Obituaries

Dec 16, 2023

On December 16, 2023, Jesus called Sheila B. O'Connell home. She passed away peacefully with her family at her side after battling Myelodysplastic Syndrome. Sheila was born on February 6, 1942, on the Westside of Chicago. She was many things to many people: daughter, mother, wife, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many. Sheila was most known for her...

Dec 15, 2023

Ann Catherine Salicete (Huffnus)

May 30, 1930 – December 15, 2023

On December 15, 2023 Ann Salicete (Huffnus) passed away peacefully after a long illness surrounded by her family.

Ann's family immigrated to the United States in 1929 from Nero Hungary. She was the first family member born in this country.

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Dec 13, 2023

Edward J. Colletta 73

Retired Chicago Police Officer- Army National Guard. Loving husband to Eileen (McCarthy) Father to Lisa and Anthony (Jenny). Gammpy of Maya, Dylan, Cody, Mia, Jax, Mason. Preceded in death by parents Marie (Reed) John. Loving brother to the late John- Mike (Chris). Brother to Dominic (Lori), Rosemary (Al) Seifert. Loving cousin, uncle and...

Dec 6, 2023

Roy J. Ott -  Retired C.P.D. of 35 years, beloved husband of Lucille (nee Steggers); loving father of Mike (Stephanie), Rose (Andee) Hidalgo-Ott and Diane (John) O'Connor; proud and cherished grandfather of Jack, Lou (John), Caroline, Natalie, William, Audrey, Hugh and Lauren.  Veteran of U.S. Navy.  A note of gratification for the special kindness and care given to Roy...

Dec 6, 2023

Visitation Thursday 2:00- 9:00pm at Cooney Funeral Home located at 625 Busse Hwy. in Park Ridge. Service Friday, 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment Queen of Heaven.

Dec 4, 2023

Gregg passed away on 12/4/2023 at the age of 69. Dual citizen of the Republic of Ireland. Preceded in death by his parents Patrick and Helen (nee O'Donnell) and brothers Patrick, Michael and Lawrence. Proud and loving Father of Colin (Krystal) and Dillion (Helena). Former husband of Kathleen (nee O'Connor). Graduate of Our Lady of Lourdes, Amundsen High School...

Dec 3, 2023

Dolores Anne Spence "Dody" (nee TenPas) passed away peacefully Sunday, December 3, 2023, at her home in Lake Barrington, IL.

Born in Highland Park, IL, March 18, 1933, she is preceded by her parents Gilbert & Velma (nee Lincoln) TenPas, her son Donald Spence (friend Nancy Holsapple) and granddaughter Jessica Snead.

She is survived by...

Nov 29, 2023

Stanley Anthony Wykowski

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Stanley (Stan) Wykowski on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at the age of 87.

Beloved husband of Marlyn Wykowski for 65 years; Dedicated father to Laura Boggs, Douglas Wykowski, and Marlaine (Thomas) Stankus; Proud grandfather to Kevin (Patrycja) Boggs, Jeffrey (Martha) ...

Nov 27, 2023

Rosemary "Rose" J Huhta (nee Wodzisz) beloved wife of Carter. Devoted mother of Samuel, Charles and Henry. Fond sister of Dawn (late Daniel) O'Holleran, Michael (Marianne) McAuley, James (Janet) McAuley, Andrew (late Robin) Wodzisz,  Daniel Wodzisz (Patti Murphy) and John Wodzisz (Julie O'Flaherty). Loving aunt and great aunt to many.  Caring and wonderful friend to lots of long time...

Nov 27, 2023

Patricia J. Gavin (nee McDonagh)- beloved wife of the late John T. "Jack;"  dearest mother of Patricia (George) Stedman, William (Jane), John (Jennifer), Brian, Anne and Mary Frances;  proud and cherished grandmother of Katie (Tim), Mark (Samantha), Kyle, Kendall, Luke, Emily and Noah; great grandmother Nolan, Colin and Ari;  dear sister of Frances (the late Michael) Gaffney, the late...

Nov 26, 2023

Cynthia A. Kaberlien - A memorial Mass will be held Friday December 1,  10:00 a.m. at Queen of All Saints Basilica.

Nov 25, 2023

Bonnie Jean Kirschen White, 83, of Park Ridge, Illinois passed away peacefully on November 25, 2023 to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Bonnie was born on October 4, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois to Robert and Marion Kirschen.  She is preceded in death by her parents and many cherished friends, dear to her heart.  Bonnie will be...

Nov 20, 2023

Karla Carey passed away peacefully at home on November 20, 2023, loving wife, sister and aunt.  Karla was originally from Porter TWP Clarion Co, PA and moved to Chicago in 1968.  Karla's first job out of high school was working for Governor William Scranton and she retired from Barton Brands in 2010 as the Chief Legal Administrator.  Beloved and...

Nov 19, 2023

Daniel E. Muldoon, 86, passed away on November 19, 2023. Beloved lifelong partner of Shirley Rosano; devoted father to Michelle (Tim) Calkins; proud grandfather to Chloe, Maeve and Lucy; brother to Suellen Riley, Mary Kay Canupp, Terry Muldoon (Susan); uncle to Patrick, Kathy, Christie, Chuck, Erin, Beth and Terry. Dan was preceded in death by his loving parents John...

Nov 19, 2023

Bridget Theresa Kelly - Suddenly, beloved wife of Ambrose; loving mother of Mary (Edward) Breen, Elizabeth (Keith) Miniscalco, Ambrose (Angela) and Gerard (Gina);  proud and cherished Granny to Caitlin, Catherine (Brian) Bodnar, Brenna, Jaclyn, Margaret, Theresa, Kelly, Christina and Vincent.  Preceded in death by her nine brothers and sisters;  fond aunt and dear friend of many.  Native of Tavneena...

Nov 16, 2023

Debra Wendell White, 68, of Park Ridge, originally from the Austin neighborhood of Chicago, passed away at her home on November 16, 2023, in the loving presence of her husband and three children. Debra is survived by her husband of 43 years, Kevin, and her children: Jennifer, Kevin (Kortney), and Caitlin (Paul); her best friends for life, grandchildren Lily...

Nov 16, 2023

Patrick Cahill, age 80, passed away peacefully in his home on November 16. He was a native of Ballyhahill, County Limerick, Ireland, and the son of the late Thomas and Catherine (nee Lane) Cahill. Beloved and devoted husband of Barbara (nee McDonagh); father of Thomas, Patrick (Michele), Maureen Blaha (Stephen), and Barbara Anne Ohse, CFD (Rory, CFD); and proud...

Nov 15, 2023

Mary Jane Leyden (nee Johnson), 78, born in Boone, Iowa to Melvin and Anna Marie (nee Martin) Johnson, beloved sister of Ruthanne (Robert) Mills and twin sister Margaret Leyden.  Heaven gained an Angel on November 15, 2023 as she was surrounded by so much family love. Mary lived her life in Chicago as the ever-loving mother of Jeanine Leyden,...

Nov 14, 2023

Mary E Mueller, "Sis" - passed away peacefully on November 14th, 2023.  Born in Chicago, IL.  Spent her nursing career working at Children's Memorial Hospital caring for sick children.  Lifelong parishioner of St. Benedict's Parish.  Loving daughter of the late Walter and Mary Mueller; devoted Sister of Walter "Wally" Mueller;  preceded in death by sister Charlotte (Dan) Sugrue, brother...

Nov 13, 2023

William H. Page III, 63, passed away peacefully November 13, 2023. Born on New Year's Eve, he was named after his Father and Great-Grandfather.  Bill, beloved son of the late William H. and the late Barbara Amberg Page of Winnetka; blessed father of Jason; was one of six siblings: Jennifer (David) McDonald, Geoffrey, Sarah (Jesse)Wells, Mary (Jeffrey) Keating and...