Obituaries

Nov 2, 2021

Maureen Broderick (nee Hennigan) 76, born in Swinford, Co. Mayo, passed away on November 2, 2021 after a brave battle with Alzheimer's. Loving wife of the late Edward Broderick; dear mother of Lisa (Tom) McMahon, the late Edward Broderick Jr., the late Tommy Broderick, and Ann (Mike) Tworek; best Nana to Michael, Patrick, Kaitlin, Dylon, and Emma; wonderful sister,...

Nov 2, 2021

Patricia Ann Alberts, 91 of Park Ridge, IL was born in Chicago on October 15, 1930 to the late William and Anne Speik (nee Papciak).

Patricia was the beloved wife of the late Richard M. 'Dick' Alberts whom she married on Mary 30, 1954. Devoted mother to son, Robert John Alberts of Park Ridge and daughter Jane...

Oct 30, 2021

Helen Bernadette Mercades, 89 years of age, was the daughter of Valeriano Domingo and Anacleta Menor. She was the devoted wife to the late Lawrence Mercades for 62 years. She was the loving mother of Doreen Mercades-Hult and son-in-law Steven Hult, and sister to surviving siblings, James Barrientos, Eleanor (Bobo) Aquinde, and Gloria Manzano. She was preceded in death...

Oct 28, 2021

Margaret Simpson--Margaret Simpson (nee Lally), of Chicago Illinois, born and raised in Belmullet, County  Mayo Ireland. Beloved wife of the late Robert Simpson; loving mother of  Michael (Theresa)  and Bob; cherished grandmother of Olivia, Connor, Valerie, Brian and Jeffrey; fond sister of Mary (Tom) Conroy, Kathleen (Bob) Cimarusti, Rose (Joseph) Goff, Sadie (Michael) Ryan, Bridget Lally, Michael Lally and...

Oct 27, 2021

MR. PERRY LUCIUS THACHER, JR. 84, passed away on Wednesday, October 27,2021 at the Freeport Memorial Hospital in Freeport, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Roule, his father Perry Thacher, Sr and his son, Perry III. Survived by his wife Barbara; children Gary (Ann) Thacher, Laura (Craig) Scope and Robert (Pauline) Thacher; stepdaughters Linda and...

Oct 27, 2021

Erickson, Mary (nee Fiordaliso)—Beloved wife of the late Donald; loving mother of Linda Castracane, Carol (Jim) Cruz, Donald "Ken" Erickson, Sharon (Stan) Szczesny, and Debbie (Dan) Wahl; devoted grandmother of Brian Castracane, James, Steven, Billy, and Kevin Cruz, Angela and Lisa Erickson, and Nikki Hitchens; great grandmother and fond aunt of many. Visitation will be held on Sunday from...

Oct 24, 2021

Catherine L. Croley--Beloved wife of the late Michael Croley; loving mother of Melissa (Eldridge) Adams, and Jason (Danielle) Croley; loving daughter of Iva and Leonard Westfal; grandmother of Joshua, Matais, Savannah, Alyssa, Dylan, Bella, and Sofia; dear sister of the late David Westfal. A memorial visitation will take place on Friday, November 5, 2021 from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at...

Oct 23, 2021

Ita M. "Etta" Bake née O'Malley, 85, of Edison Park, native of Limerick City, Ireland at rest October 23, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Richard for 62 years. Loving mother of Richard. Cherished grandma of Cailin (Duncan Lawson) Bake and Ricky (fiancée Jessica Diffendal). Proud great-grandmother to Ronan Lawson. Dear sister of Kay (Joe) Byrne, Tom (the late...

Oct 22, 2021

Kathleen "Kathy" Naughton - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our sister Kathy Naughton.  Loving mother of Brian P. Musolf;   cherished sister to John (Kay) Naughton, Maureen O'Halloran and the late Eileen Naughton;  devoted daughter of the late Hugh and Maureen (nee Derrig) Naughton;  treasured wife of the late John A. Musolf (C.P.D.)  Kathy...

Oct 19, 2021

Marilyn E. Wright, nee Horan, 89, of  Glenview, formerly of Chicago, departed her earthly life October 19, 2021, to join her cherished daughter Jeanne, brother John, and parents Patrick and Mary. Marilyn was born on the North side of Chicago to Irish immigrant parents and later moved to St. Michael's parish in Lincoln Park. After graduation from Immaculata High...

Oct 18, 2021

Mary C Roman. It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Christine Roman "Chrissy" of Chicago. Beloved daughter of Florence (the late Mitchell) Roman; dear sister of (the late Betsy), Mitchell and David; loving aunt of Nicholas, Julie (Sean) Taff and Marc (Katie) Szramek. Chrissy was a very generous and giving person that loved to...

Oct 15, 2021

Michelle T. Byrne (nee Joyce) – Beloved mother of Johnny (Lokelani Lee), Gavin, Paddy and Bridget Byrne; loving sister of Mary Clancy, John Joyce (Betsy), Lynnie Weber-Midlowski (Bob) and the late Debbie Dillon; devoted daughter of the late Helen (nee Rodgers) and John Joyce; former wife of Mike Byrne; adored aunt of many nieces and nephews, cherished cousin, and...

Oct 13, 2021

Waltraud Hirschmann dearest mother Frank, Susanne (Bubba), and the late Werner Hirschmann Grandmother of Vanessa, Christopher (Farrah), Raymond (Mellissa) Nicholas (Margie), and Frankie (Leslie) Great grandmother of 10. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home 3918 W Irving Park Rd. Tuesday 3-8 pm. Funeral Service Wednesday 10:00 am. Interment St. Luke Cemetery. For further information please contact 773-588-5850.

Oct 12, 2021

Charles R. Szymaniak Jr. - suddenly,  devoted son of the late Kathleen (nee Fogarty) and Charles Sr.;  beloved brother of Lois (Jason) Valavanis, Joyce, and Janet Szymaniak;  loving companion and sweetheart of Michelle Anderson;  dear uncle of Victor and Max.  A "Celebration of Life" will take place at Paterno's - 5303 N. Milwaukee at Central Ave. on Saturday, Oct...

Oct 9, 2021

Jeffrey Allen Stenberg, 55, passed away on October 9th, after losing his battle to non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.Jeff is the beloved husband of Gail (nee) Sanders. Loving father of Randall and Grace Stenberg, cherished son of Linette and the late Curt Stenberg, fond brother of Erik (Donna) and Lois (Timothy) Scrivens. Uncle of Nicholas Stenberg and Joseph, Christopher and Jacob Scrivens....

Oct 7, 2021

Private family services were held for Eileen (Curley) Leutz, 97, of Chicago. She passed on October 7, 2021. Born July 5, 1924 in Passaic, NJ, Eileen was the daughter of John and Margaret Halford Curley. She graduated from Orange Memorial Hospital School of Nursing and the postgraduate school at Boston Lying-In Hospital (Brigham and Women's Hospital). She worked in...

Oct 7, 2021

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Catherine Wilson (Cathy), loving, devoted, and doting Nana to Mickey and Casey Glascott, on October 7, 2021, in Williams Bay, Wisconsin.  Adored Mama of Amanda (Mike) Glascott, proud stepmother to Ben (Sylvie) Resch. Loving Aunt to Karen, Pat, Katie, Kevin, Elizabeth, Quinn, Jesse, CJ, Luke, and Anne. Fond...

Oct 7, 2021

Phyllis Spok (nee Lanson) - beloved wife of the late Steve J. Spok;  loving sister of Patricia (Dominic) Valenza and the late Bob Lanson;  dear aunt of Steven Valenza, Debbie Straus, Lori Mueller and Donald Valenza;  loving aunt and great aunt to many. Visitation on Wednesday at. St. Juliana Church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass at...

Oct 6, 2021

Regis Patrick Fay of Chicago, born on August 23, 1961 and left us too soon on October 6, 2021. Loving husband of 35 years to Cathy (nee Hudgin), cherished father to his pride and joy, Quinn and Brian. Retired FBI agent after 26 years of loyal service to our nation with Fidelity, Bravery, and Integrity. Devoted son of the...

Sep 29, 2021

Priscilla C. Veron, 78, passed away on September 29, 2021. Born in Manila to Gorgonio and Amparo Caguiat, Priscilla was a devout Catholic throughout her life and attended Catholic school from kindergarten through high school. She continued her education at the University of Philippines, attaining first a Bachelor's in Business Administration and ultimately earning her M.B.A. It was during...