Obituaries

Sep 16, 2023

Eileen Marie Perkins "Nellie" Native of Muiceanach Idir Dhá Sháile, County Galway. Born on August 24, 1946. Beloved wife of the late Thomas; dear daughter to Padraic and Mary Grealish (nee Flaherty); loving mother of Patrick, Thomas (Ann-Marie O'Malley), John Joe, Colm, and the late Eileen; dear Mámo of Lillian, Thomas, and Ursula; fond sister of Julia, Margaret, Sarah,...

Sep 13, 2023

Henry Schmidt, 94, beloved husband of the late Anna (nee Schoentag), loving father of Marianne (Casey) Polmanski and Henry (Susan) Schmidt, loving grandfather to Elizabeth, Christopher, Rebecca and Lindsey; fond brother of Helga Michaelis and the late Bruno, Ewald, Edward and Udo. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy, Park Ridge on Friday, September 15, 2023 from 3-8...

Sep 13, 2023

Native of County Tipperary, Ireland. Loving wife of the late Patrick, of Country Clare. Loving mother of Patrick and Vicki Grace; fond grandmother of Diana (Robert) Holloway; fond sister of Ellen (Joseph) Flynn, Nuala (John) Clifford, Maurice (Ann) Darcy, Jerard Darcy of England and the late John Darcy. Devoted daughter of the late Nonie and Maurice Darcy. Dear aunt...

Sep 12, 2023

In loving memory of James G. Herrmann, who passed away at the age of 86.  He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Dorathea (Dora), nee Faust, Herrmann, and step-father, Louis Toenjes of Columbia, Illinois and his brother, Paul L. Toenjes of Columbia, Illinois.

Survivors include his nephew Bradley (Sheri) Toenjes of Columbia, Illinois, niece,...

Sep 11, 2023

In loving memory of our mother Mary L. Carden nee Poliquin of Chicago, who passed away on September 11, 2023 at the age of 94. She was the devoted wife of the late Bill Carden for 50 years. She was the loving mother to Bill (Kathy). Beth (Dec.), Maureen Pline, Tim (Dec. Kathy), Michael. Jane Kersjes (Tom), Mary Carol...

Sep 10, 2023

Julienne Louise Marcq Clerkin, 62, passed away on September 10, 2023. Born to Constance Louise Sales and James Booth in Chicago. She lived and raised her family in the Chicagoland area. A proud mother who lives on through her sons Sean, Liam, and Quinn, their father Brian Clerkin, and her brother Robert Booth. She was called back to God...

Sep 5, 2023

In Loving Memory of Duncan Mitchell (October 21, 1962 - September 5, 2023) With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Duncan Mitchell, a man full of life who was not just a loving husband but also an adored father, son, brother, uncle, friend, and role model.  Duncan brought joy to all who had the privilege...

Sep 4, 2023

Daniel Foley, native of Broadford Co. Limerick, Ireland beloved husband for 61 years to Mary (nee Mulkerrin) passed peacefully on 9/4/23 at the Hines VA Hospital.  Beloved father of Mary (Liam) Higgins and Corneilus (Maura) Foley.  Grandfather to Siobhan (Martin) Campbell, Liam Higgins and Kerry Foley.  Great grandfather to Rian Gerard Campbell.  Preceded in death by his parents Cornelius...

Sep 1, 2023

Leonard J. LaBarbera, 84, of Addison, Illinois, formerly of Chicago, went home to be with our Lord September 1, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Dona; loving father of the late Tony "Shark" LaBarbera, and father-in-law of Jacqueline J. Duleba; dear brother of the late Anthony S. LaBarbera; doting grandfather of 3 kitties (Snowball, Kiwi & Smokey) and 1...

Aug 29, 2023

Eileen Cronin,  87, native of Birmingham, England, beloved wife of the late Mortimer Cronin; loving mother of Mary Schlitter, John (Kim) Cronin, and Sharon (Greg) Korb; cherished Nana of Brian (Kara) Schlitter, Kelly (Dan) Colonna, Kevin (Lindsey) Schlitter, Kaitlyn Schlitter, Brendan (Courtney) Cronin, Meaghan (Corbett) Milbourn, Aidan Korb and Liam Korb;  great grandmother to Adeline and Anthony Colonna; beloved...

Aug 29, 2023

Our cherished Joan Damiani of Park Ridge passed away Saturday August 26, 2023. She was 93 years young.

Joan was the beloved wife of 66 years to the late Aldo Damiani who passed away in 2022. She was the loving mother to Cari Damiani (John Bauer) and Juli Priester (Randy). She was the dear grandmother to Ross...

Aug 26, 2023

Martin Joyce , native of Recess, County Galway, beloved husband of 62 years to Kathleen (Conroy) and devoted father to Mary Ann.

Martin's sister Ann and preceded by parents, John and Ann, brothers John (Teresa), Eamon and Paraic.

Martin passed away suddenly but peacefully at his home in Ireland on August 26, 2023 .  There...

Aug 24, 2023

Adrian Alexander Rosario, of Norridge and formerly of Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood, unexpectedly passed away at his home August 24, 2023 at the age of 26. Adrian was a quiet and introverted soul who loved music and playing video games. He was an attentive uncle and enjoyed spending time with his niece. Adrian is survived by his beloved mother...

Aug 23, 2023

Edward Stanley Kocal, 96, of Chicago Illinois passed away the morning of August 23rd.  Beloved husband of the late LaVerne (nee Frederickson); Devoted father of Mary (Paul) Bauch, Shirley (Jeff) Runge,  LaVerne Kocal; Dear grandfather of Nicholas (Jordan), Matthew and John;  Loving Partner of the late Frances Planthaber; Loving son of the late Stanley and Czeslawa Kocal;   Dear brother...

Aug 21, 2023

Mary Rose Lally (Furey, Mahon, Gibbons) was born on June 11, 1931 to Neil and Sarah Furey in Letterbarrow County Donegal, Ireland. She was the third child out of 12. She is proceeded in death by her parents, siblings Bella, Margaret, Neil, Connie and Dinny, husbands Patrick Mahon, Austin Gibbons and Phil Lally and son Robert Mahon. Mary was...

Aug 21, 2023

Margaret Patricia Langtim (Corcoran), age 89, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, August 21, 2023 at Sunrise of Barrington Care Facility. She was the devoted wife of 61 years to the late Melvin Langtim who passed away in 2018. Loving mother of Dan Langtim (Melissa), Bill Langtim (Ginny), Julie Langtim (Louis Proietti), Laura Carr, (John). Margaret found happiness...

Aug 14, 2023

Sandra Cramer, of Chicago Heights, Illinois;

Beloved Mother of Ben Smogolski; beloved Sister of Valerie Roehrborn and the late Lynn Hay; loving aunt; caretaker and friend of many felines.

Visitation Thursday August 17, 2023 10:00am-1:00pm at Cooney Funeral Home 625 Busse Hwy Park Ridge. A service will be held Thursday August 17,2023 1:00pm at Cooney...

Aug 12, 2023

Sarah "Sally" Ward - (nee Molloy) beloved wife of the late Patrick; loving mother of Patrick Ret. CFD (Sharon), Michael (Marijo), Christine (Hank) Soto and Nancy (the late Glenn) Hughes; proud and cherished grandmother of Sean (Cassie), Kyle, Ryan, the late Erin, Bridget (David) Lonergan and Colleen Ward, Ricky Soto, Katie (Bryan) Roman and Mike Hughes;  great grandmother of...

Aug 8, 2023

George Kehoe Jr., age 67, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away after a long battle with cancer on August 8, 2023. George is survived by his son Ryan Kehoe; his partner Amy Thomas; his sister Danea Kehoe; his brother Matthew (Kathleen) Kehoe; and his nieces and nephews Matthew (Tara) Laptew and their daughter Colette, Eric (Liana) Mancini and their son...

Aug 8, 2023

Michael Hnat, 62, passed away on Tuesday, August 8th, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. He was born October 11, 1960, in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of the late Robert and Eleanor Hnat.

Every day of his life, Michael showed his family and friends how to live with love. He dedicated his whole life to being a devoted and...