Posts Written onJuly 2021

Ramiro Camacho Visitation : Saturday, 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, Elmhurst

Margaret L. “Peg” Enright, nee Mahoney, age 84, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family; formerly of Oak Park, currently of Lake Geneva, WI; Graduate of Trinity High School, (‘54), St. Mary of Nazareth Nursing School, Chicago and College of St. Francis, Joliet where she earned a Masters of Health Administration;…

Ruth Starshak Martin, age 93, 64 year resident of Elmhurst; a lifelong devoted Volunteer, Ruth held leadership positions with countless charities and organizations throughout her life. For her alma-mater, Mount Mary University (’50) she served on the Board of Governors and Board of Trustees, was an Advisor on the National…

Marie Rose Valentino, age 80, of Elmhurst, retired employee at General Motors, former financial clerk for Dr. Streitmatter’s practice and licensed massage therapist; dear sister of the late Deanna Parker; cherished daughter of the late Anthony and Philomena Valentino; loving aunt of Charles D. Parker (Patt Sornsin) and Anthony W.…

Tracey Ann Ward, nee Mulvey, age 49, passed away after a short illness; Tracey was a graduate of York High School and she attended Marquette University before her position in the office for Plumbers Union Local 130. Tracey was the beloved mother of Donald J. “Donny” Ward; cherished daughter of…

David Maze Saxman, age 89 of Oak Brook, Illinois, passed away July 16, 2021 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s. Dave was surrounded by his loving wife Sandra J. Saxman and his five children as he left this earth peacefully. Born in Ypsilanti, Michigan to Rev. Walter C.B. Saxman and…

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…

Terence Francis Leen, age 87, of Elmhurst, following a brief illness. Preceded in death by his dear wife, Jessica Witker Leen. Beloved father of Patrick, Elizabeth (Michael) Spratley, Moira (Scott) Savel, Jennifer (Jeffrey) Mussatto, Ellen (Richard) Behles, and Michael (Jane) Leen. He will be deeply missed by his grandchildren, Megan…

Mary Jane Scully, age 100, longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed peacefully surrounded by family and friends; Meals on Wheels Volunteer and former employee of Illinois Bell; Mary loved to dance, travel and share a cocktail with friends. Her easygoing personality and “go with the flow” attitude made her a treasure…

Laural L. “Lori” Ritz, nee Bartholomew, age 68, longtime resident of Elmhurst, currently of Lombard; retired Global Planning Advisor for Exxon Mobil; beloved wife of the late Frank; loving mother of Sharon (Lance) Irving, Daniel (Sara) Ritz and Lauren (Kevin) Willard; proud grandmother of Ellen and Henry Irving, Ryan and…

Robert E. Penrod Committal Service and Interment : Tuesday, July 6, 2021, 1:00 p.m. at Mount Emblem Cemetery, Grand Avenue and County Line Road, Elmhurst. Friends and family can meet at the cemetery office at 12:45 pm and we will process to the grave for the services as a group…

Mary Bruce Visitation : Wednesday, July 7, 2021, 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home Mass of Christian Burial : Wednesday, July 7, 2021,  9:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Elmhurst Interment : Following Mass at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Hillside 7-7-21 Mary Bruce from Geoff…

Lawrence M. Knott, age 72 , longtime resident of Elmhurst; beloved husband of Adrienne; loving father of Larry, Mary Ann, Lauren; proud grandfather of George; dear brother of George (Joann), Kathleen (Curt) Van Hooven, James, Nancy (William) Blakely, the late Mary Helen (Richard) Peplinski, the late Michael Knott and the…