Jody Baty, nee Licht. Age 66, of Park Ridge. Passed away peacefully on January 10, 2019 from complications of a ruptured aneurysm in her brain. Born March 9, 1952, graduate of York High School (1970), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Northeastern Illinois University, and St. Xavier University; biologist, swim coach, science teacher at Emerson Middle School in Park Ridge. Jody had a beautiful and ready smile. She was an enthusiastic learner, an energetic teacher, a lover of...

Betty Ann Saltwell died peacefully in her Park Ridge home surrounded by loved ones on January 10, 2019. She was born on July 12, 1923, in Sioux City, Iowa, daughter of Forest Ward and Lillie Gertrude Cairy. She received a bachelor’s degree from Morningside College where she worked as the assistant to the president until she married her devoted husband, E. R. “Salty” Saltwell, on February 14, 1955. Salty’s career with the Chicago Cubs provided them a wonderful...

John E. Meyenberg, M.D. Age 92. Loving brother of Rosemary (the late Michael) Pavlo, Helene, Mercedes (the late Stephen) Foley, the late Dorothy (the late William) Payne, the late Margaret (the late Robert) Dhamer and the late Thomas (the late Joyce). Dear uncle of Robert, Therese Ann, Dennis, Mary Therese, Peter, John, Michelle, Joseph, Mary Margaret, Cathy, Stephen, Maureen, Patty, William, Thomas, John, Susan, Cathy, Mary Ann, Rosemary, Anne Marie, the late Thomas, Timothy,...

Christina M. Farioli. Age 102. Beloved wife of the late Ferdinando. Loving mother of Onelia (Robert) Mixa and Corrado (Lillian). Devoted grandmother of Jeannine (Joseph Gangi), John (Kerry), Jeffrey (Sarah) Mixa and great-grandmother Contessa, Heather, Kathryn, Dominick and Anthony. Dear sister of the late Caroline, Dario and Esther.Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.  Visitation Friday, January 4, 9:30 a.m. at the Ryan-Parke Funeral Home, 120 S. Northwest Hwy., Park Ridge...

Luella P. Trecker, nee Espy. Age 87 of Park Ridge. Born in Galva, Illinois on November 9, 1931. Passed away December 22, 2018. Beloved wife of the late James D. Trecker. Loving mother of Nancy (Craig) Randolph, Sandy (Tom) Hillenbrand, Jeffrey (Christina), Greg (Maria) and the late Robert James Trecker. Devoted grandmother of Jason, Emily, and Joe Hillenbrand, Dylan, Zachary, Ana, and the late Matthew Trecker. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, January 12, 2019, 10:30 a.m., at St....

Otto M. Kohler, Jr. Age 92. Passed away December 13, 2018. Longtime resident of Park Ridge. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2019, 11 a.m., at Park Ridge Presbyterian Church, 1300 W. Crescent Avenue, Park Ridge. More information to follow.

Judith Wehs Gillespie. Age 76 of Park Ridge. Beloved wife of James R. Loving mother of Heidi, Alyssa, Ben, Jerome, Amber and the late Jim. Devoted grandmother of Inaya, Amrita, Darshan, Bailey, Tyler, Logan, Ben, Will, James, Jake, Jamie and George. Dear sister of the late James L. Wehs. Visitation Monday, December 17, 4-8 p.m. at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home, 120 S. Northwest Hwy., Park Ridge. Funeral Tuesday, friends and family to meet at Mary, Seat of Wisdom Church. Mass 11:30 a.m. Interment...

Jean R. Bachmann, nee Vietch. Age 101. Beloved wife of the late Ralph L. Loving mother of Ralph (June) and Bruce (Laurie). Devoted grandmother of 7 and great-grandmother of 8. Dear sister of the late Roy Vietch, Jr. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, Dec. 11, 4-8 p.m. at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home, 120 S. Northwest Hwy., Park Ridge. Funeral Service Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Park Ridge, 418 Touhy Ave., Park Ridge....

Martha K. Heraty, nee Kilcoyne. Age 87. After a short illness passed away peacefully on December 5, 2018.Devoted wife of the late Warren E. Heraty. Loving and dedicated mother of Kathleen (Lynn) Stetson, Greg (Barb) and Celine Heraty, Margaret, Elizabeth (Chuck) Daly, Daniel (Lisa), the late David (Kitty) and Kelly (Andy) Fuhr. She will be missed so very much by her 15 wonderful grandchildren, Conor (Candace), Jessica (Scott), Sean, Becki, Mary Kate (Brian), Clare, Julie (Pete), Meeghan,...

Irene Doornbos, nee Jolley. Age 91 of Park Ridge. Beloved British War Bride for 52 years of the late Andrew John Doornbos. Loving mother of Edward (Marilyn Okon), Annette (David Cobb) Doornbos and Katherine (Charles) Nugent. Devoted grandmother of 6 and great-grandmother of 4. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Dearest friend of Linda and family. Memorial Service to be announced at a later date. Memorials to the Salvation Army appreciated.