Obituaries

Jun 15, 2024

Michael James Barrett, 87, native of Mount Jubilee, Bangor Erris, Co. Mayo, Ireland; loved father of Mary, Brenda (PJ McKermitt), Michael, John (Lori), Martin & fond father to Bridie's sons, Patrick and Kurt. Cherished grandfather of Michael, Kaitlin, Brittany, PJ, Ciaran, Liam, Ronan, Ryan and Devin; great grandfather of Mateo; fond grandfather to Siobhan, Olivia, Marcus and Sean; dear...

Jun 12, 2024

Patricia (nee Mulhall) Dignam, 87, of Harwood Heights; Born  in Kildare, Ireland passed away on June 12, 2024 comforted by her family. Dear daughter of the late James and Kathleen Mulhall; sister of Catherine "Reenie", James "Jimmy," Michael, Veronica "Vivian", Kevin, Olive, Raymond, Richard, Monica, Leo, and the late Moira, William "Willy", Bridget "Bridie", Christopher "Arnold"; Beloved wife of...

Jun 7, 2024

Robert A. Kalis   "K.O." - passed away at the age of 85 on June 7, 2024;  loving father of Scott (Renee), Bob Jr. (Cindy) and the late Mark;  proud and cherished grandfather of Justin (Jackie), Alex  (Chrissy), Autumn, Kristie, Jessica and James;  great grandfather of Xander, Sawyer, Ivy and Rylynn;  husband of the late Lilian (Reid) and Rae (Maes);...

Jun 1, 2024

Kathryn Patricia Alesia, age 87, of Park Ridge. Beloved wife of 42 years to the late Honorable James Alesia; loving mother of Brian (Sarah Langford) and Daniel (Francisco Cortez); cherished grandmother of Henry and Madeleine Alesia; devoted daughter of the late Redmond and late Mary Gibbons; fond sister of the late John (the late Margaret), the late Marie Luebke...

May 31, 2024

Florence V Glynn (Rybski), 89, formerly of Aurora IL, resided at Norwood Crossing Skilled Nursing in Chicago, passed away on May 31, 2024.

Born August 9, 1934, in Chicago, IL to Frances Rybski (Walencik) and Leo Rybski. She is preceded in death by husband William M Glynn Sr, sister Rose Ostrowski, and brother David Rybski. Survived by...

May 31, 2024

McFadden, Teresa Teresa McFadden, 102, native of Dowra, County Leitrim, Ireland died peacefully May 31st.  Teresa was a loving aunt to Rosella (John) Walsh, and the late Mary, Michael (Kathleen) White and Virginia (Joseph) Moore.  She was also a devoted aunt to the Green, Kelly, Kilbride, Nelson and Ryan families of Birmingham, England. Teresa was the great aunt of...

May 27, 2024

Paul J. Hagemann, Retired Sgt CPD, age 57, on Monday, May 27, 2024. Devoted husband of Molly (nee Riordan) for 20 years. Proud father of John and Jenny. Preceded in death by his beloved parents, Frank (WWII Veteran, Retired CPD) and Emily (Michalak) Hagemann. Treasured youngest brother of Matt, Susan, the late Janice, Gail, and Carol. Loving son-in-law of...

May 24, 2024

John (Jack) R. Winandy, known as "Potts" to family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Judith "Judy" (Rinallo) Winandy. A loving father to two, Dawn Winandy-Stancil and Troy Winandy, adoring Grandfather to Bailee (Daniel) Salgado and Jack Stancil, and a proud great grandfather to Lilianna Salgado.  He is preceeded in death by his parents,...

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...

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...

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...

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

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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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...

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...

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,...

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;...

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...

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...

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...