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In Loving Memory

Olga Mendez

Olga Mendez

Jun 11, 2015

Olga Mendez Beloved wife of Isauro Mendez.  Loving mother of Maria (Alejandro) Valdez, Sergio (Gloria) and Brian (Ashley).  Dear grandmother of Valerie, Evelyn, Samantha, Tatiana and Rocio.  Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 3918 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago on Tuesday from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to St. Viator Church.  Mass at 10:00 a.m.  ...

Mary T. (O'Rourke)  O'Leary

Mary T. (O'Rourke) O'Leary

Jun 11, 2015

Mary T. O'Leary (nee O'Rourke) Beloved wife of the late Brendan; loving mother of Margaret (Jon) Sandusky, Tim (Sherrie), James (Susan), Maureen (Ron) Girard, Sheila (Michael) Reilly, Brendan (Chris), Eileen (Jeff) O'Leary-Sorensen and Sean (Crystal); proud & cherished grandmother of twenty and great-grandmother of six; fond sister of Margaret (the late Dan) O'Donnell, James (Eva), Bernard (Georgia), Gerard, Vincent (Joan),...

Kimberly Ann (Durlak)  Robertson

Kimberly Ann (Durlak) Robertson

Jun 9, 2015

Kimberly Ann Robertson (nee Durlak) Beloved wife of Alan.  Devoted mother of Cody James.  Loving daughter of Regina (nee Raffetto).  Fond sister of the late Roxanne.  Dearest niece of DeDe and Bernie Conzemius.  Dearly loved by Barbara, Brian and the late Bobby Robertson. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 3918 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago on Saturday from 2 to 8...

Robert T. "Bob" Ogrodowski

Robert T. "Bob" Ogrodowski

Jun 8, 2015

Robert T. "Bob" Ogrodowski Beloved husband of Peggy (nee Nugent).  Loving father of Mary (Brian) Sparks, Matthew (Rebecca) and Brian (Dianne).  Dear grandfather of Alex and James.  Fond brother of the late Harry (the late Lee) and brother-in-law to Mary Nugent. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home 625 Busse Hwy. Park Ridge Tuesday from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday 9:15...

Geraldine "Gerry"  Kirst

Geraldine "Gerry" Kirst

Jun 5, 2015

Geraldine "Gerry" Kirst (nee Jensen) Loving wife of Bill.  Dearest mother of Billy (Nell), Katie (Johnny) Vanderford and Tommy.  Devoted grandmother of Rowan and Nora.  Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 3918 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago on Monday from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. to St. Benedict Church.  Mass at 11:30 a.m.  Interment private. In lieu of...

Terrrence "Terry" Ellison

Terrrence "Terry" Ellison

Jun 3, 2015

Terrence "Terry"  Ellison Fond brother of Kathy Ellison (Gary) Golub, Robert (Bobbie), the late Maureen (John) Prince and Barbara (the late Louis) Hamros.  Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.  Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home 3918 W. Irving Park Rd, Chicago on Sunday from 3 to 8 p.m.   Funeral Monday 9:30 a.m. to St. Viator...

Andrew Byrne

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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