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Kathleen T. Kelly

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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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