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Maureen Connolly

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Péigín (née  Folan) his brothers and sisters;...

Rafael Montijo

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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