All Obituaries

Mary Charlene Svanascini, born July 28, 1941 has passed away at the age of 79. Charlene was born in Vincennes, Indiana to Robert and Georgette Billings. Her parents moved to Bloomington, Indiana when she was two, and Charlene remained here for her youth, graduating from Bloomington High School in 1959. She was very popular, belonged to many clubs and activities and always worked while going to school. She lived the beautiful, picturesque 1950s American life, an era which might be as perfect...

Magdalene Allegretti. Age 102 of Park Ridge. Memorial Visitation Thursday, August 5, 3-9 p.m. at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home, 120 S. Northwest Hwy., Park Ridge. Interment Private. (additional obituary information will be added at a later date)

Mary C. Annetti. Age 87 of Des Plaines. Beloved wife of the late William J. "Bill". Loving mother of William M. (Lori), Sue, Carole Nowotarski and the late Krista. Dear grandmother of Colin, Kendall, Ryan, Michael, Kevin, Derek, Jake, Alyssa and Nicole. Great-grandmother of 3. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, July 23, 10 a.m.-12 noon at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home, 120 S. Northwest Hwy., Park Ridge. Funeral Mass 12:30 p.m. at St. Paul of the Cross Church.(...

Carol J. Griffeth, nee Anthony. Age 88 of Chicago. Beloved wife of the late Melton W. "Bill," Sr. Loving mother of the late Kathryn Donahue, Barbara (John) O'Brien, Audrey Johnson and Melton W. "Bill," Jr. Dear grandmother of 13. Great-grandmother of 12. Fond sister of the late Jack Anthony. Graveside Service Saturday, July 24, 12:30 p.m., at Town of Maine Cemetery, Park Ridge. In lieu of flowers, memorials to House of Mercy, Janesville, WI or Janesville Public...

Lang, Margaret E., loving and devoted wife of the late Henry, beloved mother of William (Pamela) and Donald (Karen). Dear Grandmother of Beth (Larry), Kurt (Jennifer), Albert, Julie, Amy (Andrew), and Amanda. Great-grandmother of Skyler, Charles, Ian, and Alexis. Memorial Service on Saturday, August 21, 2021, 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 306 S. Prospect, Park Ridge, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Mary’s Episcopal Church are appreciated. 

Richard H. Nowak. Age 79 of Prospect Heights. Beloved husband of Marian, nee Baranosky. Loving father of Carin, Jennifer (Steven) Kohl and Michael. Devoted grandfather of Elisabeth and Matthew Kohl. Dear brother of Robert (Patricia) Nowak. Visitation Monday, July 19, 10 am - 12 pm, at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home, 120 S. Northwest Hwy., Park Ridge. Funeral Mass 12:30 pm at St. Paul of the Cross Church. Private entombment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Paul of the Cross...

John Flannery, age 92, surrounded by love, died peacefully July 10, 2021. He was a resident of Park Ridge, previously of Lincolnwood , serving as a village trustee. John was a veteran, proudly serving in the US Army. Preceded in death by his wife Catherine. Johns’ family grew exponentially 30 years ago when he and Catherine were blessed by an arranged meeting. John embraced his blended family and loved each and every one of his 13 children, 19 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren....

Maureen Osterhout, nee O'Malley, age 64 of Mundelein, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Rod for over 37 years. Loving mother of Dan (Becky) and Megan (Tim) Kellen. Dear grandmother of Jack, Connor and Sean. Caring sister of Kathleen (Tim) Hickey, Sharon Considine, Patricia (Tim) Kusinski and Francis (Loretta) O'Malley. Fun Aunt Momo of many nieces and nephews. And cherished daughter of the late Francis W. "Red" and Elizabeth J....

Rose Cangelosi. Beloved wife of Carlo. Loving mother of Russell (Shula), Thomas (Louise), and Gary (Patti). Dear grandmother of Megan, Mark, Alec, Lauren and Matthew. Great-grandmother of Camille and Julian. Visitation Thursday, July 1, 9 a.m.-12 noon at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home, 120 S. Northwest Hwy., Park Ridge. Funeral to follow at St. Paul of the Cross Church. Mass 12:30 p.m. Private Entombment Queen of Heaven Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Jude Children's Research...

Father Time is still undefeated, but Joan Hall took the game to overtime. Joan B. Hall, 94, of Park Ridge, IL  passed away in peace on June 24, 2021. Joan Hall would have been 95 in July, were it not for a bevy of life-ending spears thrown her way over the last several years.   There were a lot of close calls.  A lot.  Hospice was on speed dial. Born in Chicago in 1926, Joan was raised by particularly-doting Fred and Mona Brockhoff. They had no more...