Obituaries

In Loving Memory
Bryan Duffy
Duffy, Bryan--Loving father of Bryan (Dani) and Christopher (Brittany); dear grandfather of Keagan, Raeanna, Ainsley, Harper, and Corbyn; fond son of the late Louis and Bernadette; dear brother of Gary (Mary), Kevin (Jami-Lee), Dennis (Nancy), and the late Kenny; dear uncle and cousin to many. A memorial visitation will be held at Cooney Funeral Home located at 625 Busse...
Bob Bechtel
Bob Bechtel, age 89, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly in his home surrounded by his loving daughters. He was a Cherished Father to 3 girls: Katherine Goodwin (Derek), Elizabeth Ryles (Larry), and Margaret Bechtel (Sean), and a loving Grandfather to Aiden, Bella, Brady, Mary Grace, Ben, Sarah, William and Brennan. Bob grew up in Chicago and earned an Electrical...
Arlene Kerrigan
Arlene Kerrigan--Visitation will be held on Thursday from 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. with a service at 7:00 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home located at 3918 W. Irving Park Rd. in Chicago. Interment private. For information please call 773-588-5850 or visit www.cooneyfuneralhome.com
James J. Fergus Jr.
James J Fergus Jr. (Fergie) of Skokie Illinois died suddenly at age 63; Beloved son of the late James & Mary Fergus. Survived by his wife Carol, his loving daughter Mary Kate & grandson James, his sisters & brothers Kathleen (Sean) King, Mary T. (Seamie Ogrady) Peggy (Sean) Mayo, Patrick Fergus, and the late Andy Fergus. Sadly missed, by...
Edward M. O'Malley
O'Malley, Edward M--Age 92. Beloved son of the late Michael and Annie O'Malley from County Galway, Ireland; dear brother of the late Martin, Mary, Michael, Nora (the late Robert) Brawley, Margaret (the late Francis) McCarthy, and John (Ann); cherished uncle of Maureen and Jerry Cnota, Sheila and John Brown, Thomas McCarthy, and the late Patricia McCarthy; cherished great uncle...
Sister M. Thomas Leo Monahan, Op
Sister M. Thomas Leo Monahan, OP
Loving daughter of the late Roy V and Kathryn V Monahan, nee Devine. Beloved sister of James M. and William J. (Barbara) and the late Robert V, Lois M Hauptmann, John A, and Jean R Moses. Sister was the devoted aunt of 19, great aunt of 55, and great great aunt...
Richard Sikora
Richard Sikora—Richard Andrew Sikora passed away peacefully on November 8, 2020, at the age of 29 in his beloved hometown of Chicago.
Richard recently completed his education and was pursuing his career as a Certified EPA HVAC Technician. Richard had a love for basketball as a player, coach, and referee. His passion for the game inspired many...
Maria Garbicz
Garbicz, Maria--A visitation will be held on Monday from 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home located at 625 Busse Hwy in Park Ridge.
James H. Thompson
Thompson, James H.--Age 90. Beloved husband of Rosalind (nee Rozanski); loving father of Jay and Polly Thompson; step-father of Dale Wietecha, Debra (Steve) Schaibly, and David Wietecha; cherished grandfather of Russell, Raechel, Samantha, Joseph, James, Trisha, and Emma; great Grandfather of Charlee and Cole; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.Owner of Decorations Unlimited/Hilson Company. Santa to many Christmas...
Paddy Dolan
Paddy Dolan--Son of Mary (nee Higgins) and Paddy; beloved husband of Nuala (nee Lally); loving father of Adrian (Amanda), Kevin (Martina), and Brian Dolan; grandfather of James, Oliver, Alex, A.J., and Ava; fond brother of Mary Ann, Bridie (the late John Newell), Trish (Brian) Gibbons, Bernie Dolan Heveran, Joe (Noleen), the late Ollie, and Tom; uncle of many nieces...
Joseph Bimmerle
Bimmerle, Joseph--Dear son of John and Lynn (nee Mulvaney); dear brother of Tim (Kirstine), and Ellen (Eric); loving father to Linnea and Mekayla; fond uncle of Jaxen, Kylie, and Joe. Visitation will be held Wednesday at Edison Park Lutheran Church located at 6626 N. Oliphant in Chicago on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:30 a.m....
Nelson W. Campbell
Campbell, Nelson W.--Age 97, resident of Park Ridge. Beloved son of the late Nelson and Barbara; loving father of Nelson, David, and the late Andy; dear brother of the late Jane Campbell. Proud Veteran of the United States Navy, 2nd Lieutenant. Served in World War II, LST 345. Landed at Gold Beach Normandy. Business owner of River Trails Tennis...
William Smar
Smar, William--Beloved husband of the late C. Doreen (nee DellaValle); loving father of Michael (Anne Wilson); fond brother of Barbara; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews; and close friend of Marleen and Larry. Veteran of the United States Air Force Korea. Arrangements by Cooney Funeral Home. For information please call 773-588-5850 or visit www.cooneyfuneralhome.com
Richard Reilly
Reilly, Richard--Visitation will be held on Sunday from 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. with a service at 7:00 p.m. and on Monday from 4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. with a service at 8:00 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home located at 3918 W. Irving Park Rd. in Chicago. Funeral Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. service at Cooney Funeral Home. Interment Forest Home Cemetery in Forest Park....
Cornelius "Neal" H. Clark Jr.
Cornelius "Neal" Harry Clark Jr., 76, passed away peacefully at his home in Park Ridge, Illinois. Neal was born in Detroit. He graduated from the University of Detroit Jesuit High School in 1961 and the University of Notre Dame in 1965. Neal is preceded in death by his cherished father, Cornelius Harry Clark Sr., and mother, Dorothy O'Donnell Clark;...
Margaret Cullotta
Margaret Cullotta passed peacefully from this life on January 25, 2020 at the age of 95. She was born on March 28th, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois to Grace and Anthony Cullotta. She was the youngest of three children. Margaret was a lifelong resident of the North Center Chicago neighborhood and leaves behind a host of many devoted friends. She...
Jimmy Roman
In loving memory of Jimmy Roman;Â Loving father, son, and brother. Visitation will be held Saturday from 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home located at 625 Busse Hwy. in Park Ridge. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations to Jimmy's son, Ethan Roman, are appreciated. For information please call 847-685-1002 or visit www.cooneyfuneralhome.com
Randall Robinette
Robinette, Randall--Visitation will be held Tuesday from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., followed by a service at 11:00 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. For information please call 773-588-5850 or visit www.cooneyfuneralhome.com
Sharon E. Heaphy-Lantolf
Visitation will be held on Friday from 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., with a service at 5:00 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home located at 625 Busse Hwy. in Park Ridge. Interment to take place in Ireland. For information please call 847-685-1002 or visit www.cooneyfuneralhome.com
Sally Peters
Peters, Sally--Services pending. For information please call 847-685-1002 or visit www.cooneyfuneralhome.com
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