Obituaries

Dec 2, 2022

Margaret Faith Woelfle, (nee' Cummings), previously Margaret Faith Carter, age 98, died on December 2, 2022, in Chicago, Illinois after a long and active life. She was born in Henry County, Alabama on November 24, 1924, to James Edward Cummings and Mabel Cleo Money. She was the oldest of nine children in a family that grew cotton and ran...

Dec 1, 2022

Collins, Martin Joseph. Beloved son of the late Patrick and the late Bridget "Agnes"; loving brother to Denis, Patrick, Paul, Dorai and Sean. Proud and cherished Uncle and Friend to many and Great-Uncle to one. Veteran of the U.S. Navy, member of the Knights of Columbus and the Lions Clubs International and Usher at St. Eugene's Parish.  Visitation Friday...

Nov 30, 2022

Nancy B. Panek (nee Callahan), age 90, at rest on November 26, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Melvin Panek. Loving mother of Donna (Victor) Berzins, the late Mel "Joe" (Lisa) Panek, Cheryl (Walter) Schreiman, and Carolyn (James) Harrity. Cherished grandmother of Michael (Kara) Berzins, Juliann (Patrick) Stremel, Joseph (Tina) Panek, Melissa  (Timothy) Garcia, Thomas (Kristen) Panek, Kelly Schreiman,...

Nov 30, 2022

Neil M. Santee--Beloved husband of RoseMary (nee Anderson); loving father of David Neil and James (Jamie Lynn); proud and cherished grandfather of Christopher, Michael (Kristen), Ryan, Sarah, and Jessica; great grandfather of Ollie and Theo; dear brother of the late Patricia (the late Leon); fond uncle of Kris Sherad. U.S. Army Veteran of Korean War.

A memorial...

Nov 29, 2022

Joanne A. Minelli--Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Ransom Church located at 8300 N. Greenwood in Niles. Interment Indiana. For information please call 847-685-1002 or visit www.cooneyfuneral.com

Nov 27, 2022

Vincent Joseph Evola (59) passed away before his time on the morning of November 27th, 2022. He is survived by his two sons, Vincent and Daniel, former spouse and lifelong friend, Kelley and son Michael; his devoted mother Maria Saveria and late father Nunzio, of blessed memory; his loving sister Maria Antonella (Christopher), nieces Gabrielle (Sean Abplanalp), and Felicia...

Nov 26, 2022

JoAnn Barder, nee Laffey, age 78, of River Forest, died Saturday, November 26, 2022, after a brief illness, surrounded by her three children. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Barder, born into Eternal Life in 1998. Loving mother of Julie Ann, Mary Therese (Michael) Leahy, and Robert Thomas (Julene). Loving grandmother of James, the late Raymond, Naomi, David,...

Nov 24, 2022

Richard Wilson--Native of Rathdrum, County Wicklow, Ireland.  Beloved uncle of many, especially Peter (Angie) Wilson and Nancy (Dennis) McNaughton; cherished granduncle of Robert, Leo, and Thomas McNaughton; Andrew, Allison, and Jack Wilson; loving brother of Josephine (Gerard) Comerford, Bernadette (Paul) Parker, Leo (Bridget), Delores Wilson, Peter (Raewynn) and Thomas (Audrey).  Proud Laborer of Chicago Local 4.. Visitation at Cooney...

Nov 23, 2022

Lois Sue Planthaber (nee Maki), 65, of Chicago, IL passed away surrounded by the comfort and love of her family the morning of November 23, 2022, after a battle with cancer. She leaves behind her husband of 39 years, Michael Planthaber, loving children, Michael J. Planthaber Jr., Jori (Tom) Smith, Juline (Aaron) Patlan, sweet and beloved grandchildren, Leah, Willow,...

Nov 23, 2022

Paul J. Gurnig, 101, of Chicago IL passed away peacefully on Nov. 23rd, 2022. Husband to the late Margaret, nee Zimmermann, for 50 years. Father to John (Peggy) and Paul (Dee).  Opa to John, Timothy and Joseph. Uncle to nieces and nephews in Germany.

Paul was born June 30, 1921, in Kaldaun Germany on a farm to...

Nov 20, 2022

Michael "Mike" J. Kussmann of Chicago, IL, age 72, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022.

Michael was the son of the late Robert and Geraldine Kussmann. Proud father of Julie (Brian) Blasius and Michael (Rebecca) Kussmann. Proud grandfather of Erica, Matthew, Justin, Jackson, and Uma. Beloved brother of Mary Pat Dillon, Kathy (Bill) Wiese, Joseph, John,...

Nov 19, 2022

John Griffin--Beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Grady); loving father of Maureen (Tim) Richardson, Maurice (Cathy), and Eileen; proud and cherished grandfather of Sean, Sheila, and Kelly Griffin, and Colleen and Anna Richardson; loving brother of Jim (Betty), Anne (Patrick) O'Mahony, and Nora (John) Curran; proud uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Tuesday...

Nov 16, 2022

Mary Rita (nee O'Malley) Flatley—Passed away peacefully at home. Born in Doughmakeon, Louisburgh, County Mayo, Ireland to Anthony and Jane (nee Burke) O'Malley. Mary emigrated to Chicago on October 16, 1947 and became a U.S. Citizen on May 18, 1954. She married Thomas M. Flatley on October 16, 1954.

Proud immigrant, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother,...

Nov 11, 2022

Susan P. Cunniff Coughlin – Beloved wife of Al Coughlin, passed on Saturday, November 12th, 2022 surrounded by her husband Al, dear cousin Cathy and close friend Linda. Only child of and preceded in death by her parents Susie and Robert Cunniff. Sue is survived by her husband Al Coughlin and loving cousin Cathy Downing King. Dear sister in...

Nov 9, 2022

Susan M. Dohl--Visitation will be held on Sunday from 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home located at 625 Busse Hwy. in Park Ridge. Funeral service Monday, 11:00 a.m. at Cooney Funeral Home. Interment private. For information please call 847-685-1002 or visit www.cooneyfuneralhome.com

Nov 9, 2022

Zuehlke, Ruth E. (nee Toltzman) Age 93. Beloved wife of the late LTC Frank R. Zuehlke; loving mother of Rebecca (Mike) Bertermann and Judith (Merel) Frank; dear grandmother of Rebecca, Rachel, Nathan Frank, and Ethan, Abigail, and Caleb Bertermann. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 21 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Cooney...

Nov 9, 2022

Timothy A. Murphy--Native of Kiskeam, County Cork. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis; devoted son of the late Jeremiah and Catherine Murphy; fond brother of the late Mary Looney (the late Peter), San Francisco, the late Tom Murphy (the late Maureen) San Francisco, the late Jerry Murphy (Sheila) Co. Kerry, the late Patsy Cronin (Michael) Co. Kerry, Martin Murphy...

Nov 7, 2022

Gloria Stelmachowski - (nee Miller) Beloved wife of the late John E.; loving mother of John F. (Doris) of Hainesville, IL and Joseph (Jodi) of Crystal Lake, IL; proud and cherished grandmother of Jacob and Isabella. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 19 2022 at Cooney Funeral Home located at 625 Busse. Hwy. in Park Ridge from...

Nov 5, 2022

Lawrence "Larry" P. Lundin - beloved husband of Mary (nee Kerrigan);  loving father of Patrick (Ivy) Lundin;  proud and cherished grandfather of Ellie;  devoted son of the late Mary (nee Cushing) and Ernest Lundin;  loving brother of Noreen (Tom Lacey), Mike (Jean), Eileen, Kathy (Scott) Swieca, Joe (Mary), Annie (Steve) Reams, Mary Jo, Neil (Michele), Terri (Dave) Urquhart;  dear...

Nov 4, 2022

Eileen Kearns, nee Mulloy, beloved wife of the late James Kearns Sr., devoted mother of James Jr. (Ann), Dominick (Emily) and Mark (Jennifer); proud grandmother of Margaret, Bridget, Fiona, Megan, Abigail, Colleen, Nora, Dominick, Eibhlin, Brydie and Lex; dear daughter of the late Dominick and Bridget Mulloy of Ballina, County Mayo, Ireland; beloved sister of Kathleen; fond aunt and...