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Mary Cooney Obituary

Cooney, Mary M. Mary M. Cooney (nee Stritzel), beloved wife and best friend of Eugene, loving mother of Caitlin, devoted daughter of Bridget (nee Moynihan) and William Stritzel, cherished sister of Billy, Carole (Steve) Hughes, Eileen (Joe) Faherty, Edward (Julie) Stritzel and Bridget (John) Farragher, loving daughter-in-law of Peggy (nee Dockery) and the late Thomas Cooney, caring sister-in-law of Mary (Bob) Lewin, Tom (Sandy) Cooney, Brigid (Rick) Magnuson, Packy (Jack) Costello, Marty (Heidi) Cooney, Nancy (Scott) Forrest, John (Kathy), and Denis Cooney, adoring and proud aunt of many nieces and nephews. Fun-loving and reliable niece, cousin and friend to many. She'll be missed by Shamrock her friendly dog. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy., Park Ridge, Sunday, from 12 noon to 9 p.m. Funeral Monday, 9:15 a.m., to St. Paul of the Cross Church, Mass at 10 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Autism Speaks.com, 2 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016, would be appreciated. For info 847-685-1002. www.cooneyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Feb. 9 to Feb. 10, 2008.

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Patt Meyers

July 7, 2008

To the Families of Mary: So shocked this weekend to hear of Mary's passing. My deepest condolences to you all. I had the pleasure of working with Mary for several years at Hinshaw. Her upbeat personality and sense of humor got a lot of us through some stressful times. Her department was near my desk and I would walk over to her just for a "Mary Fix" and a piece of candy which was always available on her desk. She was one in a million. Hoping you're all coping as best you can under the circumstances.

Lauretta Donovan (Burke-maiden name)

March 13, 2008

Hi Geno,
I just heard about your loss and I am truly sorry. I went to H.S. with Mary at Immaculata and was very fond of her. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May you be comforted by remembering her kind spirit and love for you!

Sharon Urban

March 1, 2008

Dear Stritzel and Cooney families;
I don't know what to say. I can't believe it. I just found out. I am so sorry.
Sharon Abramowicz (Urban)

steve pickett

February 29, 2008

Geno,I'm truly sorry to hear the awful news. I wish you and all the very best. My prayers are with you and your family.Please send billy and the rest my deepest sympathy'.You may reach me at 1 219 741 6908..I love you and will be thinking of you..Please tell Billy I am very sorry.We all just found out...

kurt christopher

February 29, 2008

Geno,
So sorry to hear about Mary, what a great girl. You and Caitlin are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

steve pickett

February 29, 2008

Geno,I just heard the worst news and I am so sorry to here what happened to your awesome wife.I found out Monday what had happened.Very sorry it breaks my heart. Please tell Billy and his family that I am very sorry that I was unable to attend the service..I love you guys so much this really hurts me to know of this sudden tragedy..Please have someone call me 1 219 741 6908....pik

MICHAEL BAKKE

February 27, 2008

GENO, BEV AND I WERE DEEPLY MOVED WHEN WE HEARD OF MARYS PASSING. PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

Rodney Hubbs

February 21, 2008

Geno, Rochelle and I were shocked to hear of your loss. I do not have words to express my feelings right now. May God bless you and give you peace.

Richard & Irene Chlopowicz

February 20, 2008

Dear Geno,

Sorry to hear about Mary. You are in our prayers.

Irene and Richard Chlopowicz

Timothy Chlopowicz

February 20, 2008

Geno,

So sorry to hear about your loss. I hope you are doing ok. We will keep you in our prayers.

Take care,
Tim Chlopowicz and Family

George Anichini

February 20, 2008

Geno
So sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in our prayers during this most difficult time. God bless you and your family.
George and Valerie Anichini

John Gast

February 16, 2008

Dear Geno and Family,

We have fond memories of Mary from
a September night game at Wrigley
Field a few years back. She will
be missed. Our thoughts and
prayers are with you during this
most difficult time.

With deepest sympathy,

The Gast Family

Laurene DeMuth

February 16, 2008

Geno,

Sending warm thoughts and prayers your direction during this difficult time. May the hole in your heart fill with cherished memories and smiles.

Tim & Laurene DeMuth

Kathie Schultz (Weber)

February 15, 2008

Geno & Family:

I am very sorry to hear about your loss. You will be in our prayers.

Steve Anichini

February 14, 2008

Geno & Family
I am so sorry to here of Mary's passing. She was such a good woman who truly had a heart of gold.

Maureen & Tom O'Connor

February 13, 2008

Dear Geno and Family, Our deepest, most heart felt sympathy is being sent to you and your family for the loss of Mary. Our great memories of times spent with you and her will be treasured forever. We are truely sorry that we could not attend her wake.

(Jimmy) Jonas Family

February 13, 2008

To the Cooney and Stritzel Families,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Gabe and Mary Ann Dunican and Family

February 13, 2008

Dear Cooney and Stritzel Families,
We send our deepest condolences at this time of great loss. Carole it is hard to believe you were just talking about Mary at the Union dinner dance. May God grant you all comfort and give you strength. It is never easy and I know Mary will be missed terribly.
God Bless You.

Patrick Fahey

February 12, 2008

Geno Sorry to hear about your loss. You will be in my prayers.

Steve Grego

February 11, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Lori Ott

February 11, 2008

Geno, Mary will be in our thoughts and prayers
Love always Bob & Joan and Lori Ott

Colleen Chlopowicz (O'Hern)

February 11, 2008

Geno,
Mary & you were younger than me and we didn't hang out much, but every time we were at an event together, we all had a good time! You're nice people! Mary will be missed. You & Caitlyn take care of yourselves.

Denise Williams-Barker

February 11, 2008

My prayers are with you guys. I worked with Mary, Carole & Eileen at Hinshaw for over 8 years.

Alex Bailenson

February 11, 2008

I am very sorry for your loss. May the love from your family and friends who care most about you, bring you comfort at this time.

Loretta Wiley-Harper

February 11, 2008

I thank God for bringing Mary into our lifes. She was a light which will never be forgotten.

Marie Floros

February 11, 2008

I cannot express how deeply sorry I was to hear about Mary's passing. I was one of the lucky ones who worked with Mary, along with her sisters Eileen and Carol. I remember Mary was always there to give a helping hand. What a generous and loving person she was. She adored her husband and daughter. I know how hard it is to lose someone you love so much. My heart goes out to all of you. God Bless you all.

Mary McKeon

February 11, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Mary was a wonderful warm person who always made you smile . May you find comfort during this difficult time.
Mike & Mary McKeon

Kimley Grant

February 11, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Regina Jackson

February 11, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Denise Williams-Barker

February 11, 2008

Hi Geno I am so sorry about your lost of Mary. I just received a call today, I am so sorry. Please call Denise Williams-Barker (Hinshaw) 773 574-8862

Tim & Pat Carroll

February 11, 2008

Geno,
We are so sorry to hear of Mary's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and your family.
Tim & Pat Carroll

Carrie Farella

February 11, 2008

Bless you, Mary. You were taken too soon...

Love,
Carrie Farella

Theresa Schaefer

February 11, 2008

What a shock,my thoughts and prayers go out to both families. Mary was a remarkable person so full of life. Heaven is having a party in her honor. Cherish those memories and her smile and laughter.

Joyce Cumberland (Dwyer)

February 11, 2008

I was saddened to hear about Mary. What a fun loving person. It's been a long time since I've seen her, but, I can remember her very well. Please accept my condolences.

John Chlopowicz (and family)

February 11, 2008

Geno,Cooney's, and Stritzel families, I'm very sorry for your loss. I'll remember Mary as a very nice school classmate, and that she was always smiling.

Barney and Arlis kelly

February 11, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Barney and Arlis kelly

February 11, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Tom McManamon

February 11, 2008

Our hearts go out to your family. Will will keep you all in our prayers. God bless you all. The wind shall be at your back. Tom McManamon -N- Family

Kathy Minneci

February 10, 2008

Gene and Caitlyn and the Cooney and Stritzel Families,
Our hearts go out to all of you. Mary was always an angel and will remain an angel watching over all of you, You will remain in our thoughts and prayers, We are deeply saddened by Mary's death and will always enjoy the wonderful memories we shared with her and her family. All our Love,
The Minneci Family

Edmund Mahoney

February 10, 2008

Geno,
I was shocked and saddened to read the news of the passing of Mary. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your daughter at this difficult time.
Your old friend from the Options Exchange
Edmund Mahoney

Patrick Dillon

February 10, 2008

Geno and Caitlin

My deepest sympathy at the loss of Mary, your beloved wife and mother. My prayers are with you at this time.

Patrick Dillon

John Gort

February 10, 2008

Gene,
Please accept my deepest condolences. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

Crystal Griffin

February 10, 2008

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Lucy Malabarba

February 10, 2008

My deepest sympathy to all of you. I had the privilege to get to know Mary, Carole and Eileen at work, and I couldn't pick which one I liked better - I loved them all - however, Mary was the magic first. When entering Mary's dept. there she would be with an infectious smile and twinkle in her eye, ready, willing and able to get the job done. Everyone should have a "Mary" in their life. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Patsy Holloran

February 10, 2008

Dear Geno,
Sorry I cannot be with you. I'll catch up with you later and my thoughts are with you and Caitlin.
Love,
Patsy Holloran

fredrick mulvany

February 10, 2008

Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Mary. Geno, you Kaitlin and Mary's family are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless!

Fred and Jen Mulvany

Mike Thorp

February 10, 2008

Geno,

I am so sorry to hear about Mary's passing. She was a wonderful person. I want you to know that you, your family and the Stritzels are in my thoughts and prayers.

Regards,

Mike Thorp

Tim and Sara Johnson

February 10, 2008

Geno- Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Debbie Helfenbein

February 10, 2008

Dear Geno, Caitlin, and Stritzel/Cooney Families,

We are SO SORRY for your great loss...Mary touched many lives indeed. May your many happy memories of her somehow help to get you through this very difficult time.

Debbie (O'Donnell) & Dan Helfenbein

Mark, Mary, Margaret, Austin, Patrick and John Joyce

February 10, 2008

Gino and Caitlin,

Our hearts go out to the both of you and the Stritzel & Cooney Family.

Mary was absolutely wonderful to me and the Joyce family when one of our own, Margaret Passed. Mary showed us what compassion was all about and we all want to extend this to you. She will be so very missed.

God Bless you all.

Andrew Farragher

February 10, 2008

To all of the Cooney and Stritzel families, our thoughts and best wishes are with you all.

We are so very sorry to hear the news.

Andy, Kate and Abbie Farragher

February 10, 2008

To the Cooney Family;
From our family to yours we are so very sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love the Gudella family

Virginia(Ginny) West

February 9, 2008

from your neighbor on Marshfield

Phyllis & Terry Ford

February 9, 2008

A dear woman,neighbor,she will be missed, a light is dimmed
Love & our prayers to all of you.
Phyllis & Terry Ford & Family

Lois Jeske [family]

February 9, 2008

It's hard to believe that it happened. God be with you,and help you through it all.

Jane Tansor/Siavelis

February 9, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. You and your entire family are in my thoughts prayers. God bless all of you.

Jeanne Mondrella-Keating

February 9, 2008

My deepest sympathy to you and yours at this time of grief. All the memories I have of Mary are grande -- such as she. She was one of a kind and a grande lady.

MacDara & Mary Therese Faherty

February 9, 2008

Please accept our deepest condolences on your loss. There are never adequate words to express our feelings, but as St. John of the Cross wrote:

"In the evening of our life, we shall be judged on our love."

Be assured you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Paul M. May

February 9, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you Billy and your sister's family.We are deeply sorry for your families losing of such a young special person.Puck

Tom & Mary O'Malley

February 9, 2008

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

PAUL STIGLIC

February 9, 2008

Gino,My heart goes out to you at this time of grief. You are in my thoughts and prayers.Please accept my deepest sympathy.Now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. My sympathy also goes out to Billy Stitzel and his family for their loss.

Richard Kalupski

February 9, 2008

Geno and Family
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and may I say that Mary was one of the kindest people I ever met.

Ann Foley

February 9, 2008

The Coleman & Ann Foley Family would like to extend our sympathies to all of the Cooney Family, though we were not directly in contact with Mary, we can directly relate to the hardship one endures after the loss of a loved one. We have and will continue to visit/use the Cooney Facilities as the need arises. God Bless to all, The Foleys

Sue,Tony,Jack & Nick Maniscalco

February 9, 2008

Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Mary. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.

The Maniscalco Family

Ciara Forrest

February 9, 2008

Geno & Caitlin, Stritzels & Cooneys,
We shared tales of aunt Mary the other night and laughed and laughed - she lit up any event. We love her so much and will truly miss her. CIARA

Howard & Philip Stermer, Stermer Funeral Home

February 9, 2008

Please accept our deepest condolences at this most difficult time.

Donna Ryan

February 9, 2008

Dear Gino, Caitlin and Family,

Our hearts go out to you at this most sorrowful time, please know we are praying for you and Caitlin. We love you very much Gino.

Your Loving Cousin,

Donna, and Sean, Chris and MaryKate

Dan & Alice Bigelow

February 9, 2008

We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that your in our prayers. Mary will be missed dearly. She was a great lady,a wonderful mother and wife. God bless her and your family.

Mitchell Zale

February 9, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Mitchell Zale and Family

John and Linda Fahey

February 9, 2008

Dear Cooney and Stritzel family,
We hold you in our thoughts and prayers.
We know Mary is in heaven with jesus and all the angels.

Maureen Foley (Dwyer)

February 9, 2008

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mary.

Nikki Loomos

February 9, 2008

We are so sorry for your loss. Mary was an exceptional human being. In my 15 years of teaching at St. Andrew, she stands out as a wonderful, caring mother who raised a fantastic daughter. She will truly be missed!

John & Jane Cushing

February 9, 2008

Geno & Caitlin;

We are so terribly sorry for your loss. Mary will be missed by everyone fortunate to have known her. She was truly a kind and loving person and heaven is a better place today.

paula milhizer

February 9, 2008

Dear Mr. Cooney and Caitlin, I was so sorry to hear about your loss. Mary was always kind and grateful to the teachers at St. Andrew School. She was always asking what can I do for you. She was fun-loving and I enjoyed being in her company. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Mrs. Milhizer

EILEEN O'DONNELL - Mc NICHOLAS

February 9, 2008

Dear Stritzel and Cooney Families,

I am shocked and devastated by the news. As some of you know, my sister Debbie and I went to kindergarten thru high school with Mary. I most recently saw her at the St. Andrew's Alumni Bash and we discussed planning a reunion together for our Class of 1976.

Geno and Caitlin, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

May your happy memories comfort you at this horrible time.

Eileen O'Donnell - Mc Nicholas
St. Andrew '76
Immaculata '80

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