Obituaries

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...

Jul 26, 2021

James C. (Charlie) O'Malley, age 85 of Chicago, IL died peacefully Monday July 26, 2021. Loving Husband of 61 years to Mary nee Quinn; devoted father to James (Debra), William and Laura (Andrew) Slipkevych; proud grandpa to Joseph, Matthew (Sean), Jenna (Jonathan), Conor (Franchesca) and Quinn; dear brother to the late Austin (Mary) O'Malley; found uncle to many nieces...

Jul 24, 2021

Betty Jean Schomer--A memorial visitation will take place on Saturday from 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., with a service at 2:15 p.m. For information please call 773-588-5850 or visit www.cooneyfuneralhome.com

Jul 23, 2021

Patrick J. Lohan - loving father of Niamh, Jason and Michael;  beloved son of Martin and the late Mary (nee Colgan);  dear brother of Julie and Michael;  loving uncle, nephew and cousin of many.  Visitation Thursday 3-8 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home 3918 W. Irving Park Rd.  Funeral Friday, prayers at 11:00 a.m. going to St. Pascal Church for...

Jul 22, 2021

John "Jack" Patrick O'Shaughnessy, age 77. Beloved husband to Susan (Sheehy); loving father to Jackie (Brian) Murphy, Jamie (Anthony) Napolitano, Jennifer (Michael) Pekic and Joanne (Ferdinando) Traversa; proud grandfather of Anna and Antonio Traversa, Sofia, Fiona and Anthony Napolitano, Allison and Caitlin Murphy and John "Jack" Pekic; beloved son of John Raymond and Sally O'Shaughnessy (nee Laffey); cherished brother...

Jul 13, 2021

Dawn Devaney, 56, was a loving wife and mother to her husband John, and daughters Sarah, Claire, and Julia. Dawn passed away on July 13th, 2021, after a four-year battle with cancer. She lived her life with purpose and shared her love for sports, especially the Dallas Cowboys, with everyone she possibly could. She was a fond sister, aunt,...

Jul 13, 2021

Ennio Giudice 6/4/1931 – 7/13/2021 Native of Senerchia, Province of Avellino, Italy.  Beloved son of the late Gerardo and Angelina (nee Gasparro) Giudice.  Cherished husband of over 65 years of the late Rosa (nee Sims).  Brother of the late Luchino (Maria) Giudice and the late Maria (the late Roland) Papa.  Proud father of Petrina (Tim) Collins, Gerard (Nicolina) Giudice,...

Jul 11, 2021

René Lucien Laude Hernandez, 94, died Sunday, July 11, 2021 in Park Ridge, IL following complications from a medical procedure.

He leaves his wife of 68 years, Gina Rosa (Suarez Cademartori), his 5 children, Gina Metelica (Ross Hill) René (Sue), Rosanna (Daniel Carroll) Monica Hansen (Steve), and Veronica Noland (Mike); his 11 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and...

Jul 6, 2021

Sabina (Ina) Casey nee Donnelly, born in Ballintubber, County Mayo, Ireland, passed in her home in Chicago. She joins her beloved late husbands Malachy Casey and Dennis Hernon.

Adored mother and Nana, remembered for her deep love of family, her fondness for melody, and her laughter.

Forever missed by her daughter Mary Kapolnek, son-in-law John,...

Jul 4, 2021

Mark W. Hurlbutt, 66, of Belmont Craigen formerly of Chicago's Albany Park neighborhood passed away July 4, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Candice Walsh. Loving brother of Deborah (Thomas) Beck. Cherished uncle of Diane (Louis) Morici and Britta Ericksen. Great uncle of Robbie and Adrianna. Beloved son of Jean (the late William) Hurlbutt. Longtime engineer at Northrop Grumman....

Jul 3, 2021

Herbert Thurner, 92, Army Veteran of Park Ridge, at rest July 3, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Alice (2008). Loving father of Harold (Julie) and the late Susan and Lisa. Cherished brother of the late Lorraine, Lois and Phyllis. Fond uncle and friend to many. Retired IUEC Local 2. Visitation Wednesday, July 7th at Cooney Funeral Home, 625...

Jul 2, 2021

Gansukh, Temuujin--Visitation will be held on Sunday from 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. with a service from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home located at 625 Busse Hwy. in Park Ridge. Interment private. For information please call 847-685-1002 or visit www.cooneyfuneralhome.com

Jul 1, 2021

On July 1, 2021, Ryan Michael Knapp passed unexpectedly, at age 22.  Ryan was a very rare, naturally beautiful person whose life was far too brief and who will be greatly missed by many.  Ryan made friends everywhere he went with his love of sports, fashion, music, pool, poker and mischief. He always had a smile, and a heart...