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Grace “Rae” Lehman, nee DeCarlo beloved wife of the late Charles, loving mother of Loree (Alan) Grigoletto and Larry (Gina) Lehman; proud grandmother of Alison and Scott Grigoletto and Matthew, Jason, Larry Jr., Nicole and Thomas Lehman and great-grandmother of Jayden; beloved aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday,…

Frances Jane Coburn, nee Healy, age 97, of Elmhurst; beloved wife of the late James; loving mother of Maureen (the late Robert) Pieranunzi and the late Dennis James (Carol) Coburn; proud grandmother of Tamara and Robert Pieranunzi, Dennis Coburn, Deborah (Roger) Pangilinan and Daniel Coburn and great-grandmother of 7; dear…

Carol Ann Winkel, nee Kotek, age 81, resident of Elmhurst, member of Visitation Seniors Club; beloved wife of Brian; loving mother of Nancy (Mark) McMullen, Susan (Dave) Lorey and Robert (Erin) Winkel; proud grandmother of Kevin and Ryan McMullen, Christina and Brian Lorey and Robert Jr., Jake, Brian and Adrienne…

Gary J. Edulan, age 57, employee of United Airlines; beloved husband of Callie, nee Fragias; loving father of Genelle, Jade, Dena, Maile, Anne and the late Kelsey; cherished son of Rose and the late Albert; dear brother of Valerie Bello, Rodney (Ellie) Edulan, Randy Edulan and Laurie (Chris) Filippini; dear…

Carl W. Kosiewich, age 89, of Lombard, member of Carpenters Union Local 1889 with 65 years of service; beloved husband of Barbara J., nee Schultz; loving father of Donna (Mohamed Emam) Luarca; Dhana (Karl) Hansen and the late Darlene Holliday and Diane (John) Callahan; proud grandfather of Erick Molina, Jennifer…

Mary Virginia “Ginny” Segerson, nee Carroll,  age 94, formerly of the West Side of Chicago and Lombard, currently of Glen Ellyn; beloved wife of the late John P.; cherished mother of Carroll (Jim McGovern), Michael (Julie Walsh), David (Mary Duffy) and Marilyn (Dan Lalowski) Segerson; loving grandmother of Meghan, Brigid,…

Chris S. Tessem, age 91, formerly of Berkeley, IL and Basalt, CO; beloved husband of the late Sandra E., nee Shanahan over 55 years; loving father of Christian (Cathy) Tessem, Michael Tessem and Lisa (Joe) Spedale and the late Connie Quick; proud grandfather of Caitie, Hailey and Summer Tessem, Emyli…

Estelle S. Lipira Visitation : Thursday, January 5, 2017, 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.  at Gibbons Funeral Home Funeral Service : Thursday, January 5, 2017, 11:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home Entombment : Following Service, Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Hillside

Kevin Davitt, age 71, Native of Killasser, Swinford, County Mayo, Ireland; beloved husband of Margaret, nee Cunningham; proudest father of Kevin (Jacqui) and Mary (Sean) Duffy; proud and cherished grandfather of Margaret, Declan, Conor and Finn; dear brother of Ann Duffy and Evelyn Devine and the late Jimmie, John, Mary,…

Anna F. Kulinski Visitation : Thursday, 9:45 a.m.until 10:45 a.m. at Nazarethville Mass of Christian Burial : Thursday, 10:45 a.m. at Nazarethville Interment : Resurrection Cemetery, Justice

Geraldine T. Suk, nee Taraba, age 91, beloved wife of the late Anthony J. Suk; loving mother of Judy ( Harry) Coffey, Thomas (Letitia), Jaye Trice, Jean (Joe) Jaffe, Daniel (Ileana), John, Anthony, Tim (Leslie) Altier and Jerianne (Gary) Martz; proud grandmother of 26 and great-grandmother of 24. Memorial Mass…

Alan J. Montella, age 68, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior; resident of Elmhurst, formerly of Shelburn, IN and Lynwood, IL; Native of Chicago Heights, IL; 4th degree Knight of Columbus, member of The Brute Society, Evansville, IN; member of many professional associations centered around a professional…

Scott R. Klein, age 65, of Elmhurst, beloved husband of Caryn, nee Braniff; loving father of Sara (Scott Farrah) Klein, Megan Klein, Jim (Lily) Weglarz, Phil (Kate) Weglarz and Jenna (David) Weglarz-Ward; proud grandfather of Madeline, Adison, Cooper, Greysen, Sophia, Ruby, Seth and Everly; dear brother of Sharon (David) Eaker.…

Bobby Joe Patterson, age 78, resident of Rock Falls, formerly of Villa Park, beloved husband of the late Barbara, nee Lutzow; loving father of Bobby Joe, Jr., Jody, Steven and Richard Patterson, Angela (Bill) Mykytiuk and the late Sharyl Patterson; proud grandfather of Nicolette and Collin Patterson and great-grandfather of…

Suzanne G. Nolan, nee Geren, age 88, beloved wife of the late Eugene; loving mtoher of Jeanne Nolan Warp and Donald J. (Nancy) Nolan; proud grandmother of Christopher (Melissa) Warp, Becky (Jan) Van Der Woerd, Katelyn, Daniel, Ryan and Meghan Nolan; cherished great-grandmother of Emily, Bjorn, Grace, Aliza, Jensen and…

Donna Geraghty, nee Kenealy, age 84. Beloved wife and best friend of 60 years to the late John Geraghty; loving mother of Colleen (Mike) Lowery, Jack (Peggy) Geraghty, Dan (Diane) Geraghty, Mary Geraghty, Patrick (Kathleen) Geraghty, Eileen (Pat) Brassil, Kitty (Nigel) McGrath, and Tom (Alesa) Geraghty; devoted grandmother of Erin…

Bernard E. Smolenski, age 63, resident of Elmhurst; beloved husband of Susan Chymka-Smolenski, nee Wozny; loving father of Jennifer (Adam Vogltanz) Chymka, Brad Smolenski, Tina Chymka, Heather Chymka, Justin (Megan) Smolenski, Michelle Smolenski and Erin Smolenski; proud grandfather of 7. Visitation Sunday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Monday, 9:00…

Maria Papagiannopoulos, nee Javaras, age 95, Native of Simiades Greece, longtime resident of Elmhurst; beloved wife of the late Peter; loving mother of Soteria, Steven, MD (Aspasia) and George Papagiannopoulos; proud grandmother of Peter, MD, Dimitri, MD, Tasso, MD (Angelica) and Bill, MD Papagiannopoulos; dear aunt of Ted, Sam and…

Ronda Dunlavy, age 51, longtime employee of Watt Publishing, loving mother of Kelly Dunlavy, Kris (Michelle) Hilger and Shannon Dunlavy; proud grandmother of Aiyanna and Anastaja Dunlavy; dear sister of Ron (Toni) Hilger; cherished daughter of Ron and the late Thordis Hilger; dear companion of Don Mazzanti and best friend…

Mario R. Stefani, Jr.; Avid sports fan; Dedicated employee of AAA Jewelry and Diamond Exchange, Inc. For 20 years; beloved son of Mario (Lidia) Stefani, Sr. and Laurette (Trig) Espeland; cherished brother of Laurette (Rob) Anderson, Jacqueline Stefani and Michelle (Michael) Otte and step-brother of Kristin (Jonathan) Gourlay and Sara…

Nelson Shimon, Jr., age 84, beloved husband of Ruth, nee Larsen; loving father of Cindy Milks, Wendy Goldby, Jamie Shimon, Lindy Derrico and Nellie (Fran) Shimon; proud grandfather of Nikkie, Kelly, Billy, Krissy, Jason, Marc, Deana, Michael, Nelson and Joey and great-grandfather of Alexa, Dia, Grace, Reese, Bryn and Jack.…

Ronald Miller Visitation : Wednesday, November 30, 2016, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.  and Thursday, 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral 10:00 a.m.  at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (1/2 mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Funeral Service : Thursday, 10:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home Interment…

Evelyn Gunther Visitation : Wednesday, November 23, 2016, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (1/2 mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Interment : Immediately following Visitation, Bronswood Cemetery, Oak Brook

Frank Tichy Memorial service: Wednesday, November 23, 2016, 10:00 a.m at Faith Lutheran Church 1124 Westchester Boulevard Westchester, Il 60154 708-343-1030

Pauline C. Angelini, age 86, longtime resident of Elmhurst, Illinois; daughter of the late Michael and Nell Fusello, adoring wife and best friend of the late Donald J. Angelini; loving mother to Philip (Paula), Donald (Kelly) and Susan; Proud grandmother of Diana, D.J., Janette, Ross and Jack; dearest sister of Michael (Joyce) Fusello…

George Robert Garvin Jr, 80, of Franklin, Tennessee went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. George is the devoted husband of Martha, nee Reed; loving father of Lorri (Joel) Smith, Bradley Garvin Brian (Maria) Garvin, Barton (Lisa) Garvin and Lisa (James) Spruill; beloved grandfather of Margaret, Wesley,…

Patrick J. Kenny, of Chicago, beloved husband of Grace, nee Vega; loving father of Jorie (Rick) Maciejewski and Colleen Kenny; proud grandfather of Sean and Joely Maciejewski; dear brother of Thomas (Judy), Mary Lou (the late Cliff) Kemper, Noreen (the late Curt) Bohlman, Terry (Jan) and the late Charles (the…

Arthur Reyburn Perry Jr., 86, formerly of Oak Park, died on Nov. 4, 2016. Born on Oct. 31, 1930 to Arthur Reyburn Perry Sr. and Mary Lucille Kahman Perry, he grew up in Davenport, Iowa along with his three younger siblings. He attended St. Ambrose Academy in Davenport, where he…

Margaret J. DiGiorgio, age 88, formerly of River Grove, loving wife of the late Angelo; loving mother of Peg Oresanin, Laura (John) Mazzone and the late Donald; proud grandmother of Angela and Amanda Maxwell and Vincent and Angelo DiGiorgio; cherished great-grandmother of Samantha Millard and James Gino Mugnolo. Visitation Wednesday,…

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Emily Kasch, age 101, beloved daughter of the late Frederick Moritz Kasch and the late Helen Louise Kasch, nee De Wald and granddaughter of John De Wald, 16 year old Union drummer boy during the Civil War. She is survived by her nieces and nephews, Katherine (Gary)Walter, Helen Jean (Daniel…

Virginia Lee “Ginger” Flanagan, age 84, resident of Elmhurst, formerly of Chicago; Native of Chicago’s Austin neighborhood and member of Resurrection Parish, Chicago, St. Alexander, Villa Park and Immaculate Conception, Elmhurst; lifelong educator dedicated to students of all ages with over 30 years of service to students in Chicago, Villa…

Herman Gottschalk, age 76, of Burr Ridge, formerly of Addison; beloved husband of Sharon, nee Teske, loving father of Steven (Sheila) and Michael (Katrina) Gottschalk; proud grandfather of Shane, Savanna and Klaudia Gottschalk; dear brother of Russell Gottschalk and Alice (Donald) Sobeck.  Visitation Thursday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and…

Annamae Fitzpatrick nee McGuire, resident of Lombard, beloved wife of the late James R.; cherished mother of Maryann (Kenneth) Brown, James (Therese), Kathryn (Larry) Elmore, Anthony (Michele), Kevin (Laura), Therese (Frank Mott), Jean (Michael) Waldron and Annemarie (Larry) Fitzpatrick; cherished grandmother of Kenny Brown, Megan (BJ) Reid and Michael Fitzpatrick,…

Paul Thomas Knott, age 64, currently of Wheaton and formerly of Elmhurst, cherished son of the late Helen, nee Edelen, and the late George Knott; loving brother of George (Joann), Kathleen (Curt) Van Hooven, Lawrence (Adrienne), James, Nancy (William) Blakely, the late Mary Helen (Richard) Peplinski and the late Michael…

Laura Ann Baker (nee Becker) age 45, of Elmhurst died in her home surrounded by her family after a battle with Glioblastoma Multiforme since September of 2015; Laura is the beloved wife of Brett Baker, loving mother of Alex, Emily, and Meredith Baker; dearest daughter of Walt and Chris Becker;…

Richard W. Breitenstein, age 73, after a long illness; beloved husband, friend, partner and love of a lifetime to Laura Breitenstein; dear father of John (Darlene) Breitenstein, Shawn Stroman and Glenn Stroman; superb grandfather of Shawna and Richard Breitenstein and Jessica McClure; devoted great-grandfather of AJ, Brooke and Chase Breitenstein;…

Cynthia D. Moore, nee Henry, age 62, of Oak Brook, formerly of Elmhurst; longtime Secretary at Jefferson Grade School; beloved wife of Thomas; loving mother of Tommy Moore, Shannon (Jeff) Battaglia and Sean (Morgan) Moore; proud grandmother of Tess and Leah Battaglia and Rylan Moore; dear sister of Michelle (Scott)…

John F. Gorman, 85, a fifty-one year resident of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Catherine Gorman, nee Sugrue, and his devoted aunts Lucy and Victoria Costello. A graduate of St. Catherine ’45, Fenwick ’49, and DePaul…

Wanda T. Pechous, nee Sztuczko, age 95, of Elmhurst, member of Visitation Parish, CCW member, rectory office volunteer, former employee of Boy Scouts of America, East Central Region; former student at St. Tarcissus Grade School, Holy Family Academy and Bryant & Stratton Business Institute, accomplished pianist and USO hostess during…