Obituaries

Sep 10, 2013

It is with heavy hearts that we say farewell to our angel on earth, Josephine Patricia Wolf. Josephine was born in 1919 to Anna and Jacob Jalowiec. She was joined in her childhood by her beloved sister Marie Jalowiec Holewinski and her devoted brother John "Jack" Jalowiec. They were part of the Greatest Generation that lived through the Great Depression...

Sep 6, 2013

Thomas Flynn. Beloved son of the late Timothy and Mary nee Bradley. Devoted brother of Mary (the late Joseph) Zydowsky, William (Virginia), Joseph (the late Martha), Patricia and Judy and the late Timothy, Nora (the late Michael) Zydowsky, John (Sarah), Ellen (the late John) Fitzgerald and James (Patricia). Fond uncle of many, great-uncle of many, great-great-uncle of many. Visitation at...

Sep 4, 2013

Virgil C. Broussard, II Loving father of Kristine (the late Carlos) Serna and Virgil, III (Mary McCloskey).  Devoted partner of Nancy Noren.  Grandfather of Darren, Wyatt, Aryanna and Ryan.  Former husband of Tandee (nee Wesley).  Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 3918 W. Irving Park Road, Wednesday from 3 to 8 p.m.  Service at 8:00 p.m.  Interment Greenwood,...

Sep 3, 2013

Garrity, Michael J., 57 years, Fond brother of Thomas P. (Pam), Tim (Jean), Nancy (the late Ed) Leszek, Colleen (Joe) Randolph, Pat, Terry (Lydia) and Bobby (Connie).  Uncle to many nieces and newphews. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 3918 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago on Friday from 3 to 8 p.m.  Service at 8:00 p.m.  Interment private.

Sep 2, 2013

Richarz, Charles E. Dear son of the late Dorothy (nee Burdette) and Edward Richarz. Fond cousin of Bill Kerkering, Pat Walters and many more friends and many former employees of Miller Co., Ace Manufacturing (Green Bay, WI) and Vactor Manufacturing Co.  1978 graduate of Lane Tech High School and Western IL University.   Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 3918 W. Irving...

Aug 28, 2013

Rasmussen, Edwin Hans 83, of Niles, IL passed away peacefully on August 28.  Beloved husband, for 62 years, of Marylou (nee O'Connor).  Loving father of Anne Marie (Stan) Pienkowski, James (Diana), Barbara (Greg) Stack, William (Barb), Robert (Pam), Tim, Jean (Thomas) Carr, Jane (Dave) Warda and Eileen (Joe) Skrypek. Devoted grandfather of 23 and great-grandfather of 5. ...

Aug 27, 2013

Burke, Mary E . (nee McGuane ) 88, died August 26 at the home of her daughter. Wife of the late Patrick S.  Dear mother of Maureen Burke, Erin (John) Engel, Sheila Burke and Patrick (Donna) Burke.  Loving grandmother to Rita (James M. Baugh), Bridget, Patrick, Maura, and Sophia and great-grandmother to Brianna, Brady, and...

Aug 26, 2013

O'Toole, Annie Teresa (nee Conroy ), age 75, native of Tawnaghbawn, Cashel, Connemara, Co. Galway, Ireland; passed away on August 26 surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of 56 years to the late Patrick; loving mother of Mary Frances (Boris) Baburich, Nora (Frank) Romeo, Patrick, Brian (Laura), Edward, Nancy (Thomas) Gross and Martin (Catherine). Proud...

Aug 25, 2013

Gracyk, Irene L. (nee Hagen) 94, born August 12, 1919 in Chicago.  A longtime resident of Park Ridge.  Irene passed away under hospice care at Autumn Leaves in Vernon Hills on August 25.  Irene was the devoted wife of her late husband Lester; beloved mother of Suzanne (Ronald) Sundblad and Kathleen (Stephen) Reichardt; loving grandmother...

Aug 23, 2013

TERRENCE DOHERTY- passed away August 23, 2013.  Beloved husband of Maureen (nee McLaughlin); loving father of Liam (Meeghan O'Connor), Ryan, Sean, Bridget and Patrick.  Devoted son of Marie and the late John Doherty; Fond brother of Jack (Ginny), Brian (Janice), Bill (Joan), Kathy (Larry) Martino, Maureen (Doug) Domke, Lori (Mike) Graham, and the late Sharon Flynn, Dennis,...

Aug 20, 2013

Friday & Saturday  (August 23 & 24, 2013)

Reid, Irwin B. Devoted father of Liz (Mark) Abbott, Brad & Maggie.  Loving grandfather of. Bailey and Drew Abbott and Maddie Reid.  Dear brother of Patricia (Lenny) Carlson, Lillian Martens, Donna (Steve) Gustavson, Clarence, James (Mary Kay) and the late Willis...

Aug 20, 2013

Loretta Meindl, Beloved wife of the late Emil. Loving mother of Richard (Susan), Eileen (the late Kevin) O'Hagan, Virginia, Catherine (Mike) Gayda, Emil (Ruth), Stephen (Mary Ellen) and Thomas Meindl. Grandmother of Morgan, Emma, Emil, Maggie, Tim, Heather, Caitlin, Dan, Ches, Matt, Cayley, A. J. and the late Melissa. Great-grandmother of 7. Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation...

Aug 19, 2013

Austin Joyce - Beloved husband of the late Delia "Sally" (nee Mulkerrin).  Loving father of Mark (Mary), John, Patrick and the late Margie and Ellen.  Dear grandfather of Margaret Mary.  WW II Marine veteran.

Memorial visitation Thursday August 29 from 3-8 p.m. with a funeral service at 7:30 p.m.

Aug 18, 2013

Pauley, Carelyn A. Beloved daughter of Catherine Vitale and Kenneth Pauley and Step-father Lou Kopinski (Lynn) and Linda Pauley.  Living sister of Carl (Denise), Tina Kopinski, Allan and Anthony Pauley.  Dear niece of Angela Vitale and Mary (John) Rigali.  Fond aunt of Brandon, Jesse, Arianna and the late Vincent.  Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 3918...

Aug 18, 2013

John "Jeff" Kusmierski, 63 yrs., August 18, 2013. Vet Air Force, Viet Nam War.  Beloved husband of Joyce nee Belluomini.  Loving father of Steven (Caitlin) Kania and Jennifer (Peter) Fogarty.  Dear grandpa of Lexi, JJ, Samantha, Matthew, Nathan and Olivia.  Fond brother of Jonathan (Belinda).  Loving relative and friend to many.  Funeral Thursday 9:15 a.m. from Cooney Funeral Home,...

Aug 14, 2013

Patricia A. Brennan.  (nee Rogers)   Beloved wife of the late John;  loving mother of John (Amy), Kathleen (Matt) Walsh, Ann (Frank) Sodaro and Kevin (Marlene).  Proud and cherished grandmother of John, Daniel, Elise and Michael Brennan; Matt, Patrick, Brigid, Jack and Kathleen Walsh;  Meagan, Brian and Sean Sodaro;  Caitlin, Molly, Maggie and Claire Brennan.  Fond sister of Sheila (the late...

Aug 9, 2013

Gary Schreiber, Suddenly. Beloved husband of Patricia "Patsy" (nee Ryan). Devoted father of Megan and Bridget. Dear son of Charlotte & the late Raymond Schreiber. Cherished son in law of Daniel & Patsy Ryan. Loving brother of Charmaine (Dwayne) Metzger. Dear brother-in-law of Michael (Candace), Daniel, MaryKay (Kevin) Shanley, Annie (Randy) Nyberg, Johnny, James & the late Kevin. Fond Uncle...

Aug 9, 2013

Madden, Kathleen, PhD- (nee Kerrott) beloved wife of Joseph W. "ND Class of 58"  Loving mother of   Elizabeth (Martin) McDonnell and Jennifer Oberheide.  Dear grandmother of Kathleen, Clare, Thomas, Martin Jr., Jack, Joseph, Patrick, Janey, Julia, Jenna, Jaclyn and Jessica.  Fond sister of William, Bernadette Carlson and the late Thomas.  Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Visitation Sunday 3-8...

Aug 8, 2013

Cole, Ethel nee Ridder died peacefully at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Charles.  Loving mother of Sharon, Peggy (Larry) Boysen and Denise (David) Ouzounian.  Dear grandmother of Lisa, Brian, Jerry, Karen, Kevin, Laura, Alex and Sarah.  Dear great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother to many.  Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy, Park Ridge, Sunday from 3 to...

Aug 8, 2013

Richard P. Gibbons, US Army veteran, 1955 graduate of Mt. Carmel High School. Beloved husband of Patricia, nee Melaniphy; loving father of John (Amy) Gibbons; Coleen (Don) Nordstrom; Celine (John) Fleming; Audrey (Dave) Kessler; Tina (Jeff) Palicki; dear grandfather of Ashley (Rob) Podunavac; Lauren Kessler; Amber Nordstrom; Jeffery Palicki; Lindsay Fleming; Casey Gibbons; Shane Palicki; Johnny Fleming; Donny Nordstrom; Kelly...