Obituaries

Jan 19, 2016

Phillips, Robert T. – beloved husband of 43 years to Emma (nee Eppich); loving father of Dr. Diana, O.D. (Michael) Miranda and Mark Phillips (Camelia Leyva-Ugalde) ; proud grandfather of Leslie Lopez-Leyva;  dear brother of James G. (Marianne) Phillips; fond uncle of many.  Memorial visitation Friday from 3-8 p.m. at Cooney Funeral  Home 625 Busse Hwy in Park Ridge.  Funeral...

Jan 19, 2016

Jan 19, 2016

Steven Chovanec, Suddenly, Dearest son of Shirley (Gary) Wilson and Russell Chovanec.  Loving father of Noah Chovanec.  Fond brother of Anthony (Jennifer), Nicholas (Amy), Meghan and Daniel Chovanec and Jennifer and Brian Wilson.  Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 3918 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago on Friday from 3 to 9 p.m.  Funeral Service Saturday at 10:30 a.m.  Interment St. Adalbert  ...

Jan 18, 2016

Harry (Xaralambos) Stavrides (91) of Niles, IL died after a brief illness on Monday 18 January 2016.  Born September 11, 1924 in Istanbul, Turkey, he moved to Greece as a child, following the death of his father.  Harry attended Athens College, where two of his brothers taught, and The Polytechnic Institute in Athens.  Conscripted during the Greek Civil War, he...

Jan 18, 2016

Emily (Chris) Jennie Baum, (nee Ryglewicz), of Park Ridge, died January18th at the age of 86. She was born November 26, 1929 in Plainfield, N.J.; daughter of Andrew and Sophie Ryglewicz.; she is survived by her husband of 62 years, Harold Baum (married May 2, 1953) and her children Jay (Georgia) Baum and Vikki (Robert) Hanson and grandchildren Jason and...

Jan 17, 2016

Anthony F. Gerhart, 85, of Forsyth, formerly of Chicago, peacefully departed on Sunday, January 17, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 19, 1930, in Chicago, to Anton and Katherine (Schaefer) Gerhart. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marie; loving father of, Kathy (Ed) Schmitz, Michael Gerhart, Patty (Ted) Seger, Chris(Jeff) Buchanan, Richard Gerhart,...

Jan 16, 2016

Margaret "Marge" Mary Walsh (nee McDermott)  Marge Walsh was born September 17, 1955 in Chicago.  She died of ovarian and brain cancer on January 16, 2016 with her loving family by her side.  Marge was the beloved wife for over 38 years to Dr. Donald W. Walsh, (Retired CFD Chief), loving mother of Meghann (David) Haisch, Maureen (John) Orrico, Michelle...

Jan 13, 2016

Genevieve Gallery (nee Lannon ) beloved wife of the late James;  loving mother of Jane (George Craven), James (Mary Blankenheim), Elizabeth (Donald Jaroscak), Daniel (Diane), Susan (Robert Bergthold), Kevin, Patrick, Megan (Donald) Zegler and the late Kathleen (John) Michaels, Bridget and Mary (John Luft); devoted grandmother of 22; loving great-grandmother of 4. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 3918 W. Irving...

Jan 13, 2016

Roger Nagle beloved husband of Darlene (nee Caminiti); loving son of Eleanor and the late Lawrence; loving father of Sylene (Jerry) and Jay (fiancé Lindsay); dear Poppie of Angelina and A.J. "little buddy"; coach and friend to many. Memorial visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy., Park Ridge on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.   Memorial Service at...

Jan 12, 2016

Marie L. Strecker (nee Abbinanti) Daughter of the late Leo and Rose Abbinanti.  Loving mother of Fred, Stephan and Danny.  Beloved grandmother of three and great-grandmother of four.  Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy, Park Ridge on Monday from 3 to 8 p.m.. Funeral Tuesday  9:15 a.m. to St. John Brebeuf Church, 6307 N. Harlem Ave., Niles  Mass...

Jan 7, 2016

Jan 2, 2016

John Victorine, passed away January 2, 2016.  He was born April 30, 1964 in Chicago Illinois to Arthur Victorine and Margaret Victorine (nee Klein).  He is survived by his wife Michelle, daughter Chanté Blough (Pradella), son-in-law Chris Blough, sisters Judy and Gerri; brothers Art, Mike, Greg,  Ron, Al, Don, Tim and many nieces and nephews. A memorial gathering will...

Jan 2, 2016

Beloved husband of the late Mary Ann McGuigan and cherished friend of Winnie Castle. Loving father of Kim (Rich) Knueven, the late Michael (Diane) Contine, and the late Diane Burton. Proud grandfather of Matt, Dana (Kenny) Kusch and Kristel. Special Great Grandfather of Makynli, and Weston. Dear brother of Dennis (Linda), and the late Don (Shirley) Contine. Uncle of many....

Dec 30, 2015

William N. "Bill" Brownson, 84, beloved husband of the late Mickey (nee Nyman); loving father of Scott (JeanMarie), Bonnie Jean (Bob) Barczak, Lynn (Bill Fick) and the late Don; dear grandfather of Jeff, Claire, Jenni and Glen; loving uncle and friend to many; great storyteller who made everyone smile.   Visitation Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy., Park Ridge on Sunday...

Dec 30, 2015

Eileen Bridget Perkins, 42 years old, dearest daughter of Nellie nee Grealish and the late Tommy Perkins loving sister of Patrick, Thomas (Ann Marie), John Joe C.F.D. and Colm. Aunt of Lillian, Thomas and Ursula. Niece too many aunts and uncles. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home 3918 w. Irving Park rd Sunday 2-8 P.M. Funeral Monday 9:15 A.M. to St....

Dec 29, 2015

Donald Wheatley, Jr. dear brother of Daniel (Linda), Donna (Kurt) Schultz, Theresa (Gilbert) Ruiz and Tina (Mike) Okoniewski; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews and cousin of many; loving son of the late Jeanette and Donald, Sr. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 3918 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago on Saturday from 3 to 8 p.m.  Prayer Service at 7:30...

Dec 25, 2015

Hansen, David L.- suddenly, beloved husband of Paula (nee Johnke); loving father of Jeff, Jessica and Stacy; fond brother of Christopher and Celeste DeJesus and the late Noel Hansen;;  dear son of the late Barbara and Albert Hansen; uncle of Jessica and Jose Martinez.  Proud veteran of USMC.  Visitation at the Cooney Funeral Home 3918 W. Irving Park Rd Wednesday...

Dec 24, 2015

Hie, John P. , 81, beloved husband of almost 60 years, and favorite dancing partner of Mary (nee Flynn), loving father of Patti Hie, Jeanne (John) Cavers, and Katie (Kevin) Doherty.  Preceded in death by sons John and Michael.  Proud Papa of Will (Jean) Cavers, Colleen (Aaron) Kielar, Michael and Kevin Cavers, Michael, Jack and Maeve Doherty.  Adoring Great Grandfather...

Dec 24, 2015

Ken Semerau, age 76, Loyal companion of 33 years to Jane Scheuer (wife); devoted father of Sheri (Bob) Murbach, Suzanne Obos, Kenneth Semerau and Laura (Greg) Tamborello; stepfather of Christine (Kevin) McKee and Cathalyne (Joseph) Spina;  dear grandfather/Papa Ken of Michelle, Nicole, Randy, Carly, Carter, Samantha and Joey;  brother of Lynn Hynes  uncle to many nieces and nephews.  Owner and...

Dec 23, 2015

William John "Bill" Quigley - 89, beloved husband of Brigid "Bridie" nee Gillespie; loving father of Mary (Mark) Rogers, Kathy (Jerry) Schie, Susie (Steve) Gregg, Theresa (Gary) Simmons and Sheila Quigley;  proud and cherished grandfather of Bridget and Colleen Rogers, Patrick, Erinn, Timm and the late Brian Schie, Mark and Claire Gregg and Liam, Andy and Sean Simmons;  fond brother...