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Ethan Keller Gahlbeck, age 10, cherished son of Alan Keller and Julie Lynn, nee Stumpf; beloved brother of Nolan; loving grandson on Donald and Kathy Stumpf and Ala and the late Donald Gahlbeck; dearest nephew of Donny Stumpf and Lorinda Gahlbeck. Visitation Friday, September 11, 2015, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00…

Eve T. Zoltan, age 71, longtime resident of Elmhurst; dear sister of Mary Ann (James) Jack and the late John Zoltan; loving aunt of James A. (Jennifer) Jack and Christopher (fiancee Stephanie Chang) Jack and great-aunt of Ashley, James and Brooklynn; cherished daughter of the late Arthur and late Bessie;…

Jean E. McKiernan, nee Monahan, Native of Savannah, formerly of Elmhurst and New York, currently of Hoffman Estates; beloved wife of John for over 45 fabulous years; loving mother of Michael (Catherine), Jennifer (Chris) Lindberg, Katharine (Brian) Mendenhall and Ted (Beth); proud grandmother of Isobel, Sean, Conor, Lucas, Emma, Audrey,…

Annie K. LeGere, age 13, student at Sandburg Middle School, Elmhurst; loved hanging with family and friends, Volleyball and trips to Michigan; cherished daughter of John and Shelly, nee Karch; beloved sister of Bobby; loving grand-daughter of Robert and Mary Jane LeGere and Richard and the late Barbara Karch; dear…

Catherine Frances Kelly, nee Sampey, 96, beloved wife of the late Walter M. Sr., resident of Oak Brook, IL and Williams Bay, WI; long time member of Butterfield Country Club; loving mother of Walter M. (Patricia) Kelly Jr., Maureen (the late Francis) Cirrincione, Kathleen (Bill) Hartman, and Jean (Robert) O’Connell;…

John M. Curtin, age 83, born in Chicago, current resident of Villa Park, IL and Scottsdale, AZ; member Mountain Shadows Golf Club and the Scottsdale House, loved golfing at Sugar Creek Golf Course, avid Cub fan; Loving and devoted husband of Carole J., nee Pilas; cherished brother of Dennis Curtin,…

Maria S. Escobar Visitation : Wednesday, August 19, 2015, 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Thursday, August 20, 2015, 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road (1/2 mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst Mass of Christian Burial : Thursday, August 20, 2015, 9:30…

Rina M. Vainisi, nee Marsalli, age 94, resident of Elmhurst, formerly of Chicago, member Mazzini-Verdi Club, Lucchese Nel Mondo, Lakeview Betterment Club, Weber High School Mother’s Club, master embroiderer for Carston Original Cravats, Chicago and longtime cashier at the Como Inn Restaurant, Chicago; beloved wife of the late Francis P.;…

Dorothy Kaski, nee Panek, age 86, longtime resident of Elmhurst; beloved wife of Anthony; loving mother of Martin, Susan (James) Spanos, Diane (Richard) Beck and Michael; proud grandmother of David and Lauren Spanos; dear sister of Virginia Panek. Visitation Friday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. until…

Julie Carr D’Agostino, 22, of Elmhurst, passed away on Friday August 7th, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Beloved daughter of Mario and Mary Carr D’Agostino, loving sister to Michael, Kevin, Elizabeth (fiancé Ryan Hogan), Carly, and twin sister Natalie. Adored niece, cousin, and friend to many, loyal companion…

Estelle A. Denz, nee Kuczek, age 97, resident of Elmhurst, former member Elmhurst Garden Club, beloved wife of the late Elmer; loving sister of the late Sophie (the late Walter) Jakus, Jean (the late Raymond) Fedorko, Helen (the late Harold) Mueller, Eddie (Jean) Kuczek, Wally (the late Millie) Kuczek and…

Lisa Harmon Orrock, age 34, resident of Elmhurst, longtime teacher at Carol Stream Elementary; beloved wife of Kurt; loving sister of Pete (Rebecca Lynn) and Kevin (Tammie) Harmon; cherished daughter of Terry and Elizabeth, nee Bruggenthies, Harmon; loving aunt of Luke and Mia; dear niece, cousin, in-law and friend of…

James M. Mitchell, age 83, longtime resident of Elmhurst and River Forest; loving father of Katherine (Robert) Holz, James J., Michael, M.D. (Nina), Amy (George) Hartnett and the late Mark; cherished and proud grandfather of Peter, William and Margaret Holz, Madeline Mitchell, Sean, Ryan , Emily, Eric and Jack Mitchell…

Ruth Trotto, nee Marra Visitation : Friday, July 31, 2015, 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (1/2 mile North of Saint Charles Road) Elmhurst. Funeral service : Friday, July 31, 2015, 10:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home Interment : Friday, July 31, 2015,…

Jose Anibal Guzman Rivera, resident of Hillside; beloved husband of Carmen M.; loving father of Elisabeth (Adan) Torres, Malvin Torres, Daniel (Brenda) Torres and Stephanie (Carlos) Rodriguez; proud grandfather of Daniel, Jr., Christian, Fabian Noel, Vanessa Magaly, Adan, Jr., Brandon  and Carlos Joel; dear brother of Duhamel (Luz) Guzman Rivera;…

Eileen Dunne Westberg, resident of Hinsdale, formerly of Elmhurst, retired teacher at College of DuPage with 25 years of service; member Mundelein Alumni Association; beloved wife of Michael B; loving mother of Laureen (Steven) Westberg-Martin, Matthew (Julie) and the late Michael T.; proud grandmother of Stephen (Amber) McClelland, Colleen (Anthony)…

Michael P. Wdowiarz, age 62 of Bensenville, beloved husband of Laura, nee Fritze; loving step-father of Alissa (Steven) Fedorenko and Matthew Tassinari; proud grandfather of Nicholas Sossie and Nathan Fedorenko; dear brother of Paul (Lois) Dowers, Peter (Debbie) Wdowiarz, Anthony (Andrea) Wdowiarz and the late Theresa (Joseph) Martino; cherished uncle…

Albert W. Sommers, age 89, resident of Elmhurst; beloved husband of the late Ruth, nee Ward; loving father of William (Dee Clausen), Donald (Vicki), Joanne and Richard; loving grandfather of Dennis (Alix) Sommers and great-grandfather of Ariel, Alyssa and Caleb; dear brother of Warren (the late Shari), Gloria (the late…

Dr. George C. Chipain, age 80, lifelong resident of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his family; He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years Joyce, nee Reiner; his beloved children Chris G. Chipain, Georgia (Daniel) Veith, David (Deborah) Ewert, Sheryl…

Eduardo Garcia Arias Visitation : Tuesday, June 30, 2015, 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm Wednesday, July 1, 2015, 8:00 am until 9:00 am Mass of Christian Burial : Wednesday, July 1, 2015, 9:30 am at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church,                      …

Frieda Howard Visitation : Thursday, July 2, 2015, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, Elmhurst Funeral services and Interment :  July 6, 2015, 11:00 a.m. Oakland Cemetery, Sharp, KY In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the : American Diabetes…

Thomas A. Tully, age 80, resident of Huntley, formerly of Elmhurst; renowned Sherlock Holmes historian; beloved husband of Diane; loving father of Debra (Joe) Barry, Susan (John) Trapani, Laura (Gil) Castellanos, Maureen, Thomas (Kim) and the late Linda Jean; proud grandfather of 15 and great-grandfather of 1; dear brother of…

Leona Adler, nee Kraicek; age 82, beloved wife of the late William; loving mother of William (Lisa) and Laura (Greg) Evans; proud grandmother of  Claire Evans and the late Reade Evans; dear sister of Irene Kustush and the late Edith Kressman ; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Committal…

Catherine E. “Kitty” Slater Visitation : Tuesday, June 23, 2015, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2015, 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Funeral Service : Wednesday, June 24, 2015, 10:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York                    …

Betty J. Kawa, nee Lobstein, age 92, longtime resident of Elmhurst; former substitute teacher at York High School; former office manager for East Central Regional office of the Boy Scouts of America; avid bridge player; beloved wife of the late Stephan; loving mother of Stephan Randolph, PhD (Nancy), Christopher and…

LaVerne M. Stella (nee Spinelle), age 71 of Elmhurst. Beloved wife of Raymond F., loving mother of Regina (Doug) Sells, Sherri (Michael) Wyllie and Daniel (Vicky) Stella, adored grandmother of Matthew, Michael and Nicholas Sells, Ryan, Lauren and Kaitlyn Wyllie and Lilly and Olivia Stella, dear sister of Thomas (Dorothy)…

Dorothy Carol Pfister, nee Rose, age 82 of Laguna Woods, CA, formerly of DeKalb, Elmhurst and Chicago; beloved wife of George Pfister; loving mother of Daniel (Aimee), Catherine (J. Timothy Wootton), Jeffrey (Stacy) and Christopher Pfister; proud grandmother of J. Benjamin Wootton, Charlotte Pfister, Grace Anne Pfister, Anna Wootton and…

Russell F. Zanghi, age 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Army Veteran of WWII, retired employee of Sears, Roebuck and Co. with 40 years of service; former Post Commander, American Legion, Post 187; beloved husband of Geraldine, nee Scavone; loving father of Joseph (Patricia), Kathryn (the late Charles)…

Dennis M. O’Malley, age 78, resident of Oak Brook, formerly of Elmhurst, beloved husband of Joan, nee Waichulis; loving father of Peter (Beth) and Chris (Karen) O’Malley, Treasa (Rick) Dolan and Laura (Todd) Jurek; proud grandfather of Aidan, Cailin, Ryan, Tyler, Connor, Casey, Rick, Katie, Ava, Bryce and Sophia; dear…

Memorial Visitation : Sunday, June 7, 2015, 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Memorial Service : Sunday, June 7, 2015, 2:00 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home

Thomas J. Stopka, beloved husband of Christine, nee Perwoznik; loving father of Veronica and Thomas, Jr.; cherished son of Thomas C. and the late Marilyn K.; loving brother of Suzanne DiGiovanni, Carolyn Stopka, Cynthia (Robert) Kozlowski and Dianne (Mike) Manns; dear uncle of Michelle, Andrew, Lucy and Lea; fond nephew…

Erlinda B. Cruz, age 62, retired employee at Triton College; dear sister of Tessie (Ernie) de Leon, Lerida (Conrado) Carandang, Lourdes (Ed) Rodriguez and Reynaldo (Irma) Cruz; dear daughter of the late Juan and the late Rosalina Cruz; beloved aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, 3:00 p.m. until…

Sharon R. Boyke, nee Pinckney, lifetime resident of Elmhurst, former realtor with Schiller Real Estate, former volunteer, board member and Ice Rink Director at Elmhurst YMCA; beloved wife of Jack; loving mother of Steve (Kimberly), Scott and Brett (Marianne); proud grandmother of Ryan, Daniel, Connor, Cody, Alex, Cole, Kolby and…

Grace E. McBride, nee Wigglesworth Visitation : Thursday, May 21, 2015, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2015, 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial : Friday, 11:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 134 Arthur Street, Elmhurst Interment : Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Hillside

Francis P. “Frank” McGovern, Jr., age 61, Lifelong insurance executive; Throughout his life, Frank was an active sports enthusiast and participant, he loved his White Sox, and played baseball, softball, golf and was a Golden Gloves boxer in his youth; devoted father and source of quiet strength to Matthew, Daniel…

Emily M. Stall, nee Retis, age 96, resident of Elmhurst, formerly of Orland Hills, Calumet City, Lansing and Chicago; member Visitation Parish Seniors and Immaculate Conception Parish; beloved wife of the late Albin J; loving mother of Vivian, William (Annemarie), Gregory and Edith (James) Skibinski; proud grandmother of Eric (Tyra)…

Thomas F. Stock, age 93, US Coast Guard Veteran of WWII, retired Electrical Engineer with Motorola and Quasar; beloved husband of Teresa M., nee Fisher; loving father of William E. “Bill”, Betty A. and Eva M.; dear brother of Louis (Marge), Leo Jr. (Lee) and Francis “Doc” (Dorothy) and the…

John F. Hartnett, age 78, Army Veteran, Graduate of St. Ignatius High School, Class of 1954, longtime agent with Allstate Insurance; beloved husband of Kay, nee Mahoney; loving father of Michael, Martin, Sean (Shannon) and Margaret Markovic; proud grandfather of Hannah, Kate & Sarah Hartnett and Allison and Aidan Markovic;…

Eugene F. “Gene” Vanco, age 86, of Elmhurst, formerly of Sun City, AZ; former owner of Silver Grill Restaurant; beloved husband of Dolores, nee Raeth; loving father of Margaret (Michael) Rehberg, Rosemary (Patrick) Manion, Michael (Barbara), Joseph (Mary) and Jean (David) Dirmish; proud grandfather of Allison, Megan, Katelyn, Shannon, Daniel,…

Mary A. Hickey, nee Ford, age 79, native of Chicago, longtime resident of Elmhurst, beloved wife of the late Joseph T.; loving mother of Mary (Thomas) Fry and Thomas James (Rita Vreeland) Hickey; proud grandmother of John, Michael, Ryan, Megan and Emily Fry and Charles Philip Hickey. Friends and family…