All Obituaries

Dorothy Reif (nee Mammoser) of Park Ridge, passed away peacefully on March 2nd. Preceded in death by her husband, Louis J. Reif, her parents, Joseph and Mae Mammoser, and her sister, Mary Louise Burkhardt. She is survived by her children, Joseph (Kimberly) Reif and Katie (Vince) Fazio; her grandchildren, Colleen, Cara, and Joe Fazio and Michael Moynahan; her brother-in-law and sister-in-law Bob and Helen Nordland, and sister-in-law Loretta Reif; and numerous nieces and nephews. Dorothy was...

Richard Giles Cubberly. Age 82, a long-time resident of Park Ridge. Born on November 4, 1937. Richard passed away on September 22, 2020, peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by family after a short bout with cancer. Richard grew up in the Chicago area and attended Lake Forest Academy High School. He graduated with a B.A. in Business from the University of Denver where he was a member of Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Richard met, then married his wife Carol Abigail Burritt...

Judy Petersen, nee Sarena, age 79, of Glenview and formerly Park Ridge, died peacefully Thursday, September 17, 2020 due to complications related to Alzheimer’s Disease. Judy was a loving mother to two daughters and a son. Upon retiring to Pinehurst, NC she discovered a love of quilting. Over the course of 15 years she created at least 100 quilts lovingly gifted to family, friends and charitable organizations. Her lifelong love of color and fabric lives on in each of these beautiful,...

Frank J. Dopek. Age 73 of Harwood Heights. Loving father of Kenny (Siobhan) Dopek. Dearest uncle of Edmund Forst, Robert Forst and John Venen. Longtime and loyal care taker of St. Paul of the Cross Church in Park Ridge. Visitation Monday, September 21, 4-8 p.m., at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home, 120 S. Northwest Hwy. (2 blks. S. of Touhy), Park Ridge. Face coverings are required. A strict limit or 50 people in the building will be enforced due to Covid-19 restrictions. Kindly pay your respects and...

John H. Lakomek. Age 71 formerly of Chicago. Devoted son of the late John A. and Marie Lakomek. Loving brother of Jerry (Linda) Lakomek. Dear uncle of Lauren and Catherine (Alejandra) Lakomek. Visitation Tuesday, September 1, 9 a.m until time of funeral service, 11 a.m. at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home, 120 S. Northwest Hwy., Park Ridge. Entombment to follow in Maryhill Cemetery.

Edward "Edd" Thomas Buckley, 91, of Park Ridge, IL, died Sunday evening, August 23, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Ruth, and his wife, Mary Ramah,nee Calkins. Edd is survived by his daughters, Maureen (Bud) Jones, Ruth Anne (Daniel) Kinsella, Kathleen (Tim) Frey, and Nancy (Robert) Buckley and his beloved grandchildren: Sarah, Kacy, Jack, Kyle, Timothy, Elizabeth, Emma, Sam, William, Grace, and many wonderful nieces and nephews. He was born in...

Peter A Pomnitz. Age 88 of Park Ridge. Beloved husband of Mary Jo, nee Doerner. Loving father of Cathy, Mark (Barb), and Laura (Tyrone). Devoted grandfather of Leigh and Megan Pomnitz and Alex Larson. Services and Interment were private. A memorial mass will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Peter’s name to Misericordia/Heart of Mercy Center, 6300 N Ridge Ave, Chicago, IL 60660 or www.misericordia.org.

Neal Thomas McInerney. Age 40 of Park Ridge. Caring husband of Angie Collet. Loving father of Cole. Dear son of Thomas (Kate Dunn) and Joan L. "Jody" McInerney, nee Grabow. Visitation Saturday, August 22, 2-4 p.m. at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home, 120 S. Northwest Hwy., Park Ridge. Private family service will follow. A strict limit of 50 people in the building will be enforced. If you have compromised health, please stay home.

Roger M. Haaning, 77 of Prospect Heights, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2020 with his loving wife Mary at his side. He was born in Chicago to Anders and Frieda (nee Stalbach) Haaning. Roger and Mary were high school sweethearts at Taft High School in Chicago. Roger lived most of his adult life in Park Ridge and after retirement spent his winters in Naples FL. Roger and his wife, Mary Haaning (nee Bove) were married on February 8, 1964 and enjoyed 56 wonderful years together. Roger...

Dennis P. Van Mieghem went home to God on August 14th, 2020. After the passing of his beloved wife (Jackie) of 49 years in 2013, he lived with his oldest son, Timothy, two of his grandson’s, Timothy and Christopher, and his loyal companion Harley. Dennis was the loving father of Timothy, Tyler (Jennifer) and Caryn (Daniel) O’Sullivan. Devoted grandfather of Timothy, Christopher, Bennett and Lauren Van Mieghem, and Kevin and Michael O’Sullivan. Brother of Paul Van Mieghem....