Obituaries

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...

Oct 10, 2019

Peter J. O'Donnell "Granny's Petey"—Beloved husband of Karen (nee Winter); loving father of Ann (Dana) Wetherbee, Timothy (Gayle Deringer), Daniel, and the late Peter; proud and cherished grandfather of Jessica and Shannon; great grandfather of Hanna, Caden, Dylan, Jaylah, and Bella; fond brother of the late Helen Miller; dear uncle and cousin of many. Retired member of Pipefitters Union...

Oct 8, 2019

John P. Lawlor "Jack"--Beloved son of Margaret (nee Stanton) and the late John F. Lawlor; dear nephew of many aunts and uncles; loving cousin and friend to many. Visitation will held at St. Benedict Church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. Interment private. Please omit flowers. For information please call 773-588-5850 or visit...

Oct 6, 2019

Gertraud was born on the 22nd of November, 1928, in Mankuslauken, Memelland (East Prussia). She was a farmer's daughter, the third youngest of nine children. She was baptized shortly after birth in the area's Lutheran Church in Wieszen, Memelland and confirmed in the same church 14 years later.

Under evacuation orders near the end of World War...

Oct 5, 2019

Laura A. Helton - beloved mother of Andre Cleaver;  loving grandmother of Hazel Cleaver;  devoted daughter of Vera Rimnac;  dear sister of Kelly (Daniel) Vo;  fond aunt of Alex and Daniel Vo;  special friend among many to Luba Liverant, Gayla Rosier, Caroline Dewinter and Tamika Maxwell; admired and loved by her aunt and many uncles and cousins;  long time...

Oct 5, 2019

Savage, John--Beloved husband of the late Barbara (nee Schielke); loving father of Beth (Jeff) Berry, Eileen (Barry) Bright and Diana (Bill) Leyden; proud & cherished grandfather of Kimberly, Grace, Caroline, Patrick, James, Joshua, Andrew and Sophia; dear brother of the late Theresa, James and Mary; always a humble and kindhearted gentleman to all.  Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home located...

Oct 3, 2019

Marcin Merwart, 42, of Palatine, and formerly of Krakow, Poland, passed away after a brief illness on October 3, 2019. Loving brother of Anna (Radek) Merwart. Cherished uncle of Zuanna. Dear friend to many. Longtime partner of Chicago C-Arms LLC. Visitation will be Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 1-4 pm at Cooney Funeral Home located at 625 W. Busse...

Oct 2, 2019

Karl J. Himpelmann - devoted son of the late Katharina and Lorenz Himpelmann;  loving brother of Monika (the late Anthony) Castiglioni, Peter (Zulma) and Christa (Ronald) O'Keefe;  beloved uncle of Philip, Ronald Jr., Lisa, Stephen, Barbara, Brian, Julie, Kimberly, Gina and Colleen;  great uncle of many and a dear friend of many.  Longtime employee at AT&T.  Memorial visitation Monday...

Oct 2, 2019

Thomas L. Benson – beloved husband of Mary (nee Quinn);  loving father of Matthew and Jack;  devoted son of Ruth (nee Lantz) and the late John E. Benson;  dear brother of John A. (Karen) Benson and Penny (Bob) Fabry;  fond uncle, great uncle and cousin of many.  At rest after a long courageous battle with cancer.  Visitation Sunday  3-8...

Oct 1, 2019

Elizabeth "Liz" Eileen Maloney Salicete--Loving mother of Jack (Ana), Jay, and Jaime Salicete; dear daughter of the late James Morgan Maloney Sr. and Eleanor Rae Maloney (nee Vickery); fond sister of Lori Vickery and James Maloney; dearest aunt of many; kindest friend to all. A memorial visitation will be held on Sunday from 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. at Cooney Funeral...

Oct 1, 2019

Durava, Casimer "Casey"--Son of the late Marie Durava (née Piotrowski) and the late Julius Durava; beloved husband of Patricia A. Durava (née Kern) for 67 years; loving father of the late Michael, Terence, Patrick (Carol), Shawn (Laurie), Maureen (Geoff Burch) and four miscarried babies whose spirits remained treasured and beloved; proud grandfather of Ashley, Amanda and Annie Durava, Molly...

Oct 1, 2019

Robert W. Krueger--Passed away at age 94. Beloved husband of Marion Krueger. Services were held October 4, 2019. Arrangements by Cooney Funeral Home. For information please call 847-685-1002 or visit www.cooneyfuneralhome.com

Oct 1, 2019

Howard Walter Lyon--Visitation will be held Monday from 2:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home located at 625 Busse Hwy. in Park Ridge. Interment private. For information please call 847-685-1002 or visit www.cooneyfuneralhome.com