Obituary of Gerald Cooney

Gerald E. Cooney Age 61. At rest Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Born and raised in Peoria to the late John and Betty (nee Maharry) Cooney, he was a resident of Aurora/Plainfield for the past 14 years. A United States Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in Germany. Member of the American Legion Post #2910 in Bloomington. He was an avid sports fan. Surviving are two children, Geri (Karl) Meyer of Plainfield and Jay Cooney of Jacksonville Beach, FL; four grandchildren, Charles, Jakob, Kurtis and William; siblings, John, Charles (Helen) Cooney, Joyce (John) Feger, James (Margaret) Cooney, Michael and Patrick Cooney; former wife and friend, Sue Shawback of Middleburg, FL; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents and stepfather, Norman Bernard. Funeral Services for Gerald E. Cooney will be Monday, April 7, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home chapel. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Memorials in his name to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated. Visitation MONDAY 12:00 noon until time of services at: FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet For information: (815) 741-5500