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Margie G. Golden

Margie G. Golden

Dec 20, 2012

Margie G. Golden- (Nee Popp).  Beloved wife of the late John.  Loving mother of John (Barb), Tom (Kris), Margie (Josh) Talbert  and Ron (Diana).  Proud and cherished grandmother of Renee, Margie and Terese Gonzalez, Kimberly, Karen (Tom) Schultz, Ron, Jeff (Vicky) Drew and Mitch Golden.  Great grandmother of Tommy, Collin, Emmett and Jocelyn.  Preceded in death by eight brothers and...

Dominador Vicencio

Dominador Vicencio

Dec 19, 2012

Dominador Vicencio - Devoted husband of Magdalena.  Loving father of six children, grandfather of  13 grandchildren.  Great grandfather of two.  Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home 3918 W Irving Park on Wednesday and Thursday Dec. 26 and 27 from 2-9 p.m.  Funeral Friday Dec 28, 9:30 a.m. to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church for 10 a.m. mass.  Interment Irving Park Cemetery

James Musker

James Musker

Dec 17, 2012

Musker, James  Beloved husband of Debra nee Sloan.  Dear son of James (Peggy) and the late Kathleen nee Downes Stevens.  Fond brother of Sheila (Percy) Lovett, Kathleen (Reed) Moeller and the late John Musker.  Dear uncle of Aaron, Robert, Autumn, Brianna and Maya.  Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 3918 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12...

Nora Theresa (Mannion)  Smith

Nora Theresa (Mannion) Smith

Dec 17, 2012

Smith, Nora Theresa "Terri" nee Mannion Beloved wife of James K. Smith.  Cherished mother of Anthony Michael.  Dear daughter of Ann nee Halloran and the late Michael.  Fond sister of Rose Ann Taylor, Mary Walsh, Barbara McDonagh, Margie Garcia, Michael and Kevin Mannion.  Aunt to many.  Family & Friends are asked to meet Saturday at...

Joseph Cooke

Joseph Cooke

Dec 16, 2012

Joseph Cooke, Beloved husband of the late Mary nee Brett.  Loving father of Michael, John (Katie). William (Rita) and Kevin (Julie). Dear grandfather to Zachary, Holly, Bradley and Hannah Cooke and Ryan Parpan.  Fond brother of Patrick, William, Mary, Patricia, Bernard, Sarah and the late Thomas, Michael, John, Lena, Rose Ann, Nora, Martin, James, Frank and Kevin.  Fond uncle...

Eleanor Purciarello

Eleanor Purciarello

Dec 10, 2012

Eleanor D. Purciarello, nee Storto, 84 years, beloved wife of the late Daniel Sr.; dear mother of Daniel Jr. (Mary), Karen (Edward) Kowalski, John (Mary) and James (Mary); loving grandmother of Michael Dominic and Anthony; fond sister of Johanna Flannery, the late Louise Strelka, Ernestine Koumelis and John Storto; cherished aunt, great aunt, and cousin of many. Retired administrator...

James Owen Mcgarvey

James Owen Mcgarvey

Dec 10, 2012

McGarvey, James Owen Beloved husband of Judith nee Kahl.  Loving father of Susan, Michael (Maelynn), Linda (David) Glienke, Heather (Andrew) Hock, James (Brid) and John (Deborah).  Dear grandfather of Stephanie (Ronald) Jacobson, Melissa (Louis) Proxmire, Brian, Ashley, Danny and Ruby.  Great-grandfather of Percival.    Fond uncle of many.  Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy, Park Ridge,...

Theresa Pontecore

Theresa Pontecore

Dec 8, 2012

Pontecore, Theresa E.-Born July 31, 1918, passed away Dec. 7, 2012.  Born to the late Salvatore and Emilia Biagi.  Preceded in death by husband Alexander "MIckey."  Survived by her son Al (Beth), her grandson Bradley, grand-daughter Carrie (Matt) Feldman, great-granddaughter Carlie Meira, nephew Terry (Rosa) Biagi, and her nieces Lauren Biagi...

Maureen O'Connor

Maureen O'Connor

Dec 8, 2012

Maureen O'Connor - Suddenly,  loving mother of Brian and Kevin; former spouse of Tom; devoted daughter of the late Carl  and Rita  Michalko;  fond sister of Cathy ( Coy) Johnson, Carl (Rose) Michalko, Mary (Marty) Scatena and Carol (John) Rebacz;  dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Visitation Wednesday, 3-8 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home 625 Busse Hwy Park...

Mercedes Bednarz

Mercedes Bednarz

Dec 7, 2012

Bednarz, Mercedes Loving mother of Christopher, Jr.  Dear daughter of Lisa Sherbondy and Nick Bednarz.  Beloved sister of many.  Fond granddaughter of Helen and Edith.  Visitation from 2 to time of service at 7:00 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home, 3918 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago,  Interment private.

Vern J.  Olson

Vern J. Olson

Dec 6, 2012

OLSON,  VERN J. –  "Swede"  Beloved husband of the late Beatrice (nee Gaard).  Loving father of  Debra  Moller, Michael (Joyce) Furst Sr., John (Mary) Furst and Amy (Jeff) Kumler.  Dear grandfather of seven, great grandfather of five.  Fond brother of Anna Maria Cygan.  Dear uncle and friend to many.  Visitation At Cooney Funeral Home 3918 W. Irving...

Dominic Lacalamita

Dominic Lacalamita

Dec 6, 2012

Dominic LaCalamita -  Suddenly.  Beloved husband of Teresa (nee Kuc).  Loving father of Gena (Kenneth) Anderson, Paul (Jeni) and Domenica (Brendan) Petrando.  Proud and cherished grandfather of Christian, Paulie, Annalise, Rocco and Angelina.  Devoted son of the late Jennie (nee Martorano) and Paul.  Retired C.P.D. Funeral Friday at Mary Seat of Wisdom Church, Cumberland and Granville, Park Ridge.  Family and...

Maria (Hary)  Schuessler

Maria (Hary) Schuessler

Dec 5, 2012

Schuessler, Maria nee Hary  Beloved wife of the late Peter.  Loving mother of Kathy (the late Kevin) Richards, Marlene (Ron) Victorine.  Dear grandmother of Susan, Jeffrey, Timothy and Christopher.  Beloved Omi of Peter.  Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy, Park Ridge, Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.  Funeral Service at 11:30 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Charitable donations...

Gus Nick Kokonas

Gus Nick Kokonas

Dec 3, 2012

Gus Nick Kokonas, age 80, passed away peacefully at home on December 3, 2012. Loved by many and feared by those who unwittingly sat in his chair, Gus was affectionately known as "Pooh" among family and close friends. Those who knew him well (and even those who only met him briefly) will remember Gus for his warmth, generosity, way with...

Elizabeth Ely

Elizabeth Ely

Dec 2, 2012

Ely, Elizabeth nee Corcoran  Longtime resident of both Northbrook and Park ridge, Illinois, passed away Saturday, December 1st at her home.  She was 101 years young.  Elizabeth was born, raised and married in Buffalo, New York.  She and her late husband, Milton J. Ely moved to the Chicago area with their 2 daughters in the 1950's.  Elizabeth attended business college...

Virginia Novak

Virginia Novak

Dec 1, 2012

Funeral Services private

Bernadette  E Lynch

Bernadette E Lynch

Nov 29, 2012

Bernadette Eileen Lynch-nee O'Malley, loving wife, treasured mother and adored Nana  born July 23, 1941, died November 29, 2012 at home surrounded by her family. Survived by her husband Thomas Lynch, children Suzanne (Pat) Driscoll, Joanne (Dave) Rancich, Tim (Nicole), Thomas K., Kevin (Becky). Grandchildren Mary Katherine, Megan and Brigid Driscoll, Maggie, Danny, Thomas and Ellie Rancich, Madigan, Timmy, Grace...

Mary Kocol

Mary Kocol

Nov 29, 2012

Mary Kocol-  Passed away November 29, 2012.  Visitation Saturday morning from 8:30 - 10:00.  Proceeding to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church for 10:30 a.m. mass.  Interment St. Adalbert. Info 773-588-5850

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