Obituaries

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...

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...