Obituaries

In Loving Memory
Timothy M. Rickter
Jun 25, 2026
Timothy Michael Rickter, age 59, passed away suddenly at home on the morning of Thursday, June 25, 2026. He was the beloved son of Patricia and the late Anthony Rickter, a devoted husband to Melissa, and a proud father to Jake (Payton), Justin (Anna), and Katie. He is also survived by his sisters, Kim (Joe) Pollina, and Kristin Rickter; his...
Peter Cronin
Jun 18, 2026
Peter Edward Cronin, 62, peacefully passed away on June 18, 2026, on what would have been the 71st wedding anniversary of his beloved parents, the late Godfrey Edward ("Gotch") and Margaret ("Therese") Cronin. He was the cherished brother of Godfrey (Tommy) Cronin (Retired CPD) and brother-in-law of Theresa. Born with Down syndrome, Peter began his life's journey under the loving...
Marilyn A. Somerville
Jul 2, 2026
Marilyn A. Somerville, 92, Niles, IL. Passed away Thursday, July 2, 2026. Beloved Wife of the late Lawrence "Larry" Somerville. Loving Mother of Mary (Bruce) Karbal, Paul (Barb) Somerville, Nancy (Shane) Kellpsh and Patricia (Pete) Koulouris. Cherished Grandmother of Lauren Somerville and Steven Koulouris.
Funeral Services for Marilyn are private. Arrangements are entrusted to Cooney Funeral Home. For additional information, please...
Thomas Harvey Madden
Apr 26, 2026
Thomas Harvey Madden age 77 passed away on April 26, 2026. He was born on April 5, 1949.
Thomas was born and raised in Park Ridge. He attended high school at Notre Dame for Boys and college at Upper Iowa University and Northeastern Illinois University.
Thomas worked multiple jobs his entire life to support his family and inspire a strong work ethic...
Mary O'Toole
Jun 20, 2026
Mary O'Toole - beloved wife of the late John; loving mother of Jennifer (Jose) and John O'Toole; devoted sister of Anne (John) Joyce, Kathleen (the late John) McAndrew, Tommy, Tony (Rona) Boyle, and the late Michael John Boyle and Bridget Foley. Native of Shunna, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Ireland. Memorial Service to be held in the near future. Arrangements by Cooney...
Hector Ibarra
Jun 26, 2026
Hector Ibarra, 56, Skokie, IL. Passed away peacefully Friday, June 26, 2026. Beloved Father of Benjamin (Monica) Ibarra, Stephen Ibarra and to the dogs Hercules, Phany, Romeo and Vanessa. Cherished Brother of Martha (Luis) Loza, Martin (Veronica) Ibarra, Alejandro Ibarra, Juan Carlos (Velma) Ibarra, Matilde (Sergio) Gomez and Luis (Judy) Ibarra. Dear Friend of Maria Angelica Carmona. Fond Uncle of...
Magalene V. Adams
Jun 22, 2026
Magalene Virginia Adams - beloved wife of the late Eldridge Harold Adams Sr.; She is survived by her son Robert (Kathy) and their children Kristy, Michael, Tanya and Shana, her son Gary and his children Kimberly and Gary, her daughter Connie and her children Jacquie and Michelle and her son Eldridge Jr. (Melissa) and their children Joshua Klepadlo, Savannah and...
John Scanlon
Jun 20, 2026
John Francis Scanlon, age 55, passed away on Saturday June 20, 2026. He was the adored and devoted son of the late Eileen (nee Connolly) and James “Shay” Scanlon (native of Cabra, County Dublin, Ireland). A dear nephew and treasured cousin to all the family. Much loved godfather to Molly Sheehy and Shea McCarthy. John was a treasured friend to...
Hugh J. Naughton
Jun 18, 2026
Hugh J. Naughton - devoted son of the late Mary (nee Derrig) and Hugh; loving brother of John (the late Kay), Patrick (Laura), Maureen (the late Peter) O'Halloran, the late Eileen and the late Kathleen (John) Musolf, dear uncle and cousin of many. Doting pet parent of his beloved Chopper. Member of Local #399 and proud farrier of horses. Visitation...
John V. Vogelsberg
Jun 13, 2026
John V. Vogelsberg - beloved husband of Maureen (nee Pataky); loving father of Michael, Jason ( Rebecca), Shannon (Benny) Parr and Kelly Vogelsberg; step-father to Gabriel (Erin) ; cherished grandfather of Brandon, Madelyn, Rohyn, Charlie, Ashtonne, Arrion, Amelia, Marie, Michael, Samantha and Gavin; dear brother of Steven (Renee), Susan (Don), Daryl (Geralyn), Joanna and Gary (Joan); fond uncle and cousin...
Lawrence "Larry" W. Scafide
Jun 6, 2026
"Larry" Lawrence Wayne Scafide Passed away on June 6, 2026. He was born on June 21, 1951. Larry was born and raised in Chicago, IL. Growing up and throughout adulthood Larry was known as the guy with the biggest, most giving heart. He was the person that you called when you needed help in the middle of the night. He...
Luis Angel Valle
Jun 3, 2026
Luis Angel Valle age 58 passed away June 3, 2026. He was born on October 13, 1967.
Luis is survived by his wife of 42 years Ana Valle (Letamendi), His children Jescelia Valle (Eric Gaytan), Luis I. Valle, Noelani Valle. Beloved Papa to Ziari Gaytan, Lucian Valle, and Kal-El Gaytan, beloved son of Judith Melendez (the late Angelo Melendez) and Miguel...
Freda A. Neault
May 29, 2026
Freda A. Neault, 98, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026. She was born December 4, 1927, in Cave-In-Rock, IL.
She grew up on a farm in southern Illinois with her three siblings and attended a one room schoolhouse in the county and high school in town. Following WWII she moved to Chicago for work and met her husband George, from...
James E. Doran
May 27, 2026
James E. “Jim” Doran passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on May 27, 2026 after an exhausting battle with dementia. Born on February 16, 1945 to the late Sylvester and Jeanette (Spears). He was preceded in death by his sister Kathryn (Jerry) Jany.
For 35 years, Jim was a forensic scientist for the Chicago Police Department. He was a very...
Kathleen Ann Hoban
May 24, 2026
Kathleen Ann Hoban - devoted daughter of Carol Hoban Bevenour and the late Gerald Hoban; loving sister of Mary Lisa Schultz and Elizabeth Bowman; fond "Aunt Kathi" to many. Long time Special Educator with the CPS, artist, and local volunteer with the YMCA Conquers Swim Team, Special Gifts Theater, Norwood Park Historical Society and Park Ridge Art Guild. Assistant Leader...
John Fessel
May 18, 2026
John Fessel - beloved husband of Eva (nee Schroeter); loving father of Joseph (Linda) and Susy Fessel; proud and cherished grandfather of Jason, Joshua Justin, James, Amanda and Heather; great grandfather of Hannah Chmiola, Charlotte, Riley, Benjamin, Ashlynn and Zoey; dear brother of Joseph Fessel, adored uncle of many. Visitation Friday 3-8 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy...
Jose Manuel Correa Mosqueda
May 17, 2026
Jose Manuel Correa Mosqueda- passed away May 17, 2026, surrounded by the love of family. He was born on September 14, 1947 in Ciudad Hidalgo, Michoacán, Mexico. He received his medical diploma from Michoacán University of San Nicolás de Hidalgo (UMSNH) on January 10, 1984. Beloved husband of Ana Correa Urquiza; loving father of Idelle Arias, Jeanine Archila; adored grandfather...
Marion Baumhart
May 17, 2026
Marion Baumhart aged 91 of Des Plaines Illinois died peacefully on May 17. Marion was one of nine children. She graduated from Saint Francis school of nursing class of 1957 and bachelor’s degree from UIC, worked on the medical-neuro floor at Lutheran General Hospital for many years before retiring in 1998. Marion married Robert Baumhart and they had 30 years...
Michael John Lally
May 16, 2026
Michael J. Lally, age 64, passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at his home in Chicago.
Michael was born in 1962 to Mike and Marie Lally and was the seventh born of their eight children. He attended OLV Grade School and graduated from Gordon Technical High School in 1980. During his wonder years and into his teen years, he...
Thomas J. Connolly
May 6, 2026
Thomas “Tom” Connolly passed away peacefully on May 6, surrounded by the love of family and friends. He was born on May 29, 1941, in a Lathrop Homes apartment in Chicago’s North Center/Lincoln Park neighborhood, Chicago is the city he proudly called home throughout much of his life. Tom was known for his hardworking spirit, generous heart, and deep dedication...
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