at a private funeral service. McCaskey, who died last week at 102, took over ownership of the Bears in 1983 after the passing of her father, team founder George S. Halas. A lifelong football fan ...

The funeral mass is scheduled for Wednesday ... the matriarch of the Chicago Bears and daughter of George Halas, the founder of the NFL, leaves a legacy of class, dignity and humanity.” ...

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 ...

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 ...

Oehler Funeral Home, at 2099 Miner Street in Des ... as the owner of the Bears since her father and team founder George S. Halas died on Oct. 31, 1983. Her son, George, has been chairman of ...

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 ...