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In Loving Memory
Margaret M. (Folan) Bullistron
Jan 1, 2019
Margaret M. Bullistron – nee Folan, beloved mother of Bridget, Mary Ann, Tommy (Mary) and John (Jennifer); loving grandmother of Mike, Tiffany, Megan, Ryan (Macy), Nicholas, Connor and Tommy; great grandmother of Alison, Blake and Brentley; dear sister of Mary Ann; preceded in death by five brothers and one sister. Visitation Monday Jan 7 from 3-9 p.m. at Cooney...
Victor Russell
Dec 30, 2018
Victor W Russell, 78, passed away Sunday, December 30 after a brief illness. He died at his home in Chicago, which he shared with his life partner of 46½  years, Edwin Bierzychudek. Victor was an Administrative Law Judge for the Federal Government Merit Systems Protection Board for 26 years. He served as a senior judge hearing cases involving the...
Patricia A. Johnson
Dec 29, 2018
Patricia A. Johnson - suddenly, beloved mother of Louciana and Devin (Samantha) Johnson; loving grandmother of Ava, Maliyah and Bodhi; dear sister of Sandy and Michael Johnson and Henry, Tony and the late Frenchie Harmon; devoted daughter of the late Catherine Harmon. Memorial visitation Saturday from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home 3918 W. Irving Park...
Maria Rosales
Dec 29, 2018
Maria Rosales - nee de Dios, 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family December 29, 2018; beloved wife of the late Pedro ("Pete"); loving and devoted mother of Julian (Teresa) Rosales and Patricia (Lou) Rascia; proud and cherished grandmother of Jeff and Rachel Rosales, Elisa, Mia and Sam Rascia; fond aunt to many nephews and nieces. Visitation...
Dolores Mcguire
Dec 29, 2018
Dolores McGuire. Beloved mother of Kim Smiros (Jose), William Pruente Retired CPD  , and Kelly (Eric) Richardson. Proud and cherised grandmother of John Smiros, Athena Huff (Travis), Victoria Smiros, Justin (Cook Co. Sheriff), Raelle, Renee, Trey CPD, Pruente, Lucas, Evie Richardson, Chad Oppedisano, and the late Tammi Pruente. Great Grandmother of Kaylee and Abby Huff. Sister of Shirley Davern. ...
Rolando Rodriguez
Dec 28, 2018
Rolando Rodriguez Beloved husband of Teresa (nee Alfaro). Loving father of Roland, Rebecca and the late Rachel. Funeral service at Cooney Funeral Home 3918 W. Irving Park Rd. Wednesday January 3, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.. Interment private. for info 773-588-5850 or www.cooneyfuneralhome.com
Michael Joseph Potwora
Dec 28, 2018
Michael Joseph Potwora, 72, Niles, IL; left us the evening of Thursday, December 28, 2018. Michael was born August 28, 1946 in Chicago and was a long time Niles resident. Always a devoted worker, he served the United States Postal Service in the O'Hare facility for 43 years as a postal employee with many commendations before retiring. Not long...
Carmelo Reyes .Sr
Dec 23, 2018
On Sunday December 23, 2018 at 10:28 am Carmelo Reyes Sr., 70 years old, of Humacao, Puerto Rico, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away surrounded by his loved ones in Chicago, Illinois. Carmelo Reyes Sr. was a happy man who enjoyed his life. He was a great provider, role model and the Chicago Cubs number one fan.Carmelo Reyes...
James A. Miller
Dec 23, 2018
James A. Miller, passed away peacefully at home at age 92. Loving father of Daniel, Michael (Felicia Douglas), Nancy (Jeffrey) Kaszubinski, Mary Weiss, Thomas (Kerry) Miller, Jane Sechrest and Linda (Steve) Palfi. Cherished grandfather of Erik Miller, Kyle, Kurt and Katy Kaszubinski, Hannah, Sam and Julia Weiss, Ryan Sechrest, Troy and Tess Miller and Stefan and Brenna Palfi. Preceded...
Alice (Leahy) O'Connor
Dec 22, 2018
Alice O'Connor - nee Leahy, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family;  beloved wife of the late Michael;  loving and devoted  mother of Mary Alice (Michael) Dour, Peggy Carrillo, Michael (Nickole) and the late Eileen; proud and cherished grandmother of Ryan , Jason (Terri), Frank (Meghan),  Alyssa, Kyle, Brandon (Jenny) and Kelly; great grandmother of Lilly, Riley,...
Mary Ann Moynihan
Dec 21, 2018
Mary Ann Moynihan, a beloved daughter, mother, sister, animal lover, Entrepreneur, and life-long resident of Chicago, Illinois died unexpectedly on December 21st, 2018 at the age of 54 of a heart attack in her home. Mary Ann is survived by her mother, Mary Moynihan (nee Scannell); her daughter, Kathleen Moynihan; her brother, Michael Moynihan; her sister Kathy Moynihan. She...
Martin P. Conroy
Dec 19, 2018
Age 91. Husband of the late Agnes (nee Joyce); father of Margaret, Kevin (Kathleen), William (Michael), Mary, Joyce (Robert) Petersen, and Patrick (Kelly); grandfather of 10; great grandfather of 3. Native of County Mayo, Ireland. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home located at 625 Busse Hwy. in Park Ridge on Monday from 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. to St. Tarcissus Church for...
James L. Maltezos
Dec 18, 2018
Staff sergeant of the United States Air Force for 13 years. Post commander of Harold A. Taylor Post #47. Employed by United States Postal Service for 25 years. Loving son of the late Louis and Mary Maltezos; dearest brother of Louise, the late George (Naja), the late John, and Christine (the late Eugene) Gailard; loving and fun uncle of...
Suzanne Defrancisco
Dec 17, 2018
Suzanne (Sue) DeFrancisco, age 66, at rest Dec 18. Beloved longtime companion of Ed Montvid; loving daughter of the late Otto and Helen DeFrancisco; dear sister to Kathie Moritz, Jeff, and Jim (Andrea); close cousin, fond aunt, and treasured friend. Sue and Ed moved from Chicago 9 years ago to live in their heaven on earth, Minocqua, WI. A...
Helen E. (Stamper) Greene
Dec 15, 2018
Helen E. Greene - nee Stamper, beloved wife of the late James; loving mother of James (Marian) and Patrick (Linda); proud and cherished grandmother of Mary, Sean (Katie), Mark (Katie) and Kristen; great grandmother of Rose, Madison, Joie, Emily and Logan; dear sister of Paul Saunder and Anne Modrow; fond aunt of many. Visitation will be held on Thursday...
Patricia A Melzer
Dec 14, 2018
Patricia "Patti" Melzer has had a lifetime of peace and love, celebrating life each day. Loving wife to Dave, mother to Heather (Gerard) Baum, Courtney Melzer, and Teresa (Sarah) Melzer-Hire, grandmother to Ethan and Olivia Baum, Miles Melzer-Haberman, and Leona and Theodore Melzer-Hire, sister to Brenda Sernek-Valadez, Christine Marmol, Pam Marmol, Pamela Romano, and Rodney Sernek, daughter of Bonnie...
Martha Jo Fraser
Dec 13, 2018
"Marty" 70, died unexpectedly on December 13, 2018. She was born in Monmouth, IL. Daughter of Raymond K. Fraser and Martha Tresham Fraser, both deceased. She worked for Helix Camera in Chicago for years. She also worked in the film industry on movies and commercials. She was credited in "The Blues Brothers" and worked on commercials starring Michael Jordan....
Helen A. Egan
Dec 8, 2018
Helen A. Egan Loving aunt of Joanne (nee Mazzone) Sperekas. Proud great aunt of Kristen Sperekas. Fond great great aunt of Mason and Aiden. Dear sister in law of Raymond (Diane) Freutel. A treasured and long time friend who got the job done Mary Gerrity. Life long Cubs fan and exceptional usher in aisle 117 for over 20 years....
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