Obituaries

Aug 15, 2021

On March 7, 1953, Hector T. Montanez was born to the late Guillermo Montanez and Candida Serrano. He was a caring and loving man who was always there for everyone. He loved his family and his Harley Motorcycle. He was a hard worker. He leaves a legacy of how one should treat their fellow man. On August 15, 2021...

Aug 13, 2021

Thomas Perez.  Visitation Monday, August 16th, 3 pm -7 pm. at Cooney Funeral Home, 3918 W. Irving Park Rd.   Funeral Tuesday, August 17th, 10:00 am at St. Sylvester's Roman Catholic Church (2157 N Humboldt Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647). For information please call 773-588-5850 or visit www.cooneyfuneralhome.com

Aug 11, 2021

Donald Gilbert Wittmann was born on September 30th, 1957 in Chicago, IL and passed away on August 11th, 2021 in Rutherfordton, NC where he had recently moved to enjoy beautiful scenery with room for his beloved pups, Rocky and Ginger, to run and play. Don had a heart of gold and will be missed by so many. He is...

Aug 11, 2021

Rev. William "Bill" McNulty - Beloved son of the late Ellen (nee McDonnell) and William; loving brother of the late Therese McNulty; dear cousin of many here at home in American and abroad in England, Ireland and Australia; A friend of many. An ordained Catholic priest for 60 years. Fr. McNulty served in many parishes, most recently as pastor...

Aug 9, 2021

William Callaghan, age 72. Born in Chicago, Illinois on July 8, 1949. Passed away in Port Orange, Florida. Dear son of the late William and Elizabeth; loving brother of Mary (Tom) Riggs; fond uncle of many. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Cooney Funeral Home located at 625...

Aug 8, 2021

Felipe "Phil/Lipo" Gustavo Sanchez passed away unexpectedly on August 8,2021 at the age of 48. Felipe is survived by his parents, Catalina and Salvador Sanchez. Felipe is lovingly remembered by his children, Roberto (Alexis ), Felipe Jr. , Veronica, Catalina, Sebastian, and Isabella; his grandson, Leonardo; his brothers and sister; his nieces and nephews; and wife, Yolanda. Felipe was...

Aug 8, 2021

Michael "Gator" Busa passed away on Sunday August 8th 2021 surrounded by his immediate family. He was born to parents Carmen and Ruth Busa who preceded him in death. In life he was a proud union bricklayer for the City of Chicago. He leaves behind his loving partner in life Christine Swinton, his son Michael (Kelly) Busa, his daughter...

Aug 7, 2021

Terrence (Terry) Michael Melchiori, 67, life-long resident of Chicago, passed away on August 7, 2021, from Covid-19 while on vacation in Florida.

Born August 8, 1953, Terry attended St. Andrew School and Carl Schurz High School.  Terry was engrossed in Chicago politics and began his career with the Chicago Park District as a Parking and Transportation Manager. ...

Aug 7, 2021

Betty Ann Vogel, 79 - Beloved aunt, sister, friend, listener, house fairy, and confidant. Betty passed in peace surrounded by her many loved ones from near and far.  Sister to Marilyn (Vogel) Spietz, aunt to Trina Kakacek (John), Erin Molek (Timothy), great aunt to Elyse, McMillen, Dirk, Greta, lifelong friend to Celeste and her children Lisa, Elizabeth, Lauren and...

Aug 6, 2021

Thomas F. Markham--Retired CFD. Beloved husband of Sophie Radlowski; loving father of Timothy (Melissa), and Christina (Michael) Booker; grandfather of Grace, Patrick, Samantha, Alexander, Michael Thomas, Michael, Robert, and Anna; dear brother of Gerald (Kay), the late Eileen (Robert) Lewandowski, and Timothy; dear brother in law of Cecelia Radlowski and Margaret Radlowski (Angelo Mannarelli); loving uncle to many nieces,...

Aug 5, 2021

Martin "Marty" J. Kehoe Jr - 77 years of age. Beloved husband of Kathleen Kehoe (nee Moore); devoted father of Julie Kehoe Kopiec, Kelly (Jerry) Wisniewski, and Martin (Lynda) Kehoe; son of the late Martin Sr Julia (Kennedy) Kehoe; proud grandfather Melanie and Brandon Kopiec, Joseph, Jamison, and Matthew Wisniewski, Martin, Maeve, and Paige Kehoe; proud great-grandfather of Aiden,...

Aug 5, 2021

Elsie B. Sittner (Mateling)--Visitation will be held on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 1:00 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home located at 625 Busse Hwy. in Park Ridge. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. For information please call 847-685-1002 or visit www.cooneyfuneralhome.com

Aug 4, 2021

Michael John McGrath, of Park Ridge, passed away peacefully in his home on August 4th. Loving  father of MacKenzie McGrath; devoted son of the late Michael and Isabel (Ahern) McGrath; beloved brother of Kelly (Bob) Grotthuss, and Bunty McGrath; loving uncle to Michael (Erica) McKirchy and Heather Grotthuss. Michael was a devoted lifelong friend to many and touched their...

Aug 2, 2021

Beverly Ann Borchardt (nee Hallas) passed away August 2, 2021. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 54 years L. Richard Borchardt. She is survived by her children Scott (Judy), Kirk (CeCe), Pam (Bob) Drehmel, Carol (Dan) Novak, and grandchildren Ryan, Riley, Sam, Jake, Angie, Jim, John, and Haley, and her sister Dorthy Rice. She will...

Aug 1, 2021

Margaret "Peggy" Cooney –  (nee Dockery) 100 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Thomas J.; devoted mother of Mary (Robert) Lewin, Thomas (Sandra), Brigid (Richard) Magnuson, Patrice (Jack) Costello, Martin (Heidi), Nancy (Scott) Forrest, John (Kathy), Eugene (the late Mary) (Kelly) and Denis (Therese Lowry); daughter of the late Patrick and Mary (nee Brennan) Dockery;  proud and...

Jul 31, 2021

Richard L. Hawkins –  Beloved husband of Marlene Hawkins; devoted father of Karen, Jason, Timothy, and Larry; son of the late Lloyd and Catherine. Preceded in death by his loving siblings Bettie and Lloyd Jr., uncle to Craig (Janice), proud and cherished grandfather of Vanessa (Tim) and Henry Jr. and great-grandfather to Colton and Cade.  Served in the United...

Jul 29, 2021

Michael Joseph Cwik, 61, of Chicago, died on July 29th. Beloved son of Joseph and Betty Cwik (Chisman); loving brother to Cindy (John) Kozak, Debbie (David) Ortega and Laura Cwik; loving uncle to Joseph (Abby) Kozak, Peter Kozak, and John Kozak and a friend to many. Preceded in death by his faithful companion, Dora, his beloved dog. A retired Chicago Police...

Jul 28, 2021

Maria Paganis--Age 86. Beloved wife of the late James; loving mother of Joanne (Kurt) Prinz and Pamela (Jack) Stanis; cherished grandmother of Christopher, Jonathon, and Timothy; sister of Demi (Nick) Adam; aunt of many nieces and nephews; daughter of the late John and Cornelia Speropoulos. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at...

Jul 28, 2021

James L. Sandrik, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Loyola University of Chicago School of Dentistry died peacefully in Park Ridge on July 28, 2021.  For 54 years he was the loving husband of Joan, proud father of Tim (Christine) Sandrik and Kathy (Stephen) Romanski, adoring Grandpa Jim to Henry and Abby Sandrik, and PopPop to Gracie, Katie and James Romanski.

Jul 27, 2021

August P (Gus) Malatia, age 86, of Chicago Illinois died peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Loving husband of Carol (nee Korneck); dear brother of Josephine (Duke) Wilkins; caring brother-in-law, uncle, godfather, nephew, and cousin. He was a devoted, lifelong friend to many including his army buddies, Chi Gents brothers and firemen co-workers, especially those at...