Obituaries

Sep 15, 2012

MARY P. MURPHY -  Together with Geoffrey they brought into the world their children, Maureen (Peter) Converse, Jeffrey (Iris Goldfein) and Sarah (Alan) Krikorian.  Proud and cherished grandmother of Katie, Ned, Erin, Jeffrey, Maeve and Finola.  Fond sister of Tom Jennings and the late John, Patrick and Eileen.  Caring aunt and cousin of many.  Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home 625...

Sep 14, 2012

McGrath, John  Beloved husband of Mary nee McNamee.  Devoted father of Margaret (James Radermacher) McGrath, Mary "Maura" (Michael) Massari.  Proud grandfather of Sean Cassidy, Deirdre Cassidy, Erin Radermacher, Curtis and Michael Massari.  Dear uncle of many.  Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy, Park Ridge, Sunday from 2 to 8 p.m.  Funeral, Monday 9:15 a.m. to St. John Brebeuf...

Sep 13, 2012

Rose, age 101, passed away at St. Matthews Lutheran Home in Park Ridge.  Services and interment private.

Sep 11, 2012

Wilson, Roger  Retired CPD Beloved husband of Claire nee Siedlecki.  Loving father of James, Jeanne and Jessica.  Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 3918 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, Sunday from 3 to 8 p.m.  Interment private.

Sep 11, 2012

Wojnicki, Stella nee Piwowarczyk Beloved wife of the late Frank.  Loving mother of Richard (Maureen), Francis (Rebecca), Gail (Dan) Taylor and Larry (Cher).  Devoted grandmother of  Tara (Jay) Cox, Kristye, Lindsay (Clive) Leong, Courtney, Brian, Eric and Kevin.  Dear sister of Gene (Patricia) Piwowarczyk.  Fond aunt to many.  Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy, Park Ridge, Friday from...

Sep 10, 2012

Lotane, Kristin M. Beloved wife of Joe Branske.  Loving and cherished mother of Madison and Olivia Branske.  Fond daughter of the late Patricia and John Lotane.  Dear Sister of Michael (Patty) and Jennifer (Eric) Flemming.  Loving aunt of many.  Memorial service will be held on Friday, Sept 14 at 11: 00 a.m. at the Alice Millar Chapel at Northwestern University...

Sep 3, 2012

Eileen A. Johnson, nee Rauschert, beloved wife of Howard; loving mother of Michael (Nicole) and Nicholas; dear sister of Carolyn, Donald (Mary) and Fred (Melissa); dear aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy., Park Ridge, Wednesday, 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral Thursday, 10 a.m. Interment Ridgewood

Aug 27, 2012

Garrity, James  Retired C.F.D. Beloved husband of Mary  nee Madden.  Devoted father of Patrick (Catherine), Maureen (Jeffery) Vaughn, Kathleen (Edward) Ballatin, Marty (Lisa), Kevin (Sandy), Sheila, Timothy (Sandy), Michael, Eileen (Claude) Diez and Daniel. Loving grandfather of 16. Great grandfather of 12.  Dear brother of Annamae (the late Rex) Walton, Dorothy (the late Joe) Sperath, Eileen (Hank) Schultz, Sr. Maryjohnellen,...

A visitation will be held Saturday May 24, 2025 2:00pm- 5:00pm with a 4:30pm service at Cooney Funeral Home located at 625 Busse hwy. in Park Ridge. Interment private. For information please call 847-685-1002 or visit www.cooneyfuneralhome.com

A memorial visitation will be held Saturday February 15, 2025 12:00pm-3:00pm at Cooney Funeral Home 625 Busse Hwy. in Park Ridge. For information please call 847-685-1002 or visit www.cooneyfuneralhome.com

Dianna Demke (Meyers), also known as Nan, Mama, Di, passed away peacefully on January 23rd, at the age of 71. Her childhood was filled with summers on her grandparents' farm in Wisconsin, trudging to and from the library with a handful of books, and spending time with her sister Louisa and parents, Helen and Louis Curoso in Chicago.

Todd J. Couper, 56 years old, passed away suddenly on October 24th, 2024. He was born in Denver, May 12, 1968 to William Gregory Couper and Terry (Cook) Woodward.

As the son of longtime United Airlines employees, Todd grew up in many locations, including Illinois, Michigan and California. He attended Jacobs High School in Algonquin, and graduated...

Edward Walsh—Visitation will be held on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Cooney Funeral Home located at 625 Busse Hwy. in Park Ridge. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. For information please call 847-685-1002 or visit www.cooneyfuneralhome.com

Londa Paulus passed away at the age of 65 on December 27,2022. She was born in Chicago on August 6, 1957. She was the daughter of Frank and Jeannette Paulus. She lived in Chicago. Londa was a graduate from Blaine Elementary School and Lake View High School.  Londa is survived by an older brother (Clifford Paulus) and two younger...

With the heaviest of hearts, we announce the passing of Barbara Jean Murphy Deri, 61, of Diamond Lake after a valiantly-fought battle with brain cancer. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family. A beloved, loyal, supportive, and thoughtful wife to late husband Peter, Barb was also a proud, invariably-loving, and devoted mother to Chris (Haley), Alli (Richie) and honorary...

Bessie Petruleas, 87, (nee Leia); Born in Exohori, Kardamili, Greece: Beloved wife of the late George H.; Devoted mother of Evelyn (Peter) Maratos and Connie (Robert) Bauer; Cherished grandmother of George, Vivian, and Max; Dearest sister of the late Epaminodas (Angeliki) Leia residing in Greece; Dear sister-in-law of the late Dionisios (Rebecca), the late Peter (Alexandra), and the late...

Donna O'Meara (nee Bucko) passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022 surrounded by her family.  She was 49 years old.

Donna was so deeply loved and will be remembered by her smile that could light up the darkest day.

Her time in life was short but her impact was beyond measure.

Beloved wife of...

Kenneth Michael Koran was born on October 17, 1962, to the late Ronald Sr. and Betty Koran of Chicago. Beloved father to Nicole (Irwin); proud grandfather of Irwin Jr., Nikolas, and Issak; fond brother of Ronald Jr., the late Timothy, Kimberly, and Jennifer; he is survived by many dear nieces, nephews, and cousins. A memorial service will be held...

Delbert Rene Grawet will be interred Thursday December 16 at Maryhill Catholic Cemetery. Family and friends wanting to attend should meet at the funeral home at 10AM December 16. Visitation will be on Wednesday Decmber 15 from 3 PM until 8 PM at the Cooney Funeral Home on Irving Park road in Chicago.

Delbert (Duffy) was the...

Sean P. Rowland--Beloved husband of Karen (nee Johnsen); dear father of Aisling and Jack; fond brother of Kathleen (Kevin) Sheehan, Brian (Neli) Rowland, Kevin Rowland, and Michael Rowland; devoted son of the late Eileen (nee O'Sullivan) and Michael Rowland; close brother in law to David and Glenn Johnsen. A pipefitter for 35 years. Visitation will be held on Thursday...