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John W. Victorine

John W. Victorine

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...

Gordon M. Contine

Gordon M. Contine

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....

William "Bill" N. Brownson

William "Bill" N. Brownson

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...

Eileen  Perkins

Eileen Perkins

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....

Donald Wheatley. Jr.

Donald Wheatley. Jr.

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...

David L. Hansen

David L. Hansen

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...

John P. Hie

John P. Hie

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...

Kenneth M. Semerau

Kenneth M. Semerau

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...

William John "Bill" Quigley

William John "Bill" Quigley

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...

George Polanin

George Polanin

Dec 22, 2015

George "Jerzy Przetakiewicz" Polanin beloved husband of Alice, loving father of Andrew (Nancy) Elizabeth (Richard), Wojtkowski, Thomas(Renee), and Roman (Sally.) Devoted grandfather of Steven, Gregory, and Krystina Wojtkowski and Vicki, Catherine, Julie, Lynae, Jeanette, Matthew, Mark, and Timothy Polanin. Great grandfather of Jack, Brady, Lyla, Tyler, and Gianna. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home 3918 w. Irving Park rd. Monday 3-8...

Billy Szafranski

Billy Szafranski

Dec 15, 2015

Billy Szafranski Suddenly Beloved son of Tony and Peggy (nee Gutman); loving brother of Tony, Timmy, Robert and Kelly; dear nephew and cousin to many.   Visitation Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy., Park Ridge on Friday from 3 to 9 p.m.  Funeral Saturday, Lying in State at St. Raymond de Penafort Church, Mt. Prospect from 9 to 10 a.m.  Mass...

Rose  Smyth

Rose Smyth

Dec 12, 2015

Smyth, Rose E. (nee McKenna) beloved wife of Mickey; loving mother of Vincent, Eileen (Pat Jacobs) and Noreen; loving grandmother of Ryan and Teagan; fond sister of Vera (Dave) O'Keefe, Peter (Norah) and the late Francis, Theresa (late John) Smyth, Kathleen (late Tony), Michael (Maura); fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Native of Co. Monaghan, Ireland. Visitation Monday 3-9...

Valerie J. (Blencoe)  Robin

Valerie J. (Blencoe) Robin

Dec 10, 2015

Robin Valerie J - (nee Blencoe) beloved wife of the late Morry; loving mother of Rose (Pete) Williams and Maureen Robin;  proud and cherished grandmother of Peter (Meghan) Williams; great grandmother of Addison and Ellenore Williams;  dear sister of the late William D. Blencoe; fond aunt of Billy (Patricia), Sheila and Bridget Blencoe.  Visitation Sunday 3-8 p.m. at Cooney Funeral...

Marlene (Kraus)  Surzynski

Marlene (Kraus) Surzynski

Dec 9, 2015

Marlene Surzynski - (nee Kraus) beloved wife of the late Jerome; loving mother of Jerome, Craig Sr. and Bonnie Surzynski;  proud and cherished grandmother of eight and a loving great grandmother;  fond aunt of many.  Visitation Sunday 2-8 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home 3918 W. Irving Park Rd. Chicago.  Funeral service Monday 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home.  Interment Fairview...

Betty (Moorehouse)  Kash

Betty (Moorehouse) Kash

Dec 8, 2015

Kash, Betty (nee Moorehouse) Beloved wife of the late Bob. Loving mother of Cliff Edwards, Fred (Sandy) Edwards, Kathy (the late Jim) Schumack, Sharon (Jimmy ) Yactor, Jerry Tabolacci, and Dean (Ingrid) Kash. Fond grandmother of 12, great grandmother of 4. Dear sister of Sarah (Skinny) Carter, Geri (the late Bud) Gast, the late Rosanne and Jack Daros, the late...

Jeffrey Scott Capdevielle

Jeffrey Scott Capdevielle

Dec 7, 2015

Jeffrey Scott Capdevielle, 47, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 7, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 16, 1968, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Mary Ellen (née Moreau) and the late Armand R. Capdevielle. Loving husband to Gina Capdevielle (née Crawford) and devoted father of Evan Rose Capdevielle; beloved son-in-law to Maria Ortega and...

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