Obituaries
Chicago, Illinois Obituaries
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.
Gloria M. Denten
Oct 11, 2012
Gloria M. Denten nee Griffith, age 87, of Park Ridge, at Peace with Christ on October 11, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Arthur J. Denten: dearest daughter of the late Lee and Mary Louise. Loving mother of Denise( the late George) Rodgers, Judie(Gary) Tetzlaff, Nanette( James) Doubler, Laura ( Ralph) Epifanio and Richard( Laura) Denten; dear grandmother of David,...
Leroy A. Adams
Oct 9, 2012
LeRoy A. Adams, Beloved husband of Mary (nee Ruczko) for 53 years; dear brother of Robert (the late Dorothy) and the late Florence( the late Herman) Hoeppner; loving father of Christopher and Lauralee Adams (John) Chapin; fond grandfather of 5 and proud great grandfather of 5; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 5 to 9 p.m. at...
Mary B. Olsen
Oct 9, 2012
Mary B. Olsen, age 87, Beloved wife of Robert for 65 years; loving mother of Dana, Virginia (Charles) Spindler and Jane Gibout; dear grandmother of Stephanie, Bret, Lindsay, Andrew and Kristen. Services are private. Memorials to St. Maryâ??s Episcopal Church, 306 South Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, Illinois 60068 would be appreciated.
Bernice L. Bowen
Oct 6, 2012
Bernice L. Bowen age 99, Beloved wife of the late Lester Robert; loving mother of Nancy (John) Andersen and Roberta (Ken) Wilk; dear grandmother of Jason (Allison) Wilk, the late Brian Wilk, Ken (Rebekka) Andersen, Gregory (Heather) Andersen and Andrea (Dan) Kirk; proud great grandmother of Makenna, Ewan, Kyler, Summer, Katie, Brian and Patrick. Memorial Service Thursday 4 pm at...
Theresia B. Klos
Oct 5, 2012
Theresia B. Klos, Beloved wife of the late Steve M; loving mother of Theresia (Gregory) Stewart and Sandra Klos; dear grandmother of Brian (Laura) Stewart; proud great grandmother of Katie Stewart. Retired Chicago Public School Teacher after 35 years of service at Wicker Park School. Visitaton Monday 3 to 9pm at Nelson Funeral Home, 5149 N. Ashland (at Foster), In...
Marie Mickey
Oct 2, 2012
Marie Mickey, 84 of Park Ridge, passed away Oct.2, 2012. Beloved wife of Robert for 60 years; dear mother of Craig (Cheryl), Doug (Liza), Mark (Vicki), Ann (James) Cone, John and Brian; loving grandmother of Annie Rose, Sam, Michael, Dan, Sean, Jimmy and late Andrew; fond sister of the late Jim Antrim and Helen Withem. Marie was a member of...
Loretta Robert
Oct 2, 2012
Loretta Robert, of Park Ridge, passed away Oct. 2, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Gordon; dear mother of Gary (Catherine), Patrick (Jeanne) and Ronald; Loving grandmother of Grant; fond sister of the late Walter (late Mildred) Goldammer. 50 year member of Edison Park Lutheran Church. Visitation Friday 3 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road (at...
Lina Maria Sanchez
Sep 28, 2012
Lina Maria Sanchez lost her battle to a longtime illness of depression on September 28th at the age of 15. Loving daughter of Lucero (Michael) Tonkinson; devoted granddaughter of Jose Sanchez; fond niece of Vladimir Sanchez and cousin Laura Camila Sanchez. Visitation Wednesday 3 to 9 pm at Nelson Funeral Home 5149 N. Ashland (at Foster). Visitation Thursday 11:30 am...
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