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.
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.
Chicago Bears owner Virginia McCaskey dies at age 102
McCaskey has been the team's principal owner since 1983, when her father and team founder George S. Halas died.
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. She was 102. McCaskey’s family announced through the team that she died Thursday. She had owned the Bears since her father’s death on Oct. 31, 1983.
Virginia McCaskey, Chicago Bears matriarch, dies at 102
Virginia McCaskey, who inherited the Chicago Bears from her father, George Halas, and largely avoided the spotlight during four-plus decades as principal owner, died Feb. 6 at 102. Mrs. McCaskey’s family announced the death but did not provide more details.
Who owns the Chicago Bears after the death of Virginia McCaskey?
Chicago Bears owner Virginia McCaskey passed away this week at the age of 102, leaving behind a remarkable legacy after more than 40 years at the helm.
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 Halas was the team's founder and first coach.
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.
Bears greats turn out to pay final respects to Virginia McCaskey as she is laid to rest
MOUNT PROSPECT, Ill. (CBS) -- Longtime Chicago Bears matriarch Virginia Halas McCaskey was laid to rest this morning. Mrs. McCaskey died Thursday, Feb. 6, at the age of 102.
Chicago Bears owner Virginia Halas McCaskey dies at 102
Longtime Chicago Bears owner Virginia Halas McCaskey, who inherited the team in 1983, has died, the team said Thursday. She ...