Obituaries

Aug 24, 2024

Margaret Murphy (née Higgins), 88, of Recess, Co. Galway, Ireland, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late Martin Murphy and the eldest of six children born to the late Margaret (née Joyce) and Patrick Higgins. Margaret was the cherished sister of Willie (Sally) Higgins and Eileen (Jim) Sugrue, and was predeceased...

Aug 17, 2024

Robert "Bob" Gniot, CPD retired, of Norwood Park.  Endearing brother of Thomas (Nancy Siedlecki) Gniot and Donna (Andre) Flouret. Dear uncle of Brooke Flouret.  Bob was a Chicago Police Officer, serving for 31years before retiring in 2021. Before and after retirement Bob was avid golfer and runner.  He also enjoyed coaching football at St. Mary of the Woods  for...

Aug 16, 2024

Baby Nick R. Solideo, aged 7 days, died in his parents' arms on Friday August 16. Baby Nick is the first child of Camilla Solideo (née Tyborowski) and Nicholas Solideo. His time here was brief, but he fought incredibly hard and gave his parents 7 days to sing to him, tell him stories, hold him, and give him so...

Aug 16, 2024

Timothy Joseph Kelly, 55, passed away peacefully August 16th in his Chicago home while holding the hand of his beloved wife, Amy (nee Drucker). Tim is the loving father of Lucas, Cassidy, Quinn and Aidan; devoted son of Pauline (nee Nealon) and Eamonn Kelly; dear brother of Sean (Allison), Kevin (Sue) and the late Neal Kelly; forever friend Julie...

Aug 16, 2024

Loving wife for 69 years to the late Thomas McNamara. Beloved mother of Mariann (George) Curran, Peggy (Brian) Fergus, Susan (Shay) Hogan, Cathy (Ed) Featherstone, Tom (Dee), Patti (Joe, CFD) McDonagh, and Bob (Jeannie).  Adored grandmother to Meghan and Katie Curran; Molly (Rob) Youllar and Kevin Fergus; Sarah and Michael Hogan; Bess  (Ian McGuire), Caroline and Austin Featherstone; Conor,...

Aug 13, 2024

Neena Ishu (nee Joseph)- beloved wife of Henry John;  loving mother of Matthew Henry and Mark Henry (Jessika) Ishu;  devoted grandmother of Atorina Itzel Ishu and Ashur Yaluk  Ishu; dear sister of Thomas Joseph, Sharon (Waleed) Rehani and the late Nial  (Gloria)  Joseph. A cousin and friend to many.  Visitation will take place for one hour at Holy Apostolic...

Aug 12, 2024

Edward (Ed) Charles King Jr. passed away peacefully on August 12, 2024 at the young age of 67. His family sent him off with deep love and sorrow, commemorating the legacy and influence he instilled in those around him. Ed was born on July 25, 1957 at Mercy Hospital to Edward Charles King Sr. and Helen Sylvia Scholtens. He...

Aug 7, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Martina Wolkober, a beloved speech-language pathologist, on August 7, 2024. Martina was a resident of South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where she dedicated her life to helping others find their voice and improve their communication skills. Martina earned her Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Marquette University, where her passion for...

Aug 5, 2024

Johanna Collins, née Moore, 91, of Roscommon, born and raised in Kilkenny, Ireland. At rest August 5, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Tom (2015). Loving mother to Tom (Mary Anne), Jim (Pat), Mae, and Eamon (Maura). Cherished grandma of Mark (Patti), Tom (Cassie), Sean (Amanda), Kevin (Traci), Katie (Dave), Siobhan, Deirdre, and Fiona. Great grandmother of Mark, Payton,...

Aug 4, 2024

Deltona - David F Dickey, 69, passed August 4, 2024 in Orlando FL. Survived by his wife of 40 years Linda (nee DiGirolamo), 6 children Jonathan, Paul, Brian (Sarah), Mark (Rachel), Elena (James Hemphill) and Sarah (Randall Mahler), 11 grandchildren, David, Alexandra, Blake, Silas, John, Delilah, Laura, Zoey, Kloe, Noah and Kyleigh and 2 great-grandchildren Catherine and Oliver. Also...

Aug 4, 2024

Maria Lump – (nee Kaufmann) beloved wife of the late Adam;  loving mother of Ewald (the late Toni), Roland, Andrew (June) and Ingrid;  proud, cherished and sweet grandmother of Kristi Ann, Sienna, Amanda and Siara;  great grandmother of Timothy, Joshua, Jake, Joel and Jaxx;  dear sister of Anton (Sandy) and Frank (Ann) Kaufmann;  Loyal companion and best dog Oma...

Aug 2, 2024

Rick was a kind, loving, intellectually creative man. He loved to connect with people and joke around with his down-home yet deadpan sense of humor, but also enjoyed tinkering with computers while listening to Peruvian or Hawaiian folk music, reading antique encyclopedias, and studying old maps of Chicago. Rick was born in 1954 to Odis and Joan McCallister. He...

Aug 2, 2024

Mercedes Laurie, beloved wife of the late Lawrence, loving mother of Nicholaus and Jenna (Nathan); cherished grandmother of baby Nathan; dear sister of MaryLou, Barbara, the late Gabriel, and Deborah. A memorial service for Mercedes will be held Friday, August 9, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy, Park Ridge, IL 60068....

Jul 29, 2024

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"Jon" Jonathon Francis Lassa, beloved husband of Liz, devoted father of Jon Luke, Jayce, and Juliet, and son of the late Robert and Lois Lassa. Jon came from a big family and is survived by Joe, Peter, Paul (Palmyra), Jim (Debbie), Pam Dauby (Pierre), Jerry (Shane), Phil, and Patrice. He will be missed by many nieces...

Jul 27, 2024

Anna Rose McDonnell, nee Kelaher. Native of Stradrinan, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim, Ireland; beloved wife of the late Patrick; loving mother of Margaret (Bryan) Holy, Joann (Michael) Rinozzi, Bernadette (Anthony Smith) McDonnell; and Michael (MaryPat) McDonnell; dear grandmother of Mary Kate (Kevin Schwendt) and Meghan Holy, Brenda, Sheila, and Christina Rinozzi, Sheila, Peggy, James, and John McDonnell; cherished great-grandmother of...

Jul 23, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Michael ("Mike") Patrick Wright announces his passing on July 23rd, 2024. Mike is the son of Porter Wright and Karen (Gates) Woodard (stepfather Ronald Woodard). Mike is the former husband of Bertha (Espino) Wright, loving father of Brian (Karlene), Chad (Kayla), Zach (Angie), and Charlie (Rosemary). He is also the...

Jul 23, 2024

Jean M. Mulkerin - (nee Manro) beloved wife of the late Jack; loving mother of Linda (Ron) Bujko, Michael (Linda), Donna (Ron) Hessler and Dan (Lisa Johnson);  proud and cherished grandmother of John, Patrick, Lydia (Alejandro) Perez, Sean and Garrett.  She loved being a homemaker and she is so grateful that God gave her the gifts and skills she...

Jul 22, 2024

Barbara Hartnack, 89, of Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2024. Born in 1934, in Jersey City, NJ, to Mary Gertrude Sullivan and Robert Bell, Barbara later moved to Muncie, IN. After graduating high school, she began her career at the CIA in Washington, DC, where she met and married Karl Hartnack. They had three daughters: Katie,...

Jul 19, 2024

Martin Patrick Lowery (1958-2024) July 19, 2024. Marty was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin, and trusted friend to many. He was an outdoorsman who loved hiking, camping, fishing, and hunting. Marty was always willing to share his hunting skills with those who were interested. He was especially happy when Sean and many of his nephews joined him...

Jul 18, 2024

Quy Do, 72, of Chicago and formerly of South Vietnam after a brief illness passed July 18, 2024. Loving father of Kristin Do and Dan (Kim Nguyen) Do. Dear grandfather of Ivy and Max. Quy is survived by seven fond uncles and many friends.

A visitation will be held at Cooney Funeral Home

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