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Lucille L. Manning, nee Meifert, age 93, resident of Luther Village, Arlington Heights, loving wife of the late Robert A.; loving mother of Ken (Marianne), Rich (Debbie) and Jim (Sharon) Manning and Donna (Mike) Vogl; cherished grandma of Andy, Brian, Jarvis, Kali, Eric, Alexis, Amanda, Jessica, Lisa and David and…

Elizabeth L. Stanek, age 99, resident of Oak Brook, formerly of Elmhurst, longtime active parishioner at Immaculate Conception, Elmhurst; beloved wife of the late Harry P.; loving and selfless mother of Karen Stanek, Deirdre (Tom) Burton and Marcia Stanek; proud grandmother of Eric (Tina) and Reid (Danielle) Burton; cherished great-grandmother…

Susan Rose Psyk, of Westmont; loving mother of Steve (Colleen) Hamilton and Andrew (Rose) Psyk and the late Jeffrey Psyk; devoted grandmother of Aubrey Hamilton and Jacob, Drew and Caroline Psyk; dear sister of Roberta (Frank) Kafka and Laurel (Joe) Falco; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday,…

Edward C. Wolter, age 76 of Amboy, IL, native of Chicago, passed away peacefully; member Teamsters Local 705 IB of T for 37 years; beloved husband of Marlene, nee Camis, for over 56 years; loving father of Gina (David) Magnus, Eddie (Susan Bradley) Wolter, Joan (Robert) Fogarasi and Kevin (Marlene)…

Charles J. Millard, age 89, USMC Veteran of Korea and Vietnam; retired career Marine, father of Charles (Laura) Millard, Isabel (John) LaBarbera, Katherine (Richard) Schukat and the late Margaret Frances Milard; proud grandfather of Rachel and Cassidy Schukat, Joey and David LaBarbera and Charles B. Millard; dear brother of Robert…

Corinne D. “Connie” Goding, nee Dau, age 82, longtime resident of Elmhurst, currently of Lombard; beloved wife of the late Charles A. “Chuck” for over 61 years; loving mother of Chuck Jr. (Julie) and Craig (Heather) Goding and Cindi (Dennis) Lockhart; proud grandmother of Berit Goding, Caleb (Therese) and Noel…

Richard F. “Rick” Grob Jr., age 72, retired Executive with United Airlines, longtime crossing guard in Elmhurst working for his “clients”, the students at Hawthorne and Immaculate Conception; beloved husband of Janice, nee Casey; loving father of Kate (Andy) Subramanian; cherished and proud grandfather of Drew, Henry and Eli; dear…

John T. “Jack” Barrett, age 80, of Elmhurst, proud graduate of DePaul University and St. Mel High School, former HR Manager in the Fossil Division of Commonwealth Edison with over 38 years of service; beloved husband of the late Mary Ann, nee Sherlock; loving father of Colleen (Paul) Quinn, Maura…

Ethel M. Casey Grobe, lovingly known as “Tootsie”, age 90, passed away peacefully; beloved wife of the late John A. “Jack” Grobe; loving mother of Regina (John) Cahill, Richard (Peggy) Grobe, Loanne, Mark (Lilly) and Marianne Grobe; proud grandmother of Michael, Patrick (fiancé Erin Plecha), Connor and Danny Cahill; Becca…

Bridget ” Bridie” Walsh, nee O’Brien, native of Co. Waterford, Ireland, longtime resident of Westchester; beloved wife of the late John; devoted mother of Mary Bridget (Thomas) Collins, John (Gina), Kevin, M.D., Thomas (Mary Beth), & Patrick ( Amy) Walsh; proud grandmother of Margaret ( Andrew) Horvath, Bridget ( Patrick)…

Lucille M. Ryan, nee Hartney, age 94, longtime resident of Elmhurst, formerly of Chicago, passed away peacefully at home; beloved wife of the late Edward A. for over 44 years; loving mother of Lynda (John) Schutt, Donna (Gary) Glesser, Ed (Liz) Ryan, the late Michael Ryan, Debbie (Joe) Libert, Bill…

Raymond J. Vertovec, age 97, passed away peacefully, Navy Pilot during WWII, retired Civil Engineer with over 40 years of service for Commonwealth Edison; longtime parishoner at Immaculate Conception, Elmhurst. Beloved husband of Anne, nee Reynolds; loving father of Terri, Tom (Karen) and Tim; cherished grandfather of Gracie Vertovec, Katie…

Shirley Lee Corolla Visitation : Thursday, June 27, 2019, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home and Friday, June 28, 2019, 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home Funeral Service : Friday, June 28, 2019, 11:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home Interment : Following the Service…

Wanda Morawiec, age 68, resident of Cedar Park, TX, formerly of Maywood and Chicago, IL and Utica, NY; longtime Farmer’s Insurance Agent; devoted former volunteer at St. Vincent Ferrer, River Forest; beloved wife of the late Stanley; loving mother of Paul (Sheila) and Tania (Jesse Freese) Morawiec; loving grandmother of…

Andrea Lee Lackey, nee Cutler, age 71, of Oak Brook, formerly of Elmhurst; beloved mother of Daniel; dear sister of Sharon (Fred) Lux, Pamela Cutler and Richard Jr. (Dawn) Cutler; cherished daughter of the late Richard Sr. and Lucille Cutler; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Committal service and…

Clemence Masarweh, nee Sabbara, age 89, passed into eternal rest surrounded by family.  She was the beloved wife of the late Michael; dear mother of Nabila (Thomas) Kearney, Nadera (Nabeel) Masannat, Najwa Masarweh and the late Nader Masarweh; loving grandmother of Suzanne (Steven) Kearney Summers, Tina (Frank) Kearney Dolezal, Fr.…

Dolores A. Kruszecki, nee Paluch, age 92, beloved wife of the late Stephen; cherished mom of Leonard (Kathleen), Catherine (Dennis) Kaplan Henthorn, Cynthia (Stephen) Sullivan and the late Lawrence Kruszecki; treasured grandma of Nathaniel Sullivan, Andrea (Stephen) Kaplan Graff, Monica Sullivan Bulmann , Kenneth (Jaci) Sullivan and Zachary Sullivan ;…

Andrew J. Thallemer, age 81, of Elmhurst, Army Veteran, dedicated Bears fan and avid skier, loving father of Andrea (fiancé Jim Vautaw) and Erik (Leana) Thallemer; dear brother of John (the late Marge) Thallemer, Mary Ellen (Dennis) Kenny and the late Michael Thallemer; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews.…

Selma I. “Sally” Quehl, nee Schmidt, age 98, longtime employee of Illinois Bell Telephone Company; beloved wife of the late Clarence Surges and the late August Quehl; loving mother of John (Gina) and Gary (Pam) Surges; proud grandmother of Dorothy Martin, Dan (fiancé Stephanie Swanson) Surges, Alyssa Surges and great-grandmother…

William Denis Patt, 85, a longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully at home; Devoted husband for 60 years to his beloved Patricia, nee Cooney; loving father of Brian (Jan) Patt, Cathleen Boyke, and Colleen (Anthony) Caterine and the late William Gerard Patt; cherished grandfather to Ryan, Daniel, Connor, Amanda,…

Donald E. Damm, age 93, Navy Veteran of WWII, formerly of Lombard and Plainfield, currently of Glen Ellyn, beloved husband of the late Rosemary E., nee Schoder; loving father of William (Laura), James (Moira), Mark and Joseph (Meghan) Damm and Lorraine (Robert) Warder; proud grandfather of Elizabeth (Keith) Creasy, David…

Donna M. Munn, nee Wilkiel, age 70, beloved wife of the late Joseph R.; loving mother of of Elizabeth (Jason) Bulthuis and Joe (Erika Munn; proud grandmother of Henry Robert and James William Bulthuis; dear sister of Mike (Joanne) and Tom (Pam) Wilkiel, Marilyn (Ron) Gibson and the late Harold…

Visitation : Tuesday, May 28, 2019, 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home

Geraldine Zanghi, nee Scavone, age 88 , passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, beloved wife of the late Russell F.; loving mother of Joseph (Patricia), Kathryn (the late Charles) Simon, Joanne Duprey, Mary (Michael) Willingham, John (Jane), Rosemarie (the late John) Pollitz and Jean (Philip) Sullivan; proud grandmother of…

Kenneth P. Miller, age 69, passed away suddenly, resident of Bensenville; longtime employee of R. F. Payne, Inc.; beloved husband of Joan, nee Senne; loving brother of Patty (Harry) Roberts; dear uncle of Jennifer (Jason) Zeitler and Kevin (Jen) Roberts and great-uncle of Aiden, Austin and Evan Zeitler and Jack,…

Mary B. “Brianan” White, of Westchester Illinois, born Co.Louth, Ireland; co-owner and operator of Duffy’s Tavern, Forest Park; dear sister of Patrick (Joan) and Michael (Jeanine) White; cherished daughter of the late Michael and the late Theresa White-Dunleavy; loving aunt of Cara White, Ann (John) Cairo and Sophia White and…

Jeff C. Cole, age 56, passed away peacefully, at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital surrounded by loved ones. He was raised in Oak Park, by Robert and Ione, nee Rominger, Cole. He married Joy on May 17, 1987. He was a 1996 graduate of Elmhurst College. He worked as an AVP of…

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John P. Moore, age 81, of Berkeley, Army Veteran, member West Suburban Irish American Club; beloved husband of Catherine A., nee Filan; loving father of Patrick and the late Michael; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South…

Norman J. Krull, age 83, 57 year resident of Elmhurst; Graduate of St. Ignatius High School; beloved husband of Mary Ellen, nee Riley for over 62 years; loving father of Timothy and Mary Beth (Bill) Hauke; devoted grandfather of Cara and Megan Krull and Margaret (fiancé Mark Schmitt), Micah, Elizabeth,…

Michael A. Seals, suddenly, age 59, resident of Elmhurst, member of Operating Engineers Union Local 150; beloved husband of Mary, nee Rexing; devoted uncle of Cori Rexing and uncle of Christopher Seals; dear brother of David (Robin) Seals and brother-in-law Tom, Bill (Paula), Rita and Ruth Rexing. Visitation Tuesday, 3:00…

Dorothy Valintis, nee Flaiz, age 79, a long time resident of Addison, Illinois who had a piece of her heart in France, has passed away. She answered to many names: Dot to Joe, Mom to Mark and Jenn, Amie to her 6 grandchildren, Dotty to family and friends, Dorothy to…

Veronica Smith, nee Dolan, age 96, Longtime resident of Bellwood and Elmhurst, active former member with AT&T Pioneers; beloved wife of the late John P.; loving mother of Robert (Patricia) and Kevin (Jalonn) Smith; proud grandmother of Caitlin (Ryan) O’Connell, Brendan, Andrew, Conor, Colin and Kevin (Melissa) Smith and great-grandmother…

Mark E. Ridgway, age 63, resident of Dixon, member Lost Nation Fishing Club, loving father of Phillip (Debbie) and Michael; dear brother of Thomas (Nancy) Ridgway, Joan Sullivan and the late Gail DeBlasio; proud uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral services and Interment Private. In lieu of…

Julia Marie McHugh, nee Heveran, age 92, Native of Partry, Co Mayo, Ireland; currently of Westchester; longtime nurse with Continental Whitecap Corporation; beloved wife of William J. “Joe”; dear sister of the late Jarlath “Manny” (Patsy) Heveran and sister-in-law of Eileen (the late James) Conway, Bridie (Joseph) Armstrong and the…

Maria Elena (Helen) Jongebloed, age 89, passed away peacefully at her home in Elmhurst, surrounded by family. Maria was born to John and Gina Risso in the Bronx, NY. She and her husband Hank settled in Elmhurst in the early 1950’s where they raised their family. Maria was active in…

Tom (R.T.) McKean, lifelong resident of Elmhurst; Retired Commander USNR; attorney practicing in Oak Brook and Chicago; beloved husband of Mary Eldean, nee Harrigan; loving father of Laura (Thasos) Saparilla, Michael, Lise (Didier Marin) McKean, Susan, John, and Brian (Cecilia Flores) McKean; grandfather of Kyle, Julien, André, Patrick, Faith, Siobhan…

James K. Anderson passed away suddenly at the age of 64. He was an avid golfer, Cubs fan, loved coaching soccer and supporting his children. He had a long career in real estate development, expanding many shopping centers. Jim loved to hone his skills in the martial arts, particularly Taekwondo.…

Jean Marie O’Brien, nee Closter, age 91, of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones; native of New Rochelle, NY; graduate of Ursuline High School and College of New Rochelle by the age of 20; former employee with New York Bell in Manhattan and later Illinois Bell until…

Mary Ann Huster, nee Schmidt, age 88, of Elmhurst, former employee at Americana Encyclopedia and JT Ryerson Steel; longtime volunteer at Elmhurst Baseball League; beloved wife of Joseph; loving mother of Thomas (Gail), Ronald (the late Cynthia), Kenneth (Susan) and the late Patricia (Robert) Sebby; proud grandmother of 11 and…