Obituaries

Aug 18, 2020

Peter David Deri, 59 of Diamond Lake. With a heavy heart we announce his passing after a hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer. He passed peacefully surrounded by family. Beloved, thoughtful and loyal husband to Barb (nee Murphy). Proud, loving and devoted father of Chris and Alli. Loving patriarch to many furry family members. Cherished son of Joan and...

Aug 18, 2020

William L. "Biff" Stanton son of the late John and Margaret passed away August 18, 2020. Beloved husband of Patricia nee Gallagher; cherished father of Cheryl, Brian (Melanie), Laurie (Jason) Martin, Erin, Billy (Brenda); proud papa of Jake, Bridget, Riley, Megan and Nora; brother of the late John, Martin (Jeanne), the late James, Thomas (Cheryl), Kathleen (the late Tony)...

Aug 18, 2020

James Trost—Suddenly, age 71. Beloved husband of Denise; loving father of Julie (Thomas) Wagner, and Michael (Jennifer) Trost; grandfather to 7; son-in-law of Helen Hays; brother of Marialice (the late James) McCarthy, and Charlene (the late Victor) Skupien; brother-in-law of Mary Jo (Robert) Banks, and Robert (Christine) Hays; loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held...

Aug 16, 2020

Jerry Justesen, age 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Swedish Covenant Hospital. Born November 11, 1936 in Chicago to Lauritz and Margrethe Justesen, he was a graduate of Lane Technical High School, serving as class president his senior year. He attended DePaul University where he earned his B.A. degree and also attended DePaul Law School....

Aug 16, 2020

Gene B. Norman died of natural causes comfortably at his home Sunday, August 16th 2020. Loving husband, friend, grandfather, great-grandfather, and father of Gary, Debra Michael and Scott. We will miss him.  A Memorial Mass will be at St. Mary of the Angels in the near future.

Aug 16, 2020

Gene B. Norman died of natural causes comfortably at his home Sunday, August 16th 2020. Loving husband, friend, grandfather, great-grandfather, and father of Gary, Debra Michael and Scott. We will miss him.  A Memorial Mass will be at St. Mary of the Angels in the near future.

Aug 13, 2020

Michael Aloysius Specialle, 26, Park Ridge Police Officer of Norwood Park, passed away unexpectedly on August 13, 2020. Michael grew up in Norwood Park with his precious Nassau "gang." Beloved son of Paul and Margaret (nee Tomasik). Loving brother of Victor, Rosie (Jimmy) Greco, and his twin brother, Peter. Cherished 'funcle' of Ava, Jimmy, and Jake. Longtime companion of...

Aug 11, 2020

James A. Brun "Jim"—Formerly of Norridge. Loving husband of Grace (nee Zurlo); dear father of Mark (Carole) and Jim; proud grandfather of Amanda (Mark) Evans, Marty, and Nick; great grandfather of Jimmy, Anthony, and two on the way; uncle to many nieces and nephews. Born to the late Elizabeth and Nick Brun in Lakeview, Jim attended St. Robert Bellarmine...

Aug 11, 2020

Dominic Biondi - beloved father of Peggy (Rudy), Dominic (Erin) and Mary;  cherished grandfather of Racquel, Riley, Vincent, Luke and Conor;  loving son of the late Vincent and Carmela (Nitti) Biondi; dear brother of Angela Barrile and the late John (Maryann) and Rose Biondi;  fond uncle and friend to many.  Proud U.S.M.C. Veteran of the Korean War.  Visitation Friday...

Aug 8, 2020

Lois Cedre was born on May 21, 1936 in Mounds, Illinois. She passed away on Saturday, August 8th, 2020. She passed away at home peacefully surrounded by her family. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend. Lois was preceded in death by her parents Eli Frankie Kelley and Florence Alfreda (Rich) Kelley, her daughter Linda Kelley, her...

Aug 6, 2020

Barbara Glynn (nee Conroy)—Beloved wife of Michael; loving mother of Bernadette (Bernie) Stark, Mary (Brendan) Aldrich, Kathy (Jeff) Dorjath, and the late Michael (Nora) Glynn; proud and cherished grandmother of Kevin (Julie), Chris (Melissa) and Courtney Stark, Kellie, Brittany and Christopher Dorjath, and Michael Glynn; great grandmother of Madasyn, Chase, Kendall, Aedan, Gianna, Logan, and Ethan; proud twin sister...

Aug 1, 2020

Kevin Egan - beloved son of the late Mary (nee McGuinn) and the late Michael;  loving brother of John (Carroll Anne), Michael (Karen), Brendan (Dana), James and Mary (Liam ) Leader;  dear uncle of many.  Burial will be private.  Arrangements by Cooney Funeral Home 847-685-1002 www.cooneyfuneralhome.com

Jul 29, 2020

Gerhard Volkmann - beloved husband of the late Patricia A. (nee Ellis);  loving father of Lawrence, Ronald (Karen), Michael, Eric (Kelly) and Robert (Jennifer);  proud and cherished Grandfather of Larry (Jennifer), Cassandra (Michael), Patricia, Michael Jr. Alexander and Izabella;  great-granddad of Emily, Abigail, Aaron, Tyler and Hannah;  fond uncle of many.  A memorial gathering and service to be determined...

Jul 25, 2020

Julia Walsh, nee Devaney, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 25, 2020. Born in Moycullen, Galway, Ireland, Julia, age 91, was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Peter Walsh, parents Catherine and Nicholas Devaney, sisters Mary (Mattie) Carter and Sarah (Paddy) Flatley, and brothers Paddy (Annie) and Martin/Sonny Devaney. Julia is survived...

Jul 25, 2020

Ramona Marie Owens, 77, of Chicago, IL, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020. She was born to parents Sylvia and John Knoll, on November 20, 1942 in the city of Little Falls, Minnesota.

Dear mother of Frank Owens Jr., Tammy Brankovic, Lisa Marie Owens, Scott (Julie) Owens, Tina Owens, Dan Owens, James Owens, Kevin Lowe and...

Jul 24, 2020

Joanne K. Kerrigan (nee Rouleau) Age 83, born in Hancock, Michigan. Wife of Myles for 61 years; mother of Gregory, Myles, Jennifer, Brett, Bryan, Emmett and Maeve; grandmother of 11. A private funeral was held on July 27 at Assumption Church. For information please call 773-588-5850 or visit www.cooneyfuneralhome.com

Jul 23, 2020

Brian Carrion, 20, of Glenview and formerly of Belmont Cragin, tragically passed away on July 23, 2020. Beloved son of Claudia. Loving brother of Jacqueline Garcia Roman and Kevin Roman Molina. Dear nephew of Alba Linares, Alfonso Castro and Michelle Vizcarrondo. Cherished grandson of Lydia Molina. Fond cousin and friend to many. Visitation will be held Thursday, July 30,...

Jul 21, 2020

Borgeson, Marilyn Lilian—(nee Ohl), passed away at her home in Park Ridge on July 21, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Eugene for 65 years; loving mother of Carol (Richard) Wilson, Andrea (Curtis) Johnson, and the late John; cherished grandmother of Benjamin (Leah) Wilson, David Wilson, Dawn (Walker) Mack, Daniel Johnson, Laura (Bain) Rumohr, Stephen (Christina) Johnson; and great...

Jul 21, 2020

Nancy D. Stanton - (nee Oellrich)  beloved wife of the late John P. "Jack" Stanton;  loving mother of Kristine and Kathleen (James) Szpila;  devoted grandmother of Sophia Rose;  fond sister of Jerry, Phillip (Christeen) and Virginia (Artie) Specht;  dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Family and friends are asked to meet Saturday at St. Andrew Church for a...

Jul 20, 2020

Stephen (Steve) Joyce, 68, passed away July 20, 2020 after his courageous 30 year battle with Multiple Sclerosis.

He was born March 22, 1952 Chicago, IL to Joseph and Mary Joyce and is survived by his wife Patricia (Kelly) Joyce; his daughters and spouses Megan and Martin (Czerep), Nicole and Carlos (Garcia) and Jennifer; his grandchildren Charlie Garcia, Emma Garcia, Mariah...