Obituaries

Nov 22, 2016

Thomas D. Melzer 87 of Chicago, Il passed away Tuesday, Nov. 22nd 2016. Born in Chicago, January 21, 1929. Survived by his wife of 67 yrs. Elizabeth(Byczynski)Melzer, his children David(Patti), Dennis, Darryl and Kathy (Wayne) Gebis, his loving grandchildren Jennifer, Heather, Courtney, Caryn, Tim, Teresa, Ryan and his many great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, siblings Bob and...

Nov 19, 2016

Paul A. Tedesco - suddenly,  loving husband of Janice (nee Johnson)  dear father of Joey (Becki) and Maia; grandfather to Reanna, Spot, AJ and Trixie.   He will be missed.  Life long parishioner of St. Ita Church and Montrose Yacht Club.  With his unexpected tragedy and the proximity to the holidays, the family will be having a private ceremony.  Details about...

Nov 18, 2016

Raymond P. Anetsberger Beloved husband and best friend of Diane nee Schmidt. Loving father of Jessica. Fond brother of Russell (Sara), Judy (Jay) Nash and Cathy (George) Edens. Fond brother in law of Jim (Chris) Schmidt. Loving son in law of Marion Schmidt. Dear uncle of nieces and nephews. Memorial visitation Tuesday at Cooney Funeral Home 3918 W. Irving Park...

Nov 13, 2016

Mary Louise Lydon (nee Genette), age 85, died peacefully in her home in Elk Grove Village on November 13, 2016; beloved wife of the late Daniel P. Lydon; loving mother of Fr. Daniel C.S.V., Patricia, John (Carol) and Stephen (Jane); loving grandmother of Mary Claire, Timothy, Daniel, Therese and Joseph; sister-in-law of the late John Lydon, the late Sr. Mary...

Nov 11, 2016

Robert H. Fischer – beloved husband of Arlana "Lana" (nee Zabor); loving father of Kevin (Beth) and Jaime (Paul) Zittman;  proud and cherished grandfather of Jackson, Seamus, Ryan and Colm Fischer and Elysa and Morgan Zittman;  fond brother of Joan (the late Joe) Stowell, Pauline (Mike) Scoglietti, Mark (Gail) and Allen Fischer;  dear uncle of many nieces and nephews;  great...

Nov 6, 2016

Kelley, Ethel L. (Nee Van Dehey). Beloved wife of late William. Loving mother of Diane, William (Kathryn), Sharon (Pete) Curcio, Maureen (Kevin) O'Donnell, and the late Daniel. Dear grandmother of Peter, Kimberly, Scott, Michael, Stephen and Bill. Dear Great Grandmother of many. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home. 625 Busse Hwy Park Ridge, IL.  Thursday 6-8pm. Funeral Friday 10am at Cooney...

Nov 4, 2016

Nov 4, 2016

Thomas J. Newell Beloved husband of Mary (nee McLoughlin); loving father of Patricia, Noreen and the late Anne Marie; dear grandfather of Catherine; fond brother of Patricia (the late Phil) O'Connor; dear brother-in-law and uncle Native of Partry, Co. Mayo, Ireland.  Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy., Park Ridge on Sunday from 2 to 7 p.m.  Funeral Monday,...

Nov 3, 2016

Fred J. Gryzwa Beloved husband of the late Esther (nee Jendro); loving father of Sandra Marie (Dave) Mueller, Roberta (Matt) Hosp and Ken (JoAnn);  dear grandfather of Mark, Todd, Jennifer, Natalie, Ryan and Alysse; great-grandfather of 7; fond uncle to many nieces and nephews.  Proud WWII veteran; Bronze Star recipient.  Funeral Mass on Monday, 11:00 a.m. at St. Constance Church,...

Oct 29, 2016

Schnoebelen, William "Bill", Age 85 of Chicago, retired Chicago Police Officer.  Beloved husband of Kathleen  (nee O'Malley); loving father of Patricia (Tim) Knieling, William "Billy", and Kathleen (Darren) Chmiel; devoted Papa of Tim, Michael, Megan and Bridget.  Son of the late Melvin and the late Ethel; brother of Cheryle (late Richard) Obartuch, Jimmy (late Liz) and the late Mel (Ilse).  ...

Oct 27, 2016

William J. "Bill" Harford Jr., 61, passed away in his home on October 27, 2016 after a short battle with melanoma.  He was accompanied by his loving family. Bill was born in Boston, Mass on August 10, 1955.  He was the eldest son of the late William and Jean Harford. Bill attended Franklin and Marshall College where he began a...

Oct 24, 2016

Paul M. Kaiser Beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Olszewski); loving father of Paul K. (Valerie), Mary (Nizam), Joseph (Gwendolyn), Monica (Paul S.), Jennifer (Aaron) and James (Kate);  dear grandfather of 15 and great-grandfather of 3; dear brother of Martin, Micki, John and Frank; fond uncle to many nieces and nephews.  Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy., Park Ridge...

Oct 21, 2016

Daniel Henry, 53, Chicago, Illinois, passed at home Friday, October 21, 2016. Former husband of Janet; loving father of Tim (Ashley) and Nicole; dear grandfather of Tyler and Olivia; loving son of the late Barbara (nee Murray) and Bernard; fond brother of Steve, Debbie, Joni, Patrick and Lisa; dear uncle to many nieces and nephews and friend to many.  Visitation...

Oct 19, 2016

Peter Taskovic - 53 years, loving son of Ingeborg and the late Jovan;  fond brother of Ralph (Alison);  loving uncle of Matthew, Brendan and Trace;  friend and co-worker of many.  Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home 3918 W. Irving Park Rd on Thursday Oct. 27 from 3-7:30 p.m. with a service at 7:30 p.m.  Interment private.  In lieu of flowers donations...

Oct 18, 2016

Marianne Weisz - (nee Halter) beloved wife of the late Frank;  loving mother of Frank and Jack;  grandmother of Isabelle Rowland Weisz; survived by her brothers Matias and Wendelin and her sister Theresa ;  loving aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Native of Kernei, Yugoslavia.  Visitation Friday 3-8 p.m.  Funeral Saturday, Lying in state at St. Viator Church from 10...

Oct 16, 2016

Florence E. Schaefer - 97, (nee Putz) beloved wife of the late Alfred; loving mother of the late Carol (Jim) Murphy; dear grandmother of Michelle (Dan)  Lukasiewicz and Kristine (Bob) Storinger; great grandmother of Ethan, Anastasia and Alexandra.  Visitation Wednesday morning from 9-11 a.m.  Funeral Service at 11 a.m.  Entombment St. Joseph Cemetery.  Info 773-588-5850 www.cooneyfuneralhome.com

Oct 15, 2016

Knapp, Herbert Julius-  Herb, age 83 born 1933 passed away October 15, 2016.  Beloved husband of 58 years to Barbara. Loving father to Jerry (Linda, nee Kilcoyne) Knapp, Wendy (Tom) Meier, Joyce (Bob) Peterson, John Knapp (Marguerite Itkin).  Proud grandfather to Shawn (Emily), Brian, Megan, Shannon, Rachel, Kevin, Brendan, Kristin, Jennifer, Madeline, Kathryn, Andrew, Olivia, great grandfather to Sophia. Uncle...

Oct 14, 2016

Martha R. Thomas (nee Reynolds) Beloved wife of Peter. Loving mother of Brendan Hunt (Shannon), Lea (Mark) Hammond, Megan (Ryan) Skidmore, and Shawn (Alex). Devoted grandmother of Aidan and Keegan Hammond. Dear sister of Paul (Trish), Shaun (Sue), Christopher (Peggy), Tracy (August) Aleksy, the late Damien, triplet sister of Regina (Tom) Bober and Sheila Trainor, Molly, Jill (Dan) Spitzer, Peggy,...

Oct 13, 2016

Brian P. O'Callaghan – After a courageous three year battle with colon cancer; beloved husband of Debbie (nee Hynes); awesome father of Eileen and Abigail;  devoted son of Audrey (nee Sherman) and Timothy O'Callaghan;  dear brother of William and Caitlin (Anthony) Olivier;  fond son in law of Mary Anne (nee Noone) and Sean Hynes;  loving  uncle, cousin, nephew and friend...

Oct 12, 2016

Services Pending