Obituaries

In Loving Memory
Mona J. Garcia
Jan 15, 2019
Mona J. Garcia, Beloved wife of Jorge. Loving mother of Lenise (Don) Adams, Tony CFD (Gayle) and Karen (Andrew) Drwila. Fond grandmother of Kara (Blake) Gossage, Cameron, Collin and Kasey Adams, Emily, Alex and Kevin Garcia, Erik, Jacob and Kristen Drwila and great-grandmother of Braelynn and Kinsley Gossage. Dear sister-in-law of Isidro (America) Garcia. Caring friend to many. Visitation...
Jean A Dillon
Jan 12, 2019
Jean A. Dillon nee Trojan, age 95 passed away peacefully on January 12, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Thomas A. Dillon; loving mother of devoted son Thomas and daughter-in-law Kathryn; proud grandmother of her cherished Samantha; adoring companion to her caregiver Paula; caring sister of the late Edward Trojan (Frances); two stepbrothers Joseph and the late James McCarron;...
Thomas Reid Patterson
Jan 10, 2019
Thomas Reid Patterson—loving husband and father—passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on January 10, 2019 at the age of 62. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; brother, Bob (Marcy); half-sister Jennie (Mike) Parages; and three children: David (Margaret) Zieke-Patterson; Katie (Austin) Gerali; and Caroline Patterson. Tom's life had a deeply positive impact on family, friends, and coworkers and he...
Patricia A. (Lalasz) Viane
Jan 10, 2019
Patricia A. Viane – (nee Lalasz) beloved wife of the late Donald; loving mother of William (Michael Sims) Bastian, Michael, Daniel (Stephanie) and Donald (Shawn) Viane and Michelle (Kenneth) Slater; proud and cherished grandmother of Timothy, Matthew (Catherine), Amanda (Michael) Almaguer, Stephanie (Tommy) Stock, Jason, Kelsey, Shawn, Alyssa Viane, and Jacob and Kaitlyn Slater; dear sister of Virginia Muhr...
Henry Freda
Jan 8, 2019
Henry M. Freda, age 71, longtime resident of Chicago, Illinois, passed away on January 8, 2019 surrounded by family. Born April 6, 1947 in Wauwatosa, WI to the late Henry and Bernice Freda. Loving husband of Susan, supportive father to 10, life coaching grandfather to 9, and playful great-grandfather to 6. Services private. For information please call 847-685-1002 or...
Dong Mary Nguyen
Jan 6, 2019
With faith in the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus-Christ, we are saddened to inform you that: Our Beloved Wife, Mother, Grand and Great Grandmother: Mary Dong Nguyen (1929-2019)Â was born into Eternal Life at 3:13 pm on Sunday January 6, 2019 on the Solemnity of the Epiphany. Funeral Ceremonies: Rite of Mourning Thursday, January 10, 2019: 5 pm-9 pm....
Charles F. Geis
Jan 2, 2019
Charles F. Geis - beloved husband of Deborah (nee Meierkort); loving father of Christopher (Anne) Geis, Jennifer (Moe) Rosario and Justin Geis; proud and cherished grandfather of Moses and Madison Rosario; dear brother of Kathy (Bob) Bellavia, Margaret Geis, Debbie (Jerry) Elliot and the late Donna, Alma and Fred (Darlene) Geis; fond uncle of many; devoted son of the...
Dorothymae Knopf
Jan 1, 2019
Knopf, Dorothymae. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home located at 625 Busse Hwy in Park Ridge on Friday from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. For information please call 847-685-1002 or visit www.cooneyfuneralhome.com
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...
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