Death Notices: Nancy Blankenship, Paul Amundsen, Jim Sharpe

Nancy Blankenship

Nancy Ann Blankenship (nee Romans), 78, of Elmhurst, has died. 

Nancy is survived by her children, Mark (Beth) and Susan (Carmen) Molinaro, and her grandchildren, Jonathan, Robert and Julia.

Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 26, at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 456 S. Spring Road, Elmhurst. Services and interment are private.

Read her full obituary on The Suburban Life website.

Paul Amundsen

Paul R. Amundsen, 95, of Elmhurst, has died.

Mr. Amundsen was preceded in death by a brother and eight sisters. He is survived by his wife, Ruth; his children, Cynthia, Gary and Marilyn; his grandchildren, Kari and Kirsten; and his sister, Betty.

He was a Mason and a Shriner for 70 years.

A memorial service was held May 25.

Read Mr. Amundsen's full obituary on the Chicago Tribune website. 

Jim Sharpe

Jim Sharpe, 60, of Phoenix, formerly of Elmhurst, died peacefully May 22. He was raised in Elmhurst and graduated from Montini High School in 1970.  He was director of affiliate development for Total Traffic Network.

He is survived by his wife, Mary; his children, Meg, Franny, Bridget and Kevin; and his grandchildren, Will, Collin and Kate.

A celebration of his life will be held June 15 in Phoenix. 

Read Mr. Sharpe's full obituary on the Daily Herald website.