Jean T. Cosgrove Obituary

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Jean T. Cosgrove

Chicago, Illinois

October 28, 1948 - July 19, 2026

Jean T. Cosgrove Obituary

Jean T. Cosgrove, nee Suerth, 77, of Chicago, beloved wife of the late James for 50 years. Loving mother of Peter (Kathryn) and Ann (Ryan) Rayner. Cherished grandma of Jimmy, Katelyn, Liam and Jack. Dear sister of Mary (the late John) Van Hoesen and the late Edward (the late Marguerite), Thomas (Diane) and Robert (Leslie). Adored daughter of the late Edward and Lorraine, nee Burns.


Jean enjoyed reading, farmers markets, craft fairs, cooking, and watching HGTV and cooking shows, but nothing brought her greater happiness than spending time with her family.


Visitation Thursday, July 30th from 3-8pm at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago IL 60646. Funeral Friday, July 31st 9:30am from the funeral home for 10am Mass at Queen of All Saints Basilica, 6280 N. Sauganash Ave., Chicago, IL 60646. Interment private at Calvary Cemetery. Memorial donations in Jean’s name can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.

Jean T. Cosgrove, nee Suerth, 77, of Chicago, beloved wife of the late James for 50 years. Loving mother of Peter (Kathryn) and Ann (Ryan) Rayner. Cherished grandma of Jimmy, Katelyn, Liam and Jack. Dear sister of Mary (the late John) Van Hoesen and the late Edward (the late Marguerite), Thomas (Diane) and Robert (Leslie). Adored daughter of the

Events

Visitation

Thursday, July 30, 2026

3:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home Chicago

Mass

Friday, July 31, 2026

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Queen of All Saints Basilica

Final Resting Place

Calvary Catholic Cemetery

301 Chicago Ave. Evanston, IL 60202