Paul Scaletta
Mar 20, 2017
Paul F. Scaletta, Sr. Beloved husband of the late Donna Marie (nee Couldry); loving father of Paul F. Jr., Kenneth (Karen), Laura (Arnold) and Nicholas J.; dear grandfather of Christopher, Brianna, Brandon, Gillian, Gina, Andrea, Kenny, Jr. and the late Anthony; great-grandfather of Anthony; fond brother of Elaine, Frank, Michael, Dorthea and Tina.  Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 3918 W....
Frank P. Mcgovern
Mar 19, 2017
Frank P. McGovern, 76, died Sunday, March 19, 2017 following a brief illness.  Beloved husband of 51 years to Becky (Nelson) McGovern; loving father of Kirsten Cotton (Bill) and Brendan McGovern (Donnie); dear grandfather of Christopher and Brianna Lescher, Frank leaves behind his cherished sister Mary (McGovern) Pritchard, innumerable friends, including his boyhood companion George Sammartino. Born and raised in...
John "Jack" Burke
Mar 19, 2017
John W. "Jack" Burke Sr.  -  Retired  C.F.D.  beloved husband of the late Marilyn (nee Crigley);  devoted father of John Jr. (Patty) and Kathleen (Mike) Hackett;  proud grandfather of Thomas, John and Katherine ;  son of the late Thomas and Lena Burke; preceded in death by his siblings, Thomas, Marcella, Louise, Robert,  Loretta, Betty and Edmund;  dear uncle and cousin...
Virginia M. (Henriksen) Golliet
Mar 18, 2017
Virginia M. Golliet (nee Henriksen)  beloved wife of the late Gerald;  loving mother of Matthew (Deborah) and the late Peter;  dear grandmother of Tia and Landon.  Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home 625 Busse Hwy Park Ridge Monday from 3-9 p.m.  Funeral service Tuesday 11 a.m. at Park Ridge Presbyterian Church.  Interment Memory Gardens.  Info 847-685-1002 www.cooneyfuneralhome.com
Lucille Viola (Fischer) Coughlin
Mar 17, 2017
Lucille Viola Coughlin (nee Fischer) at 102 passed away after a long illness. Beloved wife of the late Daniel P.; loving mother of Rev. Daniel P. and Timothy J. and the late Luanne Pfaller; dear grandmother of Michael (Patricia) Pfaller, Mary Ellen Pfaller, Megan (Gary) Boydston, Patrick (Tracy) Pfaller, Gerald (Christina) Pfaller and Melody Mohr and great-grandmother of several great-grandchildren;...
Claire (Wilhelm) Kelly
Mar 17, 2017
Claire Kelly (nee Wilhelm) Beloved wife of the late Patrick. Loving mother of Michael (Bess), Stephen, Eugene (Ann), Vince and the late Shirley. Dear grandmother of Brian, Sean and Amanda. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home 3918 W. Irving Park Rd. Tuesday from 3 to 9 P.M.. Funeral Wednesday 9:15 A.M. to St. Celestine Church for mass at 10:00 A.M.. Interment...
Thomas O'Donnell
Mar 17, 2017
O'Donnell, Thomas - beloved husband of the late Patricia (nee Moore); loving father of Thomas C.F.D. (Debra) and Kevin;  loving grandfather of Ryan, Ashley and Haley; preceded in death by eight siblings, James, John, Charlie, Tony, Paddy, Mary, Annie and MIchael;  Retired Local #150 Operating Engineers. Native of Belmullet,  Co. Mayo , Ireland.  Visitation Thursday 3-9 p.m. at Cooney Funeral...
Felipe M. Espaldon, M.D.
Mar 17, 2017
Felipe M. Espaldon, M.D. Beloved husband of Diana (nee Vinzons); loving father of Philip (April) ; dear grandfather of Sophie and Penelope; fond brother of Soledad (Ruben) Reyes, the late Romulo, Ernesto, Fe, Leonor, Manuel, Lilia and Zenaida.  Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 3918 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago on Monday from 3 to 9 p.m.  Funeral Tuesday. 9:30 a.m....
Jacques "Jack" Groth
Mar 16, 2017
Jacques "Jack" A. Groth, Beloved Husband and long term partner to Kurt L. Johnson, passed away on March 16, 2017 surrounded by family and friends. Born in Chicago, Illinois to Jack (deceased) and Mary Groth, Jacques became an accomplished visual artist who was taught to appreciate the art and beauty that permeated his life. He attended Audubon School, Carl Schurz...
J. Michael Hartnett
Mar 15, 2017
Hartnett, J. Michael – beloved husband of Felicia Czerwionka-Hartnett;  loving brother of Jeanne Marie and Sr. Kathryn Hartnett O.P.;  beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews and great uncle to many  grand nieces and nephews.  Dear cousin and  friend of many.  Former  teacher at Quigley North High School and Mundelein College.  Retired  Director of Training from  Resurrection Hospital.  Visitation Friday...
Norma A. (Sebesta) Murk
Mar 13, 2017
Norma A. Murk (nee Sebesta) beloved wife of the late Mati; loving mother of Theresa, Thomas and Robert (Jill) Conner; proud and cherished grandmother of Kimberley, Samantha, Nicole, Robert and Andrew.  Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy., Park Ridge on Saturday from 2 to 7 p.m.  Interment private. For info (847) 685-1002 – www.cooneyfuneralhome.com.
Joseph A. Staller
Mar 13, 2017
Joseph A. Staller Dearest son of Elisabeth (nee Pokorny) and the late John Staller. Fond brother of John E. (Margaret M.), Frank N. (Bonnie) and Nikolaus (Katherine). Devoted uncle of Lea Staller. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home 3918 W. Irving Park Rd. Sunday from 3 to 8 P.M.. Funeral Monday 9:30 A.M. to St.Wenceslaus Church for mass at 10 A.M....
James M. Savoie
Mar 9, 2017
James M. Savoie, age 58, beloved father of Elie (Hannah), Delaney, Madeline and Sophie,  passed away unexpectedly. Married to Veronica (nee Brown) for 27 years. Survived by his siblings Leonard, Joan, Paul, Donald (Sandra), Bob (Candace), Mary (Terry), John (Marcy), Billy (Chung Oak) and Carol;  fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Memorial visitation and funeral service will take place...
Robert G. Benson
Mar 7, 2017
Robert G. Benson, 67, passed away at home on March 7th following a courageous battle with cancer. A graduate of the American Conservatory of Music, Bob's lifelong passion for music was enormous. A gifted pianist, composer, orchestra leader, teacher, arranger and vocal coach, his artistry touched and delighted many lives and careers.    Surviving are his lifelong partner and  friend Sylvia...
Thomas Markle
Mar 7, 2017
Thomas Markle - Proud Veteran of U.S.M.C. ; loving father of Kathleen (Francisco Alverez) Markle, Pamela (Benjamin) Walker, Patrick and the late Kimberly (Kurt) Woodward;  frandfather of Alexander, Jacqueline, Anthony and Abigail Alvarez, Megan, Jonathan and Joshua Walker, Katie, Kelli and Brandon Woodward;  husband of Mary (nee Barry).  Memorial visitation will take place at a later date.  Arrangements by Cooney...
Dorothy E. Pauga
Mar 7, 2017
Dorothy E. Pauga Beloved wife of the late John. Beloved and loving mother of Marilyn (Monica), John, Charles, David (Jayne) and Laura. Loving grandmother of Nicole, Craig and Stephen. Fond aunt of several nieces and nephews. Friend to many. Visitation Thursday at Cooney Funeral Home 3918 W. Irving Park Rd. from 3 to 9 P.M.. Funeral service Friday 11:00 A.M....
Patrick J. Ridge, Jr.
Mar 5, 2017
Patrick J. Ridge, Jr. loving father of Brendon, Jack and Nicole; dear grandfather of Orion; dear son of Patrick J. Sr. and the late Patricia; loving brother of Martin (Peter), Mary (Mark) Giovannetti and Michael; fond uncle to Mikey, Rosie, Sean, Louie, Patty, Joey, Seamus and Liam.  Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy., Park Ridge on Wednesday from...
James G. Gannon
Mar 5, 2017
Gannon, James G.  loving son of the late John and Marie;  dear brother of the late Margarite Wolter and the late Jack.  He was a lifetime friend of Virginia Santoro.  James is remembered for almost 50 years of teaching English at Lane Tech and Truman College where he was professor of English for 30 years and Chairman of the English...
Van Metre Lund
Mar 2, 2017
Van Metre Lund Beloved husband of the late Roslyn (nee Rosen) and former husband of Thelma (nee Gjellstad); dear father of James (Linda), John (Madeline), Kenneth (the late Nanci) and Robert (Patricia); loving grandfather of Kirsten, Jeffrey (Cathy), Sonja (Tony), Elizabeth (Nick), Katherine (Daniel), Nels, Erik, Michael, Lena and Van Metre Lund; great-grandfather of Caitlin, Meghan, Madalyn, Brooklyn, Cooper, Savannah,...
