Obituaries

Oct 27, 2017

Leo James Ford III, age 57, passed away at his home in Chicago surrounded by his family on Oct. 27 after a heroic battle with cancer. Leo is survived by his loving wife of 26 years Ann Kettelson Ford and his sons Joseph and James. He leaves behind his four siblings: Mary Ford (Joseph Kendrick) of Minneapolis, Minn.; Anne...

Oct 24, 2017

John Patrick O'Hara Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family . Beloved husband of the late Catherine "Teresa" (nee Grady); loving father of Susan (Joe) Smith, Kenneth, Margaret and John G. (Kristin); proud and cherished grandfather of Ryan and Matthew Smith, Sam and Nick O'Hara, Nicole, Shannon and Brandon O'Hara; dear great-grandfather of...

Oct 24, 2017

Oct 22, 2017

Sandra T. Smith (nee Bryant) beloved wife of the late John H. ; loving sister to Audrey Kukler, John, the late Russell and Jean; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy., Park Ridge on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m.  Funeral Service on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.  ...

Oct 19, 2017

Mary Berns – 64 years old, lifelong resident of Chicago, IL.   Born May 31, 1953 – at rest October 19, 2017. Loving granddaughter of the late Carmen and Rose Gentile. Beloved daughter of recently deceased Lois Gentile DoCurro. Loving sister of Rosanne (Francis X) Mastroianni. Devoted aunt to Mark Anthony Mastroianni. Mary graduated from Loyola University in Chicago with...

Oct 16, 2017

Charles John Hall of Chicago, Illinois was born on November 24, 1943 to the late Marvin and Lorraine Hall.  He passed on October 16, 2017 surrounded by his family.

Chuck was the beloved husband of Kathleen Powers Hall, devoted father of Craig, Lauren and Amy (Christopher Libbra); beloved brother to Karen Arnos and Guy Hall (Anne), and...

Oct 16, 2017

Oct 12, 2017

Oct 8, 2017

Jim Kennedy, age 72, passed away on October 8. Loving uncle to Eileen, Cliff, Patrick, Maureen, Maggie, Mike, Laura and Patty. Beloved cousin to Cliff Steele and his wife Sandy. Cherished childhood buddy of Jim Halloran and his wife Sharon and dear friend to many. Jim was born on February 5, 1945 to Cliff and Ethel Kennedy. He served in...

Oct 8, 2017

Michael J. Prause – beloved life partner of Benita Vogel;  loving step-father of Kristen (Andrew) Postula and Michael (Megan) Vogel;  grandfather of Jack, Titus, Harrison and Ellie;  dear brother of Joseph (Mercedes) and Edwin L. Prause Jr.;  fond uncle of Jeffrey, Nicholas (Kathleen) and Edwin   III (Sherry) Prause.;  great uncle to Sloane, Napoleon, Rockwell ,  Edwin IV and Amanda;  youngest...

Oct 7, 2017

Jeremy M. Fay, aka "Roach", 32, of Noble Square, passed away suddenly on October 7, 2017. Dear son of the late Patricia Ann. Loving grandson of the late Mary. Beloved brother of Rachel and the late Christina. Adoring uncle of many nieces and nephews. Cousin and friend to many. Proud member of the Perez Family and Greenview Boys. Visitation on...

Oct 5, 2017

Mary Therese Cassara nee Brander. Beloved mother of Katie and Tony; devoted daughter of Sue (nee Sullivan) and the late William Brander; fond sister of William M.D. (Victoria M.D.), Elizabeth (Tom) Blade, Michael (Dawn), Daniel (Jennifer), Kathleen, Thomas (Pam), Margaret, James (Peg), Patricia (Daniel) Elster, Jean (Kevin) Masukevich.  Dear aunt of 24 nieces and nephews. Great friend to many.  Visitation...

Oct 4, 2017

William Tsenekos - Lying in state on Monday from 9-10 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Church  (2350 E. Dempster, Des Plaines)  Funeral service at 10 a.m.  Interment Elmwood Cemetery.

Oct 3, 2017

Interment Montrose Cemetery

Oct 3, 2017

Nora J Looney (nee Chambers).  Beloved wife of the late Thomas T Looney.  Loving mother to Catherine (Michael) Glaviano and Thomas (Janice) Looney.  Cherished Nana of Nicholas, Thomas, Vincent and Katelyn Glaviano, and Margaret, Daniel and Claire Looney.  Sister to the late Mary (Bill) Quinn, late Patricia (Eugene) Kinder, Francis (Mary Ellen) Chambers and Theresa (Robert) Felde and loving aunt...

Oct 3, 2017

Maria G. Quinones Devoted mother of Hector Guerrero, Janie (the late Anthony) Alvarez, Patricia Ortiz, Augustin (Virginia) Quinones and Catalina (Michael) Iverson. Loving grandmother of 18 and great-grandmother of 12. Fond sister of Eudelia Rivera, the late Elizabeth Ortiz and Louis Placencia. Dear Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home 3918 W. Irving Park Rd. Thursday...

Oct 1, 2017

Michael A. Bollin, 41, of Huntley and formally the Northwest side. Died suddenly on October 1st, 2017. Beloved husband of Michelle nee Osmon for 13 years.  Loving father of Mikey, Joey, Jessica and Anthony. Cherished son and son in law of Charliene (the late James) and Dave (Pearl) Osmon. Dearest brother of Marquel (Tom) Ahrens, James (Anita), Patrick (Meagan) and...

Oct 1, 2017

John C. Bowers " Johnny"  dear brother of Karen L. Zewe and the late Debbie  loving  son of John and Phyllis. Uncle  of Brian Zewe (Carol). Great uncle of Zachary , Rachel, Nicholas  . Visitation  Thursday  at Immaculate Heart  of Mary Church  9:00 am- 10 am. Mass  10:00 am . Interment  Queen of Heaven Cemetery for more information call 773-588-5850...

Sep 29, 2017

Lauretta  Threase Henry  beloved  wife of the late Deacon Roy Henry  loving mother  of Catherine  (Miguel) Ramirez, Diane  (Christopher)  Skubal and Michael (Jessica) beloved Grandmother of Samantha , Angela , Michael , Cassandra and Bianca. Fond sister of Lee (Mickey) Atta . Dear Aunt and friend to many. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home 3918 w Irving Park Rd. Sunday 3-8...

Sep 27, 2017

Agnes Marie Atwood (nee Heffernan) beloved wife of the late Robert Anthony; loving mom of Timothy (Susan), Luke (Nancy), Mary (James) Graehling, Therese, Robert (Genevieve), Kevin (Jamee); dearest sister of Betty and Tess Heffernan; awesome grandma to Luke, Emily, Patrick, Kevin, Daniel, Madeline, Annie, the late Christopher, Kara, Brendan, Megan, Mark, Maeve, and Brian Atwood, Tressa (Adam) Dobrzykowski, Jim, Nora,...