Obituaries

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...

Apr 8, 2021

Susan (Susie) C. Gregg (née Quigley) passed away April 8th, 2021 at age 60. Beloved wife and loving companion to Steven Gregg for 32 years. Loving mother to Mark Gregg and Claire Gregg. Susie is survived by her husband and both children; as well as her mother Brigid Quigley (née Gillespie) and sisters Mary (Mark) Rogers, Kathy Schie, Sheila...

Apr 7, 2021

Michael P. Cunnie, native of Aclare, County Sligo, Ireland, passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 77. Beloved husband of the late Anne (nee O'Neill); loving son of the late Patrick and Margaret Cunnie; dear brother of Mary Rodden, Bridget Reynolds of England, and the late William, Thomas, John and Patrick.  Fond uncle and friend to...

Apr 6, 2021

Michael D. Faulhaber - Beloved son of Jackie Faulhaber and Arthur DeLisle;  loving brother of Steven (Katina) DeLisle, Cody (Daniella), Destiny and Hope Faulhaber; dear grandson of Lana and the late Jack Faulhaber and the late Viola DeLisle;  dear uncle of Kyler, Evan, MacKenzie, Caden and Caleb;  nephew and cousin of many and loved by all. Visitation Monday 3-8...

Mar 30, 2021

Josephine Tinaglia passed on March 30, 2021 after 94 years of a full and vibrant life.  Born to Joseph and Clara Esposito in 1927, in her childhood and early adult life she was called "Dolly" because of her innocent doll-like beauty. Later in life family and friends started calling her "Jo" at her request. Josephine was quite an athlete,...

Mar 28, 2021

Healy, Donna Jean—Passed away peacefully on March 28, 2021. Survived by her daughter Katherine (Jason, Emily) Healy-Bastian; dear daughter of the late Barbara and Edward; loving sister to Michael, MaryAnn (Robert) Stude, Barbara (Joanne) Healy, and the late Edward, Patrick, and John; fond cousin and friend to many. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at...

Mar 26, 2021

Madayag MD, Manuel A. ("Manny").Dr. Manuel A. Madayag loving husband and father of four children, died at his home at the age of 83, on the 25 th March 2021. Manuel was born in Baguio, Philippines, on the 21 st November 1937, the son of Teodorico and Maria (Aban) Madayag. He graduated from the University of Santo Thomas medical...

Mar 25, 2021

Zachary Stockwell Wilson died last week, at his home in Chicago, after an undiagnosed illness. He was 26 years old.  He is survived by his loving parents Richard Wilson and Lara Stockwell Wilson of Cuyahoga Falls, OH, his older sister Bee Wilson of Cleveland (Angelique Gates), his grandmother Christine Stockwell of Sylvania, and his great grandparents Bill and Betty...

Mar 23, 2021

Jeannette L. Allen (Jay) of Chicago Illinois passed away peacefully at age 80 surrounded by family on March 23rd, 2021. Jay is survived by her son Kent Allen, his wife Denise, and her three Grandchildren Danielle, Jessica, and Ernest Allen. Jay graduated from the University of Illinois in 1963 and was a proud employee of JCPennyCompany as an advertising...

Mar 22, 2021

Marty Keehn was born October 25, 1952, in Chicago to the late Martin and Darlene Keehn. Retired after serving 32 years in the Chicago Police Department and a proud member of the 82nd Airborne Division of The United States Army. He was the beloved husband and best friend to Robin Roche Keehn.  Loving Father of 3 boys.   Martin "Spanks"...

Mar 16, 2021

Sharon Sanchez, 55, of Rogers Park formerly of Belize City, passed away on March 16, 2021. Loving mother of Bernard Sabal, Salome Foster and Brian (Kimara Murray) Sanchez. Cherished Grandma of Evan Sanchez and Jade Sabal. Dear sister, aunt and friend to many. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 27th from 1pm to 4pm at Cooney Funeral Home,...

Mar 15, 2021

Stella Koziol--Visitation will be held on Monday from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. followed by a service at 11:00 a.m. at Cooney Funeral Home located at 625 Busse Hwy. in Park Ridge. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. For information please call 847-685-1002 or visit www.cooneyfuneralhome.com

Mar 6, 2021

Elizabeth ("Betty") Ahern (nee Mannix), age 92, passed away on March 6, 2021 in the care of her cherished community at Nazarethville and with the comfort of family in her final days. Betty was born in County Kerry Ireland and preceded in death by her beloved husband Michael in 1992. Loving Mother to Michael (Patricia) Ahern, the late Ed...

Mar 4, 2021

Christopher (Chris/Ogre) O'Gara - aged 48 of Chicago, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully surrounded by his family on March 4, 2021.  Chris was born to loving parents, Patricia and the late Donald O'Gara. He graduated from St. Patrick High School and went on to receive a Bachelor of Science degree from Illinois State University. In 1997 Chris married...

Feb 28, 2021

Diane Bertolotti Menchetti - beloved wife of the late Leo "Butch" Menchetti;  loving mother of Bruce (Kathryn) and  David (Lorraine Dorff);  Proud and cherished grandmother of Nicola, Gina, Cecilia and Quinn Menchetti;  dear sister of the late Lorraine Biagi and Moreno Bertolotti;  beloved "Auntie Di" to many nieces and nephews.  Service will be held in private.  Arrangements by Cooney...

Feb 23, 2021

Margaret Kathleen Ward, age 92 of Niles, IL, passed away on February 23, 2021 at home surrounded by her daughters. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Michael Ward. Loving sister of Agnes Cunningham. Treasured mother of  Paul deceased (Debbie), Kathleen, Mary, Maureen (Ken), Theresa, Nancy. Loving grandmother of Sean, Ryan (Liz), Steven, Liam. Cherished great grandmother to Bennett....

Feb 23, 2021

Philip James Murphy, 84, of Park Ridge, Illinois and Washington Island, Wisconsin passed away at home with family after a four-year battle with cancer on February 23, 2021. He was born July 14, 1936 in Chicago.

Beloved husband for 62 years of Norine (nee McSweeney), loving father of Colleen (David) Miller, Honorable Laura Murphy (Michael Jekot), James...