Obituaries

Nov 17, 2019

MRS. MUOI BOI, on Sunday, Nov 17,2019. Visitation Wednesday, Nov 20, 2019 1:00pm until 9:00pm at the Cooney Funeral Home, 3918 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago. Service Thursday, Nov 21, 2019 8:30am at the chapel. Final rites of cremation to conclude at the Montrose Crematory.Under the direction of Asian Funeral Services, Gregory J. Lindeman, Director. For information: (773) 505-3874...

Nov 17, 2019

Kudalkar, Kishor--Son of Indumati and Narayan Kudalkar; youngest brother to Kusum, Vasanti, Nandu, Bandu, and Chotu; dear husband to Meena and father to Poornima and David; beloved Kishorkaka, Kishormama and Cheese Kaka to all his nieces and nephews; Aba to Kavi, Prema, and Kai and children everywhere; a smiling friend to many. A memorial visitation will be held Saturday...

Nov 17, 2019

George Starzyk--Beloved husband for 56 years to the late Donna; loving father of the late George, Randall, Regina and Jennifer (Daniel) Sweetman; cherished grandfather of Kevin, Patrick, Brendan, Charlie, Olivia and Jake; brother to the late Dale (Ceil); dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. He was fortunate to marry into a wonderful family with 14 brother and sister...

Nov 16, 2019

Simprose (Sam) R. Cole, 76, of Riverview, Florida, passed away on November 16, 2019, surrounded by his family and friends. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis B. Cole, loving dad of Lorrie, Kimberly and Sammy. His beloved Maltese -Sebastian. Grandpa of Jonathan Rhoden, Stephanie Rhoden (Rob) and Ashley Tirado (Pedro). Great-Grandpa to Abby Holmes, Nicole Murphy, Nora Murphy and...

Nov 15, 2019

Helga B. Grunst (nee Schroeter)—Beloved wife of the late Karl; loving mother of the late Hans Dieter, Heidemarie (Martin) Cooney, and Guenter (Marie) Grunst; devoted grandmother to Scott (Carrie) Cooney, Sharon (Melissa) Ortiz, Anne Cooney, Mary Kate (Michael) Lydon, Martin Cooney, Karl, Krista and Katrina Grunst; great grandmother of Martin Sean, Nora, and Michael Lydon; fond sister of Fritz...

Nov 13, 2019

Kenneth J. Case--Beloved son of Barbara (nee Collins); loving nephew of Eileen (the late Jack) Erdman, Janice (the late Harry) Collins, and the late Mary (Joseph) DeLisle; cousin to many. Memorial Mass will be held at St. Mary of the Woods Church on Saturday November 30 at 11:30 a.m.  In lieu of flowers, donations to American Cancer Society are...

Nov 11, 2019

Roger A. Rice, 73, passed away on November 11th, 2019. Roger was born and raised in Marshall, North Carolina. Roger joined the United States Navy at age 17 and proudly served three years fighting on the brown water boats in the Vietnam War from 1963 to 1967. Roger's greatest love was his family:  late wife Susan B. Rice, daughter...

Nov 8, 2019

Schroeder, Carl H.--Loving husband of the late Jeannette (nee Mueller); father of Sherry Hatfield, Carol Jordan, Cathy Cramer, and the late Carl Schroeder; grandfather to Norma Martin, Carl A. Schroder, Christine,Jasmine, Cherlee,Liam, Blair,Maverick, Cody Cramer, Ricky Jordan, Kyle Kanuch, Haley and Carl Schroeder, and Dorina Bacci. Visitation will be held at Cooney Funeral Home located at 3918 W. Irving...

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...