Posts Written onMarch 2021

Barbara A. Bunjes, age 86, longtime resident of Melrose Park; former Administrative Assistant at Gottlieb Hospital; beloved wife of the late Paul; loving mother of Geoffrey (Gigi), Jennifer and Stephen (Kate) Bunjes; proud grandmother of Jarrett (Theresa), Jack, Ethan and Alana and great-grandmother of Sophia and Madison. Visitation Thursday, April…

Maureen Garvey, nee Sullivan, age 80, beloved wife of the late Michael J. “Joe” Garvey; loving mother of Eileen (Darin) Awalt, Kathleen (Robert) Kelley and Maureen (Darryl) Maltese; proud grandmother of Ashley, Brett, Emily, Bobby, Sean, Marissa and Anthony; dear sister of Anna Gallagher (Late Anthony) and the late Daniel…

Peacefully and surrounded by his family, John C. Winton passed away on March 25, 2021 at the age of 78 years. John was born on September 8, 1942 in Rocky River, Ohio to James and Anna Mary (nee Crerar) Winton. John will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 56…

Mildred Jay, nee O’Bradovich age 93, resident of Elmhurst for 59 years, a great cook and wonderfull baker, her hobbies also included gardening; Loving wife of the late Mike Jay; devoted mother of Paul Jay; dear sister of the late George, Dave, Mitch, Bob, Lou, Max and Luka O’Bradovich, Bessie…

William T. Loughman, age 89, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Born in Chicago to William J. and Josephine, nee Jucik Loughman. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois in 1952. Bill flew fighter jets for the Air Force and Air National Guard, and…

Amy Patrice Lewicki, age 37, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 at her home in Elmhurst surrounded by her loving family. Amy courageously fought a four-year battle with colon cancer, exhibiting strength and grace each and every day. Amy was grateful for her friends, family and the Elmhurst…

Kathleen M. Kennedy Wallach Visitation : Friday, March 26, 2021, 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home Mass of Christian Burial : Friday, March 26, 2021, 9:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Entombment : Following Mass, Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery Livestream link of funeral services available…

Christine O. Smith, 77, of Elmhurst, passed peacefully surrounded by her family. Chris was preceded in death by her adoring husband Bruce; loving mother of Bruce (Melissa), Mark (Betsy) and Jenny (Jeff) Pozen; proud and caring G of Haley, Hanna, Bruce III, Ellen, Brian, Adam and Jane Smith; Charlie, Max,…

Migdalia Rivera, age 55; loving mother of Eliott (Jennifer) and Eric Escalante; dear sister of Naomi Cepe and the late Joel (Millie) Rivera; cherished daughter of Maria, Rivera Matos and Bartolo Rivera. Visitation Friday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral service 10:00 a.m.…

Edwin F. “Ted” Raye , age 84, a 60-year resident of Elmhurst, former General Manager of Kentile Floors’ beloved husband of the late Anna Marie, nee Gunnell; loving father Ed, Kathleen (Roberto) Cuca, Margaret (Robert) Chaidez and Marcus; devoted poppa to Nolan, Colin, and Owen Chaidez; fond uncle to Joseph…

Rolf Engel Visitation : Friday, March 19, 2021, 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home Mass of Christian Burial : Friday, March 19, 2021 11:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Interment : Saint Mary Catholic Cemetery Click here to watch livestream : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A83ogyGjBng

Ronald O. “Ron” Hilger, Sr., age 88, beloved husband of the late Thordis M. “Terri” Hilger; loving father of Ron (Toni) Hilger and the late Ronda Dunlavy; proud grandfather of Kristopher (Michelle) Hilger and Shannon Dunlavy and great-grandfather of Aiyanna and Anastaja Dunlavy; Celebration of Life Service, Saturday March 20,…

John Francis “Jack” Moran passed away March 8, 2021. He was born in Chicago, IL, on January 25,1927 to Florence McDonnell and Michael Moran. The oldest of three children, Jack proved to be a hard working self starter enjoying a 46 year career with AT&T. He served his country with…

Mary Corinne Aldridge, nee Bauer, age 95, born in Chicago to William F. and Lucille R. Bauer died Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Lexington Square Elmhurst. Her early years were spent on Chicago’s South Side, St. Laurence Parish. She attended Aquinas Dominican High School. The family moved to Elmhurst in…

James J. Mitchell, age 64, formerly of Elmhurst; Loving father of Madeline (Maddie); brother of Dr. Michael (Nina) Mitchell, Amy (George) Hartnett and the late Mark Mitchell and Katherine (Robert) Holz; son of the late Nancy, nee Danne and the late James M. Mitchell; uncle and cousin of many. Visitation…

It is with a very heavy heart and great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Dan Mihalache, age 39, Native of Romania, Proud American Resident,  beloved husband of Cristina; devoted owner of Sunny; cherished son of Tomita and Sabina Mihalache and son-in-law of Mariana and Gheorghe Nedelcu; dear brother…

Margot Bartler, nee MacNeal, age 86, longtime resident of Elmhurst and Glen Ellyn, IL Siesta Key and Sarasota FL; member Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, Visitation Parish Elmhurst and St. Thomas More Parish, Sarasota; Graduate Northwestern University, former educator in the Oak Park School District, avid golfer and tennis player; beloved…