Obituaries

Jan 21, 2016

Jan 21, 2016

Joseph August Freels, III, 25, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family; beloved son of Joseph and Michelle; cherished brother of Steven; loving boyfriend of Ashley Lindsey; adored grandson of Joseph (Linda) and Judy Freels; treasured nephew of Joy (Bobby) Driskill, Jill Hjelmgren, Helena (Barney) Corona, Josephine Polanco and Frank, Jerry, Christopher and Helen Hureau; dear cousin and friend...

Jan 20, 2016

Mary Catherine "Katie" Kelly - age 26, beloved daughter of Eileen (nee Gawenda) and John F. III (Ret. C.F.D.); loving sister of John F. Kelly IV "Jack"  dear cousin of Scott Sayad, Luke and Clare Gaskill, Jonathan Iwert and Ashley Beck;  fond niece of many aunts and uncles; friend to all.  Proud graduate of Loyola Academy and Northeastern Illinois University.  ...

Jan 20, 2016

Alice (Alexandra) Stavrides (92) of Niles, IL died suddenly on Wednesday 20 January following the death of her husband of 62 years on Monday.  Wife of Harry; Sister of Evangelia (Angie); Mother of Dr. Eleni Vassilika and her daughters Theodora and Alexia;  Diane Sward (Mark) and her children Niko and Alix; and son Philip Stavrides (Bobbie) and his children Katherine...

Jan 20, 2016

Mary L. Howe (nee Schomer) beloved wife of James;  Loving mother of Catherine Wade, James, Jr., Joyce (Frank) Rivera, Mark (Donna), Diane (Dan) Stavnem) and the late Timothy and Denise; cherished grandmother of Erin, Brad, Megan, Beth Wade; Sean, Nora, Frank, Kiley, Caitlin, Patrick, Brian, Justin, Chad, Dana (Louis) Mora, Cliff, Stephanie, Joe and Desiree; great-grandmother of Joshua, Landon and...

Jan 19, 2016

James C. Ericksen- devoted son of Patricia (nee Bimmerle) and Don; loving brother of Donald, Patrick, Kevin and Thomas;  dear cousin of many.  Visitation Sunday 4-8 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home 625 Busse Hwy Park Ridge.  Funeral Monday 9:30 a.m. to Our Lady of Ransom Church for mass at 10:00 a.m.  Interment St. Joseph Cemetery.  Info 847-685-1002 www.cooneyfuneralhome.com

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...