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Chicago, Illinois Obituaries
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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