Obituaries

Nov 22, 2025

Edward Daniel Murphy - Retired  Lt. C.F.D. - beloved husband for 35 years to Terri (nee Hack); loving father of Megan (Bryan) Gronset and Sarah Murphy;  proud and cherished "Pa" of Maeve and Emma; devoted son of the late Ellen and James Murphy; dear brother of Marie (Joe) DelRose, John (Joanie), Sheila, Patrick (Katie), the late Michael, Kathleen and...

Nov 17, 2025

Patricia "Patty" Stiles, age 70, wife of James Burns; loving and devoted mother of Katie, Maureen and Jimmy Burns.

Patty was most proud of her children and her Irish heritage.

Fond sister of the late Betsy Stiles and Bobbie Stiles (Peter Minnwegan).  Loving aunt of Mark, Jeff, and Colleen Stiles-Shields; Jack, Kate, Michael and Tommy...

Nov 15, 2025

Danny  O'Donnell – beloved soul mate of Josie; devoted son of Peggy (nee Keeley) and the late Patrick;  dear brother of Michael "Bobo," Kathleen (Mike) Micek, Patrick (Kim), John (Jolanta) and Mary Margaret (Joseph) Knuerr;  fond uncle of Timothy, Sean, Erin, Chloe, Luke, Matthew, Zachary and Robert;  39 years with the Chicago Fire Alarm Office.  Visitation Thursday 3-8 p.m....

Nov 12, 2025

John C. Rutherford - beloved husband of the late Della (nee Tongson); loving companion of Terry Ward; devoted father of Cary (Brian) Doherty; Craig (Robyn) and Brian (Amy) Rutherford;  The "Old Ranger" was the proud and cherished grandfather of Matthew, Nathan and Mary Doherty, Charlie, Thomas, Madelyn and Emily Rutherford, Jaxson, Aiden and Wyatt Rutherford;  fond brother of Maureen...

Nov 10, 2025

Ruby A. Chambers - (nee Nikiel) beloved wife of Bill; loving mother of Kate (Judd) Bowers, Shannon (Tim) Ward and Tim (Heather);  proud and cherished grandmother of Quinn, Fiona, Abby, Colin, Keegan, Keira, Gavin, Amelia and Mary Claire;  devoted daughter of Lucille and the late George Nikiel; dear sister, aunt, cousin and friend of many.  Visitation Friday 3-8 p.m....

Nov 7, 2025

Josephine Fioretto (nee Fricano), died peacefully November 7, 205 with her family by her side.  Beloved wife of the late Anthony Fioretto.   Loving mother of Joseph (Maria Rosa) and Pasquale (Maria) Fioretto.  Fond grandmother of Josie(Joseph), Isabella (Patrick), Josey (Ryan)  Anthony and Michael. Great grandmother of Kendall.  Loving sister to Margaret Manzella and Maria (Loreto) Muscarello.  Visitation will be...

Nov 2, 2025

Eugene P. "Geno" O'Keefe -

Eugene Patrick OKeefe-  Age 73, passed away peacefully after a sudden devastating illness. He was surrounded by his loving family. Gene was the beloved husband of Patricia; dear son of the late Eugene and Fara (Nee Powers) OKeefe. He is survived by his devoted brother Ronald OKeefe Christa) loving sister, Doreen (Rick)...

Oct 30, 2025

Moriarty, Madeline (nee Moffat), Chicago, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late James (Jimmy) Moriarty (retired CPD). Loving mother of James Jr. Ret. CPD (Maria), Eileen, Maureen, William Ret. CPD (Tricia), Kathleen Ret. CPD, Colleen (Fast Eddie McAteer) Kevin Ret. CPD (Kathleen) and Patrick Ret. CCSO (Sonia CPD).  Grandmother of 14 loving and...

Oct 26, 2025

Mary Kay Kelly - (nee Cunningham) beloved wife of the late William F.; loving mother of Mary Beth (Thomas) Steigerwald, William J. (the late Rhonda and Kathy), Sr. Maria "Laura" Kelly, Kathy (Bill) Woolverton and Christine; proud and cherished grandmother of Dylan, Kaitlyn, Ian, Nicole (Tina), Ashley, William "Liam," Lauren, Kelly (Yuto), Ryan and John;  great grandmother of Abigail,...

Oct 26, 2025

Richard Allen Landgraff, Ret. CPD, (78), of Chicago passed away peacefully after a short, heart-breaking illness.  Richard served the City of Chicago for 38 years, 36 as a Chicago Police Detective.  Preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Ada "Cel" (Hollister) Landgraff.  Loving husband of Bernadette Foley (Ret. CPD), beloved brother of Nancy (Gary) Eggert and Judith Bettinger,...

Oct 26, 2025

Rosaleen Dillon, (RoseAnn) age 91, nee BOYLE, beloved wife of the late James E. Dillon; most loved mom of Geraldine (Bob Schultz), Diane (Gregg Sorrentino), Barbara (Joseph Riordan) and Matthew (Diane Zabinski); loving Nanie of Rebecca Schultz (Corbin Johnson), Mary Schultz, Karen Wrye (Nate), Alana Mundhenke (Jon), Brian Sorrentino (Alli), Kevin Riordan (Amy) and Nora Riordan and Sara Dillon....

Oct 26, 2025

Mary Ellen Hopkins - (nee Forrest) devoted mother of Kyle;  beloved daughter of the late Donna (nee Daly) and John Forrest;  dear sister  of Annette Howell, Steven (Diane), Linda (Dennis) Nilson, Maureen (Dan) Fisher, Scott (Nancy), Michael (Cindi), Kevin and the late Mark (Randi) Forrest. Wonderful aunt to many nieces and nephews.  Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday,...

Oct 25, 2025

Joann "Jo" Geschrey, lovingly known as Mrs. G, was a great lady with many names — wife, mom, grandma, great-grandmother, Granny, Mrs. G, and Aunt — who passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, at the remarkable age of 95. Born on September 23, 1930, Jo lived a full and loving life, one marked by humor, compassion, and deep...

Oct 23, 2025

We celebrate the Life of Marcia Tani who was born July 20th 1955 and passed October 23rd 2025. She was 70 years old daughter of late Akira Tani and Tokiko Okazaki & survived by her loving sister Gail McCarthy, brother in law, Patrick McCarthy, nephew Ryan McCarthy (Crystal McCarthy), nieces Kendall & Brynn and countless other family and friends....

Oct 20, 2025

Phillip F. Futch - beloved father of Gwen, Ron, Joe, Shawn (Michelle) and Janine (Eric) Perez;  proud and cherished grandfather of Danny, Shawn, Shayna, Kendra, Tyler, Bailey, Kylie, Dylan, Cody and Austin;  fond brother of Kathryn Mannion and the late Eugene Futch;  Proud Veteran of U.S. Marine Corp.  Visitation Sunday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. with a service...

Oct 17, 2025

Yvonne Shah - (nee Metzger)  beloved wife of Ranchhodlal; loving mother of Monalee (Andrew) Schultz, Devan (Lucia) and Tara Shah;  proud and cherished grandmother of four; beloved aunt, cousin, sister-in-law, and friend and colleague to many. Visitation Tuesday, 3-8 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home 625 Busse Hwy  in Park Ridge.  Funeral Wednesday 10:00 a.m. at Park Ridge Community Church. ...

Oct 14, 2025

John "Jack" Michael Geraghty, age 68, of Park Ridge, Illinois, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer on October 14, 2025.

Adoring husband of Peggy (née O'Shea) for 38 wonderful years. Loving dad to Daniel (Lauren) Geraghty, Kelly (PJ) Sebby, and Timothy Geraghty. Proud papa to Makenzie and Fiona Sebby, Emma and...

Oct 11, 2025

Ronald Carl Butera - passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. Beloved husband of Mary Jeanne (Flaherty). Loving father of Barbara (David) Matusiewicz, Karen (Daniel) Grandon and Janice (John Griffith) Fleming. Adored grandfather of Nicole, Jason, Katelyn, Luke, Sara and Isabelle. Son of the late Carl and Lois Butera. Dear brother of Linda (Wayne) Zellers, Gina...

Oct 8, 2025

Patrick J. "Pat" "Pfeiff" Pfeiffer 11/20/1951-10/08/2025.

Beloved husband of Sheila E. (nee Scully). Pat was the loving son of the late Frances A. (nee Curry) and the late Thomas J. Pfeiffer. Dear brother of the late Michael Pfeiffer of New York. Fond cousin of Barbara (nee Wisser) & Vince Sanasardo & the late Nancy (nee Wisser) Nazarowski....

Oct 8, 2025

Thomas Phillip Urso Age 76, passed away peacefully.

Tom was the beloved son of the late Dominic and Florence Urso. He is survived by his devoted sister, Donna Smolik; his two children, Bradley and Katharine Urso; and his cherished niece, great-nieces, nephews, and great-nephew, with whom he shared a special and lasting bond.

Tom will...