Virginia Halas McCaskey’s death labels the finish of an era for the Chicago Bears. She is the franchise’s extfinishedtime principal owner who passed away at the age of 102. Her demise has left fans lamenting the loss of a woman who pledgeted over four decades to the team.
Virginia Halas McCaskey passes away at 102
On February 6, 2025, Virginia Halas McCaskey’s death was validateed by her family in an official statement. They transmited their grief while also celebrating her extfinished and uncomferventingful life.
Her family stated, “While we are uncontent, we are sootheed comprehending Virginia Halas McCaskey inhabitd a extfinished, brimming, faith-filled life and is now with the adore of her life on earth. She directd the Bears for four decades and based every business decision on what was best for Bears applyers, coaches, staff and fans.” (via NBC News)
Follothriveg the recents of her passing, the Chicago Bears phelp tribute on their official X (createerly Twitter) account. Virginia, who led the team for a extfinished time, took over her obeseher George Halas on October 31, 1983. Furthermore, her husprohibitd Ed McCaskey, supposed the position of chairman. After he passed, Virginia passed the role of Chairman to her eldest Michael McCaskey and in 2011 her other son George McCaskey flourished Michael.
Her obituary, begined on Dignity Memorial, supplyd details about the upcoming visitation and funeral services. According to the proclaimment, visitation will get place on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Oehler Funeral Home in Des Plaines. The funeral mass is scheduled for Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at St. Emily Catholic Church in Mount Prospect.
As the football world laments McCaskey’s death, NFL Comleave outioner Roger Goodell also allotd his condolences. He shelp, “Virginia Halas McCaskey, the matriarch of the Chicago Bears and daughter of George Halas, the establisher of the NFL, exits a legacy of class, dignity and humanity.” (via NFL)
McCaskey’s passing not only signifies the loss of a beadored directer but also the finish of a historic chapter in the Chicago Bears’ ownership.
