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Ingrid Bergstrom

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

Gilbert Munoz

Gilbert Munoz

Mar 9, 2012

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John George Reinke, Jr.

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

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

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...

Hertha Falt

Hertha Falt

Feb 28, 2012

Hertha Falt, 88, passed away Feb. 28, 2012. She was the beloved wife of the late Harry; dear mother of Linda (Donald) Ryba; fond sister of the late Edwin (Joyce) Samuelson; dear companion of Robert Anderson. Also survived by family in Sweden. Hertha was very active in the Swedish Community. She was a founding member of the Nordic Folk Dancers...

George Voight

George Voight

Feb 24, 2012

George W. Voight, 93, beloved husband of Lorraine, nee Morris; loving father of Susan (David) Lyjak, Carter (Tracey) and George (Maria); dearest grandfather of Jill, Matthew, Joseph, Michael, Kevin, George, Joseph, Nicholas, Amber and Maria; great-grandfather of Reagan; dear brother of the late Edward, Ralph and Jerome; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Thirty-two years of dedicated service to...

Phyllis Kelsey

Phyllis Kelsey

Feb 22, 2012

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Tommasina Emma Perri

Tommasina Emma Perri

Feb 21, 2012

Tommasina Emma Perri, 83 of Chicago, passed away Feb. 21, 2012. She is the beloved wife of the late Salvatore; dear mother of Giovanna (Joseph) Meier, Linda Perri and Salvatore Perri, Jr.; loving grandmother of Stephanie and Jaclyn Meier; fond sister of the late Frank (Carmela) Belmonte and Ernesta (late William) Pupo; aunt of many. Funeral Mass Friday 11:30 a.m....

Jerry Jackson

Jerry Jackson

Feb 18, 2012

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John Cleland

John Cleland

Feb 17, 2012

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Christopher John Fayes

Christopher John Fayes

Feb 17, 2012

Christopher John Fayes, 46, died unexpectedly on Feb. 17, 2012 due to an auto accident. He is the beloved son of John and the late Carol Ann; loving companion of Jacqueline Booth; also survived by uncles, cousins and many friends who will miss his outgoing personality. Funeral Mass 10 a.m., Monday, Feb. 27 at Mary, Seat of Wisdom Church, 920...

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