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Maria L. Yaniz

Maria L. Yaniz

Jun 24, 2024

Maria L. "Mima" Yaniz. Beloved wife of the late Rafael. Loving mother of Ralph (Patty Healey) Yaniz, Adolph (Sue Hunt) Yaniz, Lourdes (Eric) Slazyk, Maria (the late John) Holbrook, Jim (Cathy) Yaniz, Barbara (Bill) Donahue and Jacqueline Gutierrez. Devoted grandmother of Ralph, Francesca, Marcella, Amy, Michael, Nicholas, Eric, Kyle, Catherine, Lauren, Johnny, Emily, Matthew, Tommy, Julia, Lulu and Teresa....

Vincent Sebastian Calandrino

Vincent Sebastian Calandrino

Jun 17, 2024

Vincent Sebastian Calandrino, 62, of Chicago, avid cyclist of Chicago's lakefront and Glenview's Harms Woods Forest Preserve. Survived by his loving sister Theresa Calandrino; father Vincent (Laura) Calandrino; lovingly fond uncle to Anthony Fanella and Steven Barth. Services were held privately. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation in Vincent's honor to the American Cancer Society. Donations...

Leonard W. Stoga

Leonard W. Stoga

Jun 16, 2024

Leonard W. Stoga, age 78. Beloved son of the late Julian and Stephanie Stoga. Loving husband of the late Virginia Stoga. Cherished father of James, Scott, Mark (Nicole), Andrea (Matt) Schauer and the late Christopher. Beloved Grandpa of Jacob, Steven, Alex, Khloe, Jonny and Grace. Fond brother of the late Raymond (Barbara) Stoga, Dear brother-in-law of Ronald (the late...

Barbara E. Janeczko

Barbara E. Janeczko

Jun 13, 2024

Barbara E. Janeczko, beloved daughter of the late Charles and Estelle. Loving sister of the late Charles, Norman, Robert Janeczko, Rita Krus and Shirley Learnahan. Devoted aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Thursday, 9:30 a.m. until time of service 11:00 a.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W. Talcott Road, Park Ridge, Illinois. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery....

Gloria E. Erickson

Gloria E. Erickson

Jun 12, 2024

Gloria E. Erickson nee Nelson entered her Heavenly home on June 12, 2024.  Her daughter Ellen was with her when she passed away peacefully at Covenant Living in Northbrook.  Throughout her lifetime, Gloria sought to share with others her deep gratitude for God's goodness, love, and faithfulness. In recent years, she continued to express her love for God while...

Rita Therese Lindberg

Rita Therese Lindberg

Jun 12, 2024

Rita Therese Lindberg, nee Keevers, 88, beloved mother of Michael, the late Rob and the late Eileen (Ronald) Holtman; cherished grandmother of Jonathan, Zachary (Very) and Jacob; great-grandmother of Harold.  Visitation, Monday, June 17, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home 820 Talcott, Park Ridge. Family and Friends to meet, Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at Our Lady...

Donald Senf

Donald Senf

Jun 10, 2024

Donald R. Senf, age 95 of Park Ridge died on Monday, June 10th, 2024 at the Ascension Living Resurrection Village Life Center in Chicago. Beloved husband of the late Joan (Thompson) loving father of Donna (Tim) McParlan, David (Shannon Marting) Senf, Steven (Laura Hester) Senf, and Richard Senf.

Fond Grandfather of Ryan McParlan, Kevin (Laura) McParlan, Virginia...

Josef Weber

Josef Weber

Jun 4, 2024

Josef Weber, 90, loving husband of the late Maria, beloved father of Richard (Naoko) Weber; brother of Margareta (the late Walter) Radke; brother in-law of Anna (Johann) Litzinger; fond uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation, Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., funeral prayers Saturday, 9:30 a.m., at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W. Talcott Rd. Park Ridge,...

Carol S. Timm

Carol S. Timm

May 29, 2024

Carol S. Timm, 74, beloved wife of the late Frederick; loving mother of Brian (Stephanie), Jennifer (Sean) Nolen, Brad (Sneha), Justin and the late Brandon, Donna, and Brett,; cherished grandmother of Jacob, Samantha and Ryan Nolen and Sophie Timm; Fond aunt to many nieces and nephews. Interment to be held privately ant Acacia Park Cemetery, Chicago, IL.

Jergen Linquist

Jergen Linquist

May 20, 2024

Jergen C. Linquist, Cayanan; beloved wife of Erik; cherished mother of Karen, Kyle, Katarina and Kirsten; loving daughter of Zenaida; dearest sister of Jovan, Charlie and Nina; dear daughter-in-law of Douglas (Brenda) Linquist and Patricia Lindquist; sister-in-law of Elizabeth (Kenneth) Claxton; fond niece, aunt and friend to many.  Memorial Visitation, Sunday, September 1, 2024 from 12 p.m. until time...

Canellitsa T Athans

Canellitsa T Athans

May 17, 2024

Canellitsa T. Athans, 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 17, 2024, with her family by her side. Until the end, Connie or Kanella, as she was known to her family and friends, maintained her kindness, warm smile, and gratitude for her long life with her loving family and friends. Connie was preceded in death by her devoted husband...

Theresa A. Stack

Theresa A. Stack

May 12, 2024

Theresa A. Stack, lovingly known as Teri, of Schaumburg, IL, departed her earthly home  on May 12th, 2024, at the age of 83. Theresa was born in Chicago, Illinois, on December 16th, 1940.

Theresa was a beloved sister, cousin, aunt, great-aunt, great-grand-aunt, and friend. She  brought warmth, compassion, and energy to all facets of her life, especially...

Charles E. Cwiakala

Charles E. Cwiakala

May 11, 2024

On Saturday, May 11th, 2024, we lost a larger than life personality.

Charles E. "Chuck" Cwiakala, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and cherished friend of too many to count, left us. His life was a testament to adventure, curiosity, and boundless joy. He lived life to the fullest and continuously encouraged his children to do the same....

Nancy N. Bruggeman

Nancy N. Bruggeman

May 8, 2024

Nancy N. Bruggeman, 86, of Chicago, joined her beloved Robert, and loving parents, Edward and Anna Randall in eternal rest on May 8, 2024. Devoted mother of Robert (Helen) Bruggeman, Pamela (Richard) Kintzel, Richard (Jaeri) Bruggeman, Linda (Phillip) DeRoeck; proud grandmother to Robert "Bob" (Lauren), Adam, Courtney (James), Drew, Cole (Rachel), Matthew, Megan (Brandon); proud great grandmother to Olivia,...

Pastor Walter C. Kalbhen

Pastor Walter C. Kalbhen

May 8, 2024

Pastor Walter C. Kalbhen, 89 of Chicago, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Wednesday, May 8, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents Walter and Hilda. Walter had devoted his life to Christ, having attended Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, MO, and then became ordained on July 26, 1959. He was a pastor at St....

William Christopher Burkhardt

William Christopher Burkhardt

Apr 19, 2024

William Christopher Burkhardt 'Chris', Born April 19, 1981, At rest April 19, 2024, age 43; beloved son of Suzanne; dearest brother of Jennifer (Paul) McIntyre; loving uncle of Lily and Frances; cherished grandson of the late Leroy and the late Alice Schroeder.  Chris was wonderful, caring and loving to everyone he knew. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved...

Sylvia Penovich

Sylvia Penovich

Apr 17, 2024

We had to say goodbye to our beloved mother and grandmother, Sylvia Penovich, on April 17, 2024. We weren't ready. How could you ever be ready to say goodbye to someone who loved you with her whole heart, day in and day out, for your entire life?

Sylvia Penovich was born on November 22, 1947 in Elizabeth,...

Linda Castellanos

Linda Castellanos

Apr 12, 2024

Linda Castellanos, Beloved wife of the late Sergio. Loving mother of Linda (Jeffrey) Bravo. Devoted grandmother of Alexander Bravo, Isabella (Edgar) Rodriguez, Nicholas Bravo and Joseph Bravo. Dear sister of Eva Kruth, Leonard, Jose, and Alfred Velasquez. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, from 4-9 p.m. Funeral Service Thursday, 10:00 a.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820...

Dr. Peter Domer

Dr. Peter Domer

Mar 28, 2024

Dr. Peter Domer, age 65, passed away after an 18-year battle with early-onset Parkinson's Disease. While most recently of Fort Myers, Florida, he grew up in the Chicago neighborhood of Rogers Park. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vasiliki Davlantes Domer and Robert Domer, both Chicago public school teachers. He is survived by his sons, Matt and...

Myroslav Vysotsky

Myroslav Vysotsky

Mar 27, 2024

Myroslav Vysotsky, loving husband of Olena. Beloved son of Volodymyr & Olga Vysotskyy. Cherished father of Oleksandr & Anna. Dear brother of Volodymyr (Luda) Vysotsky. Fond uncle & friend of many.

Visitation Saturday from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W. Talcott Road, Park Ridge. Funeral Mass, Wednesday, April 3, 11:00 a.m. Please meet the...

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