Obituaries

In Loving Memory
Kathleen T. Kelly
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....
Martin W. Sandstrom
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...
Edward "Doug" Williams
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...
Sandra "Sandee" Burns
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...
Sally (Finnegan) Dossett
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....
Patricia A. Mccarthy Majewski
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...
Bernice Patricia (Warush) Szpila
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...
Dr. Ronald L. Watson
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...
Louise C. Maltezos
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)...
Edward Broderick
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...
John P. O'Malley
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...
Maribeth E. Heggen
Aug 31, 2020
Heggen, Maribeth E.--Services private. For information please call 847-685-1002 or visit www.cooneyfuneralhome.com
Mary Rose (Cwik) Czernik
Aug 31, 2020
Czernik, Mary Rose (nee Cwik)--Beloved wife of the late Felix; loving mother of Susan M. (Marshall) Anderson, and the late Phillip (Paula); dear grandmother of Rebecca, Jonathan, Matthew (Lisa), Lesley (Nick) Sharkey, and Roslyn (Jim) McQuillan;great grandmother of Cole, Mason, Graham, Hazel, Holden, and Henry. Services private. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. For information please call 847-685-1002 or visit www.cooneyfuneralhome.com...
Susan Marie (Devine) Kowalczyk
Aug 29, 2020
Susan M. "Sue" Kowalczyk (nee Devine) - beloved wife of the late Jerry; dear daughter of the late Margaret (nee Savage) and James Devine; devoted mother of Kathy (Ron), Jean (John), Judy (Tom), Jim (Claire), John (Katy), Kris (George), Patty, Mike (Diane), Steve, Jerry (Ann) and the late Joey; proud and cherished grandmother of Dominic (Katie), Faith, Tricia, Michael,...
Edward Joseph Keane
Aug 28, 2020
Edward Joseph Keane - beloved husband of Leslie (nee Broniarczyk); loving father of Erin, Caroline and the late Timothy Keane; dear brother of Mary L. (Francis) Powers, Dorothy (John) Burns and Nancy (John) Evans; fond uncle of many. A Memorial Mass will be dedicated to him at St. Gabriel Church, 600 W. 45h Street on September 8 at 8:00...
Steven R. Poelsterl
Aug 27, 2020
Steven R. Poelsterl - beloved son of the late Kathleen and Joseph; loving brother of Joseph (Margaret) and James (Denise); dear uncle of many. Service were private. Arrangements by Cooney Funeral Home www.cooneyfuneralhome.com
Kenneth M. Orth Sr.
Aug 26, 2020
Kenneth M. Orth Sr.—Devoted husband of Susan (nee Disteldorf); loving father of Kenneth Jr. (Elizabeth), and Kara (Matt) Figliulo; loving son of the late Ann (nee Hreben) and Edward Orth Sr.; dear brother of Edward Jr. (Margaret), William, and Debra (James) Matusky; beloved brother in law, uncle, great uncle, and friend to many. Visitation will be held on Monday...
Annamae (Wehmeyer) Urban
Aug 26, 2020
Annamae Urban - (nee Wehmeyer )- beloved wife of the late George F. Urban; loving mother of George (Margaret) Urban and Ann (Harry) McCollum; proud and cherished grandmother of Bryan and Michael Urban and Harry and Joseph McCollum; dear sister of Jerry; fond aunt of Mary Rose and Karen Stocking. Funeral Mass Friday at Mary Seat of Wisdom Church...
Mathew J. D'Souza
Aug 21, 2020
Mathew J. D'Souza, 29, peacefully passed away on August 21, 2020, surrounded by his loved ones after a resilient, 7-year battle with leukemia. Matt was an extremely passionate, tenacious, and focused young man who inspired everyone around him. He constantly proved that life has no limits. Matt made fruitful and lasting impacts on many lives through which his legacy...
Maureen (Durcan) Thivel
Aug 21, 2020
Thivel, Maureen (nee Durcan) Beloved wife of the late Gerald; loving daughter of Maude Devaney; dear sister of Nancy (David) St. John, and Jimmy (Kim); aunt of many nieces and nephew; step mother to Mary, Jeff, and James; sister in law of Joan (Jim) Dial. Native of Newport Co. Mayo. Chicago Transit Authority #308. Funeral Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. Mass...
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