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Doris Blash

Doris Blash

Sep 26, 2012

Doris Blash, nee Remkus, 94, passed away peacefully September 25, 2012 with her family at her side. She is the beloved daughter of the late Edward and Edna Sebahar Remkus; loving mother of Edward and Nancy (Mark) Holihan; dearest grandmother of Katie and Robe Carskie; preceded in death by her brother, Edward and sister, Lorraine. Visitation Monday 4 to 9...

Dolores Johnson Biarnesen

Dolores Johnson Biarnesen

Sep 25, 2012

Dolores 'Dee' Johnson Biarnesen nee Friel; devoted wife of Richard for 35 years; loving mother of Ken (Kathy) Johnson, Susan Johnson-Dalak and Don (Anne) Johnson; proud grandmother of Dan, Christy, Jake and Gina. Member of Verdandi Lodge #3, I.O.S., St. Gregory Friendship Club; avid bowler. Visitation Thursday 3 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road (at Cumberland),...

Roger T. Piegza

Roger T. Piegza

Sep 23, 2012

Roger T. Piegza, 65, native of Park Ridge and resident of South Barrington passed away, Sunday September 23, 2012. Roger is survived by his wife of 40 years, Alex (Judith) nee Gergits, his daughters, Lindsey and Kristin; and a sister Debbie (Tony) Migliore and mother-in-law, Gloria Gergits. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ludwig and Marion Piegza. Roger...

Sam Bongiorno

Sam Bongiorno

Sep 19, 2012

Sam J. Bongiorno, beloved husband of the late Virginia nee Granabella; loving father of Gregory (Pat) and Ginger; dear grandfather of Anna (Doug), Beth (John) and Jennifer; great grandfather of Mia, Gage, Evan and Zach; fond brother of the late John (Stephanie); dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 4 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820...

Jeanne Hansen

Jeanne Hansen

Sep 17, 2012

Jeanne Hansen, nee Thom, age 83 of Park Ridge, passed away Sept. 17, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Arthur; loving mother of Timothy (Jandelynn Stillman) Hansen and Amy Hansen; dear grandmother of Whitney Alison and Sarah Lindsey Hansen. Memorial Service 11 a.m. Saturday, at Park Ridge Community Church, 100 S. Courtland, Park Ridge, IL 60068. Memorials to her church...

Ann Pizzolanti

Ann Pizzolanti

Sep 14, 2012

Ann Pizzolanti, age 96, beloved wife of the late Anthony; loving mother of Carla (Wayne) Staniec; devoted grandmother of Matthew (Rebecca) Staniec and Michael (Allison) Staniec; proud great-grandmother of Lily and Jack; fond aunt of Gail Costa. Visitation will be Tuesday from 3 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 talcott Road (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Funeral Service will...

Thelma Kehr

Thelma Kehr

Sep 7, 2012

Thelma Kehr, 79 of Chicago, died Sept. 7, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Henry; dear mother of Debra (Clarke) Randall, Donald Natividad Kehr and the late Michael; proud grandmother of Donald Jr., Kevin, Jennifer, Tiffany, Christina, Elizabeth, Jennifer, Melissa and Keira; great-grandmother of Liliana and Talia; fond sister of Paul Kniser and late Ruth McCain. Visitation Monday 3 to...

Helen Zabielski

Helen Zabielski

Sep 4, 2012

Services for Helen Zabielski are Thursday at 2 p.m. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at Nelson Funeral Home, Chicago. Burial will be at Wunders Cemetery, 3951 N. Clark, Chicago, IL.

Robert Church

Robert Church

Sep 3, 2012

Robert Church, age 59 died unexpectedly September 3, 2012.Robert is retired from the Department of Veterans Affairs. A friend of many, he will be missed. Visitation is Sunday 1 to 6 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 5149 N. Ashland (at Foster) Chicago.

Donald Olson, Sr.

Donald Olson, Sr.

Sep 3, 2012

Donald G. Olson, Sr. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn; Loving father of Gregory, Donald Jr. (Margie), William, Christine Scrivner, Carolynn (John) Hoffman, Kevin (Elizabeth), Candace Olson and Cindy (Matthew) Klima; Dearest grandfather of 17; Proud great-grandfather of 1 and 1 on the way. Caring brother of the late Robert William. Visitation Wednesday 4 to 9 p.m. Nelson Funeral Home,...

Edward Warren

Edward Warren

Sep 1, 2012

Edward P. Warren, dearly beloved husband of Lillian, nee Witczak; loving father of Dianne (the late Larry) Rybak and Barbara (Michael) Kelly; cherished grandfather of Shannon, Jason, Colleen, Justine and Kathleen; great-grandfather of nine; dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend of many. Funeral Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. from Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd., Park Ridge to Our Lady Mother of...

Chester Larson

Chester Larson

Aug 31, 2012

Chester Sanford Larson age 101, beloved husband of the late Elynore, nee Huebner; loving uncle of Phyllis (Tom) Robb and Judith Dyke; dear great-uncle of Catherine Latturner, Eric Latturner, Karen (Joel) Reyes and Jonathan (Diana) Dyke; cherished cousin of Majken Swanson; also survived by Gail Young, niece; and Gary Hackbarth, nephew of his late wife. Visitation Tuesday, Sept. 4, 3...

Alice Parisi

Alice Parisi

Aug 28, 2012

Alice E. Parisi, Beloved wife of James for 51 years; loving mother of Nancy (Roy) Bellazzini and Beth (Dan) Allen; proud grandmother of Marissa, Nicole, Luke and Nick. She was the first Minister of Care at Mary, Seat of Wisdom with Father John Hoffman. Member of the Angel Guardian Guild, avid bridge player. Visitation Thursday 4 to 8 p.m. at...

Eleanor Ruth Raida

Eleanor Ruth Raida

Aug 27, 2012

Eleanor (Ellie) Ruth Raida, age 67 of Park Ridge, died Monday, August 27, 2012. Beloved wife of Dean for 41 years; loving mother of Dr. Michael (Estelle) Raida. Dear sister of Judy (Wayne) Burgess. Fond aunt of Jeanine (Joseph), Bonnie (Jeff) and Heather. Daughter of the late Marvin and Eleanor Gottschalk. Ellie was loved by all who knew her, as...

John O'Toole

John O'Toole

Aug 26, 2012

John T. O'Toole, husband of the late Elizabeth T. McHugh; father of Daniel E. McHugh, Retired CPD (Cathleen Gianforte); grandfather of Christopher (Kim Garrity) and Michael E. McHugh; great Papa of Delaney and Finn McHugh; cousin of Margie (late Vince) Nino. Retired member of City of Chicago Sewer Department and lifetime member of Local 150. Visitation Wednesday 3 to 9...

Nancy Ness

Nancy Ness

Aug 25, 2012

Nancy J. Ness, nee Tammen, 69 of Park Ridge, passed in the presence of her husband, 3 children and 3 grandchildren, with the strength of St. Jude after a valiant and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Beloved husband of Alan for 50 years; dear mother of Kelley, William (Laura) and Colleen; loving grandmother of Vincent, Daniel and Michael; friend of...

Julita Buado

Julita Buado

Aug 25, 2012

Julita Buado Visitation Tuesday 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday 9 a.m. from the funeral home, procession to St. Eugene Church. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Maryhill Cemetery, Niles, Illinois

Robert Cyze

Robert Cyze

Aug 25, 2012

Robert J. Cyze, 58, longtime resident of Park Ridge, passed away unexpectedly August 25, 2012. Loving and devoted husband of Kathy nee Malicki; loving father of Katie (John) Pope and Beth Anne (Jason) Murphy; proud grandfather of Johnny, Natalie and future baby Murphy; beloved step-son of Gary Frighetto; fond brother of Donald (Liz), Mary Beth (Jim) Stern, Brenden (Marybeth), Mark...

James Cushing

James Cushing

Aug 24, 2012

James Cushing, 75 of Park Ridge, U.S. Navy Veteran, passed away August 24, 2012. He is the beloved husband of Barbara nee Kennedy for 52 years; dear father of Matthew and Daniel; loving brother of Thomas and John. Visitation Tuesday 3 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Funeral Wednesday 9 a.m. from...

Ron Sundh

Ron Sundh

Aug 23, 2012

Ron Sundh, 51, died unexpectedly Aug. 23, 2012. Beloved son of June and the late Roy; loving brother of Jim, Cathy, Bruce (Marla), Dennis (Nancy) and Curt; dear uncle, great-uncle and friend of many. Visitation Monday 3 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd. (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Service Tuesday 10 a.m. at funeral home. Interment Mt....

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