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Mark E. Fries, age 40, formerly of Villa Park and Glendale Heights, currently of Channahon; beloved husband of Tina, nee Clohecy; cherished son of James and Sandra and son-in-law of Richard H. (Janet) and Margaret A. Clohecy; dear brother of Donald J., William J. and Catherine M. Fries and brother-in-law…

Irene Catherine Hastings, nee Zmuda, beloved wife of the late James Hastings, Sr.; loving mother of Peggy (Tom) Sullivan, Sue (Mark) Penckofer, Mary Beth (Bill Kohnke) Hastings, and Jim Hastings; proud grandmother of Tommy Sullivan, Mary Penckofer and Jimmy Hastings; dear sister of the late Chester, Alex and Edward Zmuda…

Helen R. Zylinski, nee Kostrzewski, age 93, formerly of Roselle and Westchester; beloved wife of the late Matthew; loving mother of Matt (Judy) Zylinski, June Losurdo and the late Joyce Kowalewski; proud grandmother of Heather, Dawn, Christian, Spencer, Jonathan, Jake, Jeff and Joe; cherished great-grandmother of 5.  Friends and family…

Richard A. Carf, age 83, longtime resident of Hillside and member of St. Domitilla Parish; beloved husband of the late Garnet, nee Kitchen; loving father of Susan Weber, Tony (Valerie), Patti, Richard (Cindy) and Angela (Michael) Spatafora; proud grandfather of Joe, Rich, Tiffany, Jen, Andrew, Alex, Austin, Kayla, Aidan and…

Francis E. Stack, Sr., age 82, Joan H. Stack, nee Cornille, age 82, Mary Frances Stack, age 57 and Francis E. Stack, Jr. age 48, passed away August 30, 2014. Frank and Joan will be remembered for an unwavering commitment to and love for their family. They will be deeply…

Thomas Keane, 84 yrs. Vet Korean Conflict, USA. Of Elmhurst and Tarbert, County Kerry, Ireland. Beloved husband of Mary Theresa nee O’Connor; loving father of James (Julie) , Thomas (Charlotte), Denise (Richard) Gillette, Kevin, and Stephen. Proud and loving grandfather of James Jr., and Kelly, Deidre and Maeve Gillette, Kelly…

Stephen “Fran” Considine, age 88,formerly of 4047 West End Avenue, Chicago, Villa Park and Sandpiper Key FL, currently of Elk Grove Village; retired sales manager with Lipton and Good Humor Companies; beloved husband of the late Mary Colette “Lolly”, nee Healy; loving father of James (Marie), Michael (Linda), Kevin (Denise),…

Wanita R. Paulsen, nee Pocius, age 86, beloved wife of the late Charles Bladek and the late Edward Paulsen; loving mother of Robert (Renee) Bladek, Chuck (Beverly) Bladek and Roger (Jan) Bladek; proud grandmother of Sandra (Chris) Hering, Kelly (Cliff) Brown, Richard (Gretchen) Bladek, Joshua (Judy) Cicciarelli, Jon and Chris…

Mark Robert Lovejoy, resident of Stuart, Florida, formerly Antioch, Veteran US Army, Graduate of Southern Illinois University, owner and operator of Mark’s Wunderbar Restaurant, Antioch; beloved husband of Christine “Chrissy” Carmichael; loving father of Bennett (Sarah) and Megan (Daniel) Deja and the late Alexander; proud grandfather of Jack; dear step-father…

Elizabeth “Betty” Murphy, nee Costello, Native of County Kerry, Ireland; beloved mother of Eilis (Tim Dailey), Sean (Taylana) and Kevin (Sonia); proud grandmother of Nevaeh, Ceili, Paige and Elaina; dear sister of 9. Visitation Friday, August 15, 2014, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 16, 2014, 8:00 a.m.…

Richard W. Kamka, passed away at age 76 after a heroic battle with cancer; Veteran USAF, former member of Veteran’s Memorial Commission, Elmhurst, IL; retired English, Humanities and Film teacher at York Community High School; former President of Screen Educators Society; beloved husband of Carol A., nee Francissen; loving father…

Visitation and Funeral Services Private at Gibbons Funeral  Home, Elmhurst Private Interment : Graceland Cemetery In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Aid for Women, 8 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 812, Chicago, IL  60603

Friends and family will meet for a Mass of Christian Burial Friday, August 1, 2014, 9:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 134 Arthur Street, Elmhurst.  Interment Saturday, 2:00 p.m., August 2, 2014 at Glendale Cemetery, DesMoines, Iowa.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mental Health…

Muriel Cole Melvin, age 87, resident of Mayslake Village; loving mother of Eileen Reiter, Tom (Mary), Jerry, John and the late James Cole; proud grandmother of Michael, Christine, Katie, Shannon, Ian, Adam, TJ, Brian and the late Kelly; cherished great-grandmother of 10; special aunt of Wally (Phyllis) Cadogan and many…

Raymond F. Coyne, Jr., age 90, resident of Mayslake Village, Oak Brook, formerly of Westmont, Elmwood Park and Chicago; Ray is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ann, nee Sallans, and his children, Raymond (Mary Madden) Coyne and Peggy Horan. Eternally loved by his grandchildren, Heather Horan, Holly Horan,…

Joseph P. “Bud” O’Connor, age 80, Army Veteran, beloved husband of Pat, nee Becvar; loving father of Kevin (Beth) and Brian; proud grandfather of Libby and Liam; dear brother of the late John (the late JoAnne) and Margaret Mary and brother-in-law of John (Carol) Becvar; fond uncle of Patti and…

Teresa M. Konwal Visitation : Monday, July 14, 2014, 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial : Monday, July 14, 2014, 9:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Interment : Saint Mary Catholic Cemetery, Elmhurst

Lloyd E. Engebretson, age 89, Navy Veteran of WWII, longtime resident of Elmhurst, beloved husband of Carol, nee Jackson, for over 70 years; loving father of Steven (Maureen), Roger (Mary), Sandy (Warren) Schlienzer and Jane (Greg) Head; proud grandfather of Steven Jr., Laura and Kathleen Engebretson, Adam Schleinzer, Alexandrea and…

Marilyn L. Meyer, age 65 of Elmhurst, formerly of Chicago, former Postal Worker; beloved sister of Bernard (Lucy) Meyer, Gloria (Kevin) Hogan and the late Dorothy, Carol and John; loving aunt of Sean, Conor, Beth, Gina, Annemarie, Mary, Roberta, Teresa, John, Pat, Brian, Kim and Joanne; dear great-aunt of many;…

Charles “Lee” Lehman, age 83, USMC Veteran of Korean War; beloved husband of Grace “Rae”, nee DeCarlo; loving father of Loree (Alan) Grigoletto and Larry (Gina) Lehman; proud grandfather of Alison and Scott Grigoletto and Matthew, Jason, Larry Jr., Nicole and Thomas Lehman and great-grandfather of Jayden. Visitation Wednesday, 2:00…

Michael F. O’Connor, age 84, Native of Co. Roscommon, Ireland; beloved husband of Margaret “Marion”, nee Whyte; loving father of Michael Jr. (Christine), Mary Ellen (Dan) Dopp and Siobhainn (John) Van Santen; proud grand father of Nora, Paul, Tom, Sean, Sarah, Elizabeth, Conor, Mairead and Ruari; dear brother of Mary…

Marilyn I. Hobbs, nee Jackson, age 66, of Elmhurst, Illinois and Elkhorn, Wisconsin. Beloved wife of Ron; loving mother of Kristen (Josh) Jacobs, Lesley Arnett and Jeffrey (Nicole) Hobbs; proud grandmother of Quinn, Gage and Dane Jacobs, Jack, Will, Teddy and Henry Arnett and Grace and Ben Hobbs; dear sister…

Arlene Guagenti, age 71, passed away June 21, 2014. Loving mother of Kim Overby (Janie Alejandro); caring grandma of Rebecca and Charles Overby; dear daughter of Margaret Nickson; fond sister of Jo Korte. Visitation Thursday, June 26, 2014 from 3:00 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Friday, June 27, 2014 from…

Thomas A. O’Carroll, age 85, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer, Native of Co. Limerick, Ireland, Army Veteran of the Korean War; beloved husband of Eileen, nee Sullivan; loving father of Daniel (Gail), Kevin (Maureen), Brian (Meghan) and the late Thomas (Rebecca); proud grandfather of Brendan, Melissa,…

Peter J. Sansone, age 40, beloved son of Peter P. and the late Ann Marie, nee Parylak; loving brother of Susan (Bryan) Spencer and Marianne (Terrence) Mastrino; fond uncle of Karina and Laila Spencer and Dominick Mastrino; dear nephew of James (Maree) Sansone, Diane (Vincent) Hughes and Paul Parylak. Visitation…

William T. Payne, age 103, a resident of Lexington Square of Elmhurst; Bill was born and raised in the Montclare area of Chicago and attended St. Ignatius High School, class of 1929. Bill was a Captain on the Chicago Police force until his retirement in 1968 when he became the…

Frances L. Miglore, nee Daly, age 88, beloved wife of the late Eugene; loving mother of Barbara Polz and Nancy Miglore; proud grandmother of Lee (Rachel) and Dawn Polz and great-grandmother of 4. Friends and family will meet for a Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, June 14, 2014, 10:00 a.m.…

Jasper L. Pistone, age 82, beloved husband of Katherine, nee O’Brien; loving father of Patricia (John) Fritsch; proud grandfather of Kimberly and Caroline Fritsch; dear brother of Anthony (Mary) and the late Thomas (Mary Ann); fond uncle of many.  Visitation Monday, 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon at Gibbons Funeral Home,…

Linda M. O’Day, nee Ballew, age 66; beloved wife of Robert Lee for 46 years; loving mother of Dawn, Robin and Susan O’Day; proud grandmother of Destiny Micaela O’Day; dear sister of Debbie Anderson; cherished daughter of Myrtle Heck and the late Peter Heck. Visitation Friday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00…

Sophie A. Bauman, nee Muzzarelli, beloved wife of the late William J.; loving mother of William (Veronica), Richard, Ronald (Linda), Barbara Bobak, Mary (Ken) Jones, Gerriann (Steve) Weidacher, Annmarie (Tom) Gazdziak, Joseph and the late Robert; proud grandmother of 26 and great-grandmother of 15; fond aunt of Janice (Rudy) Voit,…

Richard A. Karns, age 69, beloved husband of Rose Marie, nee Doran; loving bother of Larry and the late Robert and Sandra; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, June 4, 2014, 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral service 11:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York…

Gloria V. Kronenburger, nee Follmer, beloved wife of the late Paul J.; loving mother of John R. (Mary) and Rick; proud grandmother of Marianne (Michael) Ihde, Theresa, Ellen and Paul (Nicole) Kronenburger; dear great-grandmother of 5; fond aunt of Virginia Stafman; cherished friend of many especially her many special girlfriends.…

Ralph F. Courtin, age 70, resident of Elmhurst, formerly of West Chicago, beloved husband of Lena, nee Cope; loving father of Michael (Christine) and David (Tina) Courtin and Kimberly Davis and step-father of David (Diane) Hogeveen and Kristin (Paul) Polillo; proud grandfather of Michael and Linzey Courtin and Ashley and…

Marvin W. Bleich, age 90, beloved husband of the late Marion E., nee Rahlf; loving father of Karen and Chuck (Debbie); proud grandfather of Kimberly and Alex.  Visitation Thursday, May 29, 2014, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Friday, May 30, 2014, from 8:00 a.m. until time of funeral…

Thomas J. Arnold, age 67, of Elmhurst, beloved husband of  Karyn, nee Pietrzak; loving father of Amy, Matthew and Ashley; proud grandfather of Ronan and Devin; dear brother of Beth (Paul) McGinley and Jackie (Cal) Collins; fond son-in-law of Sylvia Pietrzak; friend to all; longtime member River Forest Country Club.…

MaryAnn Evelyn Finch, nee LeFevour,  wife of Thomas Francis Finch for 34 years, mother of Mary (Jack) Hoard, Thomas J (Maureen) Finch, Nancy M (Mark) Tassinari, Edward W (Maritza) Finch, Peter J (Lisa) Finch, Susan M (Tim) Fuentes, Richard F Finch, Julie M (Bill) Lukas, William J Finch; Grandmother of…

Ann Marie Powers, nee Maxwell, age 80, longtime resident of Aurora; beloved wife of the late Robert; dear sister-in-law of James (Charlotte and the late Betty); fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. until time of funeral 10:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York…

Patricia Ann Kerner, nee Dutkovich, age 73, beloved wife of Chuck; loving mother of Judy (Art) Wason, Mitchell (Karen) Hood and the late Donald Hood; proud grandmother of Jacob Wason, Benjamin and Abigail Hood and Eric and Jeremy (Jypsi) Hood and great-grandmother of Bastian Hood; dear sister of George A.…

Elizabeth Wendorf was an absolutely beautiful and incredible woman who was one of the most loving and caring souls this world has seen.  She was a dedicated and loving mother, wife, grandmother, and sister.  She loved her family deeply and was committed to being an open channel for peace and…

Constance M. Hansen, nee Mastaj, past president of St. Mary of the Angels Restoration Committee; religious education volunteer at Visitation Catholic Parish, Elmhurst.  Beloved wife of Karl A.; loving mother of Karl W. (Dhana); proud grandmother of Carl Michael.  Visitation Tuesday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home,…