Obituaries

Apr 18, 2015

James P. Daly, 87, beloved father of John (Moira), Peggy (Richard) Tischler and Joan (Dave) Stumpf;  brother of Eileen (Richard) Burns and the late Daniel (the late Margaret) Daly; proud and cherished grandfather of 17; fond uncle of many;  Friend of Bill W.  Visitation Thursday 3-9 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home 625 Busse Hwy Park Ridge.  Funeral Friday , leaving...

Apr 16, 2015

Burens, Frank- Frank Burens, Age 74, born June 4, 1940 in Lincolnwood, IL, passed away April 16, 2015.  Frank owned a small CPA firm and enjoyed traveling.  Preceded in death by his wife Jacqueline.  Survived by children Laura (Rob) Doetkott, Frank (Rebecca) Burens, Debra (William) Grabowski, Charles and Joseph Nuel; his sister Marylyn (Tom) Conley, niece, nephew, four grandchildren and...

Apr 15, 2015

Bidlo Elizabeth nee Haberman. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Bidlo. Loving mother of Barbara (Stephen) Polasek, Deborah (Gary) Neumayer, Jane (Bruce) Wimer, Michael, Marianne (Randy) Foege, and Frances (Joel) Vizek. Devoted Grandmother of Anne(Jay), Katherine(Erica), Joseph(Julia) Polasek, Sebastian, Rachel(Paul), and Rebecca(Mark) Neumayer, Alison(Scott) and Daniel(Petrina) Wimer, Sarah(Bill), Jenna, Hannah(Roberto) and David Eikleberry, and Sally and Lisa Vizek. Great Grandmother...

Apr 14, 2015

James G. DeRoeck - suddenly, husband of Julie (nee Okon) ; loving brother of Robert (Patricia), David and Phillip (Linda) DeRoeck;  fond uncle of Matthew and Megan;  devoted son of the late Harold and Winifred;  dear cousin of many and friend to all;  Memorial visitation Saturday April 18 from 3-7 p.m. with a service at 7 p.m. at Cooney Funeral...

Apr 13, 2015

Frank Weisz – beloved husband of Marianne (nee Halter); loving father of Frank and Jack; proud and cherished grandfather of Isabelle Rowland Weisz; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.  Native of Kernei, Yugoslavia.  Visitation Friday 3-9 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home 3918 W. Irving Park Rd.  Funeral Saturday, lying in state at St. Viator Church from 10-11 a.m. with...

Apr 4, 2015

Bridget Theresa "Tessie" Burke (nee O'Grady) Wife of the late Martin Francis "Frank".  Loving mother of Mary Theresa (Martin) Griffin.  Cherished grandmother of Martin and Bridget Griffin.  Beloved sister of Michael (Kathleen), Rev. James, Sarah and the late Winifred (Patrick) McGowan, Margaret "Peggy" (William) O'Donnell, Patrick (Beatrice) and Thomas (Carol).  Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews and friend to...

Apr 3, 2015

Sir, Patricia Mary (nee Cassin) It is with great sadness and love that we announce that the Lord sent his Angels on Good Friday, April 3, for our beloved Patricia Sir to take her to Eternal Peace. Patricia Mary Sir was born in Chicago and raised in St. William's parish in the Montclare neighborhood of Chicago by her parents, James...

Mar 30, 2015

Mary Katherine Svedman (nee Springer) devoted wife of Bert; mother of Brian and Michael (Dorothy); grandmother of Lauren, Michael, Megan and the late Matthew;  great grandmother of Lila; beloved sister of Geraldine Giza and the late Shirley "Cookie" Julien; loving "Auntie Mary" to Laura, Linda and Teri;  dear aunt, cousin, friend and neighbor to countless others.  Memorial Service and entombment...

Mar 29, 2015

Ruth Heckrotte (nee Smothers) Beloved wife of the late Albert.  Loving sister of Stella, Florence, Gertrude, Christine and Irene. Fond aunt to many nieces and nephews in the Chicago area and Wisconsin. Lying is State on Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. at St. Mary of the Lake Church, 4200 N. Sheridan.   Mass at 11:00 a.m.  Interment Maryhill Cemetery.

Mar 27, 2015

Griesbaum, David A. Beloved father of Amy, Karen (Dan) Perion and Elyse. Loving grandfather of Lily and Ryan. Dear son of Arthur and Marilyn. Dear brother of Linda (Roger) Tyrrell and Mark (Paula). Fond uncle of Erin (John), Brian (Keri), Meghan, Lauren (Eric) and Lindsey. Great uncle of Finley, Avery, Mackenzie and Dylan. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home 625 Busse...

Mar 26, 2015

Mary Clare Nora O'Connor - In God's Care - beloved daughter of Noreen O'Connor; sister of Liam John; niece of Mary (Leroy Cummings), Maurice (Gina), James and Sheila;  cousin of Mairead, Joseph, and Michael; and granddaughter of Mary and Robert O'Connor.  Celebration of Life: Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 1 p.m. at All Saints Cemetery.  We will meet at the...

Mar 23, 2015

Timothy M. Foley - Native of Reen, Killorglin, Co. Kerry, Ireland; beloved husband of Esther (née Mullane) from Strand, NewCastle West, Co.  Limerick, Ireland; loving father of Mary Kay (Denis Kenneth Eccles), James (fiancé Christine Horn), Timothy (Jennifer) and Noreen (Thomas) Howlett.  Devoted grandfather of Elizabeth Foley, Michael Foley, the late Timmy Foley, Jack Howlett, Kathleen Howlett, Tommy Howlett, Molly...

Mar 22, 2015

Mar 22, 2015

Doris V. Piatek Beloved wife of the late Francis, Sr. Loving mother of  Francis, Jr. (Judith Geichman), Carolyn and Paul Piatek, Sr.  Devoted grandmother of Paul, Jr. and Jessica Piatek.  Fond sister of William   (Hatice) Phillips and the late Morris Albert, Jr. (Mary Ellen) Phillips.  Dear aunt of Ayla (Joe) Pezzi, Lynn Ellen, Jill Marie and Douglas Phillips. Visitation at...

Mar 22, 2015

Alfred J. Tibus was born on October 25, 1928, and passed away on March 22, 2015.  He lived his entire life in Chicago, loving to play, coach and watch baseball, even trying out for the Cubs.  He was the last surviving sibling, and dear brother to Carl, Olive, Michael, Alfons, Thomas, Rosemary and Harold. He was also a beloved uncle...

Mar 21, 2015

Mar 21, 2015

John Gleeson - Native of Ballytarsna, Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick, Ireland;  beloved husband of Mary (nee McDonnell) from Swinford, Co. Mayo, Ireland; loving father of Vincent Patrick "V.P." and the late John Joseph; fond brother of Nellie.  Visitation Tuesday Lying in state  from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Ransom Church with a  Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment...

Mar 20, 2015

Edward J. Cullen Jr. - life partner of Pamela (nee Hoffman); loving father of Keith (Jill), Kelly (Kevin) Flynn and Kristin; grandfather  Thuressa Cullen, Nelia Cullen, Allyson, Colin and Kierra Flynn; fond brother of Janet Cullen.  Visitation at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church on Tuesday March 24, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.  Mass at 10:30 a.m.   Interment St. Adalbert.  Please...

Mar 19, 2015

Donna Dempsey, suddenly, adoring mother of Haley; devoted daughter of Dorothy ( nee Linassi) and the late Maurice; loving sister of Mike (Carol), Denise (Jim) Levatino, Mark (Deby), Doreen (Walter) Castellanos and the late Danny;  dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Friend of many.  Visitation Thursday from 3-8 p.m. with a service at 8 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home...

Mar 18, 2015

Lovie Mary Carrera (nee Siokos) Beloved wife of the late Reinaldo Carrera.  Loving mother of the late Dean "Ricky" Carrera.  Fond sister of the late Margaret Siokos and Rose Drankus. Fond aunt to Peggy, Adele and the late Alfred.  Loving great-aunt, cousin and friend to many. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 3918 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago on Friday from...