Obituaries

Apr 25, 2023

Robert Steven Stavrakas, lovingly known as Steve, passed away peacefully in Park Ridge, IL at 94. Steve lived a long and fulfilling life, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness and dedication to his family and community.

Steve was born May 25, 1928 to Peter and Mary Stavrakas, who predeceased him. He was a proud veteran who...

Apr 22, 2023

Christina M. Tarzian--Born in Chicago on August 7, 1952, Passed April 22, 2023. Dear sister to Marianne (Chris) Laughlin, Laura (Jon) Olsen, Jill (Jim) Sorensen, Jim (Heidi) Tarzian, Tim Tarzian, Anita Tarzian (Jim Fill), and Joan Tarzian (Jaime Ordas); preceded in death by her parents George & Myra Tarzian, brother Mitch Tarzian and nephew Walter (Tony) Laughlin; loving Aunt...

Apr 18, 2023

Edward Michael "Ed" O'Connor, 68, of Barrington Hills, Illinois passed unexpectedly at his home on April 18, 2023. He was the beloved husband to Karen O'Connor (nee Smith); devoted son of the late Charles J. O'Connor and Lenore (nee Sauter); cherished son-in-law of Madelyn (and the late Walter) Martin; loving father to Chuck (Melanie) Hodges, Charles O'Connor, Edward (Stephanie)...

Apr 16, 2023

Mary Margaret Togher (nee O'Malley) passed into eternal life on April 16, 2023. Beloved wife of the late James Togher. Loving daughter of the late Mary and Patrick O'Malley.  Mary is survived by her devoted only child,  Roselene Folan (Edward Gilger), and her adoring grandchildren, Gabrielle, Mary, & James Folan, and many nieces and nephews who she loved dearly....

Apr 10, 2023

Marie Frances Hagarty (nee Cleary), daughter of Catherine Cleary (nee Brogan) of Balina, County Mayo, Ireland, and Patrick Cleary of Tuam, County Galway, Ireland. Her parents had planned to board the Titanic to emigrate to America, but it was overbooked. Marie was born in Chicago on Flag Day, June 14, 1925, and grew up in St. Adrian's Parish. Loving...

Apr 8, 2023

Mary V. Moran, 97. Beloved daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Ann (McLaughlin). Preceded in death by her siblings, Thomas (Marion), James (Betty), Katherine "Nancy" Gorrell, John (Carolyn), Patricia, and Joan (Richard) Foerstel. Cherished aunt of 27 and great aunt to many more. Mary was the true matriarch of the family, leading, helping and sharing her life with...

Apr 7, 2023

Loretta Anne "Lorie" Schalke (nee Reilly), dearest wife, mother, sister and friend, passed away on April 7, 2023 after a long battle with breast cancer and lymphoma. Her suffering ended, in the presence of her adoring husband of 29 years, Gene, and her sons Jack, Eric and Ben.

Born in Chicago to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur and...

Apr 6, 2023

Michael James "Mick" Flaherty—Beloved husband of Mary (nee Kelly); devoted Papa of Katie (Kevin) Ward, Timothy (Stephanie), and Tara (Jason) Jenkins; loving Papa the Pirate to Jimmy, Russell, and June Jenkins, Jack and Annette Flaherty, and Paddy and Sheila Ward; dear son of Patrick and the late Jeanne Flaherty; fond brother of Mary Jeanne (Ron) Butera, Patrick (Imelda), John...

Apr 4, 2023

James Joseph Towey—Retired CPD and United States Marine Corps. Beloved husband of Margaret "Peggy" (nee O'Reilly); loving father of John-Retired C.P.D., Erin, and Brian C.P.D. (Rosemary); dear grandfather of Marty, Rohan, Seamus, Margaret, and Quinn Towey; fond brother of Una, Bridie, Eileen, John, and the late Mary. Native of Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon, Ireland.

Visitation will be held...

Apr 3, 2023

Margaret "Peggy" Pratt (nee Geraghty) passed into eternal life on April 3rd, 2023. She was born in July 1945 in the village of Stonefield in County Mayo, Ireland, on the coast of the North Atlantic. She was the fourth child of Patrick and Kate Geraghty (nee Monaghan).

Her family decided to accept an offer by the Irish...

Apr 2, 2023

Ruth Mary O'Grady--Beloved wife of the late Michael O'Grady; loving mother of Michael (Kathy), and Matthew O'Grady; cherished grandmother of Thomas, Kate (Anthony) DeFrank, and Emily Rose; fond sister of James (Pat) Novak, Ron (Terry) Novak, Judy (Dennis) Domanchuk, Joan (the late Dave) Denton, and Linda (the late Nelson) McMahon; dear daughter to the late Stanley and Pauline (nee...

Mar 31, 2023

Sandra Thomas (nee Yunker) passed away on Friday March 31st surrounded by her loving and devoted family. Sandy was the beloved mother to daughter Danielle (Tim) Penman and son Daniel (Julie) Thomas. She was loved and cherished by her grandchildren Patrick Penman, Andrew Penman, Nathaniel Thomas, and Hunter Thomas. She was a beloved sister to James, Michael, Thomas, and...

Mar 30, 2023

Angelo Aaknes

December 31, 1991 – March 30, 2023

Angelo Ramon Emil Aaknes (Chuck), 31; beloved son of Tamara Aaknes; loving brother of Antonio Aaknes and Alexiana Centeno; adored grandson of Conrad & Mary Ann Aaknes, Donna Vega, and Steve Brown; proud uncle of Lilliana Aaknes. He will be forever remembered by his uncles, Rick,...

Mar 30, 2023

John Arnold Charles Kraak, "Jack", 20, of Chicago passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023, in Harwood Heights, Illinois.

Friends and family can pay their respects on Friday, April 7, 2023, at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy, Park Ridge, Illinois. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. with a moment of prayer at 3 p.m....

Mar 30, 2023

Erin Elizabeth Ravelingeen (nee Halloran), age 46, of Chicago, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, March 30th after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Erin was the beloved wife and best friend of Nick; remarkable mother of Trudy and Mason; precious daughter of Bernie and Patty; treasured big sister...

Mar 28, 2023

Chris Skafidas of Park Ridge, IL, age 87 passed away on March 28, 2023 surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Angela (Karas); loving father of Pam (Tom) Brander and the late Ted; adored Papa of Christopher, Tommy and Katie; loving brother to Ted (Sylvia) and Angeliki (John); brother in law to George and Sandra Karas; uncle and friend...

Mar 27, 2023

Fred Scheidt, of Park Ridge IL, age 82 passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023 at his home. Fred was born in Sakule, Yugoslavia, in 1940, and moved to Germany as a child. As a young adult, Fred worked for Mercedes-Benz, played semi-professional soccer, and enjoyed riding his motorcycle. He lost half of his big toe in a motorcycle...

Mar 25, 2023

John E. Konopinski, age 101, passed away on March 25th, 2023 surrounded by his family.

John was born on November 4, 1921 in Chicago, IL. Beloved husband of Diana (nee Lambert); loving father of Sheila (Patrick) Teahan and John (Jody) Konopinski; cherished grandfather of Elizabeth (fiancé Andrew Scola), PJ, and Aidan Teahan, Meredith and Lauren Konopinski; brother-in-law...

Mar 18, 2023

Charles (Chuck) Sailer passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2023 at the age of 68. His loved ones are deeply saddened and shocked of his sudden death. Chuck is survived by his life partner and longtime companion of over 35 years, Jessica Gyselinck, as well as his children, Tiffany (Uriel) Lamas, Angie (Jason) Link, Charles (Jeffrey) Sailer and Lola...

Mar 17, 2023

Robert F. Ewald, 98 years of age, passed away on March 17th, 2023. Bob was born May 5th, 1924, to the late Frederick and Florence Ewald in Newark, New Jersey. He was married to his beloved wife Jeanine and was the proud father of the late George, the late Jack (Laura), the late William, the late Robert, and Steven...