History & About Us
The Foran name for the funeral home was kept because of its longevity in the community. When they bought the funeral home, Andy and Sharon lived in the apartment above the funeral home where they raised their two children and Rich and Dawn had a home in the Garfield Ridge Community where they raised their two children. The Jeninga's and Madej's made a commitment to honor and serve all families with dignity and respect. It is our privilege to be given the opportunity to help families. We take pride in that we care for your loved one personally, we do all our own embalming, preparation and directing of funerals.
Family Caring for Family has and always will be the cornerstone of our funeral home.
We are the family who care for your loved one.
Members of the local community make everything that happens possible.
Together, we make this place amazing.
Kevin S. O'Donnell
Funeral Director, Deacon, Spiritual Adviser
Kevin S. O’Donnell is a part of Foran Funeral Home, assisting families in planning meaningful life tributes, memorialization of their loved ones, and arranging church services. Kevin has been married to his wife Anita for 37 years and is a Deacon at St. Bernadette Church in Evergreen Park. He is also a St. Jude Chaplain for the Chicago Police Department and currently resides in Bridgeview. Kevin and Anita have 2 grown children; Fr. Matthew O’Donnell who is the Pastor of St. Columbanus Catholic Church in Chicago and Andrew who works in the banking industry as a financial planner.
Agnes Ptaszek
Funeral Director & Embalmer
Agnieszka Maria Ptaszek was born in Zakopane, Poland and lived in Maniowy, Poland with her parents and three siblings until 1999 when they moved to Chicago's Garfield Ridge Community. Agnes attended Columbia College to study Art History and attended Worsham College of Mortuary Science, graduating in 2016. Agnes aspired to be a Funeral Director and Embalmer since she was a little girl. Agnes takes great pride in caring for a loved one entrusted to her care.
Sid Ramirez
Associate
Sid has been involved at St. Blase Church for many years. He assists with our funerals and wakes and is bilingual. He is a valuable member of the ”Foran family” performing many services at the funeral home. Sid enjoys his time with his wife, two children and his two granddaughters.