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Virginia McCaskey Obituary
Virginia Halas McCaskey, 102 of Des Plaines was born January 5, 1923, in Chicago to George and Min (Bushing) Halas and passed away peacefully February 6, 2025
surrounded by her loving family. Virginia was the beloved wife of the late Edward McCaskey; loving mother of Ellie (Barney) Tonquest, Patrick (Gretchen) McCaskey, Mary McCaskey, Edward Jr. (Kathy) McCaskey, Anne (Mike) Catron, George (Barbara) McCaskey, Richard McCaskey, Brian (Barbara) McCaskey, Joseph McCaskey and the late Michael McCaskey and the late Tim McCaskey; cherished
grandmother, great-grandmother and great great-grandmother of many and dear sister of the late George Halas Jr. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 11, 2025
from 1-8 PM at Oehler Funeral Home, 2099 Miner Street, Des Plaines. Family and friends will gather on Wednesday, February 12 at 10:15 AM at St. Emily Catholic Church, 1400 E. Central Road, Mt. Prospect for a Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM. Entombment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Bears Care, 1920 Football Drive, Lake Forest, IL 60045 appreciated. Funeral info 847-824-5155
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Brennen Garcia
April 21, 2025
My thoughts and prayers are with you!
May you Rest in Peace
Lord Jesus Name. Amen
Brennen Garcia
April 21, 2025
I will missed you. Rest in Peace
Kathleen M. Deaton
February 18, 2025
R.I.P. MAMA BEAR. YOU'LL BE MISSED BY MANY
Terry McGowan
February 13, 2025
RIPeace MamaBear,and thanks for leaving us a soild team moving forward.
Jim Arns
February 12, 2025
Our condolences to the McCaskey Family. She was a great woman of Faith,and even a greater Matriarch. Her legacy will live on through Her loving Family.
God Bless
Jim and Mary Lou Arns
Dawn Handzel
February 12, 2025
Thank you for being a great friend to my mom (Lorraine Plantz) So many wonderful memories! Dawn Handzel (Plantz) Rest Peacefully
Barrbara Osmondson
February 11, 2025
RIP Mama Bear!
From a long time fan
Charlotte Lemke
February 11, 2025
I was working at Holy Family Hospital the year the Bears won the Super Bowl. The employees at the hospital were so excited to be a part of festivities celebrating the Bears win. Ed and Virginia McCaskey attended mass at the hospital chapel on Sundays. The McCaskeys were always there to help with hospital fundraisers. It was a privilege to have known Ed and Virginia McCaskey. They were kind and caring people. My condolences to the Halas and McCaskey families.
Skip Robertson
February 11, 2025
I would speak with Mrs. McCaskey several times a week at the Lattof YMCA. She knew that I was a Bears season ticket holder and she would ask if I had been at the game on Sunday and we would talk about the result win or lose. She always had a smile for me and was so nice.
Janis Meyer
February 11, 2025
My heart goes out to the McCaskey Family of the passing of Virginia. She was a wonderful lady and I have loving memories of an Awesome Woman who lived a private, humble life. Will miss that twinkle in her eyes.
Alisa Fallon
February 11, 2025
My name is Alisa Fallon. I am 25 years old and was a Des Plaines resident for 16 years. In 2014, I won the NFL´s Punt Pass and Kick competition and represented the Chicago Bears. Mrs. McCaskey was kind enough to invite me and my family to her home for a personal congratulations. This is one of the greatest memories of my childhood. Her grace and humility was very inspiring. She provided our family of dedicated Bears fans with an unforgettable experience. Thank you to the McCaskey family for sharing your beloved Virginia with us all. May she rest in eternal peace.
Katherine C King
February 10, 2025
May the Lord welcome you Home.
Rabbi Bob Rosen
February 9, 2025
RIP Mrs McCaskey you are now one of God's angels
Everett B
February 9, 2025
So sorry for your loss. 102-what a life! RIP.
Ren Sanfilip
February 9, 2025
It is amazing...to make it to 102 alone is an accomplishment....let alone the rest of the Story...maybe me...a stranger...will spark a given few to pay respect to you and for you....in your Tombstone...the word Honorable should appear....RIP....
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