Obituaries

Feb 16, 2024

Louis Nutoni (born February 3, 1944), age 80 of Chicago, IL, passed away on February 16, 2024. Dearly beloved husband of the late Geraldine, father of the late Florence, grandfather of Nicholas (Aneta), cherished papa to great-grandchildren Nathan and Jacob and longtime companion to Carol. Louis had four siblings- the late Gene (Kathy), Erma (late Lawrence), Ralph (Sue) and...

Feb 15, 2024

John Ashton Gibbel of Arlington Heights, Illinois, unexpectedly passed away on February 15, 2024 at the age of 69 surrounded by the love of his wife, Kelly, and his three children, Shannon, Scott and Lindsay. John was born on November 23, 1954, to Lois and Melvin Gibbel. He was the youngest of three boys, in a tight-knit family. After...

Feb 15, 2024

Karen Hill (nee Mulcrone) - beloved wife of Kevin;  loving mother of Timothy (Tiffini) and Sean (Alayna);  proud and cherished grandmother of Brendan, Abigail and Amelia;  devoted daughter of Dolores (nee Hemma) and Vincent Mulcrone;  dear sister of Leroy (Wendy) Mulcrone and  Patricia (the late Ronald) Fulton.  Visitation Saturday February 17 at Cooney Funeral Home 625 Busse Hwy in...

Feb 12, 2024

Eileen Ward, 83, of Chicago, passed away February 12, 2024, at home with her adoring family by her side.

She was born to the late Charles and Helen Schultz on June 25, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois alongside her twin sister Ellen (late Emmett) Kelly. On April 24,1965, she married the late Vincent Ward and soon thereafter they...

Feb 10, 2024

Carylin June Hedstrom (nee Strange)(Born August 16, 1947), 76, died on February 10, 2024 in Mesa, Arizona where she spent her golden years after her husband, Paul Hedstrom, passed away when they lived in Chicago.  She was the daughter of the late Fern Hall Strange and Sadie Gardner.  She was the beloved mother to her son, William Christopher Pettry...

Feb 8, 2024

Annie (Nan) Kemp, nee Joyce, passed away peacefully with her family on February 8 th . She was the proud and loving mother of Ann (Brian) Gavin, Maureen (Richard) Salmon and John (Kelly) Kemp; proud and cherished grandmother of Colleen (Mike McClure) and Kelly Gavin and John and Bridget Kemp. Loving and devoted wife of the late Anthony Kemp....

Feb 4, 2024

Gloria Heath daughter of the late Edward and Sophie (Zoe) Moline, sister of the late Douglas, age 85, passed away peacefully on February 4th, 2024. She is survived by her daughters Karen (Marty), Colleen (Mike), Noreen (Ron), Gail (Jimmy), sons Jim and Gary, and nephew Brian (Lisa). Grandmother to Frank (Amanda), Raymond, the late Jeffery, Katie, Daniel, Ryan, Amanda,...

Feb 3, 2024

Barbara Caden, 94, passed away 02/03/2024 at home, surrounded by her daughter, son-in-law, grandsons and sisters.

She was mother to 2, grandmother to 6 and sister to 8 and was preceded in death by her husband John Caden, native of County Mayo.

Barbara was a highly principled and fiercely independent woman.  She asked for little,...

Feb 2, 2024

Michael Allen Verheyen "Mick" age 56 died unexpectedly at home on Friday, February 2, 2024. He was born in Racine, Wisconsin on February 25, 1967, son of Susan Verheyen (Cronin) and Brian Verheyen. Mick was a graduate of William Horlick High School, Class of 1985. His passion was cooking. Starting his culinary career as a pizza maker at Wells...

Jan 31, 2024

Mark French - age 67, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2024.  He is survived by his siblings Ann ( the late Harry) Remien, Michael (Claire) French and Patricia (Steven) Whitehead;  dear cousin of Virginia (Dan) Bishop, Terrence McGowan and Kathy (Brian) Cowan, the late Thomas Brinegar ;  Beloved uncle of the late Mary Edith Remien , Elizabeth Remien...

Jan 30, 2024

Les W. Lenz passed away peacefully at home with his family at the age of 82. Loving husband of the late Sharon Lenz; loving father of Brian, Shawna, Erin, John (Maria), Lori (Michael) and Marty; loving grandfather of John, Katelyn, Kristin, Nolan, Niko, Liah, Jacob, Reagan and Devin;  great grandfather of five and will truly be missed by his...

Jan 28, 2024

Loving Memory of Patrick J. Brennan

Patrick J. Brennan, age 45, of Chicago, IL passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on January 28, 2024 after a four year battle with colon cancer. Pat was married to Eileen (Haugh) for 17 wonderful years and was a father to their five cherished children, Patrick (13), Declan (12), Eamon...

Jan 28, 2024

Eugene (Owen) O'Regan, age 92 passed away peacefully in his home on January 28, 2024.  He was a native of Fairhill, Cork City, Ireland..  Dearly beloved husband of Jane.  Loving father  of Eileen (Herb), Kathy (Craig), Maureen (Tony). Owenie had seven siblings and is survived by Liz (Tynan)  and John.  Cherished Papa of Erin, Alex, Kristin, Lauren, Brian, Kevin,...

Jan 28, 2024

John Kennedy - beloved husband of the late Sandra (nee Kotecki); dear uncle of many nieces and nephews; preceded in death by his siblings Margaret (Martin) Harlow, Rita (Henry) Mueller, Francis (Emily), Patrick (Nancy) and Nancy (Richard) Stern.  Visitation Saturday morning from 8:00 a,m, to 9:30 a.m. going to St. Paul of the Cross Church for 10 a.m. Mass. ...

Jan 22, 2024

Kelly O'Hara - suddenly passed away - beloved mother of Nevaeh Grace O'Hara; daughter of Ann O'Hara and Steve Garten:  dear sister of Jennifer, Marianne, Nicki, Melissa, Samantha and Steve; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews;  granddaughter of Verna Clark. Memorial visitation Tuesday 4-7 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy Park Ridge.  In lieu of flowers,...

Jan 22, 2024

Margaret "Rita" Giiligan originally from Loughglynn, County Roscommon Ireland passed away January 22nd with her son by her side. Daughter of the late Patrick and Delia Gilligan. Preceded in death by brother Paddy Gilligan and sister Eileen Gilligan. She is survived by her loving son and best friend, Steve Dreyer. Her sister Ann (late Patrick) McGeever. Her nephew Patrick...

Jan 19, 2024

William N. Larson, aged 89, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024. Bill is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Marcia Larson; daughters Chris Larson and Laura (Scott) Morrison; grandchildren Maya, Hope, Jackie, and Robert; sister Carol Loew-Kalbas; and many nieces and nephews.

Born in Chicago to Lavina (nee Massie) Larson and William A. Larson,...

Jan 19, 2024

Mary K. Whitney (nee Tiernan) - beloved wife of the late John;  devoted daughter of the late Mary (nee McIntyre) and Patrick Tiernan;  loving mother of Mary Ann (Robert) Missak, James (Patricia) and Margie (Scott) Balogh;  proud and cherished grandmother of Stephanie (Ryan) Farmer, Michelle (Kyle) Ewert and Steven Missak, Sean (Jillian), Kelly, Bridget Whitney, Lauren (Michael) Marietti, Shannon...

Jan 18, 2024

James Dye, 57, of New Lenox, IL passed away at his Florida vacation home on January 18, 2024 due to sudden complications from leukemia. A loving son, brother, uncle, teacher, mentor, and friend to many, James is survived by his father Jack Dye (Astrid), sister Jill Ruschak (Mark) and niece Catherine Ruschak (Michael). He was preceded in death by...

Jan 17, 2024

John McLoughlin, 67, beloved partner of Mary Leonardo, sister Bernadette (Thomas) Staszewski, and his many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Patrick F. McLoughlin (native of County Mayo Ireland), Kathleen (Flannery)McLoughlin, and his brother Patrick J. McLoughlin. The family would like to thank John's caregivers throughout his final years, especially Mark...