Loving mother of Trudy (Loren) Staidl, Joan (William) Farrell, and John Baran; cherished grandma of Diane, Sean, Allison, Brian, Jason, Noah, and Caitlin; proud great-grandma of Brett, Aiden, Haley, Maya, and Abby; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, the late Steve Baran, her parents, four brothers, and three sisters. Nora was a Girl Scout leader and avid square dance camper. She belonged to the St. Vincent de Paul Society and camped at Woodsmoke Ranch. Visitation Sunday from 3pm to 9pm at Ridge Funeral Home, 6620 West Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638. Prayer Service Monday at 9:30am at Ridge Funeral Home followed by funeral mass at St. Daniel the Prophet Church at 10am. Interment St. Casimir Cemetery. 773-586-7900 or www.ridgefh.com
