Obituaries

Jan 3, 2021

Josephine A. Dobner - beloved mother of Enok (Karen), Evelyn (Norman) Grant, Corinne (Bill) Lardner, Jon and Gabriel (Min) Dobner;  proud and cherished grandmother of eleven and great grandmother of ten;  dear sister of Gerhard (Mary Ann) and Werner (Erika) Fuerst and the late Stephanie and Helena.  Services are private.  Arrangements by Cooney Funeral Home

Jan 1, 2021

Joanne M. Soukup (nee Uchiyama) – Beloved wife to the late Albert J. Soukup for 63 years; loving mother to Cynthia Laxner (Steven), Susan Torrez (Diego Sr), Shari Jotzat (Brian Sr), and Angela Rivera (Hector); grandmother to Tiffany (Robert Sr), Amber (Brent), Brian Jr., Crystal (Jorge), Desiree, Samantha, Ashley, Diego Jr, Nicholas, and Joseph; great-grandmother to 10 and great-great...

Dec 29, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Kenneth Schoenfelt. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 29, 2020

Donald J. Kovach, DDS. - Beloved husband to Mary Jane (DuBois) for 64 years, passed away on December 29 2020.  Loving father to Bradford (Patricia); devoted grandfather to Daniel, and Kevin; son of the late John and the late Judith (Rechtoris).

At an early age Don began playing his loved piano, which he enjoyed throughout the years. ...

Dec 28, 2020

Jenny Vallone (nee Infantino)- Beloved daughter of the late Vivian (nee DiStefano) and Pasquale Infantino; devoted  mother of Dayna (Brian) O'Connor, Vivian (Sean) Lucas, Jamie, Danielle and Tommy Vallone; proud and cherished grandmother of eight; dear sister of Vivian, Johnny, Giovanni B. (Sue) Infantino and Linda (Don) Bolek; fond wife of Thomas Vallone;  Visitation Monday 3-8 p.m. at Cooney...

Dec 27, 2020

Richard "Dick" Weber - Beloved husband of the late Judith "Judy" (nee Heidkamp) and the late Elizabeth "Betty" (nee Philbin); devoted father of Kathie (Mark) Schultz, Ryan (Rachel), Mary (Mike) Jettner, Mike (Sarah), Jeanne (Mark) Carson, Billy (Lucy), Maureen (Chaz) Taft and the late Richard (Lynn and Bob Midlowski) Weber; proud and adored grandfather of Patrick, Bryan (Tiffany), Kyle...

Dec 25, 2020

Albert J. Soukup Jr. - Beloved husband to Joanne Soukup for 63 years, passed away on December 25, 2020.  Loving father to Cynthia Laxner (Steven), Susan Torres (Diego Sr.), Shari Jotzat (Brian) and Angela Rivera (Hector); devoted grandfather to Tiffany (Bobby), Amber (Brent), Brian Jr., Crystal (Jorge), Desiree, Samantha, Ashley, Diego Jr., Nicholas, and Joseph; great-grandfather/Papa to 10 and...

Dec 25, 2020

Ulrey, Joanne J.—Joanne Jacobs Ulrey, 87, passed away on December 25, 2020. Joanne was born on July 7, 1933 in Ottawa,  Illinois, the daughter of Jacob and Nellie Jacobs.

She attended Hall High School in Spring Valley Illinois, followed by a bachelor of science in nursing degree from the University of Illinois and St. Luke's School of...

Dec 24, 2020

Baby Jagranee Singh - beloved wife of the late Seuradge Singh;  loving mother of 15 children.  Preceded in death by ten children and survived by Boysie, Sonny, Kenny, Geeta and Ricky;  proud grandmother of 18 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. at Cooney Funeral Home located at 3918 W. Irving...

Dec 17, 2020

Joyce Elaine Mickelson Rohrbacher, 89, passed away peacefully on December 17th, 2020. Joyce was born on January 8th, 1931 in Monroe, WI, the daughter of Clarence and Emma Lovelace Mickelson. She graduated from South Beloit, IL High School and did secretarial work for Commercial Credit. She married R. George Rohrbacher on July 1st, 1956 at the Faith Lutheran Church...

Dec 16, 2020

Mary Lou Jones (nee Konitzer) of Sun City, Arizona died December 16, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Margaret Konitzer (nee Deremore), beloved husband, Robert (Bob) Jones, her brother John (Molly) Konitzer, her sister, Kathleen (John) Gillespie, and her daughter, Janet Mary. She is survived by her Beloved Sister who was her best friend...

Dec 16, 2020

Arthur (Art) Lawrence Spietz, age 89 of Chicago - sailor of boats, swimmer of lakes, teller of jokes, confidant, listener, hero of wars and fixer of everything - Passed Wed., Dec. 16, 2020. Beloved husband of Marilyn (Vogel), father to Trina Kakacek (John), Erin Molek (Timothy), proud grandfather to Elyse, McMillen, Dirk, Greta, brother to Gilbert (Donna) (both predeceased)...

Dec 15, 2020

Eduardo M. Molina, 86, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. Eduardo was born November 13, 1934 to Esteban Molina and Dolores Martinez Molina in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, the oldest of a large family. Eduardo worked as a G.I. Lab Technician at Norwegian American Hospital, Swedish Covenant Hospital, as well as hospitals in New York until his...

Dec 13, 2020

Catherine Maher (nee Cannon) She was born to John Michael Cannon and Catherine Erskine Cannon on May 14, 1928 in Chicago. She graduated Mercy High school in 1946. On October 10, 1964 she married the love of her life John Maher. They were inseparable. In their over 50 years together they enjoyed traveling and visiting family and friends in...

Dec 12, 2020

Laura Jean Krismer (nee Gibellin) Devoted wife to Nicholas; loving mother to Mark (Amy) and Katherine (Martin); sister to Jeffery, Nancy, Jean, James. Passed away on Saturday December 12, 2020 at home with her family by her side. She leaves behind four beautiful granddaughters, Madelyn, Josephine, Sophia and Emily, whom she adored and cherished. In her free time, Laura...

Dec 11, 2020

Lawrence Mercades, 87 years of age, devoted husband to Helen (for 62 years), and loving father to Doreen. Loving son of Cayetano and Rosa Mercades.  Brother to Modesto, Polonio, Josephine, and Valentina, who are deceased.  Brother to surviving siblings Eusebia and John.

Lawrence was born and raised on the Island of Maui, in Hawaii.  In high school...

Dec 9, 2020

84, retired Engineer of the Chicago Fire Dept. Beloved husband of the late Karen Barone, passed away on December 9, 2020. Loving father of Carl Barone, Anthony Barone, and Angela Walsh; devoted grandfather of Allison, Jaclyn, Harrison, George, and Leo; devoted great grandfather of Matteo. Carl loved his family and was not afraid to speak what was on his...

Dec 8, 2020

Rolando Argumedo, Jr.- loving son to Rolando and Marie Argumedo; beloved brother to Jovi (Argumedo) Zanayed; loving and generous uncle to Jacob and Joseph Zanayed; cherished by all his family and friends. Rolando was truly one of a kind and will be greatly missed. Visitation will be held Sunday, December 13 from 3-7pm at Cooney Funeral home, 3918 W....

Dec 7, 2020

Jeffrey L. Holm--Suddenly, at the age of 43. Beloved husband of Betty (nee Pawlow); loving father of Alyssa, Adam, and Amanda; dear son of Virginia and the late Jerry; fond brother of Jennifer (Jeffrey) Stein; uncle of Jenna and Justin Fahey, and Ben, Jack, Charlotte and Adelynn Stein; brother in law of Theresa (Mark) Fahey; cherished son in law...

Dec 4, 2020

Helen (nee McLaughlin) O'Malley, age 89. Loving wife of the late Hugh O'Malley, retired CPD; daughter of the late Patrick & Catherine McLaughlin; devoted mother of the late Kathleen Smith, Timothy (Terri), Hugh (Lori), Patrick CPD (Janet), Sheila (Bill) Klotz, Jim CFD (Liz) and Colleen (Ernie) Espitia;loving Nana of Michael, Ryan (Roxanne) Smith, Bridget (Joshua) Powers, Anne (Eric) Leaver,...