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Donna Johnson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Chapin Barnard

Chapin Barnard

Sep 27, 2012

Chapin Barnard, 85, of Bradenton, Florida, at rest Sept. 27, 2012. Born in Toledo, Ohio, he grew up in Evanston with late brother Leland, and attended Evanston Township High School (â??45) and the University of Michigan (â??49), Phi Kappa Psi. He worked for Sears Roebuck & Co. and Continental Illinois Bank and lived in Caracas, Venezuela; Chicago; and Westport, Connecticut....

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...

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