of Memorial Park Cemetery, 9900 Gross Point Road, Skokie. Service and Interment with military honors provided by the U.S. Army...

Anna Spehar

Anna Spehar

Dec 28, 2012

Anna Spehar, 91 of Chicago, at rest December 28, 2012. She is the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary; sister of the late Anthony (late Dorothy) and Mary (late Louis) Pokorny; aunt of Louise Rounds, Dorothy Kauffman, Dennis Spehar, Marcia Spehar and Rebecca Pokladowski. Family and friends will meet Monday morning, Dec. 31, 2012 at Immaculate Conception Church, 7211...

Majken Swanson

Majken Swanson

Dec 28, 2012

Majken I. Swanson, nee Larsson, Dec. 28, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Robert W. Swanson, devoted daughter of the late Per Albin and Signe Larsson. Loving sister of the late Henny Norgren. Wonderful aunt, cousin and friend to many. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 11:00 a.m., Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road, Park...

Max Mielecki

Max Mielecki

Dec 26, 2012

Max C. Mielecki, 81 of Park Ridge, at rest Dec. 26, 2012. Executive Vice-president of Marketing Communications, W.W. Grainger, retiring in 1994. Beloved husband of the late Patricia; dear father of Jeanine, John (Trish), Vincent, Mary Joy (Jim) Allain, Judith (Philip) Jacques, and the late David; loving grandfather of Natalie and Max Mielecki, Kelly, Kristi, and Ryan Allain and Antoinette...

Frank Peterson

Frank Peterson

Dec 24, 2012

Frank Warner Peterson was born in Arvika Varmland, Sweden July 23, 1922. He passed away at home on Dec. 24, 2012 . Beloved husband of Vangelene nee Jensen, loving father of Linnea (Paul) Peterson Johnson; proud grandfather of Bjorn, Birgitta and Kjell Johnson; Frank was past chairman of both Hagar Lodge #721 V.O.A. ,Vasa Park Assoc.; He played football at...

Clara I. Pawlick

Clara I. Pawlick

Dec 20, 2012

Clara I. Pawlick, 98 of Norridge; At Rest Dec. 20, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Joseph E.; Dear mother of Joseph L.; Loving grandmother of Susan (John) Alfano; Proud great-grandmother of Josephine, Jilliana and Julia Alfano; Fond sister of the late Henry Matthys. Visitation Wednesday 9 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 10 a.m. at Divine Savior Church, 7740...

Delphine Conrad

Delphine Conrad

Dec 19, 2012

Delphine Conrad nee Pekosh, 89 of Park Ridge, homemaker, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and child of God is at rest on December 19, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Joseph; dear mother of Stephen (Kathy), Thomas (Patricia) and Carol (Jeffrey Pegler); loving grandmother of Jennifer, Christopher, Bridget and Chelsea; great-grandmother of 8; fond sister of the late Raymond (Catherine)...

Bettye Uzzell

Bettye Uzzell

Dec 17, 2012

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Rita Schultz

Rita Schultz

Dec 16, 2012

Rita M. Schultz, 72 of Huntley, formerly of Norwood Park; at rest Dec. 16, 2012. Beloved wife of Charles ; dear mother of Julie (Charles) Ridge, Charles III (Caroline), Donna (Thomas) Fries, John (Courtney) and late Steven; loving grandmother of Michael, Michelle, Charles IV, Zachary, Steven, Joseph, Shealin; great-grandmother of Connor and Alyssa; fond sister of Maureen (late Francis) Scullion....

Rupert Henderson

Rupert Henderson

Dec 15, 2012

Rupert A. Henderson, Beloved husband of Agatha; loving father of Edward, Dorothy (Oluwatoyin) Olonilua, Brenda (Peter) Hunter, Norbert (Annalisa), Greg, Caseta, Daidrea and Domineike; dear grandfather of 19; great-grandfather of 1. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday, December 29, 2012 from 9 a.m. until time of Funeral Service, 11 a.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 5149 North Ashland,...

Richard Nyreen

Richard Nyreen

Dec 12, 2012

Richard Nyreen; beloved husband of the late Doris Hilding and Mae; fond father in law to the late Rev. Allen Hilding and Nancy Hilding Mool; Loving Grandfather of Nathan (Jennifer) Hilding, Matthew (Leah) Hilding, Nanalle (Ryan) Wadsworth, Mary Hilding, Anne (Jeff) Rebbec, Katelyn (Antonio) Mendoza, Keri Hilding and Abigail Hilding. Proud great grandfather of nine. Member of Painters Union Local...

Mary Jane Composono

Mary Jane Composono

Dec 12, 2012

Mary Jane Composono, 94 of Niles, passed away December 12, 2012. She is survived by son, Jerry (Carol); grandchildren, Richard and Michael (Jennifer); great-grandchildren, Michael, Nicholas and Luke. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jeremiah. Visitation is Friday, 9 a.m. until time of service, 10 a.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road, Park Ridge. Service is 10...

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