Overview

• Virginia McCaskey, owner of the Chicago Bears and daughter of NFL co-founder George Halas, passed away on February 6, 2025, at the age of 102.
• McCaskey led the Bears as a family-owned franchise since inheriting the team in 1983, maintaining its legacy and guiding it to a Super Bowl victory in 1986.
• NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and owners from multiple teams paid tribute to McCaskey, highlighting her dedication to faith, family, and football.
• Her funeral mass at St. Emily Catholic Church in Mount Prospect, Illinois, brought together NFL executives, former Bears players, and community members to celebrate her life.
• McCaskey is survived by a large family, including 21 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren, reflecting her deep family roots and legacy.