Obituaries

In Loving Memory
Margaret “Marge” Carson
May 4, 2020
Margaret "Marge" Carson (nee Wagner) passed away peacefully May 4, 2020. Married to The Love of her Life, the late James Carson; cherished mother of Michael (Renee), Mark (Jeanne), and the late Jackie Travis; proud and dearest Grandma and Great Grandma to Amanda, Cameron, Danyel, Stevie, (Autumn) Tyler (Nica), Mark (Jackie), Dylan, Jack, Maci, Brooklyn, MJ, Harper, Nathan, James ...
Robert C. Tilley
Apr 29, 2020
Robert C. Tilley was born June 17, 1943 in Paris, Arkansas. He died Wednesday, April 29, 2020 in his home.
Bob was known for his wicked sense of humor and his outstanding knowledge of trivia. He was also an avid collector and builder of model military vehicles. Once his children started playing soccer, he became very involved...
Bruce M. Mathis
Apr 28, 2020
Bruce M. Mathis, 65, of Chicago, Illinois, passed on April 28th, 2020. Beloved husband of Katherine Mathis; loving father to Christina Mathis, and Michael (Laura) Mathis, and Step-father to James (Alice), John (Samantha), Jessica, the late Bryan Moorehouse; and endeared grandfather to Sophia, Bridget, and Lily. Bruce was an honorable veteran of the Vietnam War and proudly served his...
John "Jack" J. Garrity
Apr 28, 2020
On Tuesday, April 28th, 2020, John ("Jack") J. Garrity, loving husband, uncle, brother-in-law, cousin and dear friend, passed away in his sleep at home. He had recently celebrated his 72nd birthday. Jack was born on April 18,1948 in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Helyn (Barry) Garrity. He attended Queen of Angels grammar school and DePaul High School. On October...
Marie (Sciortino) Aluise Ekstam
Apr 27, 2020
Marie Ekstam (nee Sciortino)--Beloved wife of the late Leo Aluise and the late Robert "Bob" Ekstam; loving mother of Claudia (Jack) Mooney, Len (Terri) Aluise, and Vincent Aluise; dear grandmother of Dominick (Karen), Joseph, John Paul, and Leo; great grandmother of Benjamin; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass to be held at a later date...
Pauline (Waydonoski) Phelan
Apr 25, 2020
Pauline Phelan, nee Waydonoski, age 100, died peacefully April 25,2020. She was the beloved wife for 62 years of the late Bernard J. Phelan (2006), loving mother of Bernard A. (Marianne), Mary Suwanski, Michael, Betty Edwards, Patrick (Tammy) and Robert (Roxanne) Phelan; cherished grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; dear sister of the late Helen (the late Steve)...
Antoinette "Toni" (Damiano) Rizzo
Apr 25, 2020
Antoinette "Toni" Rizzo (nee Damiano) passed away April 25, 2020. Beloved wife of the late John Rizzo Sr.; cherished mother of John (Beverly) and Donna (Tom) Breason; dearest Grandma/Nonnie to Nicholas, Brianna and Joshua; loved aunt to many nieces and nephews; loving daughter of the late Peter and Antoinetta Damiano; sister to the late Rose and Fred Damiano. Fond...
Mary Delores (Funke) Hannon
Apr 24, 2020
Mary Delores Hannon (Funke)--Beloved wife of the late Frank Hannon Sr.; dear mother of Thomas, Joseph, Karen Nichols, and Frank Jr. (Laura); loving grandmother of Shannon and Kelly Nichols, Christy Hannon, Katrina Crouch (Lee), and the late Daryl Hannon (Kelly); dear great grandmother of Rylie, Hunter, Marquis, Christian, Aushae Hannon, and Megan Crouch; fond sister of Lori Buxtin (Mel), ...
Joan (Hoysack) Watson
Apr 23, 2020
Joan Watson (Hoysack), was brought home by her Shepherd, Jesus, on April 23, 2020, at age 82, while under the care of Suncrest Hospice, at the Sheridan Sr. Living Center, in Park Ridge, Illinois. Married to and survived by the true love of her life for 48 years, Dr. Ronald L. Watson, who she lovingly cared for after his...
Kenneth R. Hoffman
Apr 22, 2020
Kenneth R. Hoffman, 75, retired Chicago Police Officer of the Northwest Side of Chicago, at rest April 22, 2020. Loving father of Kenny (Julianna) Hoffman, Kelly Jenkins, Nicole Hoffman CPD and Keith (Chrissy) Hoffman CPD. Cherished Papa of Eric Jenkins, Alyssa Cummins, Ashley Jenkins, Mariah Mendoza, Emily Hoffman and Keith Hoffman. Beloved son of the late Genevieve Hoffman. Services...
Christopher Bosy
Apr 21, 2020
Chris Bosy - sadly missed by his brothers Robert, George and Stephen, now at rest with his parents Rosemarie and George. Interment at Graceland Cemetery shall be private. Arrangements by Cooney Funeral Home Chicago 773-588-5850 www.cooneyfuneralhome.com
Dorothy "Kris" Helgeson
Apr 19, 2020
Dorothy Helgeson, known to many as Kris, passed away at the age of 90 on April 19, 2020, after convalescing over six years in a memory care facility near her home. Although the facility was closed to visitors due to pandemic precautions, her daughter Marie was able to be with her during her last days and as she passed...
Patrick J. Mulcrone
Apr 19, 2020
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Patrick J. Mulcrone - age 83, beloved husband of Loretta (nee Murphy); loving father of Maureen (Roy) Boland, Nancy (Michael) Funk, Patrick (Katie) and the late Raymond; proud and cherished grandfather of Bridget, Shannon and Daniel Funk and Reagan, Nola and Cullen Mulcrone; dear brother...
Patricia "Pat" (Farrell) Mulligan
Apr 19, 2020
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Patricia "Pat" Mulligan (nee Farrell)--Gone to her final reward on April 19, 2020. Loving daughter of the late Lawrence and Norma Farrell; beloved wife of the late John Patrick for 56 looong and interesting years; always there for us, dear Mom to John (Retired CPD),...
Bryan Michael Moorehouse
Apr 18, 2020
Bryan Michael Moorehouse, age 33, suddenly passed away on April 18, 2020. Loving son of Katherine Mathis (Bruce), and the late John W. Moorehouse (Ingrid); Bryan is survived by his mother, his siblings, James (Alice), John (Samantha), Jessica, Jack, and Arden Moorehouse, and step-siblings Alexis Moeller, Chrissy Mathis, Mike (Laura) Mathis, Valerie (Jamie) Geishecker and Chris (Kim) Digrazia; and...
Hildegard "Hilda" Teufel
Apr 17, 2020
Teufel, Hildegard "Hilda"--Beloved wife of George; loving mother of Elizabeth (Joseph) Pils, and Steven (Staci); dear grandmother of Emma, Maddi, and Abbi. Services private. Interment All Saints Cemetery. For information please call 847-685-1002 or visit www.cooneyfuneralhome.com
Margaret "Marge" Mary Piagentini
Apr 16, 2020
Margaret "Marge" Mary Piagentini, 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 16, 2020. Marge loved art, music, cooking, and spending time with family and friends. She was a member of St. Clement Catholic Church. She is survived by her loving children, Richard (Susan), Michael (Susan), Diane (Bruce) Dickstein, and Laura (Robert) Beck; grandchildren, Jennifer (Mark) Dilling, Nicole (Eric) Hawerchuk,...
Melinda Marie Matthews
Apr 14, 2020
Melinda Marie Matthews--Melinda lost her battle with Kidney Disease on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. She was a loving daughter, friend and co-worker and will be greatly missed. Melinda dearly loved her 4 fur babies, Parker, Paige, Portia, and Cooper. Melinda worked at University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), Pathology department for twenty years and was lucky to have both...
Sally T. Mclaughlin
Apr 13, 2020
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Sally T. McLaughlin (nee Boyle), 87, of Chicago, IL passed away peacefully on April 13, 2020. She was the loving spouse for 65 years to the late John J. McLaughlin; Loving mother to Terrence (Patricia) of Tennessee, the late Susan, Kathleen (Tim) Ryan of Libertyville,...
Daniel A. Gavin
Apr 11, 2020
Daniel A. Gavin - devoted son of the late Dorothy and James Gavin; beloved father of James (Jennifer) Gavin, Molly Christensen, Melissa (Michael) LaCoy and Francis and Kristin Kroll; proud and cherished grandfather of Jack and Connor Gavin, Tess and Trevor Christensen, Gavin, Emily, Francesca and Vincent LaCoy and Gage Hollis and Reagan Lynn; dear cousin and friend of...
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