Obituaries

In Loving Memory
Eileen Walsh
Aug 22, 2015
Eileen Walsh, beloved wife of the late Matthew Walsh. Loving mother of Matthew J. (Kathleen) Walsh, Grandmother to Matthew, Patrick, Brigid, John, and Kathleen Sister of John (Maureen), Michael (Mary Ellen), PJ (Maura),  Kathleen (Dan),and  Bridgett Anne.Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews Native of Co. Roscommon Visitation  Monday 5p.m. to 9 P.M.  at Cooney Funeral Home 625 Busse Hwy...
Irma Urbin
Aug 22, 2015
Urbin, Irma – Irma Urbin, beloved wife of the late John G;  loving mother of John (Rosemary), Kathleen (David) Matesic, Marybeth (Lou), Patricia (Philip) Moran, Timothy (Kathy) and Suzanne (Paul) Miceli;  loving grandmother of 13 and great-grandmother of many.  Visitation Tuesday 3-9 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home 625 Busse Hwy Park Ridge.  Funeral Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. to Divine Savior Church.  ...
Warren Swegle
Aug 19, 2015
Warren Swegle, age 91, Ret. CPD, beloved husband of Mary "Sis, Marion" (nee Taylor); loving father of Michael (Mary), Kathleen, Robert (Debbie) and Donna (Steven) Remblake.  Cherished grampa of Marissa.  Fond brother of Barbara Bryant (the late Gerald), Margaret Vanderlinden and his brother Darrell (the late Joanne) and sister-in-law Betty Taylor (the late Edward "Bud") brother-in-law the late George (the...
Eleanor E. (Dockery) Bahr
Aug 18, 2015
Eleanor E. Bahr (nee Dockery) – beloved wife of Richard;  loving mother of Peggy (Mike) Brady, Richard (Janet), Marian (Jim ) Greene, Jean (Carl) Hybinette, JoAnne (Gary ) Johnson, Michael (Mary), Donna (Sean) Ryan, James (Frank Nichter) and Mary Pat (Tom) Stefan; proud and cherished grandmother of  18; great-grandmother of three.;  devoted daughter of the late Mary (Brennan) and Patrick...
Julia (Hernik) Cairns
Aug 17, 2015
Julia Cairns, nee Hernik, beloved wife of Charles, loving mother of Kathie (Pat) Thornton and Charlene.  Proud grandmother of Michael, Molly, Annemarie and Aileen Thornton.  Preceded in death by her brothers Stephen (Ann), Walter (Jenny) and sister Genevieve (Charles) Mohr. Aunt of many.  Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home 625 Busse Hwy Park Ridge on Thursday from 4-9 p.m.  Funeral Friday,  ...
Michael J. Ward
Aug 17, 2015
Michael J. Ward beloved husband of Margaret (nee Cunningham of Carrick, Co. Donnegal, Ireland); loving father of Paul, Kathleen, Mary, Maureen (Ken) Warner, Theresa and Nancy Ward; proud and cherished grandfather of Sean, Ryan and Steven Warner and Liam Ward-Gladwin; fond brother of Sr. Mary (Adrian Dominican), Peggy (the late Frank) Kloiber, Sue Barnett and the late James (Philomena), John...
Robert Phillip Funkhouser
Aug 16, 2015
Robert Phillip Funkhouser Loving father of Daniel, David (Mariann) Steve (Rose) and Tina (Steve).  Dear grandfather of Steve (Jessica), Adam (Michelle), Vinnie (Kim), Ashley (Ryan), Jamie, Janeen, Johnny and Gianna.  Great-grandfather of Jeremy, Bella, Katerine, Zach and Sam. Beloved son of the late Benjamin and Ann.  Dear brother of Shirley (George Bush).  Fond uncle to Mike (Beverly and Kathy (Jimmy).    ...
Michael Britt
Aug 13, 2015
Michael Britt, 57 of Park Ridge, Il. Passed away on August 13, 2015 at his home from ALS/Lou Gehrig's Disease. He worked for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services for 30 years in many roles including child abuse investigator and Day Care Licensing Supervisor. Michael was a strong supporter of child protection. He was an active man who...
Robert "Bob" J. Demonte
Aug 13, 2015
Demonte Robert J. "Bob" Beloved husband of Carol (nee Goener). Fond brother of Barbara (Roger) Morrow. Dear brother in law of Jean (the late Paul) and Gloria Goener. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home 3918 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago on Tuesday from 3 to 9 P.M.. Funeral Service Wednesday 11:00 A.M. at Cooney Funeral...
James B. Novello
Aug 11, 2015
James B. Novello, age 79, of Des Plaines & Mt. Prospect, died Tuesday, August 11th at home with his family. Beloved husband and best friend of Louise (nee Schuler).  Loving father of Michael (Claire).  Cherished grandfather of Danielle (Matt) Bentz and James G. Novello and great-grandfather of Juliette Marie Bentz.  Dear son of the late August, Sr. and Frances (nee...
Tess Petrie (Petrie) Gould
Aug 10, 2015
Tess Petrie Gould (nee Petrie) Beloved wife of Matthew.  Loving daughter of Joanne and the late Charles.  Dear sister of Gabriel and Stacia.  Fond aunt to Lucas and Lola.  Dear daughter-in-law to Dave (Jeanie) Gould.  Loving niece and cousin to many.  Memorial visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy, Park Ridge on Wednesday from 3 to 6 p.m. Service...
William Kehoe
Aug 10, 2015
Kehoe,  William G. "Billy Kehoe" suddenly, 63.  Devoted father of Patricia;  beloved son of Francis Sr. and the late Mary (nee Dillon);  former husband of Dorothy Phelan;  loving brother of Francis Jr. Ret. Deputy Chief C.P.D. (Donna), Virginia (the late Dennis) Mathews, Donald (Debra), Marty, Richard (Susan), Ellen (Cliff) Grant and Mary Psihogios;  dear uncle of many.  Visitation at the  ...
Chau Thi Tran
Aug 9, 2015
Chau Thi Tran - Visitation Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Cooney FUneral Home 625 Busse Hwy Park Ridge.  Funeral Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Henry Church.  Interment Montrose Cemetery.  Info  847-685-1002 www.cooneyfuneralhome.com
Nelson F. Hermance, Jr.
Aug 6, 2015
Nelson Fischer Hermance Jr., 93 Died August 6, 2015 US Army Major, Beloved husband of Silvia (nee Bent). Loving father of Nancy, Elizabeth and Nelson III. Mr. Hermance was born in Boston Ma. on August 6, 1922 to Nelson and Helen (nee Hahn) Hermance. He attend Milton Academy and graduated from Harvard University in 1943. Nelson served as a Field...
David Meskan
Aug 3, 2015
David A. Meskan, age 84, of Park Ridge, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2015.  Beloved husband of the late Arlene; loving father of Robert (Donna), James (Tom Espe) and Donald (Mary); proud grandfather of Kevin and Dana; dear brother of Allen (Alice and the late Elizabeth); beloved uncle of Lisa (Bruce) Mell, David (Tracy) Meskan and Tina (Peter) Vasconcellos;...
Alan V. Motz
Aug 2, 2015
Alan V. Motz,  age 74, passed on to his final reward Sunday August 2nd 2015. Beloved husband of Sandra (nee Leone). Devoted father of Alan L.  (Donna), Jerome (Laurie), John, Robert and Deborah. Cherished grandfather of David, Valerie, Zachary, and Sabrina. Loving brother of Sonya (Howard) Barnes, Lauralee (Joseph) Mora, and Sharon (Phillip) Pacie. Visitation Friday 3 to 9 p.m....
Vincent "Vinny" Franchi
Aug 2, 2015
Vincent "Vinny"  Franchi - suddenly, husband of Cynthia; loving father of the late Ian; devoted son of Nancy (nee Lee) and Daniel;  dear brother of Philip (Linda), Frank (Marie) and David;  fond uncle of Anthony, Joey, Amanda and Kyle Franchi.  Memorial visitation Thursday at Cooney Funeral Home 3918 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago from 3:00 to 8:00 P.M.. Service at...
Alan Duggan
Aug 2, 2015
Alan Duggan- Suddenly, beloved husband of 42 years to Pauline (nee Ford); loving father of Sarah (Brett) Goldstein; proud and cherished grandfather of Aidan, Payton Maeve and Erin.  A tireless and dedicated  volunteer at the Irish American Heritage Center.  A memorial celebration will be held at the  Irish American Heritage Center 4626 N. Knox  on Tuesday September 8 from 6-9...
John J. O'Brien
Aug 2, 2015
O'Brien John J. Retired C.F.D.. Beloved husband of the late Jane nee Lambe. Loving father of Gary, Jack (Mary), Tim (Jean), Sharon (David) Chow and Jennifer (Tony) Rondinella. Cherished grandfather of 19 and great grandfather of 8. Dear brother of Mary Ellen and the late Tom. Fond uncle and friend to many. Visitation Monday 3 to 9 P.M. at Cooney...
Joanne Wilmoth (Pisani) Heneghan
Aug 1, 2015
Heneghan, Joanne W. (Pisani) Joanne Wilmoth Heneghan (nee Pisani), 81, of Park Ridge passed away at home on July 31, 2015. Devoted wife of the late Thomas J. Heneghan, loving mother of Beth (Jon) Moody and Tom (Quinn) Heneghan, beloved grandmother of Krista (Tim) Bollier, Kathleen (Chris) Sloan, Conor Heneghan, Grace Heneghan and Rose Heneghan, and joyful great-grandmother of Jack,...
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