Obituaries

In Loving Memory
Emilio Napoles Garcera
May 11, 2020
Emilio Napoles Garcera, a respected World War II veteran, passed away on May 11, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois at the age of 93. He was a beloved husband of Juliana, a loving father of Gloria, Joseph, Maria, Sharon, and daughter-in-law Nimfa. Loved by his grandchildren Jonathan, Kelly, Jasper, Katherine, Janilorie, May Ann, Jason, Jomel, Jonalyn, Julieanne, and Allison. Cherished by...
Daniel Francis Lally
May 11, 2020
Thirty-year veteran of the Chicago Fire Department Lieutenant Dan Lally, 64 years, passed away suddenly on May 11. He is survived by Sue, his loving wife of 33 years, his sons Tim and Danny and his daughter Teresa. Cherished son of Michael and Marie. Dear brother of Tom (Meribeth), Mary Pat (Mike) Madden, Kathy, Helen, Peggy (Brian) Garrity, Michael...
Malachy L. Hannigan
May 10, 2020
On Sunday, May 10, 2020, Malachy L Hannigan, loving father, grandfather, uncle and cousin passed away in Chicago, IL.
Mal was born December 15, 1938, in Chicago. After graduating from St Benedict Catholic High School he served honorably in the United States Navy. Mal worked in the accounting department at Midway Manufacturing on Chicago's north side for...
Christine M. (Sliepka) Miller
May 9, 2020
A live video of the service for Christine can be found under the service details.
Christine M. Miller - (nee Sliepka) beloved wife of Roy; loving sister of Nancy (Richard) Figlewicz and Tony (Nicki Lazzaro); cherished aunt of Eric (Nicole) and Adam Figlewicz and Matthew (Jessica) Sliepka ; great aunt of Carly; fond sister in law of...
Anne P. (Naughton) Nee
May 8, 2020
Anne P. Nee - (nee Naughton) beloved wife of Coleman; loving mother of Patrick and Kevin Nee; proud and cherished grandmother of Daniel Nee; dear sister of Coleman (the late Delia) Naughton, Margaret (the late James) Byers, Eileen (the late Patrick) Clorethy and the late Mary (Patrick) Joyce, Peter, Tommy, John and Winnie (Coleman) McDonough; fond aunt of many...
Marissa Miran
May 7, 2020
Marissa Miran - Visitation Wednesday 5-8 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home. Interment Thursday. We will be following all rules and regulations involved with the current conditions. 773-588-5850.www.cooneyfuneralhome.com
Ethna (Curtis) Nolan
May 7, 2020
Ethna Nolan (nee Curtis) of Chicago, IL, formerly of Dublin, Ireland passed away from complications due to Covid-19 on May 7, 2020. Beloved Wife of James C. Loving Mother of James P., Martha M., and Patrick S.(Maureen). Nanny to Megan, Cailey, Andrew and Catherine. Loving Sister to Christy (late Doris), late Paddy (late Annie), John (late Maura), Thomas, Martha...
Marion "Ted" Stolarek
May 4, 2020
Marion "Ted" Stolarek, 73, of Chicago, Il, passed away at home on May 4,2020, after a valiant fight with cancer.
Ted was born in Germany on August 2, 1946 to parents that were displaced by World War II. He and his family eventually emigrated to the United States in hopes of a better life. Ted graduated from...
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...
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