Obituaries

In Loving Memory
Maureen Connolly
May 23, 2024
Maureen Connolly, 90, was born September 2, 1933, in Carna, Connemara, County Galway, Ireland. She passed away peacefully in Chicago, May 23, 2024. Beloved daughter of the late Joseph Connolly and Kate (née Connolly) and her late brothers and sisters; Colman (Rose), Sheila (Don) Phillipps, Bridget (Patrick) Galvin Michael, Catherine (Vincent) Price, and Sarah (Michael) Smyth. Loving Aunt to...
Mark Pokrak
May 22, 2024
Mark Edward Pokrak of Chicago, IL passed away on May 22nd, 2024 after a long illness. Born on April 7,1964 in Elmhurst, IL, Mark had recently celebrated his 60th birthday by visiting his mother, Jean, at her home in Minnesota. Preceded in death by his father, Vincent Pokrak, Mark is survived by his mother Jean (nee Pankau), brother Steve...
Tracy L (Mandelka) Johnson
May 20, 2024
Tracy L. Johnson (Mandelka), 53, formerly of Des Plaines IL, currently of Melbourne, FL passed away on May 20th, 2024 , after a short battle with rare Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) cancer. Born August 3 rd , 1970, in Park Ridge, IL to Shirlee Paluch (nee Fawcett) and Cary Mandelka, she is preceded in death by stepfather Stephen Paluch Sr., and...
William Landerholm
May 20, 2024
William Landerholm - beloved father of Erica; dear brother of Kathleen (Rick) Gintzler and Timothy Landerholm; devoted son of the late William and Kathleen. A memorial Mass will be held Friday May 24 at St. Robert Bellarmine Church at 10:00 a.m. Interment Private. Info 847-685-1002 www.cooneyfuneralhome.com
Ronald V. Hoffman
May 19, 2024
Ronald V. Hoffman - beloved husband of Georgiann (nee Porazinski) loving father of Scott ( Teresa "Teri") ; proud and cherished grandfather of Tasia and Taris; brother of Norman (the late Marge) Hoffman; Proud U.S. Army Veteran. Funeral Mass Saturday 10 a.m. at St. Paul of the Cross Church. Entombment All Saints.
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Kenneth Schultz
May 17, 2024
Kenneth E Schultz Jr- Beloved son of the late Kenneth Sr & June Schultz. Close friend to Donald and Janet Swanson and Tom and Jan Hener. Uncle to Gregory, Lydia, Carlee, Jennifer and Tammy. Proud Navy Veteran from 1961 to 1965 and Park Ridge Firefighter from 1968 to 1997. Memorial visitation Tuesday May 28 from 3-7 at Cooney Funeral...
Sarah Gallen
May 17, 2024
Sarah 'Celia' Eveline Gallen nee Lowery, 77, was born in Ballydoolough, Corr na Mona , Co. Galway, Ireland. She passed away peacefully in Chicago, May 17th, 2024, surrounded by her family. Predeceased by her parents John and Ellen Lowery. Loving wife of the late Michael Gallen, Castlederg, Co.Tyrone. Loving Mother of Philomena, the late Teresa, John, Michael Gallen and...
Marie A. (Sullivan) Feller
May 17, 2024
Marie Ann Feller, 88, was born September 9, 1935 in Chicago, to Jeremiah and Cecilia (Kelly) Sullivan. She passed away peacefully Friday, May 17, 2024 surrounded by her children. Loving mother of Marie Therese (Raymond) Knoll, Richard (Judith), Margaret, John (Maureen) and Colleen (Robert) Gilligan; beloved grandmother of Sean, Martin (Shelly), and Kevin Knoll; Haley (Spencer Schmidt), Keenan, Cullen,...
Myles Joyce
May 13, 2024
Myles Joyce, 99, a native of Cnoic, Letirmór, Galway and Ráth Chairn, Co. Meath, Ireland; passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 13th. Beloved father of Stephen (Irene); Margaret (Jerry) Jones; preceded in death by his wife Celia (née Kelly) and son, Myles Joyce Jr., his father Stephen Joyce, his mother PéigÃn (née Folan) his brothers and sisters;...
Rafael Montijo
May 13, 2024
Rafael Montijo, Army Veteran, 74, of Norridge, formerly of Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood and Ciales Puerto Rico, passed away unexpectedly on May 13, 2024. Adored husband of Haydee of 50 wonderful years. Beloved father of Rey, Melinda and Jonnie. Cherished grandfather of his "great gifts," Jonnie Jr., Deija, Brooklynn, Feilin, Malachi, Amadea, Hailey, Alexander and Andres. Proud dog dad...
Joanne Krone
May 11, 2024
Joanne Marie Krone, nee Jahnke, 91 passed away peacefully May 11, 2024 at the Sheridan Assisted Living in Park Ridge. Born and raised in Chicago, Joanne graduated from St. Patrick's High School before marrying the love of her life, Charles W. Krone. While raising a family, she attended Northeastern University where she obtained her bachelor's degree, the first in...
Ulick Gerard O'Sullivan
May 10, 2024
Ulick Gerard O'Sullivan, age 82, husband of Catherine (nee O'Sullivan). Loving father of Ulick (Erin), Patrick (Erin), Jerry (Shiho), Maureen (Kevin) Artl, Brendan (Kathleen) and Sheila (Kenneth) Hoffmann. Proud grandfather of Colin, Aidan and Sadie O'Sullivan; Mary, Thomas, Eddie and Seamus O'Sullivan; Akira and Kaela O'Sullivan; Teddy, Cate and Griffin Artl; Rory and Maeve O'Sullivan; and Fiona Hoffmann. Dear...
Alfred Munger Sr.
May 9, 2024
Alfred (Al) E. Munger Sr, 82 passed away peacefully on May 9, 2024, at University of Chicago Hospital in Chicago, IL. Born in Monongahela, PA to Charles Munger and Hannah Munger, nee Fine, both loving and hardworking parents of 11 children. In his teenage years, Al worked with his father as a Carpenter's Apprentice. He graduated from Elizabeth Forward...
Dolores (Simmons) Salzbrunn
May 5, 2024
Dolores Simmons Salzbrunn of Chicago; wife of the late Bert "Sterling" Salzbrunn. Dolores taught school at Brennemann Elementary and Chicago Colleges for most of her career with Chicago Public Schools. Dolores loved to travel and spend winters with her friends in St. Petersburg Florida. Visitation Saturday from 10 a.m. to time of service at 11:30am at Cooney Funeral Home...
Theresa Litman
May 5, 2024
Theresa M. Litman of Chicago, Illinois, beloved wife and mother, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Theresa was preceeded in death by her parents Adela and Andres Figueroa, dear sister Nellie, (nee Figueroa) Fernandez, her brothers and sisters in law, Alice & Joaquin Romero Sr., John & Sara Litman, Sophie & Felipe Salazar, Lucy & Nicandro Villarreal, Steven...
David Buduris
May 5, 2024
David Buduris (87) of Chicago was born on June 23, 1936 and passed away early morning Sunday May 5, 2024. David leaves behind his loving wife Lynette (nee Lobono) of 68 years. Father to his daughter Pamela (Thomas) Garrity and proceeded in death by his son David Buduris Jr.
Cherished grandfather to Heather(Antonio) Giver and Lawrence (Ashley)...
Kenneth Burns
May 4, 2024
Kenneth A. Burns May 30, 1952 - May 4, 2024 Kenneth A. Burns, 71, of Des Plaines, IL, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on May 30, 1952, in Chicago, IL. to Eugene and Vera Burns (nee Rigan), Kenneth was a beacon of strength, passion, and innovation throughout his career as...
Nancy E. Einikis
May 4, 2024
Nancy E. Einikis 75, of Des Plaines, passed away surrounded by love and show tunes on Saturday May 4 th , 2024. Beloved daughter of the late Joseph F. Einikis, Sr. and the late Betty nee Ross. Loving sister of Jean (Carl) Rozkuszka, Maribeth Einikis, the late Joseph F. (Mary Lou) Einikis, Jr. and the late Thomas Einikis. Fond...
Margaret Joyce
Apr 27, 2024
Joyce, Margaret "Jean" (nee Allen) retired RN beloved wife of the late Jack Joyce. Loving mother of Sue (John Skiba), Jim, Bob (Anne), John (Darlene) and Bill (Tracy). Cherished grandmother of Jamie (John), Ryan (Heather), Sarah (Rich), Dan (Ashlynne), Brian (Heather), David (Carley), Colleen (Joe), Brendan (Kate), Meghan, and Morgan.
Loving great grandmother of Beckett, Dane, Ainsley,...
William Kerrott
Apr 27, 2024
William Kerrott - Son of late William F. and Barbara (nee Diezel) Kerrott; brother of Bernadette (Carl) Carlson and the late Thomas (Earlene), Kathleen (Joseph) Madden : fond uncle of Elizabeth (Martin) McDonnell Jennifer Oberheide, William (Angel) Kerrott, Kristine (Chris) Hillmann, Angela (David) Sultana and many great nieces and nephews. U.S. Army Veteran 1951-1953. Visitation Friday from 10 a.m....
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