Obituaries

Jul 19, 2022

Patrick Martensen, 56, of Chicago, IL passed away on July 19, 2022, at Ascension Resurrection Hospital in Chicago. He was born on March 17, 1966, in Chicago the son of the late Bernard Martensen and late Margaret Mary Martensen (nee Mitchell). Beloved husband of Cindy Martensen (nee Plambeck) and adored father of Katie and Bernadette. Brother of Mary Ellen...

Jul 18, 2022

Eileen Manning (nee Wolkober), 79, passed away on July 18th, 2022 in Park Ridge, IL. Eileen was a light in this sometimes dark world and she will be deeply missed by all who were lucky enough to know her. She touched the lives of so many people across multiple generations and disciplines. During her time with us, she was...

Jul 17, 2022

Emil Kvorka of Park Ridge, Illinois passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 17th, 2022 at the age of 95. With his passing, he is reunited with his wife Virginia whom he missed tremendously. He was a proud father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Virginia; his father Emil Kvorka Sr.;...

Jul 15, 2022

Joseph Coleman Kane Jr., 75 years old, passed away peacefully in Chicago, Illinois on July 15, 2022. He is reunited with his parents Joseph and Marcella (nee Moriarty) and his brother Kevin. Survived by his immediate family, Pat (Marybeth) Kane, Mary Clare (Bruce) Johnson, Helen Kane, Peter Donaghue, Marcella Kane, Bernadette (Cody) Cole, Colleen (Reynold) Kane-Mathe. Joe was dearly...

Jul 14, 2022

Frances "Frankie" Rome (nee Bienkowski) Age 73, of Antioch, passed away peacefully with her children by her side on July 14, 2022. She was born on October 1, 1948 in Waukegan, IL at Victory Memorial Hospital. She attended North Chicago and Waukegan Public Schools and earned her cosmetology license at Mueller's Beauty School. She was a beautician for 47...

Jul 14, 2022

MRS. DUOP THI BUI, on Thursday, July 14,2022 after a long illness. Visitation Thursday, July 21,2022 from 3:00pm until 9:00pm at the Cooney Funeral Home, 3918 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago. Funeral Service Friday, July 22, 2022 10:00am. Interment Rosehill Cemetery, Chicago. Under the direction of ASIAN FUNERAL SERVICES, Gregory J. Lindeman, Director. For additional information or assistance, please...

Jul 13, 2022

Carmen Riha, 77, of Chicago and formerly of Nicaragua passed away on July 13, 2022.

Beloved partner of Eduardo Valentin. Dear sister of Francisco Toval, Wilfredo Toval, Noemi Toval and Elizabeth Toval. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Longtime employee of Hilton and Double Tree Hotels.

A visitation...

Jul 11, 2022

Kappos, Harry G. Age 85 passed away on Monday, July 11. He was the loving husband of the late Paulette (nee Condos), loving father of George C. Kappos, devoted son of the late George and Paraskeve Kappos, dear brother of Michael (Katherine) Kappos, Mary (the late John) Gianakopouls, the late Antonia (the late Jim) Bakakos, the late Georgia (the...

Jul 11, 2022

Thomas C. Looney--Beloved husband of Bridget Ellen "Breege" (nee McGuire); loving father of Thomas, Patrick (Deirdre), Siobhan (Timothy) Carroll, and Deirdre (Richard) Reardon; proud and cherished grandfather of Liam, Ciaran, Norah, Ryan, Shane, Ronan, Saoirse, and Mairead. Preceded in death by six siblings, uncle of many. Native of Ballycashen, Co. Clare, Ireland. U.S. Army Veteran. Visitation will be held...

Jul 10, 2022

Jennifer Ann Thomas (nee Mateling), aged 70, passed on July 10, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents Elsie and Ronald Mateling and her daughter Dr. Maryann Bawoll (Mark). She leaves behind her husband Kevin Sr., cherished children Marjorie (Michael), Kevin (Therese), Kyle (Lindsay), and Timothy, as well siblings Nancy, Ronald, and John. She was a wonderful...

Jul 8, 2022

Louis Ernesto Ortiz, born September 16, 1947, was the son of the late Louis H. Ortiz and Catalina Salazar. Louis died on July 8, 2022. He is survived by his children Lissa ( Ortiz) Reyes, Louie Ortiz, Genoveva Ortiz, Lloren Ortiz, and Catalina Ortiz; his grandchildren N'digo Lobo & Genevieve Calix, Louie, Dominic, & Jake Ortiz, and Eric Aidan...

Jul 6, 2022

Dolores O'Donnell of Schaumburg, Illinois, passed away peacefully on July 6th, 2022, at the age of 78 after a long battle with cancer and various other ailments. With her passing, she is reunited with her loving husband Frank, her father Peter Stein, her mother Anna Stein, her brother Joseph, and her sister Betty, as well as many more close...

Jul 6, 2022

Timothy M. Selgrat – Age 68, of Chicago IL passed away on July 6 th , 2022. Devoted husband of Mary Jo; Loving father of Timothy (Emily), Michael (Katie), and Patrick; and "Best Papa Ever" to Timmy, JoJo, and Ava. Dear brother of Tom (Vicki), the late Stephanie (Bill) Murphy. Son of the late Stephen and Elizabeth (Rae) Selgrat....

Jul 6, 2022

John Kearns "JK" - Adoring father of Lauren and the late Ryan; formerly married to Sue (nee Wiemerslage); devoted son of the late Marilyn and Peter; dear brother of Kathleen, Peter, Kevin (Christine), Maureen (Ron) Callahan, Michael, James, Therese (Christopher) Foley, Matthew (Mary), Patrick (Jacqueline) and Daniel; loving uncle and a friend of many. Retired from CTA after 35...

Jul 4, 2022

John R. Veloria Sr., age 85, born in Chicago on February 4, 1937, passed away on July 4, 2022.

John was a retired taxi cab driver, an avid reader, music lover, history buff, and sports fan.  In recent years, in addition to the St. Louis Cardinals and Notre Dame football, he anxiously awaited the UConn Girls basketball...

Jul 3, 2022

Eileen Campbell (nee McNeela) - beloved wife of the late Patrick;  loving mother of Kevin (Deborah), Michael (Lynn), Mary (Raymond) Alm, Patrick (Vicki), Frank (Maura), John (Lisa) and the late Jerry (Jane) Campbell;  Proud and cherished grandmother and great grandmother of many;  dear sister of Delia (James) Woods, Kathleen (John) O'Neill and the late Brian (Frances), Mary (Con) Callahan, ...

Jul 2, 2022

Rosemary Lump (nee Thorsen) of Wheeling (and formerly Des Plaines and Palatine), 88.  Visitation for Rosemary Lump will be on Saturday, July 16th from 9-11 a.m. at Addolorata Villa at 555 McHenry Road in Wheeling, IL. Mass will follow at 11 a.m. in the Addolorata Villa Chapel. Interment will be private at a later date. Rosemary was born in...

Jul 2, 2022

Anne Terese Black, age 63, of Park Ridge, died quietly and peacefully in the embrace of her tearful family in her childhood home on Saturday, July 2, 2022, eleven days after being diagnosed with cancer.

Anne was born on All Saints Day, November 1,1958 and baptized at St. Paul of the Cross Church in Park Ridge, IL....

Jun 30, 2022

John Thomas Mingey--Age 78, of Chicago, IL (Portage Park) passed away on June 30th, 2022. Loving father of Brian Timothy and Lori Marie; loving grandfather of Michael Johnathan; loving brother of Marageret Ann, Edward J., and James Raymond; loving son of John E. and Margaret Britt. He was a St. Patrick High School Alumni where he ran track. He...

Jun 30, 2022

Catherine Butler (O'Neill) passed away peacefully on June 30, 2022 at the age of 84 as family members were by her side. Catherine was born in 1938 in Woodlawn, Galway, Ireland. She immigrated to Chicago in 1959, where she met her husband Martin and lovingly raised a family of five children. Catherine was devoted to her Catholic faith and...