All Obituaries

Justin Venetucci age 79 of Niles, IL died peacefully surrounded by family on April 23, 2024 after a long battle with dementia. Justin Venetucci was born on September 27, 1944, the son of Angela Rose, nee Panebianco and Pasquale Venetucci of Chicago, IL. He is survived by his wife, Marianne, nee Driscoll; his three children, Patrick (Amy), Nicole Young (Dave), and Jennifer Neswold (Jim); grandchildren Francesca, Justin, Danny, Andrew, Anabella, Katelyn and Marty; and his sister, Judy...

In loving memory of Anthony Cristiano Jr. Anthony ‘Tony’ Cristiano was born on May 2, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois and passed away at home on April 22, 2024, just 9 days shy of his 90th birthday. Tony loved his family immensely and leaves behind his wife of 61 years, Vittoria (Bruno) Cristiano, his daughter Raphaela (Kirk) and his son Michael (Angela). He was very proud of his 4 grandsons, Antonio, Nicholas, Alex and Jake who were his pride and joy. He also leaves behind his only...

Veronica J. Gillis, nee Marinko. Age 97 of Park Ridge, formerly of Andersonville. Beloved wife for 75 years of the late Winfred "Win". Loving mother of John (Cynthia), Paul (Sheila), Marilyn (Rudy) Lading, Linda Ryan and Robert (Melissa). Proud grandmother and great-grandmother of many. Veronica and her late husband owned Gillis Grocery in Lakeview for decades while raising their family in Chicago. She was an active member of St. Gregory the Great Parish in Chicago, enjoyed...

James Michael Hurley, age 80 of Park Ridge passed peacefully on Saturday April 13, 2024.  Son of the late Geraldine and Joseph Patrick Hurley.  Beloved brother of Patrick (the late Mary Alyce), Terrence (Laura), Mary Jo (Mike) Leary, and Margaret Mary (Steve) Eklund.  Uncle to many nieces and nephews.  Funeral mass will be held on Monday May 20, 10 a.m., at St. Paul of the Cross, 140 S. Northwest Hwy., Park Ridge IL. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers...

  Catherine Ann Fleura, a resident of Fox Lake/Ingleside for more than 40 years. Passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024. She was born May 31, 1951 to Henry J. Versgrove and Margaret Mary Versgrove, nee Parkinson, raised in Cary and was the oldest of 8 children. She was a special education teacher at Richmond-Burton High School. Survivors include her son, Shawn (Amber) of Park Ridge and her three granddaughters, Emily, Lucy and Audrey. Catherine was preceded in death by her husband,...

George John Michniuk. Age 87 of Park Ridge. Beloved son of the late Anna and John Michniuk. Loving husband of Kathleen Michniuk, nee Conway. Dear father of David (Anne) Michniuk, Jeff (Michele) Michniuk, Lisa (Paul) Keough, and Erin (Ron) Isbell. Beloved grandfather of Cullum, Ben, Ana, Elisha, Tobey and Claudia Keough, Daniel and Leanna Michniuk, Eric and Roman Michniuk, Kira and Reid Isbell. Uncle to many. Served proudly in Germany during the Korean Conflict in the U.S....

Kathleen B. Jacobs, beloved wife, mother, sister, friend, and teacher, passed away on April 5, 2024. Born in Chicago to Frank and Cassie Baker, Kathleen lived a life filled with love, kindness, and grace. She was a beacon of strength and compassion to all who knew her. Kathleen was preceded in death by her husband, Bob, and is survived by her children Robert Jacobs Jr. (Lora Viers), Jeanmarie Jacobs-Maramba (Ignacio Maramba), Kristin Jacobs, David Jacobs (Kathleen G. Jacobs), John Peter...

Rita Anderson, nee Abel. Beloved mother of Christine L. Anderson. Dear friend of the late Edwin F. Anderson. She was a sibling to seven brothers and sisters, a twin to Raymond Abel, and an aunt to many nieces and nephews. Rita was known for her love and kindness to everyone she met. Visitation Wednesday, April 10, 10 a.m. until time of Service, 12 noon at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home, 120 S. Northwest Hwy., Park Ridge. Entombment Acacia Park Cemetery.

Kathleen Blowers Palansky, Age 93 of Park Ridge. Passed on the morning of Thursday, March 28. She was the beloved wife of the late Stefan Palansky. She is pre-deceased by her father, Merald T. Blowers, mother Eloise L. Blowers, her brother Merald T. Blowers Jr., her sister in law Marjorie Blowers and her brother Warren L. Blowers. She leaves behind her sister-in-law Gail Blowers and her nieces and nephews Wendy Wright, David Blauers, Judith Sorochynskyj, Debra Cuozzo, William and Robert...

Nancy Ruscitti, 89, of Arlington Heights, died at her home March 28. Mrs. Ruscitti was born in Chicago on December 13, 1934, to parents Emil and Dorothy (Ritchey) Tamm. A long-time Park Ridge resident, she and her husband John were members of the Park Ridge Country Club, where they often hosted family and friends. Both were avid travelers. Nancy was a member of the DAR Twenty-first Star Chapter. After her children were grown, she returned to her studies at DePaul University, where she...