All Obituaries

On Sunday, February 7th, 2021, David Mendez, husband and father passed away at the age of 64 surrounded by his wife Diane (Kirby) and his Children. David was born in Laredo, TX on June 11th, 1956 to Carlos and Alejandra Mendez. At a young age, his family moved to Chicago, IL and grew up in the neighborhood of Wrigleyville. He attended Lane Technical High School and spent 37 years in construction. He raised three children, Alejandro, Armando, and Erica with his first wife Tirsa. David had a...

Margaret Kathleen Ward, age 92 of Niles, IL, passed away on February 23, 2021 at home surrounded by her daughters. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Michael Ward. Loving sister of Agnes Cunningham. Treasured mother of  Paul deceased (Debbie), Kathleen, Mary, Maureen (Ken), Theresa, Nancy. Loving grandmother of Sean, Ryan (Liz), Steven, Liam. Cherished great grandmother to Bennett. Peggy was born in Carrick, Co Donegal, Ireland. Peggy married Mike in 1954 and had 6...

Julia (Sheila) Ann McDonagh (nee Leahy), 87, of Baurgorm, Bantry, County Cork, Ireland. Preceded in death by her devoted husband Thomas McDonagh of Poulnaclough, Moycullen, County Galway, Ireland. Adoring mother of  Malachy--CFD (Eileen), Lily (Jack Gallagher) and John--NU/Local 134/Local 399. Beloved grandmother of Malachy, Clodagh, Declan, Tallulah, Pierce and Breda. Loving sister of the late Michael (Philomena), Mary Jo, Finbarr, Theresa (John), and Nuala (Harry). Treasured...

Peter O'Brien, 91, of Rolling Meadows, Illinois, passed away Tuesday February 23, 2021. Cherished husband of the late Mary P. O'Brien (Lydon/Cotter), beloved brother of Kathleen Lee (O'Brien)and the late Robert O'Brien. Pete was born on March 6, 1929 in Glasgow, Scotland, the son of the late James and Mary O'Brien and was later raised in Armagh, Ireland by his loving aunt and uncle Margaret (Hughes) and James Connelly. Pete is survived by his stepchildren Anne Cotter,...

Philip James Murphy, 84, of Park Ridge, Illinois and Washington Island, Wisconsin passed away at home with family after a four-year battle with cancer on February 23, 2021. He was born July 14, 1936 in Chicago.  Beloved husband for 62 years of Norine (nee McSweeney), loving father of Colleen (David) Miller, Honorable Laura Murphy (Michael Jekot), James (Patricia) Murphy, MaryEllen McLenighan and Daniel (Eileen) Murphy. Cherished grand-father to 9. Great grand-father to 6 and...

Ann B. Mannion (nee Halloran) age 96, native of Kilbricken-Rosmuc Co. Galway, Ireland passed away February 21, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Michael Mannion, loving mother of RoseAnn Taylor, the late Theresa Smith, Mary (Patrick) Walsh, Michael (Elda), Kevin, Barbara McDonagh, Margie (the late Martin) Garcia; Beloved Nannie to MaryAnne, Mikey, Patrick, Danielle, Anthony, Michael, Gabriel, Joelle, Rory, Neive, Shaun, Sonny, Vincent and Mia. Great-Grandma to...

Charles “Chuck” Frederick Heybrock - age 89 of Arlington Heights, retired Chicago Police Officer passed away on February 11, 2021 at home surrounded by family. Beloved husband of the late Mary T. (O’Malley) Heybrock; Proud and loving father of Anne (Daniel) Campbell, Denise (late Robert Noel), Charles M. (Cathleen), Gregory (Gia) Heybrock, Susan (Thomas) Jones; Beloved son of the late Gustave and Paula (Schunke) Heybrock; Cherished and proud grandfather to Kevin and Caitlin...

José Luis, after a courageous battle with covid-19, died on February 16, 2021 at the age of 78.  During this ordeal, he remained positive.  Affectionately known as José to those who knew him, he was loved by many. He was born in Ciudad Hidalgo, Michoacán in central Mexico to Justo Pérez and Amalia (nee Patiño) Pérez. He lost his beloved mother as a teenager due to cancer and consciously chose to carry her surname.  José was the...

Edward J. Egan--Beloved husband of the late Shirley (nee Franchi); loving father of Sheryl (Joe) Mannerino, Terri (Michael) O'Donnell, and the late Edward, Daniel, and Robert Egan; devoted grandfather and great grandfather of Kelly, Kerry, Nina, Amy, Frank, and Daniel, Michael and Alyssa, Xavier, Elyanna, Lorenzo, and Gimi. Visitation will be held on Monday from 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home located at 3918 W. Irving Park Rd. in Chicago. Funeral Tuesday, prayers at 10:15...

Katherine Laxner (nee Nee) Beloved wife of William Laxner; dearest mother of William (Margaret), Patrick (Gina), Noreen (Thomas) Kusek, and Michael Laxner; devoted grandmother of Stephanie, Joseph, Michael, Jenna, and Sara; fond sister of Barbara White and the late Mary Trybula, Noreen Baker, Johnnie, and Patrick Nee. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 1:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home located at 3918 W. Irving Park Rd. in Chicago. Funeral Monday, family and friends are asked to...