Jack Torp
May 8, 2012
Jack M. Torp Sr., Loving husband of the late Mary Ann â??nee Brieske; beloved father of Jack Jr. (Cindy), Thomas (Mary), Paul and Karen (John) Zelic; proud grandfather of Kyle, Kenny, Suze, John and Thomas; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday 3 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Funeral...
Kathleen Slawitschka
May 5, 2012
Kathleen D. Slawitschka, 62, died May 5, 2012, in Urbana. Visitation from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, May 10, 2012, at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd., Park Ridge followed by a closing prayer service at 8 p.m. She is survived by her husband, Rudy Slawitschka; her mother, Norma Braun of Niles; two brothers, Art (Galyn) Sweeney of Las Vegas,...
Irene Warrick
May 1, 2012
Irene E. Warrick, died unexpectedly May 1st. She is a loving sister, sister-in-law, aunt, great aunt, dear friend and an honorary member of the Parker Clan. Gathering with friends and family will be Wednesday 5 to 9 p.m. A Service of Remembrance will be held 7 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 5149 N. Ashland ( at Foster ), Chicago.
Aili Imarisio
Apr 19, 2012
Aili T. (Leppanen) Imarisio, age 96, of Chicago, IL passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, April 19, at The Breakers at Edgewater, an independent living community where she resided since May of 2007. Born June 7, 1916, in Palmer, MI, daughter of Eva and Kalle Leppanen, Aili spent many of her formative years in Upper Peninsula. She is a graduate...
Yolanda Varga
Apr 14, 2012
Yolanda Varga nee Szabados, 100, of Park Ridge passed away April 14, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Louis; loving mother of Elizabeth (William) Schmidt; dear grandmother of Stacy E. (Scott) McCormack and Sarah P. Schmidt; great grandmother of John William ""Jack"" McCormack, Riley Elizabeth McCormack and Mallory Grace McCormack. Visitation will be Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at...
Lennart Flodstrom
Apr 13, 2012
Lennart C. Flodstrom, 57 of Northbrook; passed away Apr. 13, 2012. He is the loving son of Majken and the late Sven; fond brother of the late Marie Shea; dear uncle of Chris Flodstrom; longtime companion of Judy Ahlberg and her children Lisa and Todd Bauer. Lennart was very active in the Swedish American Community and The Swedish American Museum...
E. Delroy Stutzman, M.D.
Apr 12, 2012
E. Delroy Stutzman, M.D., 76, Medical Director of the Lutheran General Center for Substance Abuse and the addictions programs associated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital from 1977-1999. He also was on the Advocate Lutheran General Medical Staff during that time. Beloved husband of Joanna; dear father of Paul (Michelle), Ann S. (John) Ambrosia, Michael D. (Sharon Rosenberg, M.D.) and Steve...
Ingrid Bergstrom
Apr 10, 2012
Ingrid E. Bergstrom, former owner of The Sweden Shop in Chicago, passed away April 10, 2012. Beloved wife for 67 years of the late Gosta. Ingrid is survived by Margit, Charles, sister, Signe Larsson and other relatives and many friends, both in Sweden and America. She is a member of Svenska Gillet, SVEA, Swedish American Museum, Verdandi #3, I.O.S., American...
Tom Winkelman, Jr.
Apr 6, 2012
Tom Winkelman, Jr., age 43, died unexpectedly April 6, 2012. Tom is survived by his mother, Marilyn, children, Taryn and Ricky; brothers, Tim (Mary Beth) and Terry (Jesika); nephew and best friend of Paul Winkelman. A nephew and uncle of many, he will be missed by all. Tom was preceded in death by his father, Thomas, Sr in 2009. Tom...
Tom Haban
Apr 6, 2012
Tom Haban, age 63, of East Chicago, IN, formerly of Park Ridge, IL, died suddenly April 6, 2012. Preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Jr., and Sylvia, Tom is survived by his 9 year old son, Jhe'Vonte and his siblings, Andy, Cathie, Chris, Phyllis, Mary Helen, Mark and Beth as well as many nieces and nephews. Tom , with...
Bruce Mowers
Apr 3, 2012
Bruce Mowers, 75 of Chicago, passed away April 3, 2012. A Celebration of his life will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, April 29, 2012 at Nelson Funeral Home, 5149 N. Ashland Ave. (at Foster), Chicago. He is survived by children, Brian (Sandy), Craig, Kevin (Karla), Patti (Troy) Doetch and Kathleen (Bill) Krier; grandchildren, Lauren, Olivia, Scotty,...
Donna Nelson
Mar 30, 2012
Donna Nelson, nee Toskey, age 67, resident of Shawano, WI, formerly of Wilmette, IL, passed away peacefully on March 30th. She was born on September 20, 1944. Loving wife of Arthur; beloved mother to their five children Andrew (Roseann) Nelson , Teri Nelson, Ian (Stacy) Nelson, Lars (Gina) Nelson and Nicholas (Jennifer) Nelson. Cherished grandmother to Amanda, Sierra, Sophia, Aubrianna,...
Debbie Lynn Baskoff
Mar 28, 2012
Debbie L. Baskoff, beloved wife of Charles McCalister; loving mother of Christopher and Jessica Baskoff; dearest grandmother of Cypris Minor, Arrion, Arriana, Makayla, Emriel and Dazion. Fond sister of Vicki (Charles) Brooks and the late Michael (Jennifer) Baskoff. Dear aunt of Shayne (Charlesnika) Evans, Anthony, Jason, Cheryl and Clint Baskoff. Visitation Tues. 3-7 PM at Nelson Funeral Home, 5149 N....
Mildred Rychlewski
Mar 19, 2012
Mildred Rychlewski, 93, of Chicago, passed away peacefully with her daughter at her side on March 19, 2012. She was born in Alpha, MI and spent her school years in Stambaugh, MI where she graduated from Stambaugh High School. After she graduated, she came to Chicago. She eventually worked for Sears, Roebuck & Co. for 31 years, ending her career...
Aleksandra Kretz
Mar 19, 2012
Visitation for Aleksandra Kretz will be Thursday, March 22, 2012 from 4 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 5149 North Ashland Avenue (at Foster), Chicago. Funeral Service is 12 Noon Friday, March 23 at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 1121 N. Leavitt, Chicago. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, River Grove.
Arthur Hedstrom
Mar 12, 2012
Arthur 'Ed' Hedstrom, Jr., 81 of Chicago, U. S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Patricia nee Oâ??Donnell for 53 years; dear father of Karl, Lynn (Kevin) McBride, Bryan (Colleen) and Lloyd; loving grandfather of Sean (Renee) McBride, Chris McBride, Brett and Samantha; great-grandfather of Caitlyn McBride; friend of Bill W. for 29 years. Former assistant Scout Master of Troop #967....
John George Reinke, Jr.
Mar 8, 2012
John George Reinke, Jr. March 21, 1924 - March 08, 2012 John George Reinke Jr. 87, of Sarasota, formerly of Park Ridge, Ill. died March 08, 2012. Visitation will be will be held from 11 a.m. to 12 noon at Nelson Funeral Home, Park Ridge. Service will follow at 12 noonwith Pastor Rich Darr, First United Methodist Church of Park...
Valerie Dziedzina
Mar 7, 2012
Valerie Dziedzina, 94 of Park Ridge, passed away March 7, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Stanley; dear mother of Jeanette (Stephen) Olson, Margaret (Robert) Oâ??Neil, Gerald (Pamela) and the late Diane; loving grandmother of Marc (Elizabeth), Kristen (Joshua), Jeremy and Tyler; great-grandmother of Abigail and Benjamin; fond sister of the late Lottie, late Stanley, late Czeslaw, Janina and Mary....
John Roden
Mar 1, 2012
John R. Roden, age 83, passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at Agrace HospiceCare, Inc.in Fitchburg. He was born on January 29, 1929 in Chicago, the son of Harry and Cecelia (West) Roden. John was a son of a tailor and enjoyed 15 years of a drag racing career with his family. He was united in marriage to Helen...
