Obituaries

Jan 25, 2024

Ann Carol Bietsch, 85, loving wife of the late Reinhold; beloved mother of Robert (Susan) Bietsch, and Jeffrey Bietsch; devoted grandma of Samantha and Thomas;cherished sister of the late Dorothea; treasured sister-in-law of Karin Meiser; daughter of the late Henning and the late Carin; and dear Aunt Carol to many nieces and nephews.

Carol was born and...

Jan 25, 2024

Jerol "Jerry" Gaede, 85, loving husband of the late Eileen; beloved father of Dan (Meg) and David (Christine); proud grandfather of Michelle (Derek) Mortensen, Danielle (Steven) Munroe, Tom (Caitlyn) Gaede, Kaitlyn (fiancé Mike) Gaede, Alyssa Gaede, and Kelly (fiancé Kyle) Gaede; devoted brother of the late Lois Adams; and fond uncle, cousin and friend of many.

Visitation...

Jan 23, 2024

Richard Stark, 85, loving husband of the late Sylvia; devoted father of Jeannine Stark; cherished brother of Theresa Heath; and beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at All Saints Cathedral Parish, 9201 W. Higgins Rd., Chicago, IL 60631. Inurnment to follow immediately...

Jan 13, 2024

Vasilios N. Kosmas, age 94, fell asleep in the Lord January 13, 2024. Beloved husband of Ekaterini Kosmas née Varzakakos for 32 years and the late Metaxia Kosmas née Kokoros for 31 years. Loving father of Nick (Lisa) Kosmas and George (Kimberly) Kosmas and stepfather of Sophia (Constantine) Theodoropoulos. Devoted son of the late Nikolaos and Athanasia Kosmas. Proud...

Jan 13, 2024

Jack M. Rubens, age 84; passed away peacefully, surrounded by his children Anthony Rubens and Barrett Boudreaux; loving grandfather of Parker Rubens, Jaxon Rubens and Nicholas Boudreaux.  Services are being held private.  For information Nelson Funeral Home at 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com

Jan 9, 2024

Gina Garippo née Drichas, age 66, fell asleep in the Lord January 9, 2024. Loving mother of Vanessa Garippo and Nicole (Ian) Dale. Devoted daughter of the late George and Elaine Beck née Pappas. Proud grandmother of Roman and Gia Dale. Dear sister of James (Cindy) Drichas and Sam (Deborah) Drichas. Fond aunt of many.

Visitation Wednesday,...

Dec 29, 2023

Margaret E. Tsohas, 89, wife of the late Demetre; mother of Christine Tsohas; daughter, and aunt of loving nieces and nephews.

Before embracing the role of a dedicated homemaker, Margaret worked for Pan AM Airlines. It was at O'Hare airport where she crossed paths with her future husband, Demetre. Margaret was an accomplished organist, finding joy in...

Dec 27, 2023

Kenneth "Ken" M. Schoy, 73, loving son of the late Virginia J. and late Fred V.; cherished brother of the late Christopher; loving cousin; and devoted friend to all.

Ken was an active member through community service with St. Luke's Lutheran Ministry.

Memorial Visitation, Friday, January 12, 2024, Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd. Park...

Dec 21, 2023

Randall W. Shields passed away on Thursday December 21, 2023 at the age of 77.

Randy was born to Ezra and Phyllis Shields on December 21, 1946 in St. Joseph, Missouri. He grew up on the family's farm in Wathena, Kansas. Randy graduated from St. Paul High School and Junior College in Concordia, Missouri and completed his...

Dec 20, 2023

Spyridon "Spiros" Vagenas, fell asleep in the Lord on December 20, 2023. Beloved husband of Rosa Vagenas nee Ktenas. Loving father of Katerina (Matthew) Vagenas-Aldmeyer and the late Lambrini Vagenas and Gerasimia Frederiki Vagenas. Proud Pappou of Alexandra, Nathaniel, and Sofia. Dear brother of Vasiliki (Stavros) Vasilaki. Cherished son of the late Lambros Vagenas and Katerina Lavranou. Dear uncle,...

Dec 19, 2023

Randall "Randy" S. Hoffer, 69, of Park Ridge, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, December 19. Loving husband of Rita for 46 years; proud father to James (Lindsay) and Peter; caring brother to Heidi (Dan) Berthiaume; affectionate uncle to Jason (Rachael), Eric (Ashley), Ryan (Natasha), and Anna.

Randy and Rita met during...

Dec 18, 2023

Ann Schott Pearson of Denver, Colorado, passed away December 18, 2023.

Ann Francis Schott was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 7, 1933 to William and Alfrida Schott.  Her son, Laurence Allan Pearson, survives her.  She is a sibling to Geraldine Butler and Lois Johnson.

Ann grew up in Chicago, IL and graduated from Foreman...

Dec 13, 2023

Sally A. Dema, 80, passed away on December 13, 2023 in her home on the Fox River. Beloved wife of J. Richard Dema for over fifty years. Cherished mother of Brian Richard and the late Carey Beth, she opened her home to many. Sally was a teacher and led an adventurous life of travel, driving an MG B around...

Dec 10, 2023

Richard Dean Stewart, aged 87, peacefully passed away at Edwards Hospital in Naperville, IL on December 10th, 2023, with his son by his side. He is survived by his loving son, Rick (wife, Alison), and two granddaughters, Kate and Libby, of Park Ridge, IL.

Dick was born in Neola, Iowa, on August 31st, 1936, to Cal and...

Dec 8, 2023

Bart Balla, 55, died December 8, 2023 of complications from alcohol dependence. Bart graduated from Maine South High School and Western Illinois University. He was proud of his 20 years of service with the TSA at O'Hare, loved the Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Cubs, and befriended dogs throughout his Park Ridge neighborhood. Bart's surviving brother, Matt, and sister, Clare,...

Dec 8, 2023

Evelyn S. Carlson, age 92, beloved wife of the late S. Erik Carlson. Loving mother of Barbara (Brian) Zornes, Janet (Leonardas) Rovinskas, and Richard Carlson. Proud grandmother of Jason, Justin, Mark, Erik, and Benjamin. She was a lifelong member of The Independent Order of Svithiod. Evelyn was a former school secretary at Washington School, District 64 in Park Ridge...

Dec 6, 2023

Joseph A. Sansone, Beloved son of Staci and Kenneth; loving brother of Michelle; cherished grandson of Kenneth Sansone and Antoinette Adams, the late Sandra and Robert Kaczmarek; dearest nephew of Gina (Steve) Garth; dear cousin of Alexa and Alyssa Garth.  Memorial Visitation, Wednesday, December 13th, at Nelson Funeral Home 820 Talcott, Park Ridge from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m....

Dec 4, 2023

Joan A. Gall, Loving daughter of the late John and Alice Gall. Fond niece and cousin of many. Joan was a world traveler and a patron of all the arts, including theatre, museums, opera and the symphony. Visitation Tuesday, December 12, at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road from 8:30 a.m. until the time of prayers, 9:45 a.m.  Mass...

Dec 2, 2023

Anne Mary O'Brien, nee Daujotas, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2023; beloved wife of the late Dennis P. O'Brien; cherished mother of Janet (Bill) Todd, John O'Brien, Martin (Deborah) O'Brien, Mary (Valentine) McHugh, Clare (Stephen) Strebel, Patrick O'Brien and the late Timothy O'Brien; loving grandmother of Rachel (John), James, David (Marie), Susan (Matthew), William (Alyssa), Carolyn (Brian), Kelly...

Dec 1, 2023

Nichole M. Waltz, passed away December 1, 2023. Beloved wife of Kevin O'Gorman; cherished daughter of Donald and Deborah Waltz; loving sister of Sara (Scott) Earlywine. Services will be held private. In memory of Nichole, a donation to WINGS or the American Cancer Society would be appreciated. For information, Nelson Funeral Home at 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com