Obituaries

Feb 16, 2026

Mary Catherine Kendzior, Beloved wife of Sam Sarhan. Dear sister of Joann Kendzior and Peggy (John) Vancrey. Fond aunt and cousin of many. Visitation Saturday, February 21 from 9:00 a.m. until time of service 11:00 a.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W. Talcott Avenue, Park Ridge. Interment Private. (847)823-5122

Feb 15, 2026

Roger Alan Berkheimer of Middletown Pennsylvania. Devoted son of the late Mildred (Donald) Berkheimer. Beloved husband of Susan Berkheimer. Cherished father of Becky Berkheimer. Dear brother of Sylvia Devoe, Donna Gutierrez and the late John Berkheimer. Will be missed by many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held in late spring, date and time to be announced. Inurnment...

Feb 14, 2026

Anna Rouhotas, age 72, fell asleep in the Lord on February 14, 2026. Beloved wife of 49 years to Hristoforos. Loving mother of Maria (Kyriakos) Anastasiadis and Panagiotis (Lisa) Rouhotas and Christina Rouhotas. Cherished Yiayia of Demetra, Anna, Nefeli and Styliani Anastasiadis; and Christoforos Rouhotas. Dear sister of the late Konstantinos Christoforatos. Devoted daughter of the late Panagis and Evanthia...

Feb 12, 2026

Ronald A. Otto. Beloved husband of the late Frances. Devoted father of Wayne Otto and Doreen “Danielle” (Carl) Beilke. Cherished grandfather of Max (Claudia Avramica) Beilke. Dear brother of the late Gary Otto and Judith Otto Hedel. Fond brother-in-law of Walter “Uncle Wally” Hedel. Loving companion of Linda “Lu” Luczak. In lieu of flowers, Ron has requested that you consider...

Feb 10, 2026

Rose Ellen (Newman) Ernst, born in Milwaukee, WI in 1949, a child of the late Helen and late Ralph Newman. She had 9 siblings, survived by, JoAnn, Ann, and Robert, and preceded in death by Mary, James, Dennis, Thomas, Ken (foster-brother), and Nancy. Rose was a graduate of Immaculate Conception School, Bay View High School, and Alverno College. Married to...

Feb 6, 2026

Peter G. Flensborg, 80, loving son of the late Marguerite and the late Howard; devoted father of Karin Flensborg, loving father figure to Noah Keller, and former husband of Karin’s mother, Ha Flensborg; loving brother of Nancy (the late James) Jack, the late Daniel Flensborg, the late David Flensborg, and the late Loren Flensborg; loving uncle and great-uncle of many...

Feb 5, 2026

Natalie Ann Keller, age 95; beloved wife of 62 years to the late Joseph ‘Joe’ Keller; cherished mother of Joseph (Toku), Patricia Kretske, James and the late Peggy; loving grandmother of Lindsey, Daniel and Angela (Philip); dearest sister of Raymond (Laurie) Bryant, the late Blanch (the late Wayne) Sword, the late Kenneth Bryant, the late Gerald Skakal, the late Evelyn...

Jan 28, 2026

Ted, a lifelong resident of Park Ridge and parishioner of Mary Seat of Wisdom Catholic Church, passed away after a fall three weeks earlier. He was a graduate of Notre Dame High School, St. Louis University (BA), and Loyola University (MBA), and completed CPA studies. During his accounting career, he worked at a number of companies before retiring after a...

Jan 12, 2026

Delia Woods (née McNeela), 97, of Park Ridge, Illinois, passed away on January 12, 2026. Born on February 17, 1928 in Swinford, County Mayo, Ireland to John McNeela and Ellie Golden, she was the beloved wife of the late James Woods, sister of the late Brian McNeela, Mary Callaghan, Peter McNeela, Kathleen O’Neill, Eileen Campbell, John McNeela, and Madeline Tolan....

Jan 11, 2026

Heraclio Garcia Barajas, 78, passed away on January 11, 2026. Loving son of the late Heraclio and the late Angelina Garcia. Beloved brother the late Jesus (Joaquina) Garcia Barajas, Teresa (the late Gonzalo Munguia) Munguia Barajas, the late Luis (the late Abigail Garcia Becerra) Garcia Barajas, the late Jose Dolores (the late Consuelo Garcia) Garcia Barajas, Guillermina (the late Enrique...

Jan 10, 2026

Allan R. Wawczak, 69, loving husband of Florence “Flo” Wawczak; devoted father of John (Elizabeth) Wawczak and Jeffrey (Renee) Wawczak; cherished grandpa of Adler, Jake, and Ava; treasured brother of Antoinette “Toni” (Keith) Nielsen and the late John Wawczak; uncle of many nieces and nephews, and friend of many.

Allan was a proud US Navy Veteran who served on the USS...

Dec 26, 2025

Edward J. Krohn, 97, U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War and Purple Heart recipient, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025. Beloved son of the late Bernard and the late Kathryn Krohn; brother of the late Bernard Krohn, the late Robert (Irene) Krohn, the late Don (Lynn) Krohn, Dorothy (Wayne) Smith, and Marie (Lawrence) Ryan; loving uncle to many...

Dec 23, 2025

Dorothy Marie Rafanelli, nee Vistine; Born February 7, 1929 in Chicago, at rest December 23, 2025 at the age of 96; beloved wife of 64 years to the late Robert S. Rafanelli; loving mother of Robert J. and Richard E. Rafanelli; cherished Nonne of Anna, Cara and Robbie; dearest daughter of the late Libbie and Emil Vistine; loved sister of...

Dec 21, 2025

Walter D. Domkowski, 91, loving husband of Marian for 69 years; devoted father of Elaine (James) Moncrieff, the late Nancy (John) Pertwee, and Donald W. Domkowski, Major (USAF Ret.); treasured grandpa of the late Bradley J. Moncrieff, Ryan W. Moncrieff, and Daniel Pertwee; cherished brother of Medard (the late Pat) Domkowski; uncle and cousin of many, and beloved by many...

Dec 15, 2025

Carole Ahern, age 80, of Park Ridge, Illinois, passed away on December 15, 2025. Born on November 13, 1945, Carole was the beloved only child of the late Amelia and Charles Dinse. Though she began her professional life working in accounting, she eventually turned her energy and full attention to her most cherished role: raising her four children. Carole was...

Dec 8, 2025

Ellen E. Schaden (nee Frisen), Age 89. Infinitely cherished wife of Charles passed away in her Morton Grove home on December 8, 2025. Her loving and inspirational ways will be forever missed by her daughters, Sue (Steve) Sturm and Patty (Rod) Steffens.

Ellen’s prized Christmas cookies, photography, and sweet smile will hold a dear place in the hearts of her grandchildren...

Dec 7, 2025

Seth Dochterman, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and cherished friend, passed away December 7, 2025. He now reunites with his late and beloved wife, Lucille, with whom he shared a lifetime of partnership, laughter, and unwavering devotion.

Seth is survived by his son Bob Dochterman and daughter-in-law Kendra, along with their children Logan and Olivia, who brought...

Dec 6, 2025

Noreen P. Campbell (née Gibbons), 89, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025. Noreen was the loving wife of  the late James Campbell for over 60 years.  Noreen was the amazing mother of seven children, Eileen (Joseph) Altenhoff, Dan (Anne), Bill, Tom (deceased), Sue (Rick) Kadowaki, Patrick (Bernadette), and Tim (Sue).

She was a proud and loving...

Nov 28, 2025

Robert M. Paterson, 95, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 28, 2025. He was born on December 3, 1929 in Chicago. Robert grew up in Chicago and graduated from Roosevelt High School, he then attended and graduated from Northwestern University. On August 29, 1953 Robert "Bob" married Yvonne.

His faith was very much the...

Nov 26, 2025

Valsamo D. Tselentis, 81, loving wife of the late Nikolaos; devoted mother of Ktisifon (Anna) and the late Helen (Corey Crain); cherished yiayia of Zoe Crain; treasured sister of the late George Papadimitriou, the late Diane (Efthymios) Liakopoulos, the late Haralambos (Demetria) Papadimitriou; cherished sister-in-law of Aphrodite Papadimitriou; and devoted daughter of the late Demetrios and the late Aspasia...