Nancy J. Caldwell

Nancy J. Caldwell obituary, Skokie, IL

Nancy J. Caldwell

Nancy Caldwell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Haben Funeral Home & Crematory on Oct. 28, 2025.

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Nancy J. Caldwell, née Lukas, age 89, of Skokie, died Friday, September 5, 2025, at Endeavor Health Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview. Devoted daughter of the late William and Anna, née Kostelny, Lukas, she was born April 8, 1936, in Chicago.
A Registered Nurse and Certified Nurse Anesthetist, Nancy worked for many years at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago.
Beloved wife of the late James R. Caldwell; loving mother of James R. Caldwell Jr. (Donna Cromer) and Michael A. Caldwell; dear cousin of Joy Kadlecik; fond sister-in-law of Robert Caldwell.
Memorial Gathering, Tuesday, September 30, 2025, from 12 noon until time of Memorial Service, 1 p.m., at HABEN Funeral Home & Crematory, 8057 Niles Center Rd., Skokie.
Private Interment, Fort Sheridan National Cemetery, Fort Sheridan.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to an animal rescue charity of your choice.
Funeral info: 847.673.6111 or habenfuneral.com to leave a condolence message. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Nancy, please visit our Tree Store.

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Haben Funeral Home & Crematory

8057 Niles Center Road, Skokie, IL 60077-2599

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