Obituaries

Dec 25, 2023

Patricia J. Mitchell, "Pat," age 85, passed away on the morning of December 25.

She was the dearest mother of Christopher (Chardonnee) and Sarah, and grandmother, "Gigi," to Marleigh and Kingston.

Pat was born in Blue Island, Illinois to Henry and Winnie Goldman. She has four younger siblings, Peg (Bill) Burke, Penny (Mike) Schmitz, Ken...

Dec 25, 2023

Matthew John Jostock, 67 years old of Crystal Lake, IL,  passed away unexpectedly on Christmas Day, 2023. Born  in Chicago, IL, the son of Henry and Cecelia (nee Young) Jostock and lived in Crystal Lake, IL, since 2002. Matt worked as a National Service Director for Weber Marking Systems for thirty years before leaving to pursue other interests. Survivors...

Dec 23, 2023

Margaret E. Lyon - beloved wife of the late Howard Sr.;  loving mother of John (Brandy) and the late Howard;  proud grandmother of Jonna, Eamon, Sean, Brenden, Kevin and Timothy.  Memorial visitation Saturday Jan. 6 from 3-7 p.m.  Funeral Service at 6 p.m.  Info 847-685-1002 www.cooneyfuneralhome.com

Dec 23, 2023

Mary Catherine Mulcrone January 7, 1944 - December 23, 2023 Mary Catherine Mulcrone age 79, of Chicago, passed away on December 23, 2023. Teacher Education: Bachelor in Education from Edgewood in Madison WI. Master in Early Childhood from Rosary in River Forest,IL. Loving daughter of Michael J. and Catherine Mulcrone. Dear sister to Patrick(Loretta), John (Denise), Michael J. Jr....

Dec 22, 2023

Adam T. Niminski, age 85 passed away peacefully at home on December 22, 2023. Adam was a loving and devoted husband to his wife Roberta of 46 wonderful years. Adam and Roberta were blessed to have a blended and loving family of eight children Nick, Nancy (passed), Gail, Gary, Greg (passed), Lanni, Tom and Kim. Adam was also the...

Dec 22, 2023

Maura C. Keane (nee Dagg) passed away peacefully at home on December 22, 2023. Beloved wife of the late John "Jack" Keane, dearest mother of Brian (Barbara), Kathleen (Joseph) Schmidt and the late Maureen and John; devoted daughter of the late John and the late Mary Dagg; dear sister of the late Sean (Mary), the late Una (the late...

Dec 21, 2023

Magdalena Jost grew up during the Great Depression in a German enclave in the former Yugoslavia, where she was grateful if she received an orange for a gift at Christmas–and then she shared it with her five brothers and sisters. During World War II, she remembered hiding under the hay bales at her family farm when Nazi soldiers arrived....

Dec 16, 2023

Warren A. Laufenberg, age 83, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2023. He was born in Chicago on December 5, 1940, to the late Louis and Elsie (nee Paetsch).

Warren is survived by his childhood sweetheart and wife of 63 years Josephine (nee Speciale); Loving Father of Deborah (Michael Walker), Jeffery, and the late Michael; Cherished Grandfather...

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...