Obituaries

Mar 15, 2023

Nicholas Guerrieri, 92, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 15. Nick was born June 20, 1930 to John and Mildred Guerrieri in Chicago, Illinois. He was married to the late Charleen (McCue) and is the beloved father of Renee (John) Childress and Aimee (Michael) Kelly.; dear grandfather to Matt, Kate, Grace, Coleman and Eamon; loving brother to Marion, Madeline (Chuck)...

Mar 14, 2023

Thomas J. Sullivan, 83, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 14. Thomas was born November 14, 1939 to Stephen and Barbara (Griffin) Sullivan in Rosmuc, County Galway, Ireland. Devoted and loving husband for 55 years to Ann Sullivan nee McGuire. Loving father to Noreen Pavlis, Barbara (Thomas) Van Etten, Kathleen (Thomas) Gaertner, and Amy. Proud Dado to 12 grandchildren; Anne...

Mar 13, 2023

Holly Jo Dohnal of Chicago age 93, passed away peacefully in her sleep March 13, 2023. Life partner of the late Theodore Costa; beloved mother of Jeff (Alexi) and Brian (Deborah) Dohnal; sister to Virginia Macquarie and the late John Gibson; Nana to Mathew, Ryan (Zoe), Meghan (Kevin), Kate (Jake), Bryden, Jaclyn (Colin) and Jessica (Brian); great Nana to...

Mar 11, 2023

Captain Gary E. Bazarek, Ret. CPD, 93 years of age of Chicago, passed away on March 11, 2023. Gary Bazarek was born on December 22, 1929, to Detective Edward Bazarek and his wife Sarah (nee Geary). Gary was the youngest of three children that included an older brother, the late Lt. Stanley F. Bazarek CPD, and the late Gloria...

Mar 11, 2023

Katharina Engert (nee Bartl), 90, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 11, 2023. Her years long struggles with Parkinson's are finally over. Rest in peace Katie. You will be sorely missed.

Katie was born December 1, 1932 in Banatski Dowr, Yugoslavia. Beloved wife of the late Josef Engert; loving sister of John Bartl (Edith); proud...

Mar 11, 2023

Betty Koran was married to the late Ronald Koran Sr. for over 50 years; loving mother to Ronald Koran Jr., the late Kenneth, the late Timothy, Kimberly, and Jennifer; dear grandmother to Nicole (Irwin), PJ, Vanessa, Samantha (Emmanuel), Alexandria, Lauren, and Antonio; proud great grandmother to 19; devoted sister to Dolores (Chuck) Schumann and June (Ross) Nuccio, and sister...

Mar 10, 2023

Brigid Madden (nee Folan) 81, died Friday, March 10th with her girls by her side. Bridgie was born June 13, 1941 in Roundstone, Co. Galway Ireland to Pat and Delia Folan. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sisters Maureen and Veronica and nephew John Nee. She is survived by her daughters Maura (Chris) and Patricia,...

Mar 9, 2023

Frances Louise Martinelli was born February 01, 1959 to Ernest and Alice Day in Chicago IL. Frances was the third of five siblings. Frances is survived by her Mother and siblings Edward C. Day, Susan M. Jeske (Tom), Ronald L. Day (Justine), and Catherine L. Dopak.

Frances was a confirmed Catholic and attended Alvernia Catholic High School...

Mar 7, 2023

Jack "MoonDog" Mooney, 75, passed away on March 7, 2023. Jack was born on May 30, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois. Beloved son of the late James and Ann Mooney; dear brother of the late Patricia, Don and Bill; loving husband of Claudia Aluise-Mooney; beloved father of Jacqueline (Mike) Wilson and Jami (Jim) Mahan; grandfather of Anthony and Kendall; fond...

Mar 3, 2023

In loving memory of Gino Ralph DiCesare, who passed away on March 3rd, 2023. Beloved father to Andrew and Gina (Nathan); loving brother to Antoinetta; cherished grandfather to Jack, and step-grandfather to Natalie and Riley; fond uncle to many nieces and nephews, and a great friend to all. Preceded in death by his wife Carolyn, mother Lavina, father Gino,...

Mar 3, 2023

James (Jim) C Karkazis, 86, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2023. Beloved husband of Phyllis Karkazis (nee Kouretsos); loving father of Anastasia (Steven) Heffner, Mark (Carolyn) Karkazis, and Dean (Jennifer) Karkazis; loving grandfather of Francesca, Stephanie, Katrina, Samantha, Lauren and Adam; dear brother of the late Lambros (late Helen), late Helen (late Chris) Pappademos, late Daphine (late George)...

Mar 1, 2023

Joseph Zachary Zucchero passed away unexpectedly on March 1, 2023 at the age of 69. His loved ones are deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden death. Joseph was born on February 21, 1954.

Joseph is survived by his loving wife Camille (nee Eng) of 45 years, as well as his children, Christopher (Kacey), and Lauren, siblings...

Mar 1, 2023

John William Henry Koeppen III of Northbrook, IL  - Father of Melissa (Patrick) Costello and John (Lauren) Koeppen;  proud and cherished grandfather of Ella and Cora Costello.  Long time youth sports coach in the north suburban area .Proud Wheeling High School alum and kind friend to many.  Visitation Sunday March 5, from 1-4 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home, 625...

Feb 27, 2023

Mary Liz Pinchot- (nee Meyer)  beloved wife of Wes and the late Jack Bleidt;  loving mother of Wesley John (Cindy), John (Ruth), Laura (the late Ken), Mary Beth (Tom), Michael, Rob (Pam), Susan (Arturo) and Cody;  proud and cherished grandmother of 19 and great grandmother of one.  devoted sister of Eddie (Vickie) Meyer, George (Lorraine) Meyer, Margaret (the late...

Feb 22, 2023

Kathleen O'Neill was born in Swinford, Co. Mayo Ireland. Beloved wife of the late John O'Neill from Castlemaine Ireland; devoted mother of Danny O'Neill, James O'Neill, Dennis O'Neill, Kathy O'Neill, Brian O'Neill, and the late John O'Neill and Kevin O'Neill; fond grandmother and aunt to many. She was loved by all.

Visitation will be held on Sunday...

Feb 21, 2023

Nancy Mulrooney (nee O'Malley) Born in Derryrush Rosmuc, Co. Galway, Ireland. Beloved wife of the late John J. Mulrooney, from Chicago, IL; devoted daughter of the late Monica (nee Sullivan) and Martin O'Malley; fond sister of the late Margaret (the late George) Fletcher, Eileen (Phil) Boyle, Maureen (the late Peter) Ridge, Teresa (the late Eric) Ridgeway, Patrick (the late...

Feb 21, 2023

William (Bill) James Birt, 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 21, 2023. He was born in Ballynease, Co. Derry, Ireland. Beloved husband of late Julia (nee Kelly) Birt from Lettermullen, Co. Galway, Ireland; loving father to Mary Birt, Margaret (nee Birt) Lalich, and the late Thomas; dear grandfather to Ian, Megan, Emily, and Aidan...

Feb 20, 2023

Michelle Liskovec--Beloved wife of Frank Liskovec; dear daughter of John and Josephine Sebastian; loving mother of Jacob (Payton) Rickter, and Justin Rickter (Anna Morales); devoted step mother of Stephen Liskovec, and Brian Liskovec (Briana Gonzalez); fond sister of Joanne (David) Brennan, and Tom (Sheri) Sebastian; aunt to Sean and Nicole Brennan, and Tess and Carly Sebastian.

A...

Feb 19, 2023

Cara Teague Reidy departed from this earth on February 19, 2023. She was the beloved daughter of Edward (John) Reidy and Colleen Ann Jaeger; thoughtful sister to Jack Alexander Rice; stepdaughter to Lawrence (Steve) Rice; loving granddaughter to Donal and Theresa (nee O'Connor) Reidy, and Roger and Johanna (nee Brennan) Jaeger; devoted niece to April (nee Jaeger) and Paul Rudnicki, Elizabeth (nee Jaeger) and Jeffery Dore, Denis and Linda (Westmoreland) Reidy, Anne (nee Reidy) and...

Feb 19, 2023

Diane Henley passed away peacefully February 19, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of Thomas E Henley; loving mother of Steven (Sandra), Dennis (Irene), Peter (Maureen) and Suzan (Thomas Heneghan); devoted grandmother of 12: Sara (Shaun), Claire, Beth, Daniel, Colin, Erin, Jack, Tara, Nora, Max, Will and Lily. Diane was a very loving mother and...