Obituaries

Nov 12, 2021

Janice DeDecker (nee McGovern) 65, of Chicago, Illinois passed away on November 12, 2021. Beloved wife of David; loving mother of Colleen (Ted)  Rozmus and Sean (Caitlin) DeDecker, cherished Mama of Dillon, Bennett, Jacqueline, and Camden; beloved daughter of the late John and Jacqueline McGovern.  She worked at a Catholic Elementary School for 30 years, a job that suited...

Nov 12, 2021

Sally Ann Sharkey (nee Fay) passed away November 12, 2021. Originally from Glasgow, Scotland, she moved to Chicago in 1961. Preceded in death by her loving husband John and her beloved brother Patrick Fay. Survived by her three devoted daughters Maureen Sheehan, Nuala (the late Ted) Novak, and Mary (Keith) Sudie; proud Grandma of Bridget (John Melisi) Sheehan, John...

Nov 10, 2021

John P. "Jack" McMahon - 88,  beloved brother of Carol (the late John) O'Grady;  loving uncle of Maureen (Jean) Hanrahan, John (Laura Nelson), Kevin (Margaret) and Dan (Ann) O'Grady;  fond great uncle of many.  Visitation Saturday for 8:30 a.m. -9:30 a.m. at Cooney Funeral Home 625 Busse Hwy, Park Ridge.   Going to  St. Robert Bellarmine for 10 a.m. Mass. ...

Nov 7, 2021

Elizabeth "Betty" Reynolds (nee Moore) tragically passed away November 7, 2021 following complications from a car crash. She left this world exactly as she would have wanted: surrounded by family while being complimented by the nurses on how good she looked for her age. She started her 90-year journey in the small town of Swinford in County Mayo, Ireland....

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...