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Edward J. Thielen, loving husband of Patricia, nee Pryor; beloved father of Claire Thielen, Thomas (Cynthia) Thielen and Carol (Steven) Alberts; cherished “pop-pop” of Samantha Marie Thielen. Retired District Cargo Salesman for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. Funeral Saturday, 10:30 a.m. from Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 185 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine, to St. Thomas of Villanova Church for Mass at 11 a.m. Interment St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Thomas of Villanova, c/o God’s Great Room, 1152 E. Anderson Dr., Palatine, IL 60067 or the Palatine Senior Citizen’s Center, 505 S. Quentin Rd., Palatine, IL 60067, would be appreciated. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. 847-359-802.
