All Obituaries

Bridget Wilson (née McGuire), native of Rossport, County Mayo, Ireland, beloved wife of the late Leo Wilson; loving mother of Peter (Angela) and Nancy (Dennis) McNaughton; grandmother of Robert, Leo, Thomas, Andrew, Allison and Jack; loving sister of Mary (Richard), Nan (Patrick), Michael (Kathleen) and Francis. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday from 3-8 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home 625 Busse Hwy, Park Ridge. Funeral 9:15am prayers going to St. Elizabeth of the...

Mary J. “Joan” Miles – beloved wife of the late Robert E. Hackett and John Q. Miles; loving mother of Michael (Kathy) and Robert E. Hackett; grandmother of Thomas (Gabriela) Burke, John (Arami), Katherine, Katie and Ricky Hackett; great grandmother of Maria Lucia and John Burke; dear sister of Margaret (the late Harry) Wykowski, the late Lorraine (Bob) (the late Jack) Kehoe and Susan Chalifoux; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday from 3-8 p.m....

Sarah “Tede” Klein passed away on September 19, 2023 at the remarkable age of 93.  Her final moments were spent with her family by her side. Sarah was born on January 3, 1930 in Chicago, one of 8 children, to Margaret and Thomas Ginley.  She lived a long and loving life, surrounded by best friends, the “Ginley Girls” sisters:  Mary, Margie, Joann, Patsy, and Mickey.  Sarah met the love of her life, her husband Peter, in Chicago, and together they...

In loving memory of James G. Herrmann, who passed away at the age of 86.  He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Dorathea (Dora), nee Faust, Herrmann, and step-father, Louis Toenjes of Columbia, Illinois and his brother, Paul L. Toenjes of Columbia, Illinois. Survivors include his nephew Bradley (Sheri) Toenjes of Columbia, Illinois, niece, Jennifer (Kevin) Anderson of Webster Groves, Missouri, and special friend, Luz E. Badillo of Valparaiso, Indiana. He attended...

Eileen Marie Perkins "Nellie" Native of Muiceanach Idir Dhá Sháile, County Galway. Born on August 24, 1946. Beloved wife of the late Thomas; dear daughter to Padraic and Mary Grealish (nee Flaherty); loving mother of Patrick, Thomas (Ann-Marie O’Malley), John Joe, Colm, and the late Eileen; dear Mámo of Lillian, Thomas, and Ursula; fond sister of Julia, Margaret, Sarah, Barbara, Teresa, and the late Michael, Mary, Ann, Nora, Kathleen,...

Native of County Tipperary, Ireland. Loving wife of the late Patrick, of Country Clare. Loving mother of Patrick and Vicki Grace; fond grandmother of Diana (Robert) Holloway; fond sister of Ellen (Joseph) Flynn, Nuala (John) Clifford, Maurice (Ann) Darcy, Jerard Darcy of England and the late John Darcy. Devoted daughter of the late Nonie and Maurice Darcy. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation will take place at St. Juliana Church on Tuesday September 19, from 9:30 a.m. until time...

In loving memory of our mother Mary L. Carden nee Poliquin of Chicago, who passed away on September 11, 2023 at the age of 94. She was the devoted wife of the late Bill Carden for 50 years. She was the loving mother to Bill (Kathy). Beth (Dec.), Maureen Pline, Tim (Dec. Kathy), Michael. Jane Kersjes (Tom), Mary Carol (Dec.), Patty Wells (Justin), and Tom (Katie). Mary was proud of her 16 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.  Mary’s unwavering Catholic faith, and her devotion...

Julienne Louise Marcq Clerkin, 62, passed away on September 10, 2023. Born to Constance Louise Sales and James Booth in Chicago. She lived and raised her family in the Chicagoland area. A proud mother who lives on through her sons Sean, Liam, and Quinn, their father Brian Clerkin, and her brother Robert Booth. She was called back to God peacefully in her sleep in the home she loved. Julie was an artist at heart and spent her full life finding new ways to express herself. Her passion...

Henry Schmidt, 94, beloved husband of the late Anna (nee Schoentag), loving father of Marianne (Casey) Polmanski and Henry (Susan) Schmidt, loving grandfather to Elizabeth, Christopher, Rebecca and Lindsey; fond brother of Helga Michaelis and the late Bruno, Ewald, Edward and Udo. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy, Park Ridge on Friday, September 15, 2023 from 3-8 pm. Funeral service Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 1 pm St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 260 N. Northwest Hwy, Park...

In Loving Memory of Duncan Mitchell (October 21, 1962 - September 5, 2023) With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Duncan Mitchell, a man full of life who was not just a loving husband but also an adored father, son, brother, uncle, friend, and role model.  Duncan brought joy to all who had the privilege of knowing him. He left us tragically at the young age of 60 while doing something he loved: riding his bike along Lake Shore Drive in the heart of the...