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In Loving Memory

Martin F. Diskin

Martin F. Diskin

Mar 25, 2020

Martin F. Diskin - beloved husband of Mary (nee Reddington);  devoted father of Sean (Peggy) and Brian ( Deedra);  proud and cherished grandfather of Mykala, Meghan and Martin;  fond brother of Jimmy (Bridie), Tom (Sheila), Bill (Helen) and the late John (Kathleen) and the late Michael;  dear uncle of many nieces and nephews.  Native of Russeltown, Co. Galway, Ireland. ...

Marion Schmidt

Marion Schmidt

Mar 25, 2020

Marion E. Schmidt (nee Daniels)--Beloved wife of the late Thomas; loving mother of Diane (the late Raymond) Anetsberger, and James (Christine); granddaughters Kimberly, Jessica, and Kristin; best friend of Judy Nash. Service Private. Interment Private. For information please call 773-588-5850 or visit www.cooneyfuneralhome.com

Charles Hogan

Charles Hogan

Mar 21, 2020

Hogan, Charles--A memorial Mass will be held at St. Clement Church located at 642 W. Deming Place in Chicago, date and time pending. For information please call 773-588-5850 or visit www.cooneyfuneralhome.com

Marion Lorenzin

Marion Lorenzin

Mar 20, 2020

Marion June Lorenzin of Huntley ILL. died on March 20th 2020 at Alden Estates- Court of Huntley IL. Mrs. Lorenzin was born 11/9/1929 in Chicago IL to Monrad  Nesse and Dagny Nesse. She is survived by her son Philip Lorenzin and his spouse Deidre Lorenzin (Rhodes) and daughter Margaret Schauer (Lorenzin) and her spouse Edward Schauer. She was preceded...

Brian Green

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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