Paul Jackson
Dec 7, 2012
Paul Jackson, 83 of Park Ridge, highly respected newspaper and wire service photojournalist, died very peacefully, December 7, 2012 in a healthcare facility near his home in Park Ridge Illinois. Jackson was a sports photojournalist with the U.P.I. whose work was featured in major periodicals nationwide. Later he ran a successful commercial photography company focused on the legal industry. Beloved...
Janet Laskowski
Dec 4, 2012
Janet Laskowski of Chicago, passed away December 4, 2012. Surviving are her sons, John (Cheryl) Hoffman and David (Jean) Hoffman; grandchildren, Kurt, Pierce, Craig and Rebecca Hoffman and Vikkie (Derek) Goodman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Laskowski and 5 siblings. Visitation Wednesday 5 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, Park Ridge. Funeral Thursday 9:15 a.m....
Stanley Prezette
Nov 26, 2012
Stanley Prezette of Park Ridge, IL left this world on Monday, November 26. He was a proud WWII veteran and fought in the famous Battle of the Bulge. After his Army tenure, he attended the Illinois College of Optometry and was licensed as an optometrist. Although not practicing as an optometrist, he used his skills as a Defense Contract Administrator...
Robert John Burns
Nov 25, 2012
Robert J. Burns, beloved husband of the late Catherine; loving father of Bob (Gayle), Tom (Joan), Peggy, Pat (Ed) Kurcz and Mike (Lynn); fond brother of the late Howard (late Caren), Richard (Joan) and Rita (the late Kenneth) Verdun; caring grandfather of 15; proud great grandfather of 16. Memorial visitation Thursday 3 pm until time of service 7:30 pm at...
Helen Wilke
Nov 21, 2012
Helen Wilke, 88 of Park Ridge, passed away November 21, 2012. She is the dear sister of Robert (Late Elaine), Thomas (Late Shirley) and the late Wilfred; also surviving are nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday 3 to 8 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road, Park Ridge. Funeral Monday, 10:45 a.m. from the funeral home to Mary, Seat of...
Joseph Jedd
Nov 21, 2012
Joseph Jedd, 93 of Park Ridge, passed away November 21, 2012. He was a WW II Veteran of the U.S. Navy and for many years was a professional photographer. He is the beloved husband of Lois for 55 years; dear father of Pamela (Peter) Franklin, Joseph Jr., Valerie (Erik) Nordin and Jonathan (Debbie); loving grandfather of eight; fond brother of...
F. Drake Ratcliff
Nov 19, 2012
F. Drake Ratcliff, 81 of Niles, at rest Nov. 19, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Ruth Ada Ratcliff, nee Kuester; dear father of Steven, Susan (Stuart) Weber, James and Jeffrey (Judith); grandfather of Jessica, Andrew and Kevin Weber and Charles Ratcliff. Member of Big Sand Lake Club. Visitation Friday 3 to 9 p.m. at NELSON FUNERAL HOME 820 Talcott...
Helen Andersen
Nov 17, 2012
Helen Andersen, 98, at rest Nov. 17, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Alfred; dear mother of the late Elaine Petru Sapp and step-mother of late Marie; loving grandmother of Jennifer Petru Carwile and Bradley Petru; special aunt of Marlene Peterson, Dolores Monteleone and Joan Clay; preceded in death by her parents and siblings. Visitation Tuesday 6 to 9 p.m....
Walter Cook
Nov 15, 2012
Walter Cook, 92 of Park Ridge; at rest Nov. 15, 2012; WW II Veteran of U.S. Navy; past-president of Abest Welding and Engineering. Beloved husband of Florence for 71 years; dear father of Kathleen (Peter) Munson, Gerard (Linda) and Maryanne (Anthony) Terrasse; loving grandfather of P.K., Brian, Christopher, Carson, Katherine, Weston and Rylan; great-grandfather of Cassidy, Kerr, Elliana and Ridley;...
Doris Giles
Nov 10, 2012
Doris M. Giles, 96, passed away peacefully in her sleep Nov. 10, 2012. Prior long term resident of Norridge and Elmhurst. Surviving are nieces, Sandra (Larry) Tank, Susan Willett, LuAnn (Charles) DeHaas, Jeanne (Richard) King, Judith (Michael) Wynn; nephew, James Giles; sister-in-law Catherine Giles; cousins Anne Kanaby and Judith Kanaby, plus many great and great-great nieces and nephews. Preceded in...
Mary Jane Digirolamo
Nov 10, 2012
Mary Jane DiGirolamo (nee Graceffa), age 82, a resident of Deltona, Fl, formerly of Park Ridge, IL, died peacefully on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at Hospice of Volusia-Flagler in Orange City, FL. She was born March 21,1930 in Everett, MA. Beloved wife of Dominick for 55 years, loving mother of Lisa (Eugene) Podzimek, Linda (David) Dickey and Lucinda McKnight (Alan...
Norman Hochl
Nov 7, 2012
Norman Hochl, 69, at rest Nov. 7, 2012. Beloved brother of Louise (late Henry) Kauke; fond uncle of Christine Kauke, Susan (Nick) Marchant, Bill (Maureen) Kauke and Eric (Diana) Kauke; great-uncle of many; fiancé of Donna Moody; Secretary of Local #478, I.A.M & A.W. Visitation Monday 4 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road, Park Ridge. Private...
Mariett Reichard
Nov 3, 2012
Mariett Davenport Reichard nee McCall, 75 of Park Ridge; at rest Nov. 3, 2012; beloved wife of Grant for 51 years; dear mother of Judy (Adnan) Puskar and Nancy (James) Wozniak; loving grandmother of Amel, Leyla, Emela, Jannah and Steven; fond sister of James, Robert, Paul and late Virginia; also survived by nieces, nephews and friends. A longtime educator and...
Robert Rohde
Oct 30, 2012
Robert M. Rohde, you will be missed. Loving father of Paul (Debbie), Robert (Sandy) and Mark (Jocelyn); dear grandfather of Paul Jr, Daniel, Eric, Jackie, Chaz, Valerie, Edmund, Phillip and Jennifer; proud great grandfather of Layla and Leonardo; Fond brother of Dwight (Debbie) and the late John (late Eleanor) and James. Visitation Thursday 4-9 pm and Friday 9am until 11:30am...
Charles Johnsen
Oct 29, 2012
Charles Johnsen, 87 of Chicago; beloved husband of the late Pearl; dear father of Chuck (Cecelia), Roger (Chris), Donald (Lynn), Steve (Evelyn), Mark (Mary), Timothy and Barbara; dear grandfather of 11; great-grandfather of 2. Visitation Tuesday 4 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road, Park Ridge. Service Wednesday 10 a.m. Interment Arlington Cemetery.
Donna Johnson
Oct 22, 2012
Donna ""Tootie"" M. Johnson, beloved wife of the late Rev. Gerald, former Bishop of LCA, Illinois Synod; loving mother of Jan (Richard) Bollig and Julie; proud grandmother of Britt and Bjorn Bollig. Visitation Tuesday 3 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 5149 N. Ashland Ave. (at Foster), Chicago. In state Wednesday 9 a.m. until time of Funeral Service, 10...
Oscar Garber
Oct 19, 2012
Oscar Garber, 85 of Park Ridge, U.S. Army Veteran who served during WW II, passed away Oct. 19, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Margaret nee Murphy; dear father of Tim (Marilyn) Connolly, Scott (Sherri) and Greg (Lisa); loving grandfather of Brian, Kevin, Brian, Joseph, Anthony and Gretchen; great-grandfather of Claire; fond brother of Robert, Eleanor Green and the late...
Roger Cushman Flinn
Oct 15, 2012
Roger Cushman Flinn, 85, of Marco Island, FL, long time resident of Glenview, IL, died peacefully at the Summit of Park Ridge on October 15, 2012. He is survived by his children; Deborah Cassidy, Kathy (John) Clausen, Jeffrey (Sheila Robbins) Flinn, six grandchildren, Brian, Kevin, & Patrick Cassidy of Park Ridge, IL, Eric & Christine Clausen of Glenview, IL, Lauren...
Evangelina Naranjo
Oct 12, 2012
Evangelina ""Angie"" Naranjo Beloved partner of Frank Pustek; She is also dear sister of eight and aunt and great-aunt of many. Visitation Sunday 2 p.m. until time of Service, 4:30 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 5149 North Ashland (at Foster), Chicago. Memorials to Horizon Hospice appreciated.
