All Obituaries

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Catherine Wilson (Cathy), loving, devoted, and doting Nana to Mickey and Casey Glascott, on October 7, 2021, in Williams Bay, Wisconsin.  Adored Mama of Amanda (Mike) Glascott, proud stepmother to Ben (Sylvie) Resch. Loving Aunt to Karen, Pat, Katie, Kevin, Elizabeth, Quinn, Jesse, CJ, Luke, and Anne. Fond Great Aunt to many!  Beloved sister to Mary Wilson Crocker and Barbara Collins and our dearly departed Rita and...

Regis Patrick Fay of Chicago, born on August 23, 1961 and left us too soon on October 6, 2021. Loving husband of 35 years to Cathy (nee Hudgin), cherished father to his pride and joy, Quinn and Brian. Retired FBI agent after 26 years of loyal service to our nation with Fidelity, Bravery, and Integrity. Devoted son of the late Kevin Fay of Co. Cavan, Ireland, and the late Mary Fay (nee Molyneaux) of Co. Kerry, Ireland. Fond sibling to the late Kathleen (George Strack), Bernie (Mary Ann),...

Michelle T. Byrne (nee Joyce) – Beloved mother of Johnny (Lokelani Lee), Gavin, Paddy and Bridget Byrne; loving sister of Mary Clancy, John Joyce (Betsy), Lynnie Weber-Midlowski (Bob) and the late Debbie Dillon; devoted daughter of the late Helen (nee Rodgers) and John Joyce; former wife of Mike Byrne; adored aunt of many nieces and nephews, cherished cousin, and dear friend to all.  Revered Chicago Public School Teacher and pillar of the Humboldt Park Community. Visitation Friday...

Marilyn E. Wright, nee Horan, 89, of  Glenview, formerly of Chicago, departed her earthly life October 19, 2021, to join her cherished daughter Jeanne, brother John, and parents Patrick and Mary. Marilyn was born on the North side of Chicago to Irish immigrant parents and later moved to St. Michael's parish in Lincoln Park. After graduation from Immaculata High School, she spent most of her adult life in Andersonville, retiring to Glenview. She was a valuable employee...

Mary C Roman. It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Christine Roman “Chrissy” of Chicago. Beloved daughter of Florence (the late Mitchell) Roman; dear sister of (the late Betsy), Mitchell and David; loving aunt of Nicholas, Julie (Sean) Taff and Marc (Katie) Szramek. Chrissy was a very generous and giving person that loved to travel the world. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, aunt, friend and will be dearly...

Waltraud Hirschmann dearest mother Frank, Susanne (Bubba), and the late Werner Hirschmann Grandmother of Vanessa, Christopher (Farrah), Raymond (Mellissa) Nicholas (Margie), and Frankie (Leslie) Great grandmother of 10. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home 3918 W Irving Park rd. Tuesday 3-8 pm. Funeral Service Wednesday 10:00 am. Interment St. Luke Cemetery. For further information please contact 773-588-5850. 

Kathleen Ellen Cooke, age 84, of Hoffman Estates, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH.  Kathleen was the daughter of William and Mary Ann Gavin and was born June. 11, 1937. On June 29th, 1957 she married her beloved husband, John K. Cooke. Their marriage was blessed with three children, Mary Ellen, William, and Nancy. Kathleen enjoyed many hobbies including Irish dancing, golf, cooking, sewing,...

Charles R. Szymaniak Jr. - suddenly,  devoted son of the late Kathleen (nee Fogarty) and Charles Sr.;  beloved brother of Lois (Jason) Valavanis, Joyce, and Janet Szymaniak;  loving companion and sweetheart of Michelle Anderson;  dear uncle of Victor and Max.  A "Celebration of Life" will take place at Paterno's - 5303 N. Milwaukee at Central Ave. on Saturday, Oct 16, 2021 - 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. - Please join the family.  Arrangements by Cooney Funeral...

Phyllis Spok (nee Lanson) - beloved wife of the late Steve J. Spok;  loving sister of Patricia (Dominic) Valenza and the late Bob Lanson;  dear aunt of Steven Valenza, Debbie Straus, Lori Mueller and Donald Valenza;  loving aunt and great aunt to many. Visitation on Wednesday at. St. Juliana Church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11 a.m.  Interment St. Adalbert.  Arrangements by Cooney Funeral Home 847-685-1002 www.cooneyfuneralhome.com  

McGowan, Mary C.--91 former wife to the late John T. McGowan ex husband; loving daughter of the late John J Jordan & Catherine Jordan; dear sister of the late John (Jackie) Jordan and the late Margaret Jordan; fond aunt of the late Michael J. Jordan; loving mother of Patrick K. McGowan and Daniel T. McGowan. For information please call 847-685-1002 or visit www.cooneyfuneralhome.com