Funeral to be held Wed. for Bears owner Virginia McCaskey

Family, friends, football legends gather for Chicago Bears owner Virginia Halas McCaskey funeral
MOUNT PROSPECT, Ill. (WLS) -- Wednesday was the funeral for Bears principal owner Virginia Halas McCaskey. Family, friends and football legends gathered for her funeral at Saint Emily Catholic Church in Mount Prospect. A number of former players and coaches came out to pay their final respects, including Lovie Smith and Brian Urlacher.
Bears, NFL bid farewell to matriarch Virginia McCaskey at funeral Mass
The Chargers’ Dean Spanos, the Giants’ John Mara, the Chiefs’ Clark Hunt, the Bengals’ Mike Brown and the Cardinals’ Michael Bidwill were among the NFL owners who made the trip to Mount Prospect. Packers president Mark Murphy drove in. Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts was there, too, as was Cook County Board president Toni Preckwinkle.
Paying their respects: Bears matriarch Virginia Halas McCaskey laid to rest
The Chicago Bears laid their matriarch to rest on a snowy Wednesday morning in the northwest suburbs. Hundreds of friends and family, including fellow NFL owners and many former Bears players,
Chicago Bears owner Virginia Halas McCaskey dies at 102
Virginia Halas McCaskey was thrust into role as principal owner of the Chicago Bears after the deaths of her brother and father.
Longtime Bears owner Virginia Halas McCaskey dies at the age of 102 after four decades of ownership
Longtime Chicago Bears owner Virginia Halas McCaskey died at the age of 102, the Bears announced Thursday. For more than four years, McCaskey had been the longest-tenured owner in the NFL. McCaskey is survived by 11 children and more than 40 grandchildren.
Sports figures, Bears past and present attend Virginia McCaskey's funeral in Chicago suburb
Chicago Bears greats from past and present attended the funeral service Wednesday for longtime owner Virginia McCaskey. NBC Chicago’s Kate Chappell reports. Longtime Bears matriarch, Virginia McCaskey, was laid to rest Wednesday. Her funeral was held at St. Emily Catholic Church in Mount Prospect, followed by a private entombment.
Chicago Bears owner Virginia McCaskey, the daughter of George Halas, dies at 102
Virginia McCaskey, who inherited the Chicago Bears from her father, George Halas, but avoided the spotlight during four-plus decades as principal owner, has died.
Virginia McCaskey, principal owner of the Chicago Bears and George Halas’ daughter, dies at 102
Virginia McCaskey preferred the role of cheerleader and caretaker of the Chicago Bears to that of power broker. But nobody made a major decision without first consulting her.
Chicago Bears principal owner Virginia Halas McCaskey dies at 102
The Chicago Bears announced on Thursday the death of team owner Virginia Halas McCaskey. She was 102.
Chicago Bears owner and matriarch Virginia Halas McCaskey dies at 102
Chicago Bears principal owner Virginia Halas McCaskey has died at 102, the team announced on Thursday.
Photos: Remembering Virginia McCaskey, the Chicago Bears owner and daughter of team founder George Halas
Virginia McCaskey, the Chicago Bears owner and daughter of team founder George Halas, died on Feb. 6, 2025, at the age of 102.
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Virginia Halas McCaskey, Chicago Bears Owner, Dies at 102
Virginia Halas McCaskey has died at the age of 102. McCaskey became owner of the Chicago Bears in 1983. Her father George ...