Obituaries

In Loving Memory
Andrew Byrne
Jun 2, 2015
Andrew C. Byrne, age 90, of Chicago.  Beloved husband of the late Margaret Mary (May); beloved father of David, the late Andrew, the late Evelyn Deering (David), and Patricia Gottschlich.  Dear grandfather of Michael Deering (Megan Maddox Deering), Sean Deering, Gregory Gottschlich, Steven Gottschlich and Liz Schott, Daniel Gottschlich and Erika Polacek. Born in Clogher, Carrick, Donegal, Ireland.  Military Service...
Michael "Joe" Reid
May 31, 2015
Michael "Joe" Reid, Sr. Beloved husband of Peig Reid (nee Loye).  Loving father of Michael, Jr. (Laurie), Thomas J. (Maureen), John J., Brian J. and Robert J.  Loving grandfather of Brie Marie, Ryan, Michael and Megan Linn.  Fond brother of Thomas (Margaret), Martin, Frank (Teresa) and the late John, Patrick, May (Bill) Mahoney and Catherine "Kitty" (Jim) Kelly Joe's Twin....
Gregory Baiocchi
May 30, 2015
Gregory Baiocchi- Retired Detective at  C.P.D. after 32 years, beloved husband of Alison Perona; loving father of Anthony (Margie), Amanda and Annmarie Baiocchi; devoted son of Ramona (nee Mikos) and Reno; dear brother of David (Barbara), James (Jeanette), Kathryn (Gary) Coombs, Reno (Geralyn) and Maribeth (John) Aldridge;  fond uncle and Godfather to many nieces and nephews.  Visitation Friday from 3-9...
John M. Schiro Sr.
May 29, 2015
John M. Schiro Sr. "Jack"  97 years  - beloved husband of the late Genevieve (nee Cosco); loving father of Carol, Elaine (Joseph) Marchisotto, John Jr., Kevin (Kim), Michael (Cathleen) and the late Geraldine  (Louis) Nutoni.  Cherished grandfather of Joseph Jr. (Florentina), John III (Carol), Vincent, Jennifer, Melissa and the late Florence; great grandfather of Nicholas (Aneta), Joseph III and Vinnie;...
Lester C. Johnson
May 28, 2015
Lester C. Johnson Born January 21, 1961 Beloved husband of Wendy B. Johnson.  Father and father-in-law to Charles, Christine, Christopher and Jenny and Craig and Rachel.  Grandfather to Kayla, Hailey, Tyler, Dustin, Brooklyn, Ava and Ethan.  Beloved brother to Franklin, Steven (Carisa), Richard, Debra, Ivon, Augie (Crystal) and the late Michael and Hank (Cathy). I thank all my friends I...
Robert J. Sykora
May 28, 2015
Robert J. Sykora Beloved husband of Cheri (nee Galati); loving father of Chris (Chelka) and Sean (Monica); devoted son of James and the late Phyllis (nee Conway); dear brother of Jackie (Jim) Graham, Kathy (Ambrosio) Bueno and James (Dawn) Sykora; fond uncle and cousin of many.  Memorial Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home 625 Busse Hwy. Park Ridge Saturday, June 6th...
Jean Weeks
May 26, 2015
Jean Paulette Weeks, aged 69, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015.  Jean was a lifelong Elvis Presley fan, and one of her greatest joys was visiting Graceland. She was never shy about starting conversations with strangers and making people feel at ease. She enjoyed making crafts at the Painted Penguin and sharing them with others. Jean loved going to...
Theresa "Terry" Thompson
May 26, 2015
Theresa "Terry" Thompson- beloved wife of the late George M.; loving mother of Shannon; proud and cherished grandmother of Chris Thompson; dear sister of Margaret "Peggy" (William) Hines, Mary (William) Phee, Frank (Diane) , Charles (Penny)  and the late James (Barb),  Catherine "Kay", John, Daniel (Edna), Patrick (Patricia)and Michael (Audrey) Rodgers. ; fond sister in law to the late Marlyd...
Bernard P. Henry
May 23, 2015
Bernard P. Henry Beloved husband of the late Barbara E. (nee Murray).  Loving father of Steve, Debbie, Joan, Danny, Patrick and Lisa.  Dear grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of 5.  Fond brother of the late Thomas, James, Jack, Robert and Donald. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home 3918 W. Irving Park Rd, Chicago on Friday from 3 to 9 p.m.  Funeral...
Katherine "Katie" (Glanz) Neis
May 23, 2015
Katherine "Katie" Neis. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of John and Janet (Robert) Kolstad. Loving grandmother of John and Jamie. Fond sister to Margaret, John, the late Henry and Carl. Dear aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy. Park Ridge, Wednesday 3-9 PM. Funeral Thursday 11 AM. Interment Maryhill. 847-685-1002
Patricia (Mayrer) Aronson
May 23, 2015
Aronson, Patricia (nee Mayrer) Dear wife of the late George. Loving mother of Joseph (Debbie), Theresa (Pete Mojica) Schmoldt, Julie (Juan) Martinez and Elizabeth "Beth" (Joe) Stacey. Devoted grandmother of Jason, Gregory, Nick, Stefanie (Eric) Arreola, Melanie (A.J.) Morton, Anthony and Dominic. Cherished gigi of Olivia, Julia and Harlan. Fond sister of Donna McDonough and the late Louise Miller. Visitation...
Thomas J. Kernan
May 21, 2015
Thomas J. Kernan - beloved son of Helen (nee Murphy) and Thomas; loving brother of William, Joanne and James (Cindy) Kernan;  fond uncle to eight nieces and nephews.  Visitation Tuesday 3-8 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home 625 Busse Hwy Park Ridge.  Funeral Wednesday 9:45 a.m. to  St. Thecla Church for mass at 10:30 a.m.  Interment All Saints. In lieu of...
Kathleen P. (Mcgovern) Straus
May 20, 2015
Kathleen McGovern Straus, 62, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2015; devoted mother of Erin and Bobby Straus; cherished grandma of Julie and Molly Zordani; treasured daughter of the late Margaret (nee Ludden) and Thomas McGovern; dear sister of Thomas (Renae), Terry (Sheila) McGovern and the late Jack (Mira), James (Elaine), Peggy (James) Keller and Maureen McGovern; loving aunt of...
Mary F. Brewer
May 18, 2015
Mary F. Brewer (nee Flannery) Beloved wife of Thomas, Sr.  Loving mother of Tom Jr., Maureen, Ann (Dave) Scrivano and the late William (Sylvia).  Dear grandmother of Bridget (Tracie) Baker, Joe (Liz) Duhn, Willi, Mendy, Lindy and Emmy Brewer.  Great-grandmother of Evie Baker-Moore and Kiernan Duhn.  Fond sister of Pat, and the late Peg, Vin and Bob.  Fond aunt of...
Wilburt C. "Bill" Keller
May 18, 2015
Wilburt  C. "Bill"  Keller, 94 1/2, beloved husband of the late Grace (nee Jacobson); devoted and cherished  father of Donna Brandt (Ray Henricksen) and Julie (John) Russell;  loving grandfather of William Brandt  Jr. (Joan), Thomas and  Christopher Brandt and Katharine (Michael) Pacholczak; loving great grandfather of Olivia and Louise Brandt;  dear friend of Joan Bohannan;  fond uncle and friend of...
Lorraine Hayes
May 18, 2015
Hayes, Lorraine  Beloved wife of the late Richard. Loving mother of Robert (Debbie), Larry (Sue), Michael, Julie (Steve) Kunst and the late Richard. Proud and cherished grandmother of Ryan, Kevin, Kaitlin, Jack, Sean, Brian, Tom and Emily. Dear sister of Ray (Gertrude) and the late Stanley (Lucille) and Edward Micek. Long time employee of the City of Park Ridge. Visitation...
Thomas Donahue
May 17, 2015
Thomas Donahue - Suddenly, fond brother of Bob, Maureen, Barbara, Linda, Terry, Jimmy, Kathy, Timothy and the late Edward Donahue; dear uncle of many and a friend to all.  Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home 3918 W. Irving Park on Thursday from 3-8 p.m.  Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations to Neighborhood Boys and Girls Club, 2501 W. Irving Park...
Esther Rose Gryzwa
May 17, 2015
Esther Rose Gryzwa (nee Jendro) Beloved wife of Fred.  Loving mother of Sandy (Dave) Mueller, Roberta (Matt) Hosp and Ken (Joanne).  Devoted grandmother of Mark and Todd Mueller, Natalie, Ryan and Alyese Gryzwa and Jennifer Wisniewski.  Great-grandmother of Tyler, Alda, Shelby and Madelyn Mueller.  Fond sister of Edward, Veronica Stack and the late Sylvia Knoll, Emily Pisarski, Clem and Julius...
Richard "Dick" Hillosky
May 15, 2015
Richard "Dick" Hillosky, a former Chicago resident for nearly four decades and cherished husband of Charlene (Hearn) Hillosky, died May 15, 2015, in St. Simons Island, Georgia. The loving son of the late Andrew and late Margaret Hillosky, and dear brother of Alan Hillosky, he was born in Detroit on Oct. 11, 1939. In lieu of flowers contributions may be...
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