Obituaries

Nov 6, 2019

Clifford, Bridget "Bridie" (nee Lydon)--Age 81. Beloved wife of Daniel; loving mother of John, Patrick, Daniel, and Eileen; cherished grandmother of Carolyn and Kathleen Clifford; dear sister of Mary (Mike) McAuley, Sarah (the late John) Kerrigan, the late Annie (Tom) Naughton, the late John (Elizabeth) Lydon, Kathleen (Frank) Owens, Thomas Lydon, and the late Tess (Joseph) Higgins; fond sister...

Nov 4, 2019

Shea, Richard J.--Beloved son of the late Richard Shea and the late Mary Shea (Barrett) of Norwood, MA; beloved brother  of Clair Shea of Kennebunk, ME; beloved uncle (Buzz) to Janet Goba of Old Orchard Beach, ME, Geoffrey Goba of Kennebunk, ME, David Goba of Newton, MA, and Oliver Goba of North Kingstown, RI. Dick was born in Norwood,...

Nov 4, 2019

Beloved husband of Geri; loving father of Michael (Sharon) Angelini, and Fred (Kathy) Angelini; fond grandfather to Anthony (Caitlin), Deanna (Scott) Johann, Kat, Stephanie, Michael, and Mark Angelini; proud great grandfather to Addison Angelini; dear brother to Frank, the late Danny (Carol), Eileen (the late Paul) Defranco, and Maureen (the late Dan) Lumsden; fond uncle to many nieces and...

Nov 2, 2019

Susan Bronson, aged 79, died peacefully at Journey Care Hospice Center in Glen View, IL.  Susan was born 11/26/1939, the 6th child of George and Hattie Kapolnek's 13 children. Susan's bond with her siblings was one of the greatest joys in her life.  Susan married Robert Kaiser, July 16, 1960, and is survived by their three children; Christine (Peter),...

Nov 1, 2019

Jennifer Kostanski (Mertes) Jen, aged 41, of Chicago, IL., passed away very suddenly after a quick, onset, unexpected illness, surrounded by family on Friday, the first of November, 2019. She was the beloved wife of Jeremy, step-mother of Alex, dear daughter of Christine (nee Siedlecki) Fitzner (Michael) and the late Herbert Mertes Jr. (Karen), loving sister of Jillian (Hiram),...

Nov 1, 2019

Elizabeth Kroll "Betty" O'Neill

10/31/46 - 10/31/19

Betty gave of herself fully. As a wife, a mother, a daughter, an aunt, a grandmother, a sister, a friend, and as a member of her community. Though introverted by nature, she embraced commitments to others with an open heart, volunteering at St. Paul of the Cross, and...

Oct 29, 2019

W. Joseph Jahrke--80 years old. Loving son of the late Ernie and the late Ella Jahrke; nephew to the best cookie maker Hilda Kroepel; devoted and caring husband of 55 years to Ginia Rose; a special brother in law to Paula (Tony), Joan (Al), and Arlene (Ken); fun and adventurous uncle with a terrific sense of humor to Tracey...

Oct 28, 2019

Mr. Vincent H. Tran, age 26. Tragically while biking and struck by a hit and run driver. Visitation Sunday, Nov 3, 2019 2:00pm until 8:00pm at the Cooney Funeral Home, 3918 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago. Service Monday, Nov. 4, 2019 8:30am at the chapel. Quang Minh Buddhist Temple officiating. Final rites of cremation to follow at the Montrose...

Oct 27, 2019

Roger L. Worrell, 55, passed away following a sudden, brief illness, on October 27, 2019. Roger was born in Garland, Texas and throughout his youth, his family moved often as his dad was an engineer specializing in defense electronics. He lived in several states in the midwest, south, and southeast. He was a dedicated Boy Scout, succeeding to the...

Oct 26, 2019

Doyle, Mary Julia (nee McHugh), of Western Springs. Beloved wife and best friend of the late John C. (Jack); loving mother of Sean (Margie), Marty (Courtney), Kathy (Kevin) Cooney, Julie (Greg) Johnson, Neil (Joanie) and the late Mary Therese; loving grandmother of John (Madison), Packy (Daniella), Tara, Brian, Colin, Kevin, Jack, Danny, Maeve, Liam, Lally, Matt, Jacquelyn, Caroline, Brendan,...

Oct 25, 2019

Sarah A. Dolan- beloved sister of Peter (the late Rosaleen), Michael (May), Ellen, Harriet (Michael) Fanning, Elizabeth (Patrick) Tierney, Anthony and the late William (May), the late Simon (Elizabeth) and the late John.  Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and dear friends.  Visitation Friday 3-8 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home 625 Busse Hwy Park...

Oct 23, 2019

Matthew Harrington Hughes--Loving son, brother, nephew, cousin, godfather and so much more, passed away on October 23, 2019, at the age of 33. He had been living in The Woodlands, Texas. Matt will be remembered for his wit, intelligence, his beautiful heart, and his love for his family and friends.  When Matt walked into a room, he brightened it...

Oct 22, 2019

Nelson Santiago Ruiz "Blu"--Loving fiancé of Melanie Cobb; loving father of Nelson R.A. (Erika), Carlos, Alberto, and Jonathan Lee; stepfather of Allyson Choinoski and Trevor Martinez; grandfather of 9; fond brother of Michael Ruiz. Services private. For information please call 773-588-5850 or visit www.cooneyfuneralhome.com

Oct 22, 2019

Geraldine Schultz (nee Higgins), passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 in Elk Grove Village at age 87. She was the beloved wife of Robert Schultz, they were married for almost 70 years. Born in Chicago to Christopher and Marie Higgins. She was the loving mother of Christine Budzinsky (Robert), Robert Schultz, Jr. (Geraldine), Susan Schultz (Mark Lutz) and...

Oct 21, 2019

Beloved wife of the late Edwin; loving daughter of the late Arthur and Margaret; dear sister of the late Peter (the late Geraldine and Jackie), Paul (the late Betty), and Philip (the late Dottie); fond aunt of Chris (Dawn), Susanne, Timothy (Cindy), Kendy and Kristi Disher; great aunt of Jennifer, Heather, and Heidi Swanson, Brian, Kelly, and Michael Disher,...

Oct 20, 2019

Joseph Gardiner--Beloved husband of Margaret (nee Keane); loving father of John (Mary), Marie (Michael) Kilcoyne, Eileen (Ken) Hynes, Lisa (Brian) Pomis, Colleen (John) O'Brien, Alderman James 45th Ward (ret. CFD) and the late Joey; proud and cherished grandfather of 17; dear brother of Peg, Sean, Ann, Jimmy, and the late Teresa, Tom and Mary. Native of Lisdoonvarna Co. Clare,...

Oct 16, 2019

Charliene Lynn Bollin (nee Craig) of Norwood Park, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2019. Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of Marquel (Thomas) Ahrens, James (Anita), Patrick (Meagan) and the late Michael (Michelle). Adoring grandma of Courtney, Elizabeth, Abby, Michael, Tommy, Christopher, Joey, Patrick, Jessica and Anthony. Dearest sister of Thomas (Patricia) Craig. Fond aunt, cousin,...

Oct 12, 2019

MR. DOEUN NORY, age 62. On Saturday, Oct 12, 2019 after a brief illness. Visitation Friday, Oct. 18,2019 3pm until 9pm at the Cooney Funeral Home, 3918 W. Irving Park Rd, Chicago. Funeral Service Saturday, Oct 19, 2019 8:00am at the funeral home. Interment Montrose Cemetery. Arrangements by ASIAN FUNERAL SERVICES, Gregory J. Lindeman,Director (773) 505-3874.

Oct 11, 2019

Bonnie F. Mejia - (nee Robertson)  beloved wife of the late Antonio Mejia; loving mother of the late Patricia Sernek (David) Melzer, Brenda Sernek Valadez, Christine Marmol and Pamela Marmol (Thomas Miller);  proud and cherished grandmother of Heather Melzer-Baum (Gerard Baum), Thomas Wilson, Courtney Melzer, Teresa Melzer-Hire (Sarah Hire) and Genevieve Perry;  great grandmother of Ethan and Olivia Baum,...

Oct 10, 2019

Claude "Scotty" Holzner - Beloved son, husband, brother, father, uncle, fiance' and friend.

Scotty in the last year was diagnosed with cancer and unfortunately it was an aggressive form. He fought the disease until the very end.  He went into hospice and passed away in his sleep.  The pain is gone and the party has started.   He's...