Obituaries

Mar 7, 2014

Stelmachowski, John E., age 85, of Chicago, IL died March 7, 2014.  John was born on June 24, 1928.  He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Gloria (nee Miller); his children, John F. Stelmachowski (Doris) of Hainesville, IL and Joseph (Jodi) Stelmachowski of Crystal Lake, IL, his two grandchildren, Jacob and Isabella Stelmachowski also of Crystal Lake, and...

Mar 6, 2014

Mar 6, 2014

Mar 5, 2014

Services private.

Mar 4, 2014

Interment Concordia Cemetery, Forest Park on Monday at 11:00 a.m.

Mar 4, 2014

Langelund, Joseph J. Beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Menzies). Loving father of Eric (Lucyna) and Juli. Devoted grandfather of Samuel and Andrew.  Dear uncle and cousin of many.    Memorial visitation Thursday from 3 to 8 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home 3918 W. Irving Park Rd, Chicago Memorial Mass at St. Andrew Church, Friday at 11:00 a.m. Cremation private.

Mar 1, 2014

Ronnie Kaplan, 87, of Park Ridge, IL took his final checkered flag on March 1st 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Ronnie served his country in the Coast Guard during WW II; was a devoted husband and best friend of Lynne (nee Hildebrandt), for 52 years; beloved father of Greg (Susan), Kairn Pawlikowsky (Jon), Jill, Kris (Laura), and Melani; beloved...

Mar 1, 2014

Loftus, Michael John, age 84, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2014 surrounded by his loving family.  Michael was born to the late Michael and Kathleen Loftus, May 27, 1929 in Clarecastle, County Clare, Ireland.  He is preceded in death by his brothers Thomas and Oliver (Catherine) Loftus and fond brother-in-law of Jerome Groark and the late Helena.  Michael was...

Feb 28, 2014

Riley, Patricia -  Patricia Riley (nee O'Keeffe) beloved wife of the late Donald; loving mother of Gayle (Steve) Edwards and Michael (Elizabeth) Riley and the late Timothy and Karen;  proud and cherished grandmother of Maureen (John) Luczak, Donald, and Timothy Edwards;  Great grandmother of Patrick, Hayley, Devin and Aiden; fond sister of the late Edward (Lee) O'Keeffe, John (Mary)  O'Keeffe,  ...

Feb 27, 2014

Romaniuk, William, age 101  Beloved husband of 65 years to Phyllis M. (nee Lewandowski).  Loving father of Bill (Diane) and Carol (Andy Strautins) Collins and the late Lisa Marie.  Proud and cherished grandfather of Ashley Collins (Jim Harrington), Amanda (Brian) Simkin and Jessica  Romaniuk (Adam Weber).  Great-grandfather of Logan and Mason Simkin, Fond brother-in-law, uncle and good friend to...

Feb 27, 2014

Flaherty, John Loving son of the late John and Kate (nee Connolly). Dear brother of Colman, Patrick (the late Arnita), Mary, Barbara (Philip) Sullivan, Michael and the late Martin. Fond uncle to many nieces and nephews.  Native of Carraroe, Co. Galway, Ireland. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home 625 Busse Hwy Park Ridge Sunday from 5 to 7:30 p.m.  Funeral Service...

Feb 26, 2014

Barrett, Catherine J.(nee Heneghan) Beloved wife of 46 years to John.  Loving mother of Andrew (Jenny) and Anne (Brian) Wawczak.  Proud and cherished grandmother of Jack and Ainsley Barrett and Paul Wawczak.  Fond sister of Ann (Terry) Murphy, Tommy (Mary) and the late John and Michael (the late Bridget) Heneghan.  Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy, Park...

Feb 26, 2014

SLASKI, ROSE -  Rose Slaski (nee Crimmins) beloved wife of the late Herbert;  dear sister of the late James, William and John.  Lifelong  member of the St. Andrew Parish.  Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home 3918 W. Irving Pk Rd   on  Friday 3-9 p.m. Funeral Satuday 9:15 a.m. to St. Andrew Church for 10 a.m. mass.  Interment St. Adalbert. Infor 773-588-5850.  ...

Feb 22, 2014

Feb 22, 2014

McGeever, Joseph F. - Joseph F. McGeever, beloved husband of Elizabeth (nee Cooney); loving father of Liz;  fond brother of Pat, Bernard, Bridget, Tom, Teresa and the late Kathleen, Mary and Ann; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews.  Native of Cloontia, Co. Mayo, Ireland.  Longtime member of the Ironworkers Local Union No. 1.  Visitation Thursday 3-9 p.m. at Cooney...

Feb 19, 2014

Gallus, Eugenia L. – (nee Brudzinski) beloved wife of the late Stanley F.; loving mother of Scott (Barbara) ; cherished grandmother of Tanya (Kevin) Rice, Ashley and Zachary Gallus; dear great grandmother of Tristan Michael; loving aunt of Michelle (Mark) Altmann and great aunt of Alyssa Irene.  Visitation Friday 3-9 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home 625 Busse Hwy Park Ridge.  ...

Feb 19, 2014

Betty  Bowman "Betty  Gramma" - born February 20, 1933-passed away Feb. 19, 2014 (nee Royce) beloved wife of the late Guy; loving mother of Kimberly (Gerard) Wordell, Bruce (Kathy) and the late Guy Bowman;  devoted Gramma of Bruce (Mariann), Brett (Erica) and Paige; great grandmother of Karianne; fond sister of Honey Hallberg and preceded in death by many siblings..  Services...

Feb 18, 2014

Rudawsky, Adam M. - Suddenly- beloved son of Julie and George;loving brother of Daria (John Coren).  Dear nephew of Robert Rudawsky.  Memorial service Thursday 4-8 p.m. with a service at 8 p.m. at the Cooney Funeral Home 625 Busse Hwy Park Ridge.  In lieu of flowers donation to the following would be preferred; Heartland Animal Shelter, 2975 Milwaukee Ave Northbrook,...

Feb 18, 2014

Feb 17, 2014