All Obituaries

Joseph M. "Joe" Etchingham. Age 54 of Park Ridge. Visitation Sunday, December 12, 1-6 p.m. at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home, 120 S. Northwest Hwy., Park Ridge. Masks must be worn. If you a feeling sick, please stay home. You can also offer condolences your on Joe's Tribute Wall at: www.ryan-parke.com. Funeral Mass Monday, friends and family will meet at Mary, Seat of Wisdom Church. Mass 11 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Huntington's Disease...

Caryl H. Clark. Age 94. Beloved wife of the late Frank T. Clark, Jr. Loving mother of Charles W., the late Frank T. III and the late James C. Clark. Dear sister of the late Chuck Holmes. Visitation Friday, December 10, 4-8 p.m. at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home, 120 S. Northwest Hwy., Park Ridge. Funeral Saturday, friends and family to meet at St. Mary of the Woods Church, 7033 Moselle Ave., Chicago. Mass 11 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Boys Town,...

Jozef Prusak. Age 78 of Chicago. Beloved husband of Slava, nee Olujic. Dear uncle of John Nalepka. Loving son of the late Jozef and Jozefa Prusak. Visitation Wednesday, December 8, 4-8 p.m., at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home, 120 S. Northwest Hwy., Park Ridge. Wake service at 7:45 p.m. Interment will be private. 

Ernest "Ernie" Graf, born on December 1,1936, was a long time resident of Des Plaines, IL. He was adored by neighbors and known for his love of dogs, movies, travel and his love for living life to its fullest. He passed away peacefully on November 30, 2021 at Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was preceded by the death of his beloved wife of 42 years, Penny Graf and eldest daughter, Christine Harris. He is survived by his children Sharon...

Sr. Mary Julianne Maciuszek, C.R. Member of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Resurrection, died November 20 at Resurrection Life Center.  Loving daughter of the late Jacob and Rose (Gron) Maciuszek. Preceded in death by her siblings Frank (Jeanette) Malinowski, Mary (Robert) Youman, Helen (Joseph) Setla and Eleanore (Edward) Kilarski.  Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Loved and respected by her sisters in religious life.  Elementary school teacher and...

Alice E. Hunt, nee Jatczak. Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on November 12, 2021. Wife of the late Robert E. Hunt, mother of Patrick (Jane) Hunt, Dr. Kevin Hunt, Cathleen Hunt, Thomas (Andrea) Hunt, Carol (Thomas) Senderak, Bonnie Hunt and Mary (Bryan) Edwards.  Grandmother of Bob (Eileen), Patrick (Kathleen), Molly, Andrew, Anthony, Alexandra, Ashley, Danielle (Rick), Ross, Alice (Peter), Emily, Michael and Carley.  Great grandmother (Busia)...

Michael W. Rodbro, age 43, of Park Ridge, Illinois. Beloved husband, father, son, brother and friend passed away peacefully on November 6, 2021 after a courageous fight against an aggressive brain disease, frontotemporal dementia. His tremendous strength and love for his family and life will forever be remembered and cherished. He is survived by his wife, Andrea, and three children, Levi (6), Benjamin (6) and Samantha (4), parents (Bruce and Frances), sisters, Michelle (Jason), Beverly...

Michael J. Clay, age 54, born February 14, 1967, passed away November 5, 2021, surrounded by loved ones after surgical complications. His love of life, family, and friends will forever be remembered and cherished by all. Beloved husband of Kimberly Nalker. Loving father of Tara Nalker. Treasured Grandfather of Lilliana and Starr Nalker. Will be missed by his fur-ever friend, Sasha. Adored son of Rose Mary Clay. Loved brother of Cheryle Clay. Nephew of Bob and Barb Mikulecky and Bob...

John A. “Jack” Lane - With a friendly hello, a mischievous grin, and a memorable laugh Jack was a proud Chicago Catholic, an avid Bears and Loyola fan, and a member of the Park Ridge community for over 50 years.  A decorated veteran of the Korean War, upon his return Jack earned his MBA from the University of Chicago and throughout his professional career prioritized using his learnings and experiences to inspire and give to others as a caring coach, mentor, volunteer, and...

Robert “Bob” Schmidt, Age 87. Born February 7, 1934, passed away, November 2, 2021 at his home in Monterey, TN. Born in Chicago to parents George Schmidt (deceased) and Stella Leona Schmidt-Kennedy (deceased). Beloved husband to Marilyn (Brown) Schmidt for 69 years. Dedicated father to his three daughters, Vicki (Bill) Schult (deceased); Kathy (Rick) Lange; and Barbara Cinelli. Fun Pop to his 7 grandchildren: Amy & Ryan Schult; Clint (Alex) & Blaine (Jen) Reames; Jenilee...