Obituaries

May 11, 2019

Robert A. Skrak -  Robert Arthur Skrak, 62, passed peacefully to eternity on May 11, 2019 in the comfort of his home in Chicago, IL. He was born August 7, 1956, in Evanston, Illinois.

Robert's greatest pride and joy were his three children, with whom he shared his sense of humor and his love for architecture, reading,...

May 9, 2019

John Thomas Campbell - 46, suddenly, beloved husband of Yesenia (nee Perez);  proud father of Riley, Maggie and Alex;  devoted son of Patricia (nee Cullen) and the late James;  loving brother of Jim, Mike, Joe and Brian;  Son in law of Pablo and Xiomara Perez;  fond cousin and friend of many.  Visitation Tuesday 3-9 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home...

May 8, 2019

John Thomas Anderson, 36, of Andersonville passed away unexpectedly on May 8, 2019. Beloved son of the late Katherine and Leroy. Loving brother and adopted son of Jamie (Liz) Richardson, George (Chris) Tracy, Steve Tracy, and Anthony (Pamela) Swope. Loving grandson of the late James (Maxine Boggs) Richardson. Loving nephew of many aunts and uncles. Cherished uncle of many...

May 8, 2019

Beloved husband of the late Sheila (nee Corcoran);  loving father of Cathleen (John) Halliburton and Kevin (Patti) Rice;  proud and cherished grandfather of Patricia and Ian Halliburton and Eileen and Claire Rice;  devoted son of the late John and Kathleen Rice;  dear brother of Eithnae (the late Jack) Kinney and the late Fred, Georgina and Dierdre.  Native of Tipperary,...

May 8, 2019

James (Jimmy) Fleming, age 49, passed peacefully in his home on May 8, 2019, surrounded by his loved ones after a long battle with cancer.  He was a native of Currow Co. Kerry, Ireland, is survived by children Sean, James, and Eadaoin, parents Mary and Paddy Fleming, sister and brothers Mary (Steve) Dietrich, Pat (Teena), and Tom (Lona), girlfriend...

May 4, 2019

Sean Gillis - devoted son of Sheila (nee Rodgers) and Paul;  loving brother of Paul (Lidia);  cherished grandson of Hugh and Tessie Rodgers and Winfred and Veronica Gillis;  dear nephew of Aunt Sally, Uncle Jim (Vera), Aunt Marilyn (Rudy), and Aunt Linda; fond cousin and friend of many. Sean was an avid sports fan especially for the Chicago Cubs...

May 4, 2019

Patrick J O'Connor, 80, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019 at home and surrounded by his loved ones. Native of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland. Son of the late Patrick and Bridget (nee Walsh); devoted husband of Nancy V (nee Blake); beloved father of Anita and Eileen; cherished brother of Terence, (the late Sheila), Eileen Thomas (the late Harry), Bridget...

May 4, 2019

Mary Catherine Olson (nee Warren)--Beloved wife of the late James Olson; loving mother of the late James Jr., Patricia (Steve Larson), Jean, Peggy (Tim) Rose, and Eileen (Patrick) Crosson; cherished grandmother of Matt, Chris (Claudia), Theresa, Shannon, Tom, Kelly, Emma, Brendan and Sean; proud great-grandmother of Vincent and Gabriella; devoted daughter of the late Ellen (nee Powers) and the...

May 3, 2019

William James O'Leary, 73, died May 3, after a brief illness.  Bill was the son of the late William J and Ann Kuvik O'Leary.  He was the loving father of the late Susan, and of Maura and Margaret O'Leary.  He was a doting grandfather to Devin and Catherine O'Leary; Nathan and Cameron Lee; and Brendan and Fiona O'Leary Bradford....

Apr 30, 2019

Lynda Marie Jurewicz – Beloved wife of Robert CFD; loving mother of Jenna, Bobby, and Kayla; daughter of Betty (the late Fred) Bartell; loving daughter-in-law of Robert E. (Mary L.) Jurewicz; sister of Debra Valentino, Joseph (Kathi) Valentino, Cynthia (the late John) Lamantia, Janice (Kenneth CFD) Jurasz, and Cheryl Bartell; sister-in-law of Joseph (Cindy), Mary (Martin) McAndrew, Patrick CFD...

Apr 29, 2019

Ray P. Bertolani--Son of the late Angelo Bertolani and Zelinda Minucciani, was a resident of Chicago, IL, and a resident of Church Creek, Five Star Senior Living in Arligton Heights, IL., and Sun City, AZ for 94 years. Ray was the beloved husband of the late Elizabeth (nee Kosko), and the late Loretta Weber; loving father of Nancy (John)...

Apr 27, 2019

Juanita Schrecongost—Beloved wife of the late Ray; loving mother of Janice (Fred) Schield, Dale, and Louise (the late John) Fincel; grandmother of Tina (Patrick) Healy, Tracy (Ben) Swanson, and Tiffany Schield; great grandmother of Milena and Roman Healy, and Jade and Jovy Swanson; fond aunt of Sue Eme. Memorial visitation will be held Saturday from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. at...

Apr 27, 2019

Mrs. Sao Thi Doan, suddenly, on April 27, 2019. Visitation Sunday, May 5, 2019 1:00pm until 9:00pm at the Cooney Funeral Home, 3918 W. Irving Park Road,Chicago,Il. Funeral and interment will take place in Da Nang, Vietnam. Under the care and direction of Asian Funeral Services, Gregory J. Lindeman, Director. For additional assistance, please call (773-505-3874-English) or (773-502-1635-Vietnamese).

Apr 25, 2019

Verkmann, Marija--Beloved wife of the late Ivan; dearest mother of Ivanka (George), and Frido (Debbie); loving grandmother of Carrie (Nate) Knafla and Ryan; great grandmother of of Calvin; aunt and great aunt of many in Croatia. Visitation will be held on Monday from 3:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home located at 3918 W. Irving Park Rd. in Chicago....

Apr 24, 2019

Dorothy Marie Kaufmann, 70, of Chicago, died April 24, 2019.  Dorothy graduated from St. Andrews Grammar School and Good Counsel High School both in Chicago.  Dor worked her entire career for Ameritech Corp.  She blazed new ground as one of the first women on install and repair crews for "Ma Bell" in the late 1970s.  She enjoyed her work...

Apr 24, 2019

Mousel, Daniel Joseph--Dan was born in Des Plaines, IL on October 6,1974 and died in Chicago on April 24, 2019. He is survived by his adoring mother, Elizabeth "Betsy" Deskovich Mousel and joins his father, Michael and sister, Patty in eternal rest.  He leaves behind  many aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends who will miss him greatly.  Dan was...

Apr 24, 2019

Norah Christine Conway (nee Lydon)—Beloved wife of the late James P.; loving mother of Mary Jo Conway, Thomas (Devi), and Frank Conway; proud and cherished grandmother of Cathlyn Joy Conway and Grace Christine Cali; dear sister of Helen "Nellie" Craig. Preceded in death by 11 brothers and sister. Native of Castlebar Co., Mayo Ireland. Visitation will be held Sunday...

Apr 16, 2019

Richard A. Grossklas, beloved husband of the late Leona M. (nee Kurpias), fond brother of Bernice J., the late William O. (Theresa), the late George (Dorothy) Grossklas; brother-in-law of the late Jerome Kurpias; fond uncle of William P. (Esther) Grossklas, Mary Anne Boehm; the late Dennis A. Grossklas, Laura Lee Maloney (Chris); Thomas Kurpias, and Christina (Shaun) Hannigan. Dear...

Apr 15, 2019

MR. ANH VAN NGUYEN, age 65, of Skokie. Suddenly, at home on April 15, 2019. Visitation Friday, April 19, 2019 from 4:00pm until 10:00pm at Cooney Funeral Home, 3918 W. Irving Park Rd.,Chicago. Funeral service Saturday, April 20, 2019 8:30am at the chapel. Procession at 10:30am to Montrose Cemetery and Crematory for final rites of Buddhist cremation ceremonies. Under...

Apr 15, 2019

Nicholas Roder—Former husband of Mary (nee Hehir) Roder; loving father of Nicholas G. Jr. (Dawn), Kelly (Rick Lockard) (the late Michael) Karas, and Erin (Dan) Hickey; proud and cherished grandfather of Emma, Annabel, and Nicholas Roder, Megan Karas, and Luke Hickey; dear brother of Trish (Gene) Autrey. USMC Veteran during Vietnam War. Visitation Monday from 3:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. at...