Obituaries

Jan 19, 2022

The family of Thomas "Tommy" J. Rausch, of Chicago, Illinois is sad to announce his sudden passing on January 19, 2022, after 67 years of a life well-lived and well-loved. Tommy was preceded in death by his parents Leo Rausch and Eileen M. (nee Moyles) Rausch Nunemacher, his stepfather Hubert Nunemacher, his siblings Mary Kay Rausch, Billy Rausch, Kevin...

Jan 18, 2022

Patrick Joseph Foley, 92, slept peacefully away on January 18, 2022 surrounded by his children. Pat was married to the late Madonna (Meegan) for 65 years, and is survived by his nine children; Mary, Colleen (Ed), Brigid (Tim), Suzanne (John), Brian (Colleen), Maureen "Momo" (Jim), Kevin, Patrick "Packy", and Michael (Melissa); his 20 grandchildren, Kim, Katie, Brad, Danny, Brian,...

Jan 18, 2022

Catalina passed away on January 18, 2022, at the age of 77. She was born on February 13, 1944, to Julian Velazquez & Santa Rodriguez in Las Piedras, Puerto Rico. Catalina was a Catholic who went to church every Sunday, she would love to sit and listen to the music and sing along. In 1970 Catalina met, fell in love,...

Jan 16, 2022

Bernard W. White--Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Nee); loving father of James B. (Donna), and Timothy M. (Jennifer); grandfather of James, Kristen, Rylie, and Dylan. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home located at 3918 W. Irving Park Rd. in Chicago. Funeral Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. service at Cooney Funeral Home. Interment All...

Jan 15, 2022

Patricia Moran, 86. Beloved daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Ann Moran, devoted sister of Mary Moran. Preceded in death by her sisters Joan Foerstel and Katherine "Nancy" Gorrell, brothers Thomas (Marion), James (Betty), and John (Carolyn). Cherished aunt of 27 and great aunt to many more.  Pat had a long career at Illinois Bell/AT&T and upon retirement...

Jan 15, 2022

Reverend John W. Parker -  passed away peacefully on Jan 15, 2022 at age 77.  He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Stella Parker;  Fr. John was the beloved brother of James (Patricia) Parker and Mary Alice McDonald;  he is survived by nieces and nephews Anne (Dan) Lotito, Ellie McDonald (Jeff Zoeller), Jim (Carrie) Finley, Michael...

Jan 14, 2022

Coleman O'Malley - beloved husband of the late Bridget "Delia" (nee Joyce);  loving father of Mary (Ray) Jones, Norah Girard, Patrick (P.J) and Ann (Brian) McKeown  and the late Bartley (Joanne) O'Malley;  grandfather of Bill and Kevin (Evelyn) Girard, Amanda, and Noreen Jones;  great grandfather of Genevieve, Vivienne, Ariana and Raelyn;  fond brother of Ann (Bill) Murphy from New...

Jan 10, 2022

Thomas J. Sheehy, at rest Monday, January 10, 2022. Dearest loving husband of Elizabeth. He was predeceased by his beloved parents, Thomas and Anna Sheehy, and his cherished sisters, Patricia Halpin and Theresa Ann Ryan. His example and his guidance will continue to inspire his family: Marie (Danilo), Tom, Patricia (Michael), Joanne (Liam), Tracy (Kevin), Katie, Tess, Elizabeth, Daniel,...

Jan 8, 2022

Virginia A. Deniston-DiFebo (nee Blaha) passed on peacefully to her loving Lord on January 8, 2022, one month prior her 100th birthday. Virginia, ("Ginny" or Grandma "D" – as she was fondly known) was born in Chicago on February 8,1922 to Otto J. and Ruth M. (Tyrrell) Blaha.

A devout Catholic, she attended Our Lady of Mercy...

Jan 8, 2022

Martin "Marty" Collins, 46, of Chicago, IL passed away Saturday, January 8th after courageously fighting stomach cancer for over a year. He was blessed to spend three precious weeks at home, in hospice, surrounded by his family. Marty was so happy to be home, decorating for Christmas, watching movies by the fire, recording lists for Santa, opening presents, enjoying...

Jan 7, 2022

Joseph J. Laurie, 74 (Retired CPD - 019 District) passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Friday, January 7, 2022.

Joe was the beloved husband of Marylou (Serritos); loving dad of Joseph, Michael (CPD) (Sheila), Christopher (CPD); dear brother of Anthony (Cathi); brother in law to Barbara, Debbie (Steve) Hodges; fun and loving grandpa to...

Jan 5, 2022

George Larry Bateman was best known as "Larry" by all who met him.  He was born in Lebanon, MO to George Bateman and Vellis Ruth Gidden. His grandparents, Lawrence and Esther Marie Bateman raised Larry during the early years of his life alongside his brothers Richard and Terry, his Uncle Jim, Uncle Ted, Uncle Gary, Aunt May, Aunt Helen,...

Dec 29, 2021

Audrey L. Mirkes - (nee Frey)  96 years of age, beloved wife of the late Henry;  loving mother of Michael, Melody Becker and the late Robert and the late Karl (Judy);  proud and cherished grandmother of Tammy (Donald) Hall, Ryan (Sarah), Anne and Jeremy Mirkes and Eric Fox;  great grandmother of Ashley, Riley and Julia Mirkes and Angelica (Kim),...

Dec 27, 2021

Muriel L Bruce (nee Webb), age 92, beloved wife of the late Kenneth; loving mother of Joan (Bill) Rose and Nancy Kaukola; dear daughter of the late Charles and Josephine Webb; cherished grandmother of Brian Himber, Amy Himber, David Peter, Jeanne Gonzalez, Amanda (Zach) Fortier and great-grandmother of Adela Gonzalez; fond sister-in-law to Larry and Renee Bruce, Jim and...

Dec 26, 2021

Edward Martin Hunt was born in Chicago Ridge on November 23, 1951, the first boy in a family of five girls. His father died five days before his fourth birthday. When he was 15, he was playing the guitar in the bathroom for its acoustics, when a tornado came through Oak Lawn and leveled the family home. He woke...

Dec 25, 2021

Dennis "Denny" Creighton, 85 years of age, born and raised in County Limerick (Hospital) Beloved husband of the late Bridget (née Sweeney); devoted Father of Terry (Laura), Tom (Donna) ,Mike (Kathy), Eddie (Ann) and proud grandpa and great grandpa of many. A family man dedicated to his brothers, sister in laws, nieces and nephews. A proud member of Limerick...

Dec 23, 2021

Mitchell. Mary Catherine ("Maisie"), nee Griffin, of Chicago, age 90.  Loving daughter of the late Patrick and Nellie Griffin, natives of County Kerry, Ireland.  Beloved wife of the late Jack and loving mother to Mary (Ray) Lahlum, John (Eileen), Kathy (Liam) Egan, Michael, Jimmy (Eileen), and Tommy (retired CPD).  Adored Grandmother to Patrick (Nastassja) and the late Molly Lahlum,...

Dec 16, 2021

Peter Joseph "Pete" Smith was born in Chicago, Illinois on 19 March 1931 to Peter Smith and Nora Smith nee Carroll. Two well-loved sisters, Mary (John) Barrett and Eileen Smith, also survive his passing.

Pete was the loving and caring husband of Patricia Farrell Smith since 4 October 1952; together they raised six children. Father of: Timothy...

Dec 15, 2021

Jerome J. Zwick--Visitation will be held on Sunday from 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home located at 3918 W. Irving Park Rd. in Chicago. Funeral Monday, prayers at 9:30 a.m. going to St. Andrew Church for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. For information please call 773-588-5850 or visit www.cooneyfuneralhome.com

Dec 14, 2021

Charles "Chuck" Cairns, age 88, beloved husband of the late Julia (nee Hernik); father of Kathleen (Pat) Thornton and Charlene; proud grandpa of Michael (Carly), Molly, Annemarie and Aileen Thornton; loving great grandpa of Maeve; dear brother of the late Lillian (the late Jim) McDonald, the late Rosemary (the late Ray) Prestopic, the late William "Skip" (Joyce), the late...