Obituaries

Mar 23, 2017

Mar 23, 2017

Marie Agnes Carlin Beloved daughter of the late Frank and Margaret; loving sister of Margaret (the late Steven) Bogard and the late Shirley Carlin; dear aunt to Mary, Steven, Joseph, Philip and Michael and great-aunt to many.  Visitation at Immaculate Conception Church, Talcott & Harlem on Monday from 10 to 11 a.m.  Mass at 11:00 a.m.  Interment Calvary Cemetery. For...

Mar 23, 2017

Mary Jane Mahoney (nee Olson) 74, of Des Plaines passed peacefully March 23rd beloved wife of Clarence for 52 years; loving mother of Tim (Lisa), Mary "Molly" (Brent) Kuhlemeyer, Tom (Renee) and the late Karen; loving grandmother of 8 and great-grandmother of 2; fond aunt to many nieces and nephews.  Prayers Monday at 9:00 a.m. at Cooney Funeral Home, 625...

Mar 21, 2017

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....

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...

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...

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

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;...

Mar 17, 2017

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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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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.

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....

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...

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...

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...