Posts Written onFebruary 2024

Donald J. Hoffmann, age 85, USAF Veteran; graduate of Leo High School, Chicago, received a Bachelors Degree from IIT, Chicago, and Masters Degree from the University of Dayton, Ohio, before beginning his career as a Mechanical Engineer; beloved husband of Alice, nee Carney, for 63 years; loving father of Lori…

Janet Marie Kenny-Walsh, nee Cummins, longtime resident of Willowbrook and The Villages, Florida; avid card player and world traveler who enjoyed cruising and a glass of wine shared with friends; loving wife of the late Michael S.J. Kenny and the late Thomas J. Walsh; beloved mother of Donna (Anthony) Palermo,…

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of beloved Kenneth C. Schmidt, age 64 on February 16th, 2024. Ken was a long-time resident of Elmhurst who could often be found spending time with family, his loyal pet and cherished companion Vega, teaching at Elmhurst University, or enjoying the…

Jill Marie Helton, age 52, of Downers Grove, IL passed away on February 15, 2024 after a brief, devastating battle with cancer. Jill was a retired employee at Northern Trust Bank; beloved sister of the late Nick (Karen) Helton; cherished daughter of the late Irene, nee Morgan and the late…

Dr. Thomas Miles, age 77, resident of Peru, Illinois; Vietnam Veteran of the USAF, obtained his Doctorate in Meteorology from the University of Edinburgh; a published researcher, he worked as a meteorologist across several industries including for the Atmospheric Sciences Divison of NASA Langley Research Center; dear brother of Robert…

Visitation : Monday, February 26, 2024, 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Funeral Service : Monday, February 26, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, Elmhurst IL Interment : Private Please omit Flowers

Joan Alfini peacefully passed away at home in Elmhurst, Illinois surrounded by her family and incredible caregivers. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and nurse, living her values of putting family and friends first. She loved working as a nurse, especially caring for the elderly at Oak Ridge Convalescent Home…

Emil P. Sabatino, age 96, resident of Elmhurst, Army Veteran of WWII, former employee at the Chicago Park District, Joseph Medill Bath House and longtime social worker and Director at Onward Neighborhood House, Chicago; beloved husband of Frances M., nee Zumpano for over 75 years; loving father of Michael, Barbara…

Mary Juanna Salvatore, 87, of Elmhurst, at rest February 12, 2024. Devoted daughter of the late Joseph and Lucille (nee Rocco); loving sister of Rose Salvatore; devoted aunt of Maria (Russell Wilson) Salvatore; dearest great aunt of Joshua Wilson; dear godmother of Michael Panik, Frank Perroni, Antonia Fico, Maria Salvatore…

Patricia J. Cheffer, nee Paris, age 88, of Elmhurst, beloved wife of the late Robert Gene; loving mother of Christian (Bonnie) and Paris Cheffer; cherished grandmother of Kimberly (John) Bretl, Ashley (Ian) Kalis, Blake and Montague Cheffer and great-grandmother of Andrew Bretl; dear sister of Michael (Marianne) Paris; aunt of…

Irene G. Watters, age 98, of Elmhurst, longtime member of the Elmhurst Bridge Club; certified ACBL Life Master; former member Elmhurst Newcomers Club; former Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Auxillary volunteer; beloved wife of the late Norman; loving mother of Russell (Jennifer) Watters, Laura (Tom) Bianchi and Jeffrey (Anne Rowe) Watters; proud…

Dorothy “Dee” Evans Lyne, a longtime resident of Michigan, passed away at age 85 with loving family by her side. Dee was a force in life. She grew up in Youngstown, Ohio, the proud older sister of the late John and Jim Evans. Determined, independent and whip-smart, after graduating high…

On February 2nd, 2024, the community lost Bruce Leon Josephs. Bruce passed in Naples, FL surrounded by his family and friends. His passing concluded a 6 year battle with cancer, having beaten it once during that time. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Melinda Kay Josephs, his…