Michael Jane Gilligan nee Anderson age 87, passed away suddenly on Saturday April 22, 2023. Michael was a long time resident of Elmhurst, and resided at Alexian Village in Elk Grove Village. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Edward , daughter Connie, and grandson Julius. She is survived by her children Mary, Ann (Phil) Sidock , Eddie (Daisy), Jane (Jeff) Baker, Patti (Bob) Schwerdle, Jim (Lisa), Julie, and Tommy (Jessy). Grandchildren Nora, Rebecca (Jack), Dominic, Samantha (Rob), Emily, Jacob (Ivette), Kevin (Ellington), Noah, Eric, Rudi, Hannah (Zack), Patrick, Sadie, Connie, Rosie , Suzie, Clary and Tommy Jr.; Great grandchildren, Madison, Jayden, Jocelyn, Alex, and Bobbie and Sophie. Michael was affectionately called Mike, grandma Mike, Aunt Mike, and Ma. She was a light to others and brought joy to everyone she met. Michael also had an unshakable faith in God that sustained her through trials and allowed her to love and serve others throughout her life. She was deeply loved, and loved her family with all her heart. Each person who knew her felt completely enveloped by her love. Let us all live by her example. Jesus I trust in You. Visitation Sunday, April 30, 2023, 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Monday, 8:00 a.m. until time of prayers 9:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, May 1, 2023, 9:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 134 Arthur Elmhurst. Interment Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Hillside. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Society of St. Vincent DePaul, 66 Progress Parkway, Maryland Heights, MO 63043. Live Stream of funeral Mass available through funeral home website. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com