McCaskey, Chicago Bears and Halas

Outpouring of respect for Chicago’s Virginia McCaskey shows how many lives she touched
McCaskey's mourners ranged from Bears legends to working people, billionaires to fans in Bears jerseys and Starter jackets.
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,
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 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.
Virginia McCaskey funeral: Family, friends gather to honor late Bears owner
Family and friends of Virginia Halas McCaskey will come together Wednesday morning to honor the late Bears owner.
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.
Roger Goodell, Bears greats turn out to pay last respects to Virginia McCaskey
McCaskey died Thursday, Feb. 6, at the age of 102. She was laid to rest Wednesday.
Funeral to be held Wednesday for Bears owner Virginia McCaskey
The Chicago Bears have begun to say their final goodbyes Tuesday to longtime team owner Virginia Halas McCaskey, who died last Thursday at 102.
What will Virginia McCaskey's death mean for Bears' never-ending stadium quest?
Even if some heirs want to cash out, experts say it's unlikely to impact the borrowing capacity the McCaskey family needs to bankroll a new stadium. That's because NFL rules now allow teams to sell up to 10% to private equity investors.
Chicago Bears mourn Virginia McCaskey today at private service
The Chicago Bears lost their Matriarch, Virginia McCaskey last week. Wednesday morning the Bears family came together to mourn her passing. Private services were held this morning at Emily Catholic Church in Mount Prospect.
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 McCaskey, the principal owner of the Chicago Bears and George Halas’ daughter, dies at 102
CHICAGO -- Virginia McCaskey, principal owner of the Chicago Bears and the only daughter of team founder George Halas, ...
Funeral service held for Virginia McCaskey
A private funeral service will be held for Virginia Halas McCaskey, the 102-year-old owner of the Chicago Bears, after a ...
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Virginia McCaskey was the grand lady of the NFL who ran a franchise that struggled at football
Bears owner Virginia McCaskey speaks during a ceremony for the unveiling of statues of Hall of Famers Walter Payton and George Halas outside Soldier Field, Sept. 3, 2019. Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times ...
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Bears owner Virginia McCaskey dead at 102
George “Papa Bear” Halas. “While we are sad, we are comforted knowing Virginia Halas McCaskey lived a long, full, faith-filled life and is now with the love of her life on earth,” the ...