Obituaries

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...

Aug 6, 2023

Linda Marie Franchi, beloved wife, fur mom, sister, aunt and devoted friend, passed on August 6, 2023. She is survived by husband Phil, canine companion Mac, sister Sonya Skipper, brothers-in-law Frankie and David, sister-in-law Marie, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins and as many friends as there are stars in the sky. Preceded in death by parents John and Mina...

Aug 6, 2023

Margaret M. Keogh -   At peace after a long illness.  Beloved partner and best friend of the late Jimmy Donavan;  Funeral Mass Wednesday at St. Paul of the Cross.  Friends are asked to meet there for a 12 noon Mass.  Entombment All Saints Cemetery.  Arrangements by Cooney Funeral Home 847-685-1002  www.cooneyfuneralhome.com

Aug 5, 2023

Mags Muraski (nee Reidy) , beloved wife of Thomas Muraski:  loving mother of Gerard (Annette), Shane (Sinead), Christy (Scott), Carrie (Marty), and Cathie; cherished grandmother to Rachel, Cian, Nathan, Amelia, Phoebe, Dylan, Jake, Sienna, Bella, Kenna, Hailey, and Connor; dear sister to Josephine, Mary, Ann, Brigid, Teresa, Ita, Geraldine, Richard, and Pauline; fond aunt and cousin to many, passed...

Jul 31, 2023

Thomas Francis Firak, of Chicago, IL. Beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away July 31, 2023 at the age of 73. Thomas was a Professional Photographer and lifelong White Sox fan.  We'll all miss the summer days spent swimming, grilling and hanging out in the backyard. Rest in peace Papa.

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Jul 29, 2023

William P. Powers - beloved husband of the late Grace M. "Renee" ;  loving father of Timothy (Judith), Daniel, Beth (John) Fedorschak, Kathy (Mike) Hoffman and Marty (Brenda) Powers;  proud  and cherished grandfather of Claire, Morrisey and Maggie Powers, Sarah and Bill Smith, Colleen and Michael Hoffman and Adam and Brian Powers;  great grandfather of Molly Morrissey;  brother of...

Jul 28, 2023

Kathleen C. Calumet - (nee Cunningham)  beloved wife of Peter:  loving mother of Michael (Angie), Kathleen "Kiki" (Betsy) and Tricia (Marty) McGrath;  proud and cherished grandmother of Joey, Allie, Emily, Matthew, Austyn and Braden Calumet and Sully, Sadie and Teagan McGrath;  dear sister of Mary Jo, Michael (Peggy) and the late Jim (The late Mary Jane) Cunningham;  fond aunt...

Jul 26, 2023

Visitation will take place at the Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy., Park Ridge, IL on Thursday, August 3 at 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. A mass will take place on Thursday, August 3 at 12:30 PM at St. Paul of the Cross in Park Ridge. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery.

Jul 26, 2023

Linka M. Jones, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2023, surrounded by family. Beloved wife of 55 years to Roger A. Jones.  Loving Mother of Kimberly Jones, Mark Jones, and Mary Jo Marchetta, née Jones; cherished Nana to Christina Jones, Daniel Jones, Jonathan Jones, and Michaelene Marchetta; sister of the late Paul Kirst; fond aunt, cousin, and friend of...

Jul 23, 2023

Kathleen Patricia Needham, loving mother of Emily, Grace, Joseph, and Megan, and dog mom to Lolli, passed away on July 23rd, 2023. Her greatest joy in life was being a mother to her four children. She was devoted to her children's happiness and pursuits and was immensely proud of their accomplishments. She was a second mom to her children's...