Audrey Rooney

Audrey Rooney obituary

Audrey Rooney

Audrey Rooney Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Giancola Funeral & Cremation on Dec. 5, 2025.
Audrey M. Rooney, 85, of Chicago passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025. Audrey was the wife of William J. Rooney Sr. for 58 years. She was the mother of Amy Rooney Kwit (Bill), William J Rooney Jr. (Tina) and Eugene John Rooney (Patricia) and was the grandmother of Tabitha, Alex, Abby, Ryan, Natalie, and Owen. Audrey was born in Sterling Illinois and was the daughter of Henry and Lillian Brown and the sister to Harold, Shirley, and David. She embraced the magic of her canine companions , finding joy in all the breeds. Private services will be held on a future date. Arrangements by Giancola Funeral & Cremation www.giancolafuneral.com 800.975.4321

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