Obituaries

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,...

Dec 1, 2020

William E. Rochford - loving son of the late John and Violet Rochford;  beloved brother of Carol (the late John) Emerson and Margaret (Brian) McKitterick, the late Jack (Darlene) Rochford, the late James (Carol) Rochford, the late Mary Kay (James) McAllister and the late Michael Rochford ( Sharon Morton Rochford and Dale Rochford);  loving uncle to many nieces and...

Nov 30, 2020

Dawn Marie Tsurutani, age 63, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, July 21, 2021 at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois. She is survived by her husband Alan, her children Tim, Faith (Joseph), and Hope as well her grandchildren Holden and Hunter. She was a beloved member of the Church in Chicago, a dog lover, and an avid Cubs...

Nov 30, 2020

Paul Brandau - C.P.D. Beloved son of Steve and the late Shirley Jean Brandau; loving brother of Anna (Christopher) Schmitz; dear uncle of Lauren, Brandon and David Schmitz. Services private. Arrangements by Cooney Funeral Home www.cooneyfuneralhome.com

Nov 30, 2020

Edward P. Ballatin - beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Garrity);  loving father of Luke and Claire;  fond brother of Carolyn, Robin and the late Joseph and William;  devoted son of the late Edward and Dolores;  loving brother in law to many of the Garritys and loving uncle of many.  Visitation Thursday 3-7 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home 625 Busse...

Nov 30, 2020

Rieck, Shirley (nee Ilg), of Des Plaines, age 85 passed peacefully into the arms of her loving Lord at her home on November 30, 2020 surrounded by her children.  Born in Chicago and a graduate of Waller High School, Shirley was a proud first generation American and the daughter of immigrant Swiss parents.  Married to Bill for 44 years,...

Nov 29, 2020

Mary (Mae) O'Donnell (nee Pender), born 1931 in Cahermurphy, County Clare, Ireland. Beloved wife of the late Michael J. O'Donnell for 59 years. Loving mother of Marie, the late Michael Jr., the late Geralyn, the late Ann, Margaret, Daniel, Brendan (Donella), Theresa (John) Heflin. Cherished grandma to the late Jonathan, Thomas, Ann, Donovan, Maggie, Emily, Lily, Kiara and Kate....

Nov 27, 2020

William J. Mohlman of McHenry, Illinois, passed suddenly on November 27, 2020 at the age of 46. Please, feel free to leave a message of condolence, or to share a photo or memory of Bill on this page. You can e-mail the family directly at samslaw1@msn.com to be notified on when the celebration of life will take place. For...

Nov 26, 2020

Harold P. Corrigan, 92, retired Battalion Chief of Chicago Fire Dept. Beloved husband of Joan (nee Maier), passed away on November 26, 2020. Loving father of Patty (Curt) Peterson, Lisa (Steve) Bridges, Matthew, and the late Timmy; devoted grandfather of Megan, Connor, Daniel, Kelsey, Bridget, Kyle, Colleen, Joe, Caroline, Sean and Tim; loving brother of the late Edward (Nancy),...

Nov 26, 2020

Robert G. Vering, 90, dear husband of the late Joan (nee Miller), passed away on November 26, 2020. Loving father of Kathleen (Michael) Altman, Susan (Timothy) Kearns, Judith Robb and the late Robert; grandfather of Michael, Christopher, Dana, Andrew, Patrick, Bridget, Madeline, George and Annie; great-grandfather of Logan, Miles, Aedan, Dylan, Leo and Max. Robert served in the Army...

Nov 22, 2020

Nov 21, 2020

Steven Timothy Regnier—Retired Lieutenant, CPD. Beloved husband of Deborah (nee Gomberg); loving father of Jacquelyn Hope and Kenneth Scot Regnier; fond brother of Kelly (Stephen) Hoyle and Michelle Regnier; son of the late Kenneth and June (nee Gerharz); uncle of Shannon, Kelsey, Max, Elizabeth, Alex, Logan, Miranda, Madison, Megan, and Stone. Visitation will be held at Cooney Funeral Home...

Nov 20, 2020

Margaret M. Considine (nee Deane) Beloved wife of the late William; loving mother of Barbara, William Jr. (Jeannette), Mary (David) Teresi, Michael, and the late Joan; fond grandmother of 13; great grandmother of 17; great great grandmother of 7; dear sister of the late Michael V. Deane; dearest daughter of the late Michael and Anna (nee Gaughan); beloved aunt...