Obituaries

In Loving Memory
Kathleen Madayag
May 24, 2017
Kathleen Madayag "Kat" age 46 died peacefully on May 24, 2017 at Northwestern Hospital. Kat was born in in NYC on 8th May 1971 to Manny and Cathy Madayag. She grew up with two brothers and one sister in Glencoe and Chicago, Illinois. Kat graduated from the University of Illinois in 1993, obtained her master's in Rehabilitation Counseling in 1995,...
Ronald T. Gutkowski
May 23, 2017
Ronald T. Gutkowski, Beloved husband of Franette (nee Ottolino). Loving father of Veronica (William) Daigh. Fond grandfather of Rhys Daigh. Fond son of Gertrude. Dear brother of Robert (Carol). Loving brother in law of many. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday from 3 to 9 P.M. at Cooney Funeral Hone 625 Busse Hwy. Visitation Wednesday 10:00 A.M....
James M. Nape
May 15, 2017
James M. Nape , Age 48, passed away suddenly on Monday, May 15, 2017 in Fremont, CA. Jim was born and raised in Chicago, IL and earned the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. Jim most recently resided in Richmond, CA with his family and was a logistics coordinator at Telsa Motors. ...
Deacon Philip Bertolani
May 14, 2017
Deacon Philip A. Bertolani, 64, of Chicago passed away peacefully on Sunday May 14, 2017. Deacon Phil was a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society for many years and was significantly involved in family visits and in training new members in the process followed for this ministry with SVDP. Deacon Phil was a 3rd degree member of the...
Diane Elliot
May 14, 2017
Diane J. Elliott, 76 of Park Ridge, passed away suddenly on Mother's Day, May 14, 2017 with her three children by her side. Diane was born on November 20, 1940 to her wonderful parents Artha and Edward Elliott. She is survived by her children, Jennifer (John) Rabito, Chris (Carol) Bemben and Shannon Bemben, cherished Granny to Matt, Christine and Caden,...
Delia (Granahan) Connolly
May 14, 2017
Delia Connolly - Bridget "Delia" Connolly - Nee Granahan, Beloved wife of the late Michael, loving Mother of Michael (Denise), Nancy (Charles) Nelson, and James (Diana) Grandmother of Brendan (Erin), Patrick, Joseph, Matthew Connolly and Bridget (Carl) Schuenke and the late Donnie Nielsen. Great Grandmother Eric, Emelia, Jason and Addison. Fond sister of Joseph Granahan of Ireland Roseanne Granahan of...
Joseph Arndt
May 12, 2017
Joseph H. Arndt Jr., of Arlington Heights passed away in May surrounded by family and friends. Following the sudden diagnosis of Cardiac Amyloidosis, Joe did his best to continue to care for his beloved Rosie Sebastian, but the progression of the disease made recovery impossible. Joe's strong work ethic started at an early age. At the request of his father,...
Veronica C. (Smith) Gabriel
May 12, 2017
Veronica C. Gabriel – (nee Smith) 91, "Vern and Ronnie" beloved wife of the late John; devoted mother of Michael, Margaret (the late Greg) Ellwood, Thomas (the late Blair), Patricia (Bob) Nunes, Mary (Gary) MacGabhann and the late Johnny; loving grandmother of Meghan, Kelly, Shannon Ellwood, Jordan, Payton Gabriel, Jessica and Johnny Albert and Phife, Liam and Sadhbh MacGabhann; great...
Anthony T. Petrusonis
May 9, 2017
Anthony T. Petrusonis - suddenly, Retired Sgt. C.P.D. beloved husband of Lois; former husband of the late Margaret (nee Handschiegel); loving father of Jackie (James) Green, Anthony (Tracey), Michael C.P.D. (Jennifer C.P.D.), Nicole (Taurris) Baskerville and Ashley C.P.D. (John Hein C.P.D.) Madison; proud and cherished grandfather of Catherine and Elizabeth Riggle, Anthony and Joseph Petrusonis and Paige Petrusonis, Bryce and...
Concetta A. (Gioia) Redelsperger
May 8, 2017
Concetta A. Redelsperger – (nee Gioia) beloved wife of Robert; loving mother of Nicholas (Elena), Nicole (Gus) Serrano, Anthony (Carla), Ross and Gineen Redelsperger; fond sister of William (Patricia) Gioia, Mary Jane (Joseph) Wolff and Christine Mangold; dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home 625 Busse Hwy Park Ridge. Funeral Saturday 9:15...
Dennis J. Frantsve
May 6, 2017
Dennis John Frantsve, 79, of Park Ridge passed way after a brief illness on May 6th, 2017. Dennis was born in Chicago to Carl Henning Frantsve of Surahammar, Sweden and Elizabeth Waldock Tandgredi of Milwaukee, WI. He spent most of childhood in Chicago, leaving the city he loved for a few years to attend high school in Watertown, NY before...
Gilbert C. Wittmann
May 5, 2017
Gilbert C. Wittmann beloved husband of the late Helen; loving father of Fred (Dawn). Susan (Daniel) Rotzoll and Donald (Phyllis); dear grandfather of Carrie (Larry), Jamie (Luke), Jon-Daniel (Chelsea) Freddy (Maggie), Kyle (Angela) and Kelsey and great-grandfather of 4; fond uncle to Lenny, Julie and Brian. Pops to many at the Roadents Car Club. Former owner of G.W. Produce. Proud...
Charlene (Abraham) Kultermann
May 1, 2017
Charlene Kultermann - (nee Abraham) beloved wife of Fred; loving mother of Micheale (James) Robertson; grandmother of Nick Turner and James Michael Robertson; sister of Charles (Lydia) Abraham. Visitation Saturday June 10 at Cooney Funeral Home 3918 W. Irving Park Rd from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Funeral Service at 2:30 Interment private. Info 773-588-5850 www.cooneyfuneralhome.com
Cheryl (Melin) Miller
May 1, 2017
Cheryl Miller (nee Melin) beloved wife of Kenneth; loving mother of Victoria (Robert) Seewald, Katherine (Ryan) Jones, Jeannine (David) McMasters; dear grandmother of Christopher, Andrew, Heather, Dillon, Logan, Jordan, Ethan, Lucas, Mark and Taya; fond sister of Patricia, Cathy and Sharon; dear aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy., Park Ridge on Thursday...
Raymond G. Carey
Apr 30, 2017
Raymond G. Carey beloved husband of the late Rita (nee Caffarello); loving father of Michael (Kim) and Marc (Carla); dear grandfather of Haley, Raymond, Nina and Rocky; loving companion of Terry Hupp. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy., Park Ridge on Wednesday from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Thursday at 9:30 a.m. to St, Paul of the Cross...
James L. North
Apr 28, 2017
James L. North, 40, of Addison, Suddenly April 28, 2017. Loving father of Joshua Isom, Anna North and Ryan North. Beloved son of Jim North and Rena Laurenzano. Dear brother of Taryn (Mike) Keller and Dustin North. Cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday, May 6th from 1:00 p.m. to time of service at 6:30 at Cooney Funeral...
Rita Carole Smith
Apr 28, 2017
Rita Carole Smith - devoted daughter of the late Rita nee (O'Malley) and J. Perry Smith; loving sister of Sr. Ann V. Smith R.S.C.J.; dear friend of Nancy Boros and fond cousin of many O'Malleys and Glascotts. Long time and award winning teacher from the Chicago Archdiocese instructing English and Religion. Visitation Friday at St. Tarcissus Church (6020 W. Ardmore)...
Kim Annette Eriksson
Apr 28, 2017
Kim Annette Eriksson, 73, passed away at her home in Chicago on Friday, April 28, 2017. She was born on January 21, 1944 in Elgin, Il. and was the daughter of Robert F. and Rose Annette (Pederson) Mason. She was a graduate of Elgin High School and received her undergraduate degree from Northwestern University. She also held an advanced degree...
Jerome F. Mitrenga
Apr 28, 2017
Jerome F. Mitrenga, Beloved brother of James, Judy, the late John and Jane. Loving cousin to many. Memorial mass 10:30 A.M. Wednesday May 3rd at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church 3834 N. Spaulding, Chicago. For info 773-588-5850 or www.cooneyfuneralhome.com
Florence (Kubiesa) Franzen
Apr 25, 2017
Franzen, Florence H. (Kubiesa). Beloved wife of the late Michael J. Loving mother of Michael J and Robert (Charlotte). Dear Grandmother of Ana, Jennifer and Charles. Great Grandmother of Audrey. Dear Aunt to Judy and many others. She enjoyed the Polka, and excelled in dance. Visitation Friday 9-10 am at St Andrew's Home. 7000 N Newark Nile, IL. Mass at...
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