McCaskey's mourners ranged from Bears legends to working people, billionaires to fans in Bears jerseys and Starter jackets.

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,

Virginia Halas McCaskey was thrust into role as principal owner of the Chicago Bears after the deaths of her brother and father.

Virginia Halas McCaskey’s death marks the end of an era for the Chicago Bears. She is the franchise’s longtime principal owner who passed away at the age of 102. Her demise has left fans mourning the loss of a woman who dedicated over four decades to the team.

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.

Virginia McCaskey preferred the role of cheerleader and caretaker of the Chicago Bears to that of power broker. But nobody made a major decision without first consulting her.

The Chicago Bears announced on Thursday the death of team owner Virginia Halas McCaskey. She was 102.