Obituaries

Oct 3, 2011

Victor M. Morales, age 86, beloved husband of Isabel, nee Galicia, for 64 years; loving father of Esperanza, Victor, Francisco, Leticia, Miriam, Patricia, Gustavo, Rafael, Edgar and Roxanna; caring grandfather of 25; proud great-grandfather of two. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m., Nelson Funeral Home, 5149 N. Ashland Ave. (at Foster), Chicago. Services and interment in Guatemala.

Oct 2, 2011

Stina Britta Larson, 96 of Chicago, passed away Oct. 2, 2011; former owner of Larsonâ??s Restaurant, Chicago. Beloved wife of the late Holger; dear mother of Rolf (Linda), Katrina Dickens and the late Maud (late Dan) Hall; loving grandmother of Steven, Ky, Britta, Jon and Keith. Memorial Service 10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 14, 2011 at Central Baptist Village, 4747 N....

Sep 29, 2011

Elizabeth A. 'Betty' Wemlinger, 99 of Park Ridge, passed away Sept. 29, 2011. She was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during WW II. Betty and her husband were active members of Mary, Seat of Wisdom Church community for many years. Beloved wife of the late Joseph; dear mother of Joseph (Lori), John (Carolyn), Paul (Suzan) and Thomas (Theresa); loving...

Sep 29, 2011

Loretta S. Fullman nee Jordan, 52 of Park Ridge passed away Sept. 29, 2011. Beloved wife of Scott for 26 years; dear mother of Stacey and Mark; cherished daughter of Frances and the late Randall Jordan; fond sister of Barbara (Chris) Kapolnek; fond aunt of many. Visitation Sunday 3 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road (at...

Sep 23, 2011

Florence Kurgan nee Kaminski of Park Ridge, died unexpectedly on Sept. 23, 2011. She was the beloved wife of the late Carl; dear mother of Linda (Michael) Bodzewski; loving grandmother of Jeffrey (Jessica) Bodzewski; great-grandmother of Michael, Harrison and Steele Bodzewski. Visitation Tuesday 3 to 8 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Funeral Wednesday...

Sep 20, 2011

Fred Di Leo, 80 of Park Ridge, passed away September 20, 2011. He is the husband of the late Marcella; father of Mary (Phillip) Poole and John (Brooke) Di Leo; He leaves behind grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Sunday Sept. 25 from 3 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Family...

Sep 18, 2011

Marina Gounaris, of Chicago passed away September 18. She is survived by her husband Antonio; children, George and Margarita; three grandchildren. Services are pending.

Sep 16, 2011

Lois Hurt, 86 of Park Ridge, died Sept. 16, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Ross; dear mother of Barb Hurt-Christiansen, Suzanne Hurt, Cindy (Randy) Hoffman and the late Philip and Michael; loving grandmother of Bradley, Phillip, Dane, Rebecca, Amber and Mason; fond sister of John Schoon. Visitation Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of Funeral Service 11 a.m....

Sep 16, 2011

Chester Joseph Janus of Park Ridge, passed away September 16, 2011.

** FAMILY AND FRIENDS WILL MEET AT THE MARYHILL OFFICE** and proceed to the Chapel of Maryhill Cemetery, 8600 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles, IL 60714 for Memorial service and Military Honors, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at 10:30 a.m.

Chester was a decorated...

Sep 13, 2011

Linda Fox, 63, passed away Sept. 13, 2011. Beloved daughter of the late George and Rose Fox; dear sister of David (Cindy) and George; loving aunt of David M., Brian Fox and Michelle (Chris) Brenner; dear friend of many. Visitation Thursday 3 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Funeral Friday 9:00 a.m....

Sep 10, 2011

Richard R. Carlson, age 67, of Chicago passed away Sept. 10, 2011. Loving son of Raymond and the late Martha; dear brother of Melvin (Gay) and Nancy (late William) Krefetz; fond uncle of many. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 pm at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd. (at Cumberland) Park Ridge. Funeral service Thursday 11 am at the funeral home. Interment St....

Sep 9, 2011

Panagiota Angelopoulos, 85 of Park Ridge; beloved wife of Angelos; dear mother of Vickie, Georgia, Nick, John, Olga; loving grandmother of Chris, Peter, Angelo D., George, Nick, Sophie, Angelo P., Angelo A., J.J. and Ryan; great-grandmother of Mia, Tyler, Angelo and Demetris. Visitation Wednesday 4-9 pm at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Funeral Thursday 9...

Sep 8, 2011

Myrtle Shopin nee Pedersen, age 90, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on Sept. 8, 2011. Myrtle was the wife of the late John Shopin, Ret. CFD; dearest mother of Jack (Betty) Shopin and Judy (Edward) Verdin; sister of Leonard (Barbara) Pedersen and the late Lorraine Pedersen; sister-in-law of Dorothy and late James Stasch, late Virginia (late...

Sep 5, 2011

William 'Bill' Swieca, 44 of Chicago, passed away unexpectedly Sept. 5, 2011; Beloved son of Bill and Harriett nee Nowik; dear nephew of John (Julie), Bob (Carole) Drabik, Helen Reid and Mary Nowik; fond cousin of many; dear Godfather of Quinton Synwalt. Friend of many. Visitation Friday 3 to 8 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road (at Cumberland),...

Sep 1, 2011

Astrid Heyer, 97 of Chicago, recently of Eagle River, WI, passed away Sept. 1, 2011. She was born in Ludvika, Dallarna, Sweden and in 1926, at age 13, she came to America. She was the beloved wife of the late Arthur Seaborg and Fred Heyer; dear mother of Irene (Harry) Lisakowsky and the late Harold (Chris) Seaborg; loving grandmother of...

Aug 27, 2011

Gordon Etherington, 83 of Park Ridge, passed away August 27, 2011. He was the beloved husband of the late Corinne ""Corky""; dear brother of Joan Tate and the late Oswald. Mr. Etherington was a U.S. Army Veteran. Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, September 1, 2011 at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Burial will follow...

Aug 19, 2011

Robert S. Deja, age 82, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran who served during the Korean War. Beloved husband of Agnes nee Mendonides; loving father of Brian (Heather), Susan (Michael) Mohrfeld and Kenneth (Tricia) Deja; proud grandfather of Sarah, Matthew and Christopher Mohrfeld and Victoria and John Deja; dear brother of the late Lorraine (late Arthur) Koenig and the late Richard (Elaine)...

Aug 15, 2011

Pat Klensch, 70 of Park Ridge, passed away Aug. 15, 2011. Co-founder and owner of Klensch Cheese Co. Beloved wife of the late Ron Klensch and Tom Vanderham; dear mother of Nick (Diane Doran) Klensch and the late Carol; dear sister of Carol (late Robert 'Nick') Nickelson. Visitation Saturday 8:30 a.m. until a Service at 11:30 a.m. at Nelson Funeral...

Aug 12, 2011

Services for Mr. Dalby Welsh will be Friday, August 26, 2011 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 5149 N. Ashland, Chicago. Services will be conducted Saturday, Aug. 27, with viewing at 9 a.m. and Funeral 10 a.m. at Mt. Zion Apostolic Church, 2101 Dempster, Evanston, Illinois 60201. Interment will be at Wunders Cemetery, Chicago.

Aug 11, 2011

Juana Tiscanero, 89 of Chicago, passed away on August 11, 2011. Services will be held at Nelson Funeral Home, 5149 N. Ashland Avenue, Chicago, on Sunday, August 14 at 6 p.m. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Interment is private.