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Chicago, Illinois Obituaries
Kenneth M. Bergen
Jul 22, 2012
Kenneth M. Bergen, age 68 of Niles; Beloved son of the late Josephine and James; loving brother of Jim (Pat) and the late Carol; fond uncle of Kathy, James and Michael; caring great uncle of Josie; Lifelong friend of the Link family; Attended Our Lady of Mercy grade school and St. Patrick High School in Chicago; teacher at Von Humboult...
James B. Holmberg
Jul 21, 2012
James B. Holmberg, loving father of Robin Holmberg, Tracee Wilson and Kristie (Reyes) Montemayer; dear grandfather of Akema Jonathon, Andrew, Michael and Maisie; dearest brother of Scott; beloved son of Mary and the late Benjamin Holmberg; also several nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday 3-9 pm at Nelson Funeral Home, 5149 N. Ashland (at Foster), Funeral Wednesday 9:30 from the funeral...
Donald W. Kuntz
Jul 21, 2012
Donald W. Kuntz, age 83 of Park Ridge, Beloved husband of the late Janice; loving father of Scott (Dawn), Dale (Lisa) and the late Wayne; proud grandfather of Kristin, David, Joshua and Daniel; fond brother of Louis and the late Robert and John; caring uncle to many nieces and nephews; practicing law in the Northwest suburbs since 1961, recently residing...
Arthur J. Denten
Jul 20, 2012
Arthur J. Denten, age 89 of Park Ridge, at peace with Christ on July 20, 2012, beloved husband of Gloria M. 'nee Griffin; dearest son of the late Frank P. and Margaret; loving father of Denise(the late George) Rodgers, Judie (Gary) Tetzlaff, Nanette (James) Doubler ,Laura (Ralph) Epifanio and Richard (Laura); fond grandfather of David, Michael and Allsion Tetzlaff, Matthew...
Marie Borkowski
Jul 13, 2012
Marie Borkowski, 100 of Norridge, formerly of Chicago, passed away July 13, 2012; beloved wife of the late Edmund; dear sister of the late Stella, Michael, Agnes, Joseph and John Mularski and Julie Rakoczy; fond aunt and great-aunt of many. Visitation Monday 9 a.m. until time of Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. at Central Baptist Village, 4747 N. Canfield,...
John Frank
Jul 12, 2012
John Frank, 88 of Rosemont, passed away July 12, 2012; U.S. Army Air Corps WW II Veteran, Member of the 11th Bomb Group; Beloved husband of Diane for 62 years; dear father of Barbara (John) Hannan and Jill Frank; loving grandfather of Scott Hannan, Becky (Matt) Claussen and Tisha Sardina; great-grandfather of Cassie,Tommy and Loren Lesko; fond brother of Don...
Judy Schutter
Jul 10, 2012
Judith Ann Schutter (nee Olsen) 64, died of complications from a twelve year battle with stage four breast cancer. Preceded in death by her one and only love, her husband, George Schutter, and by her faithful parents, Roger and Genevieve Olsen (nee McCormick). Survived by her adoring children, George (Susan) Schutter, Jennie (Mark) Amato, and Mary (Charles) Roelle; loving siblings,...
Munir John Hasan
Jul 6, 2012
Munir John Hasan, age 56, beloved partner of Jason Surdam; loving son of Suraya and devoted brother of Amna; surrounded by aunts, uncles and cousins as he passed peacefully July 6. Financial analyst for over 30 years his longest employment for 1st Chicago/J.P. Morgan Chase. Memorial Service to be held at a later date. Info Nelson Funeral Home, 773-561-5147 and...
Mary D'Anna
Jul 2, 2012
Mary D'Anna, nee Bacino, 82, beloved wife of the late Dima; loving mother of Angela, Philip (Sara) and Dori; dearest grandmother of Nicholas; fond aunt of nieces and nephews. Past-president and devoted member of the Women's Burgio Club and Men's Burgio Society; active volunteer and friend of many. Memorials to Northern Illinois Hospice and Grief Center, 4215 Newburg Road, Rockford,...
John Walsh
Jul 1, 2012
John Walsh, 76, passed away July 1, 2012. Beloved husband of Lucille nee DeLise; dear father of Robert (Gail), Mary and Michael (Rheanna); loving grandfather of John and Michael; fond brother of Evelyn 'Sis' Crane and the late Mary Kay Stephenson. He worked for Bankers Life and Casualty for 40 years, was a former Park Ridge Baseball coach, an avid...
Ann Green
Jun 28, 2012
Ann Green, 97, passed away June 28, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Fred; dear mother of the late James (Susan Green Cimino) and Mary Ann; loving grandmother of Kelli (Scott) Watkins and Jennifer (Ray) Whitehead; great-grandmother of Olivia, Sophie, Grace and James; fond sister of the late Bernice (James) Harris. Visitation Friday 5 to 7 p.m. at Nelson Funeral...
William D. Bakakos
Jun 26, 2012
William D. Bakakos, age 61, Beloved husband of Althea nee Chirban; devoted son of the late Demosthenes and Antonia; loving brother of Very Rev. Fr. Timothy G. Bakakos, Gregory D. (Siree) and Michael D. (Amy) Bakakos; son-in-law of the late Louis and Aldona Chirban; fond uncle of Christopher, Nicholas, Alex, Tia, Shephanie, Timothy and Alex; dear friend of Paul Christman....
John Rocco Greco
Jun 25, 2012
John Rocco Greco, 48 years. Loving Husband of Pamela, nee: Castle. Dearest Father of Christopher and Hailey. Dear Son of the late Ugo and Maria, nee: DeVita. Loving Brother of Marietta (late Ted) Eberly and Anna (Tony) Alfano. Favorite Uncle of many Nieces and Nephews. Fond Friend to many. Visitation Friday 3 to 9 pm at Nelson Funeral Home, 820...
Elaine Felson
Jun 20, 2012
Services for Elaine Felson are tenetively set for Saturday. Interment will be at Elmwood Cemetery, River Grove. Visitation is Friday 3 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, Park Ridge.
June Bolinder Carlson
Jun 19, 2012
June Bolinder Carlson, 88, passed away June 19, 2012. Loving wife of the late Eric C. Bolinder and Walter E. Carlson; devoted mother of William (Jana), Richard (Lisa), Carl and Paul Bolinder; caring grandmother of 10; proud great-grandmother of 1. Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by lifelong friend, Lucille Severson. Lifelong member of Verdandi Lodge #3...
Diana Perschke
Jun 14, 2012
Diana Perschke, nee Vespa, 79 of Chicago. A longtime Nurse Practioner at Rush University Medical Center and Fantus Clinic at Cook County Hospital, passed away June 14, 2012. Beloved wife of Gerhard for 38 years; loving mother of Glynis, Nadeen (Robert) Rolfe and Deven (Linette); dear grandmother of Dietrich, Lillian, Roan, Fiona and Emma; fond sister of Arlene Vespa, Carl...
Julie Deda
Jun 1, 2012
Julie Marie Deda, nee Nelson, 50, passed away June 1, 2012; beloved wife of Roy; dear mother of Erin and Donald; devoted daughter of Jeanne Joyce and step-daughter of Raymond Joyce; loving sister of Chip (Diane) Nelson, Scott (Felicia) Nelson and Roy Mansell; also survived by many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Visitation Tuesday 3 to 9 p.m. at Nelson...
Florence Testa
Jun 1, 2012
Florence Testa, 88 of Des Plaines passed away June 1, 2012. She is survived by her daughter, Jo Anne (Gary) McCluskey, grandchildren, Jamie Marie McCluskey, Julie Ann (Josh) Abston, Frankie McCluskey; great-grandson, Connor Ryan McCluskey; a brother Emil (late Lynn) Celli. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph; daughters, Barbara Testa and Lori Ann Testa; two brothers, Robert...
Carol Walsh
May 29, 2012
Carol Walsh, 72 of Park Ridge; passed away May 29, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Robert; dear mother of Kelly (Jeff) Johnson, Robert (Kathryn) and the late Tracy; loving grandmother of Jake, Taylor, Ryan, Max and Parker; fond sister of James (Patricia) Huston. Visitation Sunday 4 to 8 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road, Park Ridge. Funeral...
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