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Lillian L. Scarpelli, nee Signorella, age 101, a lifetime resident of Melrose Park, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, August 11, 2023, due to natural causes. Lillian was the beloved wife of the late Frank W.; loving mother of Bonnie (Dominic) Stramaglia, Darlene (John) Carpino, and Frank N.…

Anne Reynolds Vertovec, age 93, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday, April 1, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Raymond J. Vertovec; loving mother of Terri, Tom (Karen) and Tim; cherished grandmother of Gracie Vertovec, Katie (Tim) Smith, Meg (Brian Hart) Vertovec and Michael Vertovec. Born…

Rose Marie Barney Reilly, nee Bellono, age 97, longtime volunteer with Elmhurst Memorial Hospital and Elmhurst Public Library; beloved wife of the late Aldo Barney and the late William Reilly; loving mother of Joseph (Grace) and Jim (the late Susan) Barney; proud grandmother of Virginia Leali, Elizabeth (Vito) Dellegrazie, John…

Donald A. Hoskinson, age 92, passed away peacefully and surrounded in love; Native of Chicago and longtime resident of Leyden Township, Navy Veteran of WWII and Korea; beloved husband of the late Eleanore, nee Richards for 53 years; loving father of Sharon (Joe) Dote, Mary Jo Cronin, Terese (Tim) Gillum,…

Patrick F. Dunlea, Native of Glenville, Co. Cork, Ireland; former member of the Irish American Club & Gaelic Park; beloved husband of Peggy, nee O’Toole; loving father of Sean (Helen) and Kevin (Vicky) Dunlea; proud grandfather of James, Kayla, Patrick, Jack, Colleen and Brody; dear brother of Willie and the…

Joseph G. Barber, age 92 , WW II Air Force Veteran, beloved husband Patricia C., nee Olszewski; loving father of Patricia (Robert) Zahnen and Joseph G. (Randa) Barber, Jr.; proud grandfather of Nicole and Jeffrey Zahnen and Luke and Piper Barber; dear brother of the late Pete Barber, Lucille Serafin…

John J. Swiatek Mass of Christian Burial : Friday, May 5, 2017, 10:45 a.m. at Visitation Catholic Church, 779 South York Road, (At Madison), Elmhurst

Margaret “Marge” Barone, nee Sustersic, age 92, beloved wife of the late Anthony J. Barone; loving sister of Eleanor (the late Raymond) Pelletier and the late Elmira Sustersic; cherished aunt of 14, great-aunt of 17, great-great-aunt of 9 and great-great-great aunt of 3. Visitation Sunday, 3:00 pm.. until 8:00 p.m.…

Carmelita Ann “Lita” Porter, nee Kelly, of Chicago, IL and Clearwater, FL. Lita passed peacefully surrounded by her children and grandchildren and began her journey to join her late husband Ralph in Heaven. She leaves behind her greatest legacy, her children and grandchildren. Lita was the loving mother of Steve…

Nicole Susan Bafundo Visitation : Sunday, April 23, 2017, 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home with a closing blessing at 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to : Grateful House, 412 Wesley Avenue, Oak Park IL 60302 – 708-848-2065

Ellie D. McGuirk, nee Mueller, age 91, formerly of Oak Park and Elmhurst; loving wife of the late William; loving mother of Mary Jo (Edward) Marici, Patricia (John) Nastav, William, Kevin, Bridget (Costi) Khoury, Maureen (Lennie) Joseph and the late Thomas; dear grandmother of 14 and great-grandmother of 17; dear…

John Harry Jimlan Galon Visitation : Thursday, April 20, 2017  and Friday, April 21, 2017  3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.  at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, Elmhurst Mass of Christian Burial : Saturday, April 22, 2017 , 10:45 a.m. at Visitation Catholic Church, 779 South York Road, Elmhurst…

Richard Monti Visitation:  Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home Funeral service : Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home Interment : Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Hillside

Ronald A. Lederer, age 86, of Elmhurst, Korean War Veteran, lifetime member of the VFW; beloved husband of the late Olga M., nee Podgornik; loving father of Timothy (Sheri) and Cynthia (Kevin) Bernaciak; proud grandfather of Kyle Bernaciak, Megan and Haylee Lederer and great-grandfather of Adleigh Lederer; dear brother of…

Pauline M. Nolan, nee Kitak, age 88, former employee of Elmhurst College and longtime volunteer at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital; beloved wife of the late Paul R.; loving mother of Theresa, Stewart and Carol Nolan; proud grandmother of Elizabeth Nolan; dear sister of the late Mary (Thomas) Burke and the late…

James J. “Jimmy” Maly, age 62, of Glen Ellyn, beloved partner of the late LesLee Summers; loving father of Daniel; dear twin brother of Glenn (Jackie) Maly, dear brother of Jeffrey Maly and Laura (Robert) Englehart; cherished son of the late Frances V. and the late Richard R. Maly; fond…

Doris M. Schloeman Visitation : Saturday, April 8, 2017, 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon at Gibbons Funeral Home Funeral Service : Saturday, April 8, 2017, 12:00 noon at Gibbons Funeral Home In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1801 Meyers Rd, Ste 100, Oakbrook Terrace,…

James W. White, age 71, Retired Superintendent of Queen Bee School District, #16 with 40 years of service; beloved husband of Carol A., nee Hendren; loving father of Jim (Sarah) White, Becky (Andrew) Cira and Dennis (Joanna) White; proud Papa of Caroline and Adam White, Matthew, Anthony and Hannah Cira…

Elizabeth “Betty” O’Carroll nee Hennessy, retired Sergeant CCDOC; beloved wife of the late Donal Brendan; dearest mother of Rosemarie CDR, USN ret. (Michael Tooker, CDR USN ret.), Aileen CPD ret. (Brian) O’Grady, Donal R. CPD ret., Joseph CPD ret.US Army CW4 (Randi, CPD ), and John CFD (Audrey, M.D.); dear…

Stephen C. Joyce, age 83, longtime resident of Chicago, Harwood Heights, Rolling Meadows and winter resident of Seminole FL; loving father of Ann M. (Tom) Whittaker, Stephen J. (Diane) Joyce and John J. (Fiancee Paz Martinez) Joyce; proud grandfather of John Michael (Elizabeth) Joyce, Sarah and Kelly Joyce; cherished great-grandfather…

Robert A. Fritz Vistitation : Friday, March 24, 2017, 6:00 p.m. until 8 :00 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home Funeral service : Saturday, March 25, 2017, 9:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home Interment : Following Service at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery

Ronald B. Bridge, Veteran of National Guard, owner of Travel Leaders, Paoli, PA, former employee of IBM, member RSACS Club, former member Chester Valley Golf Club, Malvern, PA; beloved husband of JoAnn, nee Christopher; loving father of Leslie (Steven) Boston, Kim (Paul) Howlett, Lisa (Steven Maynard) Duke and the late…

John Patrick McDonnell, 82, of Barrington, IL and Naples, FL. John was born in Chicago, IL to Anne and Michael McDonnell, and attended Fenwick High School and Loyola University. He married the late Nancy Phee in 1956 and raised their five children in the Chicago suburbs with Irish music frequently…

Barbara J. Kosiewich, age 86, nee Schultz, of Lombard, beloved wife of the late Carl W.; loving mother of Donna (Mohamed Emam) Luarca; Dhana (Karl) Hansen and the late Darlene Holliday and Diane (John) Callahan; proud grandmother of Erick Molina, Jennifer Luarca, Carl Hansen, Karl Holliday and Phillip Holliday and…

Gertrude R. Quehl Visitation : Saturday, 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home Mass : Saturday, 10:45 a.m. Visitation Catholic Church Interment : Saturday, Following Mass at Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery

Karl A. Hansen, resident of Rochelle, formerly of Elmhurst, Army Veteran of Vietman; beloved husband of the late Constance, nee Mastaj; loving father of Karl (Dhana); cherished grandfather of Carl; dear brother of Howard (Gail) Hansen and the late Janet Brown and Marion (the late Sylvester) Gaber; cherished friend of…

Ruth Shimon Visitation : Sunday, 1:00 p.m.until 6:00 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, Elmhurst Funeral Service : Sunday, 5:00 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, Elmhurst Interment : Private

Mini “Aunt Sandy” Zenino Mass of Christian Burial : Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Interment : Saint Mary Catholic Cemetery, Elmhurst

Frank J. Adamowicz, age 88, resident of Addison, Army Veteran of the Korean War; member American Legion, Northlake; beloved husband of Lillian, nee Dziedzic; loving father of Karen (Gregg) Olalde, Ken (Marcie) and Gary Adamowicz; proud grandfather of Adam Brad and Mark Olalde, Brandon Hawkins and the late Elizabeth Olalde…

Joseph R. Munn, age 74, USMC Veteran, member Northern Illinois Veteran’s Club, founder and President of Joseph R. Munn and Associates and R&J Construction; member of the Shriners and Santa Claus Anonymous; beloved husband of Donna M., nee Wilkiel; loving father of Elizabeth (Jason) Bulthuis and Joe (fiancee Erika Zamora)…

Donald J. Jaeger, age 79, of Elmhurst, Native of St. Louis, MO; graduate of St. Louis University; loved sailing and sports; beloved husband of Carolyn, nee Lembeck; loving father of Tracy (Mark) Yarmolich of The Woodlands, TX and Donna (Edward) Doyle of Toronto, Canada; dear brother of Jack (Phylis) of…

Robert E Schuten, age 92, resident of Elmhurst, Army Veteran of WWII; beloved brother of James (Shirley) Schuten, Carol Ann (David) Anderson and the late Jack and George Schuten; proud uncle of 10 and great-uncle of 19. Visitation Thursday, 8:00 a.m. until time of funeral 9:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral…

Kurtlyn A. Baratta, nee Wiese, age 73, of Palos Heights, loving mother of Gail (Diane Parisi) Ward, Scott (Barbara) Ward and Jay (Trisa) Lee; proud grandmother of Joshua and Jeremy Ward and Lucy and Lily Lee. The family wishes to honor Kurtlyn’s Request, and encourage her family and extended networks…

Kenneth A. Strathdee, age 88, beloved husband of Mary Therese, nee Wells; cherished father of Kenneth E. (Nancy) and Mary Carol (Bradley) McGehee; proud grandfather of Bradley Chase McGehee and Meghan Nicole Strathdee; fond brother of Philip A. and the late Alexander James Strathdee. Visitation Thursday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00…

Francella Ruth Darley, nee Henriod; of Elmhurst, Graduate of DePaul University; founder of West Suburban Epilipsy Association and Compassionate Care; beloved wife of Reginald for over 63 years; loving mother of Regina (Brian) Bollaert, Deborah Tharp, Jeff (Patti) Darley and the late Dean Darley; proud grandmother of Jason, Ryan, Kyle…

Joseph L. Chiusolo, age 69, resident of Oakbrook Terrace, formerly of Naperville; past administrator at Indian Prairie School District 204 and Milwaukee Public School District; beloved husband of the late Kathleen P., nee Glab; loving father of Michelle (Jason) Welch and Michael (Nicole) Chiusolo; proud grandfather of Thomas, Racquelle, Jacqueline…

Norman T. Watters, age 91, longtime Elmhurst resident, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 18, at Elmhurst Hospital. He was an Army Air Corp Veteran of WWII; graduate of Purdue University in electrical engineering, electrical engineer for more than 35 years at Zenith Radio Corporation, Chicago, where he was responsible for numerous…

June E. Jerome. nee Nielsen. Age 81 of Elmhurst; cherished wife of the late Frederick. Loving mother of Norman, Kenneth and Kristen; Devoted Grandmother of Elaina, Neil, Thomas, Sean, Renee, Katherine and William. Proud Step-Grandmother of Sarah, Elizabeth and Rebecca. Sister of Barbara. Aunt to many and friend to all. Passed…

Thomas S. Casey, age 77, of Elmhurst, beloved husband of Mary Anne, nee Lynch; loving father of Mary Catherine, James Patrick, Patricia and John Michael (Rachel) Casey; proud grandfather of Kieran Casey. Visitation Thursday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a funeral service at 7:30 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home,…

Kenneth A. Gustafson, resident of Elmhurst, volunteer at Elmhurst Extended Care; beloved husband of the late Rosemarie; dear uncle of Brian and Alan Fitzek, Merrilee Thorensen, and Gordon Creamer. Friends and family will meet for a Memorial Service and Reception, Thursday, January 26, 2016, 2:15 p.m. at Elmhurst Extended Care…