Posts Written onNovember 2017

John “Jay” Wilkins, devoted husband of Peggy, nee McLaughlin; proud father of John (Julie), Todd and Patrick and grandfather of 7; dear brother of Bob (Dorothy) and the late Dick (Carol) Wilkins; fun-loving uncle and friend of many. Jay was a longtime Allstate Agent for 40 years. Visitation Tuesday, 3:00…

Thomas P. Helms, age 74, employee at RRD-Precision Dialogue, Inc.; beloved husband of Margaret, nee Halvey; loving father of Thomas Deo (Tammi) Helms, Colleen (John) Sieger, John (Shari) Lipuma, Mary (Philip) Manade, Kathryn Lipuma; dear grandfather of Jack and Elizabeth Sieger and Jillian and Kevin Lipuma; cherished son of Catherine,…

Frank Cullen, age 95, Native of Kilmore, Co. Armagh, Northern Ireland; longtime resident of Bellwood; beloved husband of the late Eileen, nee Howley; loving father of Tom; proud grandfather of Ceara; dear brother of the late Eileen (Malachy) McKillop, Vera (the late Hugh) McDonnell, Mary (the late Ron) Eggleton and…

Johnine A. Giandonato Visitation : Monday, 3:00 p.m.until 8:00 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home Funeral Service : Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home Interment : Tuesday, following the service, Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery

Leticia Mejia, MD, nee Cosico, retired House Physician at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital for almost 20 years, beloved mother of Norman, Eileen (Reynaldo, MD) Castro, MD, Roy Mejia and Jennifer (Reymond) Dela Cruz; proud grandmother of Cheryl (James) Conway, Robin Edward Castro, DMD, Brandon, Joshua and Mia Dela Cruz and great-grandmother…

William E. Burns, age 84, Veteran of USAF, member VFW, Wood Dale, retired Air Traffic Controller in the Aurora Control Center; beloved husband of Judy, nee Beach; loving father of Cynthia (the late Mykel) Maloney, Roxanne (Jim) Howard, Vanessa Wright and William E. Burns, Jr.; proud grandfather of Sara (Collin)…

Theresa M. Persenico, age 96, of Elmhurst, beloved wife of the late Roland D.; loving mother of Roland L. and Carl Persenico and Rolita (Bill) Miller; proud grandmother of Amy (Tony) Chavez, Stephanie and Ryan Persenico and Robin, Jeff and Chad. Visitation Friday, 3:00 p.m. until closing prayers at 8:00…

Bette J. Stack, of Elmhurst, beloved wife of the late Maurice; loving mother of John P. (Betsy) Stack, Maurice “Tim”, Bridget A. (Steve) Clancy and the late Margaret (David) Lombardi and Mary Pat Stack; proud grandmother of 13 and great-grandmother of 23. Visitation Monday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and…

Brenda J. Covelli, native of Camden, TN, resident of Elmhurst, 64 passed away after a long battle with Cancer, surrounded by her family. Brenda was the beloved wife of Jerry for over 47 years, loving mother of Lisa (Chris), Bonnie (Paul) Hess, Kimberly (Angelo) and Heather; cherished grandmother of Ashley…

Albert Bertalmio, of Elmhurst, passed away one day short of his 100th birthday. He remembered the Armistice celebration, held in his mother’s arms. Albert was the beloved husband of the late Elsie; loving father of Albert John and Lynne (William Ersland) Bertalmio; proud grandfather of Michael (Julie) Shaw and great-grandfather…

Thomas J. Hughes, age 84, resident of Elmhurst, USAF Veteran of the Korean War; retired employee of People’s Gas with over 40 years of service; loving husband of Roseanne T., nee Annerino; loving father of Thomas Hughes, Mary Lynn (Ray) Pollastrini and Glen Hughes; proud grandfather of Elizabeth (James) Salazar,…