Obituaries

In Loving Memory
Angel C. Palomino
Feb 1, 2021
Angel C. Palomino--A memorial visitation will take place on Saturday from 12 noon to 2 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home 3918 W. Irving Park Rd. Arrangements by Cooney Funeral Home. For information please call 773-588-5850 or visit www.cooneyfuneralhome.com
Jose Guadalupe Sanchez
Jan 31, 2021
Jose Guadalupe Sanchez Sanchez - Beloved Husband to Beatriz De Sanchez (nee Tovar). Loving father of Marcia Sanchez, Efrain (wife Mariela) Sanchez, Elisa Sanchez, Diana Sanchez (wife Joanna Bulthuis), Jose Sanchez, Ana Gabriela (Husband Steven) Zuluaga and to the late David Sanchez; Also, dear brother, uncle and grandfather. He was loved by many and will be truly missed.
...Betty E. Sullivan
Jan 31, 2021
Betty Sullivan (Born Elizabeth Eileen Smith on December 17, 1932), 88, went to God in her sleep on January 31, 2021. Adoring spouse to the late Daniel T. Sullivan; cherished mother to Mary Beth Sullivan Coffey (Barry), Sharon Sullivan, Mary Anne Sullivan, and the late Daniel Sullivan; fond sister to the late Mary Ann Reding (late John), the late...
Thomas K. Doherty
Jan 29, 2021
Thomas K. Doherty Age 62 passed away after a long illness on 29 January 2021. Preceded in death by parents James E and Patricia M. (Kane) Doherty. Fond Brother to, Barbara (Doherty) Colwell and James M Doherty. Fond Uncle to Amanda (Colwell) Fredrickson and Lindsay M. Doherty. Also survived by many cousins. Remembrance Visitation will be held on Saturday,...
William E. Gusek
Jan 29, 2021
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Bill, a loving and devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend to all whose lives he touched, on January 29, 2021. Bill left us suddenly and far too soon while sleeping at his residence in Niles, IL. He was only 49 years young. Bill is the loving son of the late...
Tomasita Segura
Jan 28, 2021
Tomasita Segura - Visitation will be on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon with a service at 12 noon. Interment at Maryhill Cemetery will follow.
Location is 3918 W. Irving Park Road in Chicago. Info 773-588-585- www.cooneyfuneralhome.com
Terrence "Terry" O'Neill
Jan 28, 2021
Terrence P. O'Neill age 62, known by all as "Terry" passed away on Thursday the 28th of January 2021 at Mt. Sinai Hospital after a 9 year battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his parents John (CPD) & Lorraine (Wolf), and his sister Maureen O'Neill.  Terry was born March 2nd 1958 in Chicago and he spent...
Michael J. Mahoney
Jan 27, 2021
Michael J. Mahoney died peacefully at his home in Park Ridge on January 27, 2021. Devoted husband to Mary K. (nee Keefe) for 52 years. Loving father of Kathleen Mahoney Mallegni (Sam). Fond brother to the late Philip (Kay), the late Denis (Kathy), Erin, Lucy Ann (Bill) Brennan, John (Gayle), Kieran (Joe) Lyons, Maureen (Brad) Stenson, Sheila (Tom) Campbell,...
Gabriel Romeo Popa
Jan 26, 2021
Gabriel Romeo Popa, 59, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2021. Beloved father of two children, Alin and Roxana, who he was unendingly proud of and always tried his best to support them. Anyone who knew Gabriel, knew that he was the most loving father and husband a family could ask for. Gabriel lived a fulfilled and warm life,...
John V. Dewerd
Jan 25, 2021
John V. DeWerd: August 19, 1966 - January 25, 2021
On Monday, January 25th, John passed away suddenly after a prolonged illness resulting from a stroke. John graduated from Crookston High School, was an Eagle Scout and went on to get a degree from North Dakota State University. John moved to Chicago and worked as a graphic...
Phillip Melzer
Jan 25, 2021
Phillip Melzer - suddenly, beloved husband of Maureen (nee Doyle); loving father of Caitlin and Kelly Melzer; dear brother and uncle of many. A memorial celebration to honor Phillip will be held in the future. Arrangements by Cooney Funeral Home
James J. Malone
Jan 25, 2021
James J (Jim) Malone, age 94 passed away on January 25, 2021. A proud graduate of St Gregory Grade School, Quigley High School, he earned his bachelor's degree at Loyola University after honorable service in the United States Navy during WWII. He met the love of his life, Ann Hegarty, at a dance at Queen of Angels Catholic Church. ...
Nancy Jane Gaughan
Jan 25, 2021
Nancy Jane Gaughan (nee Garey) peacefully passed away on January 25, 2021 after a three month struggle with a series of health challenges. She will always be remembered as making everyone in her presence happy. She was the cherished mother of 3 children: Jim, Susan, and John, and their spouses, Ann Hoffmann, Arthur Nolan, and Laura Gaughan. She was...
John Ganz
Jan 24, 2021
John Ganz was a loving husband to Leopoldine for more than 67 years and proud father of Helga, John W., Trudy and son-in-law Dan. He accomplished things beyond expectation during his lifetime. His family and friends are proud to give him this final acknowledgment and farewell. The family has requested private services. Please do not send flowers, just make...
Janet (Gibala) Jakobsze
Jan 23, 2021
Janet Jakobsze - (nee Gibala) beloved wife of the late Stanley; loving mother of John (Donna), Edward (Karen) and Henry (Noreen); proud and cherished grandmother of Matthew, Jessica, Katrina, Robert, Thomas, Daniel, Evan, Bryan and Scott. Visitation Saturday from 9-11 a.m. at St. Robert Bellarmine Church (4646 N. Austin in Chicago) with a Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Due...
James W. Palmer
Jan 21, 2021
James W. Palmer, 90, of Chicago and Naples, FL passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family on January 21, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Mary Carol (Burns) for 70 years; devoted father to Kathleen (Will) Isherwood, Maureen (Pat) McCracken, Bill (Peg), Jim (Diana), Mike (Michele), and the late Peggy; proud Grandpa of 17...
Karen Farley
Jan 19, 2021
Karen Farley, beloved wife of Bruce; devoted mother of Dan (Darianne) Farley and Jeanne Farley; loving grandmother "mamie" of Ethan, Brionna, and Jake; fond sister of Kathleen (Don) Doll; loving aunt to Kim (Steve) DeLaCruz; great aunt to Tommy, Kaleigh, and Mackenzie. Private graveside services were held with immediate family 1/21/2021 at Rosehill Cemetery. In her memory we suggest...
Daniel P. O’Donnell
Jan 19, 2021
On Tuesday, January 19, 2021, Daniel Patrick O'Donnell, loving and devoted husband of Kathleen (McAvoy) passed away suddenly at age 80. Dan was born February 19, 1940. Growing up in Lakeview he attended DePaul Academy and DePaul University. In 1969 Dan became co-owner of Armitage Hardware and quickly became known as a leader in the community with a generous...
Maria Ebeid
Jan 17, 2021
Maria de los Angeles Ebeid passed away in the early hours of January 17th, 2021. Maria, who was often called "Macusa" by close friends and family, was born August 25th, 1937 in Baracoa, Cuba to Carolina Palomares Toirac and Manuel Perdices Peñes. Raised mostly in Havana, Maria earned a Bachelor of Arts and Science from Arturo Montori and attended...
James "Jimmy" Zahn
Jan 17, 2021
James 'Jimmy' Zahn passed away peacefully on January 17, reunited with his mother Julia Caine Zahn and his father Nicholas Zahn. Jimmy is survived by his sisters Patricia (Tal) Howell, Kathleen (Allen) Ackermann and Nancy (Steve) Stanford. Jimmy leaves behind many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. Jimmy enjoyed bowling, golf and the Chicago Cubs. He will be...
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