Obituaries

Dec 25, 2012

Dec 25, 2012

Goodridge, George E George E. Goodridge, devoted husband of Kathleen (nee Powers); beloved son of the late George E. and June M. (nee Gormley) of Oak Park; dear brother of Susan (Ronald) Koch, James (Joan) Riley, Thomas (Debbie), Virginia (Patrick) Nicholson, and Mary Pat (David) Densmore; fond uncle of Brian Palmer of Virginia, Jennifer (James) Lewis, Andrew (Lindsay) Goodridge of...

Dec 25, 2012

Ellen Ann Joyce - beloved daughter of the late Patrick and Ellen Joyce (Nee O'Toole)  Fond sister of Austin (the late Sally), John (Gail), Walter (Kathy), the late Julia (the late Anthony) Schuster, and Patrick, Anthony, Beatrice and Michael Joyce.  Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Visitation Friday from 9-11 a.m. with a service at 11 a.m. at Cooney...

Dec 23, 2012

Figueroa, Ramon A. "Ray" Age 64, of Chicago passed away on Friday, December 28, 2012. A Vietnam veteran- a loving, compassionate and funny man. Best known for his favorite quote, "who loves you baby?" Ray is survived by his loving mother, Josefina Burgos-Figueroa; daughters, Alisa Estudillo (Albert), Omaris Figueroa (Steve); sisters, Carmen Rodriguez (Jaime), Nilsa Rivera, Madeline Rodriguez (Sixto) and...

Dec 23, 2012

Austrevich, Miles Paul  20 of Chicago; December 23, 2012. After a four-year struggle with cancer, Miles died peacefully at home surrounded by family. Miles graduated from Chicago's Northside College Preparatory High School and, after deferral, had planned to attend Yale University in the coming year. He is survived by his father Leonard Austrevich, his mother Adriene Booth, his step-father Rick...

Dec 23, 2012

Dec 21, 2012

Ralph Projahn - Beloved husband of the late Elaine (nee Johnson).  Loving father of  Judith Elaine McGuinn and the late Karen Louise.  Fond brother of Raymond A. Projahn.  WWII Army Veteran.  Visitation Friday 3-9 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home 625 Busse Hwy Park Ridge.  Funeral service Saturday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.  Interment Town of Maine.

Dec 20, 2012

Assaf, Esabel Devoted wife of Elias Assaf.  Loving mother of Claudine Schramko, Mirna Simaan and Lara Tooma. An accomplished designer in fashion began her journey to her savior on December 20, 2012.  Esabel also leaves her adoring grandchildren behind: Gretchen, Emma and Christine Schramko; Grace, Sarah and Christa Simaan and Brooke and Kyle Tooma.   Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 625...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...