Obituaries

Oct 6, 2020

Nancy Berg-- It is with great sadness that the family of Nancy Claire Berg announces her passing after a brief battle with cancer. Nancy Berg, 70, of Park Ridge, passed away peacefully on October 6th, 2020, with family by her side. She was born to the late Edward and Genevieve Thompson, April 7th, 1950, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in...

Oct 6, 2020

Beloved wife of the late Robert "Bo" O'Brien; cherished daughter of John "Ramsey" and Annie Rodgers of Co. Donegal; loving mother of Robert (Keri), Thomas (Carleen), John (Colleen), Michael (Helen), Joseph (Amber) and Christine (Fred) Coleman; devoted grandmother of Hannah, Sam and Charlie O'Brien;  Bo, Norah and Johnny O'Brien; Danny Cozza and Chloe O'Brien; Maggie, Liddy and Annie O'Brien;...

Oct 6, 2020

Kathleen Antczak (nee Sheehan)—Beloved wife of the late Fred; loving mother of Cindy (Rich) Leick, Karen, and Theresa (Dan) Reyes; grandmother of Steven, Amanda, and Abbey Leick, Ryan (Lisette) and Samantha (Joey) and the late Rebecca, and Anna and Melody Reyes; great grandmother of Elliot; fond sister of Nancy Lykowski, Susie Parks, Michael Sheehan, and the late Gail Szurdarski;...

Oct 4, 2020

Savoy, John--Suddenly. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Shaughnessy); loving father of Joel (Raquel), Cynthia (Julio) Campos Savoy; devoted grandfather of Sebastian Campos, Genavieve Savoy, and Neena Campos; fond brother o Angela Lucero and Manuela Vegiani. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home located at 3918 W. Irving Park Rd. in Chicago. Funeral...

Oct 1, 2020

James Joseph McHale, age 83, Chicago, passed suddenly on October 1, 2020.  Loving husband to the late Bridget (O'Hara); proud father to James A. (Teri), Margaret (Peter) Erdelyi, and Edward (Dorothy); grandfather to Samantha, James, Michael and Caitlin; son of the late James and Catherine (Tunney) McHale; brother to the late Edward (Patricia), Cathleen "Kay" (Floyd "Mac") McGough; adored...

Sep 29, 2020

Christina A. Bilbo (nee O'Keefe)--Beloved mother of Bridget and Meagan Bilbo; loving sister of Fiona (Bert) Lane, Patricia O'Keefe, Angela (James) Duke, and Michael (Shannon) O'Keefe; fond aunt of Caitlin, John, Kenny, Abby, Charlie, Bert Jr. (Danielle), and Laura (Dave); devoted daughter of the late Bridget (nee Mullarkey) and Michael O'Keefe. Christina could lighten up anybody's day with her...

Sep 27, 2020

Eugene Mangan, born in Cunnigar, Firies, County Kerry, Ireland May 18th, 1930 and resident of Niles, IL passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home with family on September 27, 2020 after living a wonderful and faithful Catholic life. He was the loving husband of the late Mary Ann (Flanagan) Mangan for 60 years; cherished father to James...

Sep 25, 2020

Stanislaw "Stanley" Chwalek, 64, of Lantana, Florida and formerly of Tarnow, Poland, passed away unexpectedly on September 25, 2020. Loving father of Beata (Krysztof) Brzys, Edyta Chwalek, Mirek Chwalek, and Marek Chwalek. Cherished dziadziu to Nicole and Mateusz. Dear brother of Zbigniew Chwalek, Boguslaw Chwalek, and Lidia Curyto. Fond uncle and friend to many. Visitation will be held on...

Sep 24, 2020

Kathleen  Kelly - beloved daughter of the late Coleman (Lettermullen, Galway) and the late Mary (Carna, Galway) Kelly; loving sister of Thomas, Mary Ellen (late John) Grealish and the late James; fond niece and cousin of many. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home located at 625 Busse Hwy. in Park Ridge....

Sep 23, 2020

Martin Warner Sandstrom, Physical Therapist for 50 years, passed away comfortably at his condominium in Park Ridge last Tuesday evening, attended by his beloved wife Susan (Douglass), sons James and John, as well as by his daughter in law, Debbie (Colby) and two grandchildren, Linnea and Colin.  He was also cared for and thought about considerably during his last...

Sep 21, 2020

Edward "Doug" Williams - beloved husband of the late Mary "Janet" (nee Benzin);  loving father of Barbara (Richard) Hooper, Cathy (Bill) Geraci, and Michael Williams;  proud and cherished grandfather of James (Heather), Ann (John) Bolton, Jonathan, Andrew (Allison), Gregory and Maggie (Jonathan) Garrity;  great grandfather of Delaney, Makenna, Audrey, Anna Grace, Wyatt Aviles, Vivian, Graham, and Willow;  dear friend...

Sep 20, 2020

Sandra "Sandee" Shirley Burns (Nee: Smykowski) It is with profound sadness that the family of Sandee Burns announce her sudden passing on September 20th, just a month into 74 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Megan Burns of Savannah, Georgia (Joel Gulick) and her granddaughters Abigail and Vivian. Cousins include Mary Ocasio (the late William) of...

Sep 17, 2020

Sally E. Dossett (nee Finnegan), aged 72, passed away on September 17th surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Chicago, Sally made her mark on many communities; most notably she was an active member in St. Ita's parish. As a strong matriarch, she always brought family and friends together with great food, unforgettable stories, and endless laughs....

Sep 17, 2020

Patricia A. McCarthy Majewski – Beloved wife of Ronald; dear sister to Barbara, Mary, Bridget, Megan, and Tim; devoted mother to Matthew; doting grandmother to Matthew Jr., and dear aunt to many nieces and nephews passed on 09/17/2020 after falling ill. She will be forever missed by her family and friends. Visitation will be held on Monday 9/21 from...

Sep 5, 2020

Bernice Patricia Szpila (nee Warush) was born to eternal life September 5, 2020. She was born October 21, 1929 in Chicago, the daughter of Michael Warush and Salomea Warush (nee Gondek).

In 1955, Bernice met her husband, Walter at the Congress Ballroom where she said yes to a dance that lasted all evening. They were married August...

Sep 4, 2020

Dr. Ronald L. Watson, 78, of Park Ridge, IL, died Friday, September 4, 2020, at the Sheridan at Park Ridge after a long illness.

Born April 8, 1942, in Logansport, Indiana, he was the son of the late Donald C. and Edna M. "Murphey" Watson.  Ron's wife of 48 years, Joan A. "Hoysack" Watson preceded him in...

Sep 4, 2020

Louise C. Maltezos 88 entered into eternal life on Friday, September 4, 2020.  Born and raised in Chicago by her parents Louis and Mary (nee Griesman) Maltezos along with her late brothers James, George and John.  She is survived by her sister Christine and sister in-law Naja.  She offered endless love and support to her two daughters Mary (Nick)...

Sep 4, 2020

Edward "Eddie" A. Broderick Jr.--54 of Chicago, passed away unexpectedly on 9-3-2020. Eddie is survived by his mother Maureen (nee Hennigan)  and the late Edward "Eddie" A. Broderick Sr. Dear brother of Lisa (Tom) and Ann (Mike); loving uncle of Michael, Patrick, Kaitlin, Dylon, and Emma; loving companion of Lisa Lapinski. He is preceded in death by his brother...

Sep 3, 2020

Dear son of the late Susan (nee Sorohan/Sullivan) and Hugh O'Malley; fond brother of Martin (the late Rachel), Sr. Kathleen C.S.J., Patricia (James) Cahill, Michael, James (Colleen), the late Hugh (Helen) Sr. Rosemary C.S.J., Suzanne (the late Raymond) Carolan, Bernadette (Tom) Lynch, and Thomas; uncle of many nieces and nephews. John was former active member of St. Viator Parish...

Aug 31, 2020

Heggen, Maribeth E.--Services private. For information please call 847-685-1002 or visit www.cooneyfuneralhome.com