Obituaries

Nov 11, 2023

Josephine M. Centeno, "Josie," Age 99, passed away peacefully at Bella Terra Schaumburg Skilled Care Nursing Home where she had become a resident just over one year ago.

Loving Mom of Mary (Joseph J.) Kotz and the late Dominic J. Centeno. Grandmother of Joseph M. Kotz and Michael (Grace) Kotz. Great Grandmother of Leah, Joey, Emilia, and...

Nov 5, 2023

Mary Jo Cunningham, beloved daughter of of late Edward and Mary (Nee McIntyre) devoted sister of Michael (Peggy), and the late James (late Mary Jane), late Kathleen (Pete) Calumet, dear aunt of many.

Visitation will be held at Cooney Funeral Home located at 625 Busse Hwy. in Park Ridge on Friday from 10:00am until 12:00pm. Funeral Mass...

Oct 28, 2023

Joseph Stumpf, 92, passed away peacefully in his sleep early Saturday morning, October 28th, 2023.  He is preceded in death by his parents Barthold and Kunigunda and four brothers, Andrew, Paul, Augie, and Andrew.

Joseph is survived by the love of his life, Eveline, and cherished children, Tom (Hua), Mary Jo (Bob), and John (Kirsten).

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Oct 27, 2023

Joseph W. Poelsterl, 67, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 27th, 2023, after his battle with pancreatic cancer.

Joe was born on September 8th, 1956, in Chicago, IL to Kathleen and Joseph Poelsterl. He worked for the Chicago Park District as a Trades Coordinator for 33 ½ years, retiring in 2013, and started his Focal...

Oct 22, 2023

Newell, Mary J. (Nee McLoughlin) Wife of (late) Thomas. Mother of (Late) Anne M. Kopka, Patricia, and Noreen. Sister of Michael (Mary) and Anne (Paddy) of Ireland. Grandmother of Katie (Justin) Lange. Great grandmother to Addison. Visitation Monday October 30, 2023 10:00am- 11:00am at St. Juliana, and 11:00am Mass at St, Juliana. Interment Maryhill. In lieu of flowers, donations...

Oct 21, 2023

Michael A. Gagliardo, suddenly, cherished son of Jennifer Nee Vozella and Joseph M, beloved brother of Joseph (Renee) and John (Kelly) and loving uncle of Ava and Emma. Devoted master of Roxi. Nephew and cousin to many. Visitation Thursday October 26 3:00pm- 8:00pm at Cooney Funeral Home located at 625 Busse Hwy. in Park Ridge. Family and friends to...

Oct 21, 2023

John Carl Carlson, known to many as Jack, 83, of Chicago, died on October 21, 2023. John was the beloved husband for 55 years of the late Therese Carlson, father of Richard Carlson (Rita) and Traci Carlson Wijas (John). Proud grandfather of Dylan and Jack Wijas., brother to the late Georgia Bauknecht and the late (Dick), late James Carlson...

Oct 20, 2023

Sharon C. Lenz passed away peacefully on October 20, 2023 at the age of 81.  Beloved wife of Les Lenz; loving mother of Brian, Shawna, Erin, John (Maria), Lori (Michael) and Marty; loving grandmother of John, Katelyn, Kristin, Nolan, Niko, Liah, Jacob, Reagan and Devin; and great grandmother of five and she will be missed by her faithful, furry...

Oct 15, 2023

Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Midtown Funeral Home located at 3918 W. Irving Park Rd. in Chicago. Funeral Thursday, 10:30 a.m. service at Midtown Funeral Home. Interment Rosehill. Arrangements by Cooney Funeral Home. For information please call 847-685-1002 or visit www.cooneyfuneralhome.com

Oct 10, 2023

Servando Lacuesta Jr., 66, of Norwood Park, formerly of IloIlo, Philippines, entered into eternal life October 10th, 2023, after a brief illness.

Beloved husband of 43 years to Agnes (née Cordero). Loving father of Pauline (Todd) Van Maren, Servando III (Ellyn), and Eric Lacuesta. Cherished grandpa of Zachary, Sadie, & Solenn. Dearest brother of Cynthia (the late...

Oct 7, 2023

Donna F. Kuhn (nee Andrews)  beloved wife of the late Robert;  loving mother of Bob (Carolyn), Ann (Mario) LoBianco, Pat (Dan) Kwasigroch, Kay (Tom) Kozlowski and Jim (Kim);  Dear grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 14;  fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Visitation will be held at Mary Seat of Wisdom Church on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until...

Oct 7, 2023

Jack Fister, age 83, Chicago, IL passed away October 7, 2023.

Jack was diagnosed with cardiac amyloidosis in 2015.  In an effort to help future patients diagnosed with this condition, he participated in a number of studies that reviewed possible treatment options.  Participating in these studies gave both him and Fran the opportunity to meet many remarkable...

Oct 3, 2023

Mary Julia Dyra, 89, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2023, at home surrounded by family and exceptional 24-hour caregivers. She was the beloved wife of the late Francis "Frank" J. Dyra, Jr., for 57 years. Julia was the loving mother of James (John Louko) Dyra, Stephen (Laura) Dyra, Gregory (Laura) Dyra, Patricia (James) Lawson and Daniel (Theresa) Dyra....

Oct 3, 2023

Victoria "Vickie" Lorraine Judson, 61, passed away peacefully in her home in Chicago on October 3, 2023 surrounded by loved ones. She will be at peace with her loving partner of 33 years, Scott Leone, who passed earlier this year. She will be greatly missed by her daughter Megan Thomas (Carl III), son Michael Lytle, stepson Jeff Leone (Vanessa),...

Sep 28, 2023

Loving devoted husband to his wife who was the love of his life. Besides his wife survived by children, grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.

He will be deeply missed. Be remembered for his kindness and generosity. Cherished by all who knew him.

He overcame many challenges in his life, he passed with complications from Parkinson's....

Sep 25, 2023

John Kalupski-beloved husband of Barbara (nee Diete);  loving father of Cheryl Clark, Debbie (Andrew) Leonard, Edward (Tina) and Richard (Kathy) Kalupski;  step-father of Joseph (Jennifer) and Andrew (Yvette) Teague;  proud and cherished grandfather of Jennifer, Lynea, Eric, Daniel, Brittany, Michelle, Brian, Tyler and Samantha; great grandfather of Nathan, Leo, Liam and Luke;  dear brother of late Magdeline Dexter;  uncle...

Sep 23, 2023

Mary "Maureen" M. Schwarz, 88, died peacefully on Saturday, September 23rd. surrounded by her family. Mary was born February 21,1935 to Stephen and Barbara (Griffin) Sullivan in London, England. After the war broke out Mary and her family moved back to the family home in Rosmuc, County Galway, Ireland. Beloved wife of the late Hans E. Schwarz. Loving mother...

Sep 20, 2023

Bridget Wilson (née McGuire), native of Rossport, County Mayo, Ireland, beloved wife of the late Leo Wilson; loving mother of Peter (Angela)

and Nancy (Dennis) McNaughton; grandmother of Robert, Leo, Thomas, Andrew, Allison and Jack; loving sister of Mary (Richard), Nan (Patrick), Michael (Kathleen) and Francis. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Monday...

Sep 19, 2023

Sarah "Tede" Klein passed away on September 19, 2023 at the remarkable age of 93.  Her final moments were spent with her family by her side. Sarah was born on January 3, 1930 in Chicago, one of 8 children, to Margaret and Thomas Ginley.  She lived a long and loving life, surrounded by best friends, the "Ginley Girls" sisters:  ...

Sep 19, 2023

Mary J. "Joan" Miles – beloved wife of the late Robert E. Hackett and John Q. Miles; loving mother of Michael (Kathy) and Robert E. Hackett; grandmother of Thomas (Gabriela) Burke, John (Arami), Katherine, Katie and Ricky Hackett; great grandmother of Maria Lucia and John Burke; dear sister of Margaret (the late Harry) Wykowski, the late Lorraine (Bob) (the...