Obituaries

Nov 18, 2020

Michael J. Joyce--Beloved father of Brandon (Elizabeth), Eric (Joana), Christopher, Michael, and Jennifer Joyce; proud and cherished grandfather of Allison, Declan, and Rex; dear brother of Patrick (Joan), Theresa, Maureen (John) Luginski, and Margie (Ben) Joyce-Mendez; dear uncle of many; Godfather of Shea Joyce. United States Army Veteran. Services private. For information please call 773-588-5850 or visit www.cooneyfuneralhome.com

Nov 17, 2020

Andrew J Spores passed away peacefully on November 17th at the age of 96. He was a veteran of the Second World War serving with the Third Infantry in the Italian Campaign. He saw action in significant battles including Monte Casino and Anzio, and received a Purple Heart for wounds received while on the front lines. After the war,...

Nov 17, 2020

Margaret R. Maree (nee Bitten) Beloved wife of the late Hugh Maree; dearest Mother of Linda (Michael) Helfenbein and Jeanette (Jeffrey Lee) Ruby; devoted grandmother of Stephanie and Matthew Helfenbein and Michelle (Michael) Johnson, William, Annette and Celine (Jakub Grab-Lucki) Ruby; great-grandmother of Eleanor and Margaret Johnson; loving sister of June Shead, Michael (the late Fran) David, the late...

Nov 15, 2020

Michael W Underwood, 70, USMC, CPD was a longtime resident of Chicago, IL and recently moved to Park Ridge, IL. He went peacefully to his Lord on November 15, 2020 at home.

He was born on August 15, 1950, in Chicago, IL to Raymond E. and Hannah Mae (Minogue) Underwood. He married the love of his life,...

Nov 13, 2020

Margaret F. Bogard (nee Carlin)—Beloved wife of the late Steven; loving mother of Mary Ann, Steven (Connie), Joseph, Philip, and Michael (Karen); dearest grandmother of Amanda (Seth), Benjamin, Ann, Jill, Andrew, and Patrick; great grandmother of Lucas and Amber; fond sister of the late Marie and Shirley Carlin. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. proceeding...

Nov 11, 2020

Rodolfo Carmona Sr., "Rudy" age 75, passed away peacefully on November 11th. Beloved husband of Angust (nee Majam); loving father of Rowena (Ray) Cera and Rudy Jr. (Kim); loving grandfather of Nathan, Madilyn, and Ava; devoted son of the late Guillermo and Felicitas (nee Magbanua); dear brother of Guillermo Jr., the late Rolando, Manuel, Leticia, Alfredo, Nelda, Alicia, Rosalinda,...

Nov 11, 2020

Francis M. Joyce, "Frank" age 79, passed away peacefully on November 11th. Beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Heneghan); loving father of Kathleen (Brandon) Darger, Matthew (Erin), and Anne (Jack) Rahlfs; loving grandfather of Colleen, Philip, Patrick, Bridget, Francis, Nolan, Mary, and Matthew; devoted son of the late John and Nora (nee Sullivan); dear brother of Mary (the late Don)...

Nov 10, 2020

Karen Ann Sabaduquia (nee Fitzgerald) of Hanover park, IL passed away on November 10, 2020 at the age of 64.

Karen was perky and believed in living her life with a smile on her face and a kind word for all. She & her husband Michael owned their own business (A Front Yard Full of Fun) and...

Nov 8, 2020

Callahan, Richard (Dick) 96. His horse finally came in. Born in Chicago to Edward and Anna Callahan on 8/2/1924, Dick hit "Bingo" on 11/8/2020. Loving husband and sparing partner for 71 years of Marjorie (née Fleming); father of Richard Jr.(Bic), Patrick (Gale), and Margie (Dave) Crawford; grandpa to Tim(Maggie), Kit, and Peter Callahan; and Ryne (Tracy), Katie (Kevin), and...

Nov 7, 2020

John P. Cunney— of County Sligo, Ireland, born to Mark and Nora Cunnie on December 5, 1939 and passed away November 7, 2020; Beloved husband of Margaret (nee Broderick) for 48 years; loving father of Maureen (Jamie) Schmidt, John, Mark (Michelle); proud and cherished grandfather of Cassidy, Nicholas, Brayden and Natalie; dear brother of Mary (Chuck), Kathleen (late Robert),...

Nov 6, 2020

Alice D. Chambers (nee Szymczak) passed away on November 6th  2020 in her home in Marble Falls TX at age 91. A native Chicagoan and homemaker, she was always fashionable, loved gardening, and will be remembered for her quick wit and sense of humor. Beloved wife of the late Bill; loving mother of Peggy, Mary (Jim) Anderson, the late...

Nov 4, 2020

Wednesday November 4, 2020, long time Park Ridge resident and retired Administrative Law Judge, Robert John Kukla left this world and joined the love of his life, his beloved wife, Barbara. Robert was born December 1, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois, son to John and Antoinette Marie.  Robert was accepted into Northwestern University and graduated Juris Doctor in 1957. Robert...

Nov 4, 2020

Miguel Avelar--Visitation will be held on Sunday from 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home located at 3918 W. Irving Park Rd. in Chicago. Funeral Monday, prayers at 9:30 a.m. to Our Lady of Mercy Church for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. For information please call 773-588-5850 or visit www.cooneyfuneralhome.com

Nov 4, 2020

Patrick J. Haugh—Beloved husband of Mary (nee Ridge) for 56 years; loving father of Patrick, Joseph (Siobhán), Mary (Edward) Van Poucke, Brian (Michelle), David, Sheila (Adrian) Haugh-Medina, and Eileen (Patrick) Brennan; proud and cherished grandfather of 19; dear brother of Mary Collins, Teresa Reilly, Ann O'Shea, Paul, Michael, and the late Timothy, Thomas, and Joseph. Proud member of Local...

Nov 3, 2020

James P. Gillespie--Dearest son of Mary (nee Barron) and the late James C. Gillespie; fond brother of Connell, and Mary Ellen (John) Zimmers; loving uncle of Frank Zimmers. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at Cooney Funeral Home located at 3918 W. Irving Park Rd. in Chicago going to Our Lady of Mercy Church for...

Nov 2, 2020

Peter Laszlo Vazul passed unexpectedly on November 2nd, 2020 in his Chicago home. Peter was born to Mihaly and Anna (Illes) Vazul on January 11th of 1940 in Budapest, Hungary. He left at the peak of a revolution in Hungary in 1956, becoming a resident of Chicago and worked hard to become a United States citizen in 1985. He...

Nov 2, 2020

John Russell (94), former Chicago resident, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020.  John was a native of County Down, Ireland and a war veteran, the recipient of the bronze star and purple heart. John immigrated to the United States in 1949, arriving on the SS Washington. Initially, he worked for the Wonder Bread Company in Chicago.  John served...

Oct 28, 2020

Joan A. Foerstel - (nee Moran) Beloved wife of the late Richard; loving mother of Rosemary (John) Montejo, Dr. William (Lynn), John (Maria) and Matthew C.P.D. (Patricia); proud and cherished grandmother of John, Angela and the late Lydia Montejo, Victor, Renata, Eric, Brian and Christopher Foerstel; great grandmother of Ava and Scarlett; dear sister of Mary and Patricia Moran...

Oct 24, 2020

Dolores Asmus--Funeral service Thursday, 10:00 a.m. at Cooney Funeral Home located at 625 Busse in Park Ridge. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. For information please call 847-685-1002 or visit www.cooneyfuneralhome.com

Oct 20, 2020

Liam O'Brien--Born October 20, 1939, passed away on October 20, 2020. Native of Co. Kilkenny, Ireland, husband of 51 years of Mary P., father of Michael Jefferson and Jennifer Nora (Marc) Marcussen and "PePa" to little Liam, Grace and Henry. Brothers and sisters in Ireland. Retired from International Union Of Operating Engineers Local 399 and Sears Roebuck and Company. Proud...