Obituaries

May 25, 2021

Irineo M. Vicencio Jr. (Toto) was born in the Philippines on December 19, 1943 and joined his passed parents and siblings and our God in heaven on May 25, 2021.

Toto loved to cook, garden, and devoted his life to tend to his family. Toto was known for his delicious cooking of traditional Filipino foods making sure...

May 23, 2021

Elizabeth "Betty" Waldron – (nee Drezek) beloved wife of Thomas;  devoted daughter of the late Sophie and Marion Drezek;  loving sister of Harriet (Steven) Schorsch, Richard (Ollie), Casmir (the late Sandra) and the late Stanley, Thaddeus (Laura) and Daniel;  proud and cherished aunt of many;  great aunt of Penelope Rose and Logan;  She will be dearly missed by her...

May 22, 2021

MaryAnn Samuelson (Kulzer) age 96 of Greenwald, MN, died peacefully on May 22nd, 2021, at the Arden Court Memory Care Community in Northbrook, IL. Known as "Mae" to her siblings and Auntie Mae to many, she was born on the family farm on December 19, 1924 to Bernard and Catherine (Caspers) Kulzer.  After moving to Chicago and graduating as...

May 17, 2021

Juanita "Mickey" Hoversen--Joins her beloved husband Herbert Hoversen; leaves behind her beloved sons who she loved more than anything: Marcus Anthony Lozano and Michael Angel Villanueva; cherished her Grandchildren; her son Marcus gave her 8: Yasmine, Marcus Jr., Isaiah, Angelina, Nathaniel, Julius, Carter, Amiley; her son Michael gave her 2: Destiny and Joaquin; dear daughter of   Eloise Moreno;  proud...

May 17, 2021

LARSON, CAROL J. (SIS) Carol J. Larson (nee :Wendt) of Park Ridge. Beloved wife of Leonard. Mother of Karen (David Juveland). Dearest Sister of the late Ken (Marge). Cherished grandmother to Alexis, and (Steps) Orion, Sage, Samuel (Helen) and Great grandmother to Hazel. Also many loving nieces and nephews. Memorial Services to be held at St. Paul of the...

May 16, 2021

Bret Charles Oertel Sr.--He was born on July 25, 1959 in Chicago. Survived by his wife Elizabeth Hoffman, 5 children Bret C. Oertel Jr. (Yola), Matthew Oertel (Amy) Steven Oertel (Katie), Amanda(Wayne) Woosley, Katherine(Kristopher) Shumacker. proud grandfather of Gabriel, Adan, Zachary, Austin, Olivia, Sawyer, Matthew Jr., Steven Jr., Delilah, Alexandra, Sylus, Lily, and Penelope. dear brother to Lynn Bojczuk,...

May 14, 2021

On Friday May 14, 2021 Joseph E. Schneider a.k.a. Dr. Groovy, Honorable Veteran of the United States Air Force, loving husband of Willi Schneider, loving father of Linda Schneider-Jesser, Susan (Frank) D'Angelo, and Bonnie (Mike) Grahn, Jeff (Linda B.), Ryan (Nancy), and the late Doug. Grandfather of Jacob, Sam, Michael, Matthew H., Sarah (Eder), Amanda, Marlana, Lauren, Douglas (Allison),...

May 7, 2021

Dennis R. Schmidt, 85, long-time resident of Park Ridge, IL, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2021. Denny was preceded in death by his loving wife Irene, parents LeRoy and Eunice, brother Terry, and grandson Grant Lipshaw. He is survived by his children Susan (and Edward) Lemar, Renee (and Peter) Kuprianczyk, Linda Lipshaw, Scott Schmidt, his stepchildren Annette (and...

May 5, 2021

John F. Joyce - beloved husband of Bridget (nee O'Byrne);  loving father of Mary, John, Edward (Debbie) and Ann Marie (Mike);  proud and cherished grandfather of John, Kevin, Martin, Steven, Erik, Amanda, Emily and Morgan;  great-grandfather of Zachary and Baker. Native of Recess Co. Galway Ireland.  Visitation Sunday 3-8 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home 3918 W. Irving Park Road. ...

May 4, 2021

Marie Celine Lally (nee O'Donnell) was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, cousin, in-law, aunt and friend. She died peacefully in the home that she shared with her husband on May 4, 2021, at the age of 89.

On October 8, 1931, Marie was born in Chicago IL to Daniel and Mary O'Donnell (nee Mulcrone)—natives, respectively,...

May 3, 2021

Terry Czernik, 74, passed away peacefully in Park Ridge on Monday, May 3, after a long courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Terry was born Theresa Mary LaGrange on December 29, 1946 in Davenport, IA, the first of seven children of Glen A. and Cornelia LaGrange. Shortly after her birth, the LaGrange family moved to Ohio, where Terry...

May 2, 2021

Ann Mary Foley (nee Ryan) age 98, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family.  Ann, "Nancy" of Cappanville, County Tipperary, Ireland was the beloved wife of the late Coleman F. "Coley" of County Galway, Ireland; loving mother of Maureen (Edward), Thomas P. (Dolly), James C. (Debra), Theresa A. (Dale) Mirow; cherished grandmother of Shirley F. (Ryan) Brinkmeier, Timothy...

May 1, 2021

James P. Howe-- June 12,1930 - May 1, 2021. Korean War Veteran. Preceeded in death by Dorothy (nee Schomer), Mary (nee Schomer), Denise, and Tim; survived by Jim Jr., Joyce (Frank), Mark (Donna), Diane (Dan); loving Grandfather, Great-Grandfather and Uncle to many. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 3pm - 9pm at Cooney Funeral Home located at 3918...

Apr 30, 2021

Joyce Ann Bochenek, age 77, passed April 30th, 2021 after a long battle with COPD. Beloved mother of Anthony (Rita) Bochenek and Denise (Forrest) Thomas; sister to Jerry (Gail) Stone, Judy McDunnin, Virginia (Stanley) Michaels and Daniel (Linda) Stone; grandmother to Kurt, Ryan, Michael, Kyle, Caitlin, Kevin and Nicholas; great-grandmother to Rylee, Trevor, Oliver and Owen; dearest former wife...

Apr 29, 2021

Barbara McDonagh (nee Walsh), 89, of Chicago. Preceded in death by her devoted husband, Andrew McDonagh. Beloved mother of John (Nancy), Anne (David Fishbaum), Martin (Donna), Mary Spila (Harry), William, and Joseph CFD (Patti). Adored Mamo of Andrew, William, Daniel, Benjamin, Nicole (Justin Tueffel), Meaghan (Kevin Chapman), Michelle, Elizabeth, Jacob, Brian, Thomas, John USMC, Emmett, and Jacob Sands. Dear...

Apr 26, 2021

Annie Lawrenz Née Fabyncis was born July 18th, 1925 in Wyandot, Michigan. In 1945 she married her beloved husband and moved to Chicago, Illinois where she then grew her family. Annie was the beloved wife of late Harry William Lawrenz.  Sister of Frank, Barbara, and Katie. Loving Mother of late Ida, late Barbara (Thomas Olds), Charles (Darlene), late David...

Apr 23, 2021

Esther Foley (nee Mullane), age 94, from Strand, Newcastle West, Co.  Limerick, Ireland; beloved wife of the late Timothy M. Foley - from  Reen, Killorglin, Co. Kerry, Ireland; loving mother of Mary Kay ( Kenneth) Eccles, James, Timothy (Jennifer) and Noreen (Thomas) Howlett;  devoted Nana of Elizabeth, Michael, the late Timmy Foley, Jack, Kathleen and Tommy Howlett, Molly, Liam...

Apr 16, 2021

John Patrick Byrne, 90, of Niles IL, previously Chicago, Passed away from heart failure on April 16 th .  Beloved husband of 61 years to Betty (Flaherty) Byrne.  Son of the late Margaret (Mc Shane) Byrne and John Byrne.  Caring brother to the late Chuck, Frank, and Neil Byrne.  Loving father to Mary Ellen Maevski (Werner), Patty Stevens (Bob),...

Apr 13, 2021

Patricia A. Durava was the daughter of the late Helen Kern (Coughlin) and the late Roy F. Kern. She was the beloved wife of the late Casimer (Casey) W. Durava for nearly 67 years. Pat was the loving mother of Michael (deceased), Terry, Patrick (wife – Carol Hendrickson), Shawn (wife -Laurie Lindquist) and Maureen (husband – Geoff Burch) and...

Apr 9, 2021

Michael J. O'Grady, 91, of Chicago, passed away from heart failure on April 9. Beloved husband of the late Catherine (Hyland) O'Grady. Loving father of Michael (Jennifer) O'Grady, James (Lisa) O'Grady, Noreen O'Grady and Kathy (Michael) Hennessey. Native of Carroweena, Killasser, Swinford, County Mayo, Ireland. Mike was fun-loving, gregarious and the life of every party. He had a strong...