Obituaries

In Loving Memory
Brian Green
Mar 19, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Brian Green shares the news of his sudden passing on March 19, 2020 at the age of 55 years. Brian will be lovingly remembered by his mother, Helen (Rettenmeier Green) Fritz; by his sisters and brother Kathy (Tim) Seiwert, Linda (Walter deceased) Hrobsky, Tommy Green, Kelly Green, Patty Green, and...
Edwin J. Meierkort
Mar 19, 2020
Edwin J. Meierkort, Sr. Veteran USAF Korea. Dearly beloved husband of the late Patricia (nee Spena); loving father of Deborah Geis (late Charles), Edwin Jr., (Terri), and Mary Galligan (Kevin); loving Grandpa of Christopher (Anne) Geis, Justin Geis and Jennifer (Moses) Rosario, Reid and Chayse Meierkort; great-Grandpa to Moses and Madison Rosario and Avery Meierkort; loving brother of the...
James "Jim" G. Mcgann
Mar 18, 2020
McGann, James G. "Jim"--Retired CPD. Loving son of the late James and Elizabeth; dear friend to Maria Franklin and Alan Busch. Services private. For information please call 847-685-1002 or visit www.cooneyfuneralhome.com
Joyce M. Haderlein
Mar 18, 2020
Joyce M. Haderlein--Beloved wife of the late John F. Haderlein; loving mother of Mike (Carole), Jim, Cathy (Jim) Coen, Bill (Jeanne), and Bob (Laurie); dear grandmother of 10; and devoted great grandmother of 2. Joyce was a proud member of American Turners Northwest Chicago. Services are being held privately. In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimer's Association in Joyce's...
Josephine “Josie” (Barrett) Mcdonald
Mar 17, 2020
Josephine McDonald (nee Barrett), beloved wife of the late John McDonald. She passed away peacefully March 17, 2020. Loving mother to Michael McDonald (Valerie); dear friend and cousin to many. Born in Chicago, Josie attended St. Vincent DePaul Elementary School and Waller High School. She was a long time resident of Ravenswood Manor where she owned a business with...
Kathleen P. (Coyne) Mcguire
Mar 16, 2020
Kathleen P. McGuire - (nee Coyne) - beloved mother of Michael and Erin; loving sister of Mary Francis (the late John Summerville and the late Bernie McCauley), Bridget "Betty Ann" (the late Anthony) Bialk, Theresa (the late Babe) Petty, Jamie (Renee) Coyne, Eileen (James) Gibbons and the late Jack (the late Catherine) and Thomas Coyne; dear aunt of many...
Carolyn J. (Casazza) Moran
Mar 15, 2020
Carolyn J. Moran (nee Casazza), beloved Wife of the late John R. Moran, passed away peacefully with her children by her side. Wonderful Mother to MaryAnn (John) Gilbert, Joanne, Thomas (Gloria), Carolyn (John) Shem, Patricia, John (Marie). Exceptional Nana to Patty, Billy, Jennifer, Julie, Bobby (Nicole), Kelly, Sean, Katie, Ryan, Kristyn, Patrick, Erin, and Kailyn. Proud Great Grandma to...
Joseph Bullaro
Mar 11, 2020
Joseph Bullaro - beloved father of Jason (Jennifer); loving grandfather of Joshua Bullaro; devoted son of the late Catherine (nee Gemskie) and Thomas; dear brother of Anthony (Nancy) Bullaro. Memorial visitation Wednesday 5-9 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home 3918 W. Irving Park Rd. Funeral service at 7:30 p.m. Interment private. Info 773-588-55850 www.cooneyfuneralhome.com
Daniel F. Clifford
Mar 11, 2020
Daniel F. Clifford, of Chicago (Edison Park) and native of County Kerry, Ireland (Ballard, Emlachmore, Cahirciveen). Beloved husband of the late Bridget "Bridie" (nee Lydon); loving father of John, Patrick, Daniel, and Eileen; proud and adored grandfather of Carolyn and Kathleen Clifford; dear brother of the late Patrick (the late Eileen), late Mamie, late Helen, late Josephine, late John...
Richard F. Maier
Mar 10, 2020
Maier, Richard F.--Beloved husband of the late Maripat (nee Gilligan); loving father of Jean (Robert) Macek, Rick, and David (Matt McGrane); dear grandfather of Amy and Julie. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home located at 625 Busse Hwy. in Park Ridge. Funeral Friday, prayers at 9:30 a.m. to St. Paul of...
Michael F. Batson
Mar 6, 2020
Michael Fred Batson worn March 22, 1941 in Chicago to the late Fred & Myrtle Batson and is the stepson to Ray Kaeseberg (91). Michael attended Lakeview High School and was a ride operator at Riverview Amusement Park in the 60's. He loved that job and in later years went on to write a book about Riverview. He spent...
Joan (Cronemiller) Ruggero
Mar 6, 2020
Joan Ruggero - (nee Cronemiller) beloved wife of the late Angelo; loving sister in law of Kathryn (John) Riscossa; dear aunt of Anthony Riscossa. Visitation Monday 4-8 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home 625 Busse Hwy Park Ridge. Funeral Tuesday 9:30 a.m. going to Park Ridge Presbyterian Church for 10 a.m. Service. Interment Acacia Park. Info 847-685-1002 www.cooneyfuneralhome.com
Bart Cloherty
Mar 4, 2020
Cloherty, Bart--Beloved son of the late Bartley and the late Mary Cloherty; devoted brother of Maureen (James) Lynch; cherished uncle of Siobhan (Joseph) Kashul, Fiona, Sinead, Eilis, and Ciara; fond cousin to many. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home located at 625 Busse Hwy. in Park Ridge. Funeral Monday, prayers at...
Rita Gumler
Mar 3, 2020
Rita L. Gumler (nee Fitzgerald) age 95, passed away peacefully, March 3, 2020 after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alex, her daughter Paula Lopat (Don) and two grandsons (Sean Barron and Alex Gumler). She is survived by her daughters Anita Barron, Judy Gumler, Peggy Gumler and Marie Fitzpatrick (Brian), her son Bill (Beth),...
Helen L. Boyle
Mar 2, 2020
Helen L. Boyle (nee Hein) age 91, beloved wife of the late William (Bud) Boyle, ret. C.P.D.; loving mother of William J., ret. C.P.D. (Patricia) and Mary Ann; dear grandmother of Bridget, Mary, Margaret and Anthony; devoted daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (nee Wallner) Hein; dear sister of the late Mary Hein, the late Beatrice (the late...
Fred Busch
Mar 1, 2020
Fred J. Busch, 82, Air Force Veteran of Portage Park, passed away on March 1, 2020. Beloved husband of Margaret nee Daichendt for 43 years. Loving uncle to Kristine (Dean) Nickerson, Kurt (Denise) Daichendt, Karolyn (Rich) Cherepski, and Kevin Daichendt. Cherished great-uncle to Kaela, Angelo, Maximilian, Dietrich, Raiden, Janna, Emmanuel, and Nathan. Fond cousin of Eddie M. Fred leaves...
John "Sean" T. Gardiner
Feb 28, 2020
John "Sean" T. Gardiner, 90, native of of Ballinalacken, Lisdoonvarna, County Clare, Ireland. Beloved husband of the late Helen nee Loughney. Loving father of Rosemary (Brian) Towey and Mary Ellen Schwartzhoff. Cherished grandfather of Marty, Rohan & Seamus Towey and Jack, Katie, & Frank Schwartzhoff. Dear brother of the late Teresa (the late Con) Howard, Margaret "Peg" (late John)...
George Musteikas
Feb 27, 2020
George J. Musteikas, 93 years, was preceded in death by his siblings Andrew (Helen), Paul (Adeline), Emily (Julian) Kukula, Ann (Joseph) Simel. Loving uncle of the late George (Mary Lou) Kukula; great uncle of Michael (Lisa) Kukula, Karen (Randy) Gross, Donna Kukula; great-great uncle to many.Visitation on Saturday, March 7th at Cooney Funeral Home, 3918 W. Irving Park Rd....
Janet Renee (Graichen) Kimsey
Feb 26, 2020
Janet Renee Kimsey (nee Graichen), age 63, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born on August 10, 1956 in Detroit, Michigan to Arthur Graichen (deceased) and Janet Fay Graichen. Janet graduated from The Lutheran General and Deaconess Hospitals School of Nursing in 1977. She completed her Baccalaureate degree in nursing at...
Claiudiu Ciobanu
Feb 16, 2020
Claudiu C. Ciobanu, 72, of Evanston and formerly of Constanta, Romania, passed away suddenly on February 16, 2020. Beloved husband of Dorota for 22 years. Loving father of Paul (Joanna) Koszacki, Katarzyna (Eric) Waldier and Sebastian (Monika). Cherished grandpa of Julia, Jakub, Olivia, Philip, Abigail, and Lukas. Proceeded in death by one brother and one sister. Visitation will be...
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