Michael Costello Trant, age 74, of Elmhurst, Army Veteran, founder, owner and operator of Duffy’s Tavern, Forest Park; beloved husband of Sheila, nee Duffy; loving father of Tracy (Joe) Kearney and Megan Trant; proud grandfather of Charlie, Will and Joey Kearney; dear brother of Sharon (Ray) Henningsen, Pat (Richard) Zettler, Jackie (Fred) Clark, Steven (Valerie) Willis and David Willis; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Michael was a member of Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion of the 506th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 101st Division. He was a proud Paratrooper and combat soldier in VN 1967-1968, a Tet offensive survivor and a Currahee! He was also a gifted story teller. He had a life well lived. Visitation Monday, April 26, 2021, 3:00 p.m. until time of funeral service 7:00 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 10393, Chicago, IL 60610. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com
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