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Obituaries

Saturday, April 13, 2013

John J. "Jack" Mullin, 97

Services have been scheduled for John "Jack" Mullin.

John J. "Jack" Mullin, 97 of Park Ridge. Beloved husband of the late Ann J. Loving father of John B. (Kathleen Rude), Ann J. and Thomas M. Dearest grandfather of Jennifer. Preceded in death by four sisters and three brothers. Visitation Monday, April 15, 9 a.m. until time of mass, 10:30 a.m., at Nazarethville Home Chapel, 300 N. River Rd., Des Plaines. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Cancer Society or American Heart Assn. are appreciated Information provided by Ryan-Parke Funeral Home.

Marie Catherine Shaughnessy Henebry, 97

Services have been scheduled for Marie Catherine Shaughnessy Henebry.

Marie Catherine Shaughnessy Henebry, known to all as "Maurie." Born in St. Louis, MO in 1915. Now reunited with her husband, the late Joseph A. Henebry, Jr. Survived and dearly loved by her six children, Joseph (Diane), Kathleen (John) Stanley, Timothy (Maryrose), Terence (Patricia) Michelle (Timothy) Finnigan and Patrice (David) Spohnholz, 19 adoring grandchildren and 8 (soon to be 10) great-grandchildren. Also survived by three of six siblings, Robert (the late Marilyn) Shaughnessy, Therese (the late Joseph) Gilroy and Patrick (Madonna) Shaughnessy, many nieces and nephews, devoted companions Mary Quigley, Bridin Lyons and countless friends. Omnipresent, Maurie's fortitude, faith and good humor endure in the family she has loved without …

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Elizabeth Schramel, 82

Services have been scheduled at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home for Elizabeth Schramel.

Elizabeth Schramel, 82, beloved wife of August; Loving mother of Sharon, Sandra, John (Karen) and Susan Schramel; Dear grandmother of Emily, Christopher, Jesse and Nichole; Fond sister of Charles (Norma). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Memorial Service Monday, April 1, 11 a.m. at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home.

Friday, March 15, 2013

Services for Eugenia Banke Monday

There will be visitation and a memorial Mass at St. Paul of the Cross; arrangements are being handled by Ryan-Parke Funeral Home.

 

Monday, March 11, 2013

Obituaries for March 11, 2013

Services will be held Monday.

  Catherine Theresa Gertner Died March 7, 2013 Catherine Theresa Gertner. Dear sister of Anna Solt, the late Joseph Gertner and the late Helen Catherine Butler. Beloved aunt of Linda Bruns, Diane Solt, Jamie Solt, Carolyn Marek, Mary Jo Betlejewski, Thomas, Joe and John Gertner. great-aunt and great-great aunt to many. Visitation Monday, March 11, 3-9 p.m. at RYAN-PARKE FUNERAL HOME, 120 S. Northwest Hwy., Park Ridge. Funeral Tuesday, 9:15 a.m. from funeral home to Our Lady of Ransom Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery.   Louise Miller (March 13, 1931 - March 7, 2013 Louise Miller. Beloved wife of the late Donald E. Miller. Loving mother of Gwen Koehler, Ronald and Timothy Miller. Dear grandmother of Amanda, Lucas, Thomas …

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Obituary: Alice L. Sieczkowski

Services have been scheduled for Alice L. Sieczkowski.

Alice L. Sieczkowski of Park Ridge Beloved wife of the late Frank; loving mother of Barbara Siekowski and Jeanne (David Pippeteau) Siekowski. Funeral Mass, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 10 a.m., at Mary, Seat of Wisdom Church, Cumberland and Granville Ave., Park Ridge. Private Interment, Wood National Cemetery, Milwaukee, WI. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Sierra Club of Illinois, www.sierraclub.org or Anti-Cruelty of Chicago, www.anticruelty.org are appreciated. Funeral information at (847) 823-1171 or www.ryan-parke.com. Information submitted by Ryan-Parke Funeral Home.

Monday, February 11, 2013

Obituary: W. Charles Kennedy

Services have been scheduled for W. Charles Kennedy M.D.

W. Charles Kennedy M.D., a Park Ridge resident of 46 years, passed away on Feb. 8, 2013 with his loving family beside him. Beloved husband of Judith nee Lewis; Devoted father of Brigid (Chris) Smith, Carrie Kennedy, Charles (Julie) Kennedy, and Meghan (Jim) Malooly; Loving grandfather of Connor and Alexa Smith, Charlie and Grayson Kennedy, and Liam Malooly; Dear brother of Helen Jean (Robert) Westerman. Dr. Kennedy received his M.D. from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and completed his residency in neurosurgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. He served in the United States Air Force as a neurosurgeon before entering private practice in Chicago and Arlington Heights, Illinois. He was a founder of Surgical Neurology …

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Services Scheduled for Christine Kashul

Services have been scheduled for Christine Kashul at the Ryan-Parke Funeral Home.

Services have been scheduled for Christine Kashul (Karnazes). Kashul was the beloved wife of William N. Sr.,"Bill"; loving mother of Bill (Karen), Steve (Cindy), Tom (Mary), Deborah (Brian) Kracik, Laura, Susie (Carl) Moellenkamp; devoted grandmother of 17; dear sister of Marion Calkins, Phillip Karnazes, the late James Karnazes and the late Susan Winninger; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, Feb. 7, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home, 120 S. Northwest Hwy., Park Ridge. Funeral Friday, 10 a.m. from funeral home to St. Paul of the Cross Church, Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Nicholas Ukrainian Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials to Gigi's Playhouse, 1069 W. Golf Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 or…

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Rita A. McKavanagh, 95, former Owner of Mac's Restaurant

Visitation is Friday, Feb. 1, 2013, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Crystal Lake from 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m.

  Rita Ann McKavanagh (nee Strudeman), 95, of Crystal Lake, passed away Jan. 27, 2013. Rita was born Jan. 17, 1918, in Chicago, to Charles and Margarret (Austgen) Strudeman. Rita and her husband Gordon owned and operated Mac’s Restaurant and Catering by Rita Ann in Park Ridge for 23 years. After selling the restaurant, they became corporate convention coordinators, and retired in 1995 to travel, build a new home in Crystal Lake and enjoy family. They were active members of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Crystal Lake and the Knights of Columbus. Rir was the beloved wife of the late Gordon William McKavanagh; loving mother of Daniel (Sharon) McKavanagh, Kathleen (Dennis) Lauter, Gordon J. (Kristna) McKavanagh, and Robert (Jan) O’…

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Obituary: John T. Hansen Of Prospect Heights

John "Jack" Hansen was a member of St. Edna in Arlington Heights, participated in Operation Desert Storm, worked at Trans World Airlines and American Trans Air and was part owner of an Indy Car Racing team.

John "Jack" T. Hansen was born on August 4, 1936 in Chicago to Bede and Mary (nee O'Rourke) Hansen. He died Friday, January 11 at his home. Jack worked as a Aviation Maintenance Technician / Ground Operations Supervisor for Trans World Airlines and American Trans Air at O'Hare in Chicago, and participated in Operation Desert Storm maintaining troop transport aircraft enroute to Saudi Arabia.  He was a member of St. Edna Catholic Church in Arlington Heights.  He previously owned several small businesses and was a part owner of an Indy Car Racing Team, Panther Racing.   Jack is survived by his children, Christine M. (John) Strewe, Gerald D. (Shannon) Hansen, and Dawn S. (Steve) Malits, grandchildren, Steven E. Weisheit, Kate M. Hansen,  and …

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