Obituaries

Jan 26, 2022

Jane Sabina Falasz, nee Kulinski, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2022. She was preceded in death by her mother and father. Jane is survived by her husband of 47 years, Albert Falasz, her three children Amy (Brian) Falasz-Peterson, Kristin (John) Przekota, and Anthony (Leslie) Falasz, five grandchildren (John, Andrew, Will, Ella, and Nora), her three siblings, Frank Kulinski,...

Jan 24, 2022

In loving memory of Brian James Maigler who passed away suddenly on January 24, 2022. Brian was a graduate of Prospect High School where he dominated on the gridiron and on the wrestling mats.

Brian would then go on to the Electricians Union where he was again part of a team. Brian was the most caring and...

Jan 24, 2022

Laverne Ellegood (nee Ference)  Beloved wife of the late Estell "Eddie" Loving mother of  Michael, David (Judy), Judy, and the late  Jennifer and  Patricia.  Grandmother mother of 5. Great grandmother of 2. Fond sister of Karen Bergstrom  Visitation  Friday 9:00 am to 10:30 am to St. Benedict Church mass at 11:00 am. Interment: St Joseph Cemetery. For further information...

Jan 24, 2022

Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 3918 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago on Friday from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. with Prayer Service at 6:00 p.m.

Jan 24, 2022

Stasinos, Steven M. Age 32 passed away Saturday January 22, 2022, a day our family never wanted to face. No words do him justice as he was so loving, caring, smart, funny and artistic. He went to St. Edwards grammar school and played baseball at Gompers Park.  He started at the age of 5, playing hockey at McFetridge Ice...

Jan 22, 2022

Sharon M. Stone – (nee Maggini)  beloved wife of Thomas;  loving mother of Thomas (Cathy Schiltz) and Steven (Kristina);  very proud and doting grandmother of Michael, Ryan and Danny;  dear sister of the late Gregory Maggini and Bonnie (Ron) LaBarbara; sister in law of Nancy Kulzer; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Visitation Friday 8:30 a.m. to time...

Jan 21, 2022

EDWARD A. WEGER age 71, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2022 at his home in Chicago, IL. Ed was born in Chicago on November 9, 1950 and was one of seven children of loving parents John and Loretta (Zirbes) Weger. He was the dear brother of Thomas (Holly), Kenneth, Jane (Keith deceased ) Carrigan, Mary (Jim) Sharp, and...

Jan 21, 2022

Donald Butzen Jr, 64, loving father of Kristina (Rob Huddleston) and Donald Butzen III and grandfather to JJ and Maxine Huddleston; cherished son of Don and Joan Butzen; and fond brother to Deborah (Kevin) Collins and David (Barbara) Butzen. Donald is also survived by his former spouse (Wendy Butzen) and many nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors, and friends. He was...

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,...