Obituaries

Dec 12, 2021

Nancy Lorraine (Sipulski) Buchic, aged 73, beloved wife of Nickolas Michael Buchic Jr, peacefully passed surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at 11:14 pm.

Born January 9, 1949 in Chicago IL to the late Anna (Orr) Sipulski and the late Joseph Matthew Sipulski, Nancy was sister to the late Clark Sipulski and the...

Dec 11, 2021

Samantha Nicole Nielsen-Reese, a beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend left this world unexpectedly, at the young age of 21, on December 11, 2021. Samantha was born at St. Francis Hospital in Evanston, Illinois on March 6, 2000 to Michelle Nielsen and Lyndell Reese. Samantha grew up in Chicago, where she attended both George B. Armstrong &...

Dec 11, 2021

FRANK JOHNSON, 81, passed away Dec. 11th, surrounded by his family. Frank is survived by his proud children, Frank (Tami), Karla (Rob Skelton) and Jeffrey; by his grandson, Reid Sanders, great grandson, James and by his devoted sister, Myra (Art Lyons). Frank took care of people, devoting himself to his mother's care until her death in 2004 and in...

Dec 10, 2021

Linda F. Jouzaitis, long-time Chicago resident, passed away Dec. 10 at age 70.  Linda graduated from St Turibius Elementary School and Lourdes High School in Chicago. She received a bachelor's degree from Northern Illinois University. She was born in Kingfisher, Okla. Her passions were art, dogs and nutrition and wellness issues. She worked for many years in sales management...

Dec 2, 2021

MR. KHENG HOY, on December 2, 2021. Visitation and service Saturday, Dec 11, 2021 from 8:00am until 12noon at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Highway, Park Ridge. Funeral procession to Maryhill Cemetery for the interment will begin at 12:15pm.  In keeping with local and national mandates regarding COVID19 policies and procedures, all visitors, while in attendance, must wear masks...

Dec 2, 2021

Kathleen B. "Kathleen" Mulchrone - January 15, 1932 – December 2, 2021

Kathleen B. Mulchrone passed away Thursday December 2, 2021 surrounded by her family.  She was born in Kylebrack, County Galway, Ireland on January 15, 1932 to Jack and Annie (nee Ryan) Flaherty.  Kathy came to America in April of 1951 where she worked as a...

Dec 2, 2021

Ralph F. Van Etten Sr. - Born July 20, 1929 passed peacefully at home December 2, 2021. Ralph is survived by his loving wife of almost 34 years, Margaret (Meyer) Van Etten, his daughter Loretta, his son Ralph (Carolyn) Van Etten Jr. and step-children Bridget (Ed) Diversey, Paul Quinn III, Phillip (Diane) Quinn, Patrick (Jacki) Quinn. He was a...

Nov 28, 2021

Maureen T. Diskin--Devoted daughter of Rose (nee Kelly) and Patrick; loving sister to Patrick, Thomas, Colleen (T.J.) Diskin-Quinn, and James (Elizabeth); beloved Aunt Moe to Liam, Eleanor, and Mikey Quinn, and Jimmy and Caroline Diskin; fond niece and cousin of many. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 9:00 a.m.-11: a.m. at Cooney Funeral Home located at 625 Busse...

Nov 28, 2021

The Honorable Judge Thomas P. Cawley

Thomas Patrick Cawley, 85, beloved husband of Sheila Patricia (nee Clarke) passed away at his home on November 28, 2021. He was the cherished father of Michael, Kathleen, Eileen (Thomas Stein), and Sheila (Stephen Kahnert).  He was the greatly loved grandfather of Thomas, Matthew, Michael (fiancé Madeline Marsan), Martin, Daniel, Emmett,...

Nov 27, 2021

Margaret Heneghan (Marge), 81, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021. She was the loving sister of Martin (Corinne), Kathleen (the late Frank) Joyce, Eileen (Patrick) Mulkerrin, and James (Patricia). She was the dear aunt and great aunt to many. Marge is preceded in death by her parents Martin and Margaret (Barrett) Heneghan. Visitation will be held on Thursday...

Nov 27, 2021

Kennelly, Jeremiah "Jerry", age 84.  Loving husband of Eileen (nee Scanlon).  Devoted son of the late Daniel and Kathleen (nee O'Sullivan), natives of Finnoe, Ballyhahill Co Limerick, Ireland.  Beloved father of Susan (Patrick) McInerney, Geri (Douglas Petersen), and the late Patrick Kennelly.  Adored grandfather of Kayleigh, Mary Kate, John and Cadence. Dear brother of Bridget (late Vincent) Marotta, Maureen...

Nov 26, 2021

Robert J. Mocarski--Born 10/12/77 Passed 11/26/21. Beloved son of Robert and Beverly Mocarski; brother of Michael (Anne Cooney); father of Robert A.; uncle, nephew, and cousin to many; grandson of the late Frank and Esther Mocarski (Wentland) and Bruno and Michaelene Balcunas (Koziol). Services will be held at St Tarcissus Catholic Church located at 6020 W. Ardmore in Chicago...

Nov 26, 2021

Olga H. Marchionne (nee Jarosz), 94 years old, passed away on November 26th. Beloved wife of the late Henry; most loving mother of Anne (the late David) Gardner, John Marchionne, and the late Paul and James Marchionne; proud and loving grandmother of Matthew (Anna) Gardner, Nicole Gardner, and Sophia Marchionne; most especially loving great grandmother of Dante Matthew Gardner;...

Nov 26, 2021

Francis Ronald Gallian (Frank), 86, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021, at Lutheran General Hospital. He was in the presence of his loving family.  Born July 5, 1935, Frank, to all who knew him, was a loving and caring man who touched the lives of all who knew him.   Frank is survived by his wife, Connie; his sister,...

Nov 26, 2021

Colleen Ann (nee Ryan) O'Malley, age 70, loving wife of Jim O'Malley, retired CPD; daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy; devoted mother of Jim (Kelly), Megan (Tom), Brendan (Gena), Kevin (Meghann); loving Nana of Jimmy, Mikey, Johnny, Morgan, Luke, Gavin, Connor, Annmarie, Liam, Maggie, and Jack; dear sister of the late Maureen, the late Dotty and the late...

Nov 25, 2021

Chicago, IL - Funeral arrangements have been for Sandra (Sandy) Gough who passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021, at Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago..

Sandra Lee (nee Blair) Gough, age 79, is a retired Chicago Police Officer with the City of Chicago, she married and divorced Daniel William Gough, daughter of the late Raphael Sigsbee Blair...

Nov 24, 2021

Leo Charles Swiatkowski, age 18, passed away on November 24, 2021.

Family came first for Leo. His parents, Craig and Sara (née Lewandowski), could always count on him to be there, whether that meant playing video games with his brother Will, having a dance party with his sister Lula, or taking their dog Coco for a long...

Nov 23, 2021

McNamara, Thomas Edward, age 93. Loving Husband of Mary (nee Shevlin) for 69 years. Devoted son of the late John and Bessie (nee Burke), natives of Louisburg, Co Mayo, Ireland. Beloved father of Mariann (George) Curran, Peggy (Brian) Fergus, Susan (Shay) Hogan, Cathy (Ed) Featherstone, Tom (Dee), Patti (Joe, CFD) McDonagh, and Bob (Jeannie). Adored grandfather to Meghan and...

Nov 22, 2021

Michael Thomas Lally died November 22, 2021, following a lengthy decline. Born in Chicago IL on January 11, 1932, to Thomas and Helen Lally (nee Doyle), Mike grew up near Welles Park and attended DePaul Academy. After graduation, Mike enlisted in the US Marine Corps. He married Marie Celine O'Donnell (1931-2021) while on leave in October of 1951. Following...

Nov 22, 2021

Barbara Ann Case - Beloved mother of the late Kenneth; loving sister of Eileen (the late Jack) Erdman, the late Mary Catherine (the late Joseph) DeLisle and the late Harry (Janice) Collins; dear aunt and great-aunt of many. Visitation Sunday 3-7 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home 625 Busse Hwy, Park Ridge. Funeral Monday, prayers at 9:15 to St. Mary...