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In Loving Memory
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....
Fred Ziegler
Dec 5, 2018
Ziegler, Fred "Mr. Zig."--Beloved husband of the late Lorraine (nee Samuelson); loving father of Susan (William Reinhardt) Ziegler; dear brother of Elizabeth Ziegler. Visitation will be held Monday from 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home located at 625 Busse Hwy in Park Ridge. Funeral Tuesday, lying in state from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m....
Mary Lund
Dec 3, 2018
Mary Louella Lund (nee Mundt)- age 86 of Chicago and Round Lake Beach IL., passed away peacefully on December 3, 2018 surrounded by her family. Mary was born on January 7th, 1932 in Chicago, IL. On October 20, 1951 she was married to Kenneth Lund. Loving mother of Christine (Mike) Gillespie, Kathy Anderson, Keith (Mary) Lund, Cynthia (Trey) Collins...
Michael Graff
Nov 30, 2018
Graff, Michael J.--Loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, friend and collector of misfits. He never met a person he didn't like and was always able to give them the benefit of the doubt. Loved by all and will be greatly missed. Memorial service will be held Saturday, January 4 from 1-4 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home located at 3918...
John J. Montville
Nov 30, 2018
Mr. John J. Montville passed away on November 30, 2018 at his home in Adams Wi. He is survived by Michelle Lewandowski-Lenagh. Beloved son of the late John P. Montville and Laura Wajosinski. John was a retired school teacher, he worked for the Chicago Public Schools for 30 plus years. He was an avid fisherman and loved the outdoors....
Elizabeth (Hickey) Mcswiney Mcgee
Nov 27, 2018
McSwiney McGee, Elizabeth (nee Hickey). Dear wife of the late Patrick McSwiney and the late John McGee; loving mother of Ellen Renna and Rosaleen McSwiney; grandmother of Zachary, Neal, and Sara; fond sister of Kathleen (the late John) O'Connor, Thomas (the late Mary) Hickey of Ireland, the late Eileen (the late Tim) Fogarty, Maurice (the late Nora), William (the...
Elzbieta (Soja) Skinder
Nov 22, 2018
On Thursday, November 22, 2018 Elzbieta 'Ela' (Soja) Skinder, loving wife, sister, aunt and friend passed through the veil at the age of 74. She was born on November 20th, 1944 in Koniecmosty, Poland. On April 25th, 1992 she was married to Mikolaj Skinder. They were sealed in the Chicago, Illinois Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of...
Clarence Kerros
Nov 20, 2018
Kerros, Clarence--devoted son of the late Rose (nee Damptz) and Charles Kerros; loving father of Edward (Amy), Kerry (Lynn), and James (Carol) Kerros; fond brother of the late Charles Kerros. Veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home located at 3918 W. Irving Park Rd. in Chicago on Monday from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.,...
Denise Marie Domian
Nov 18, 2018
Denise Marie Domian, 55, of the Northwest side, passed away unexpectedly on November 18, 2018. Beloved wife of Terrence K O'Toole. Loving mother of Ashley Grace, Linsy Marie and Mikel Domian (Jackie Danielle). Dearest Nonna of Spencer Gryffin. Cherished sister of Tommy (Janet), Steve (Kathy), Paulie (Nikki), and the late Jimmy (Joan). Fond aunt, cousin, and friend to many....
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