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Virginia Halas McCaskey
1923 - 2025
Virginia Halas McCaskey
1923 - 2025
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Virginia McCaskey Obituary
Virginia Halas McCaskey was the longtime owner of the NFL's Chicago Bears, heading the team since inheriting it from her father in 1983.
We invite you to share condolences for Virginia Halas McCaskey in our Guest Book.
Read the full obituary in Legacy's headline news section.
(Photo: AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
29 Entries
Janis Meyer
February 14, 2026
Smile, wave when she saw me in the area
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
Brennen Garcia
March 23, 2025
My thoughts and prayers are with you!
May you Rest in Peace
Lord Jesus Name. Amen
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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.
Janey Markowiz - Covington
February 11, 2025
My sincere condolences, to the family, especially my friend Mary McCaskey and all who mourn, love and all who'll will miss her .
She's an icon, a mentor, a great example to women everywhere.
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.
Marilyn Seitz
February 10, 2025
The wife and children of the late John E. Seitz (former Mayor of Des Plaines and usher at St. Emily Catholic Church) extend deepest condolences. It was a pleasure to know Virginia. We admired her grace and passion for her community and church and are keeping her family in our thoughts and prayers. May you look back on precious memories knowing the impact she made on the world around her.
Robyn
February 10, 2025
Prayers for the McCaskey family.
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.
RR
February 9, 2025
She lived a long life and accomplished a lot. Her years of owning the Chicago Bears helped the team win a Super Bowl among her other accomplishments. Condolences to the McCaskey family, May God give comfort to you as you endure your time of loss.
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....
Dave Mann
February 8, 2025
The Torch Has Been Passed to the children of Virginia Halas McCaskey, May they all carry it with resolve and her spirit andd make her proud.
Barbara Halas Onofrey
February 8, 2025
My condolences to the McCaskey and Halas family. My father,John George Halas, and Virginia´s father were distant cousins.
Mr. Jr.
February 8, 2025
My condolences.
Dave Mann
February 8, 2025
Her friendship, grace and kindness to me over the years will always be remembered. I was fortunate and lucky to have met her several times and each time she knew me on sight and greeted me warmly. A rare woman who defined respect and integrity. Virginia Halas McCaskey lived her life to the fullest and I for one, will never meet another like her.
RB
February 8, 2025
She was more than an owner of the Chicago Bears. Football was her family´s business and stepped in to her role when she was needed. She helped the team to win, winning a Super Bowl and became the longest living NFL team owner. Condolences to the McCaskey family. May God be with you in your time of loss.
Linda Tibbetts
February 8, 2025
With you and Papa Bear Halas looking over the Bears together they cant lose!!! RIP and Bear Down
Jim Nowdomski
February 7, 2025
The last link connecting the past to the present has now left us with a hole never to be filled. May she join her dad her husband, children, and all the Bear greats that have passed to the big field in the sky. Her voice while quiet will still be heard.
Very Simply,
Thank You
Jim Nowdomski
Diane Drawbaugh
February 7, 2025
Her memory eternal. May God Bless her and her family.
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