Posts Written ByMarya Gibbons

Cheryl Margaret Davis, nee Olson, beloved wife of Bert Alwyn Davis; loving mother of Stephen Carl Davis (Jacqueline), Mark Alwyn Davis Sr. (Pamela) and Barbara Murphy; proud grandmother of Jason Charles (Christina) Davis, Kathryn Elizabeth Davis, Allison Marie (Jeremy) Rothermel, Tyler John (Andrea) Davis, Mark Alwyn Davis Jr., Joseph Christian…

Margaret E. “Peggy” Gibbons Beggan, nee McLaughlin, beloved wife of the late Stephen Gibbons, Native of Co. Mayo and the late James Beggan, Native of Co. Antrim, Ireland; loving mother of Sheila (Joe “Mac”) Harris, Kevin, Barbara (Austin) Hester, Patrick (Kathleen), Margaret and the late Stephen; proud grandmother of 11…

Pasquale A. “Pat” Calcagno, age 76, VP Sales at Active Graphics, longtime owner/partner at Davidson Typographers, Avid weight lifter and car collector; beloved husband of Catherine “Cay”, nee Foley; loving father of Jeanmarie (the late Jim) Cervone, Pasquale George (Julie), Timothy, Michael (Dawn), Cara (Joe) Marzano and Angela (John) Sebastian;…

** Update ** A memorial service will be held January 27, 2018, 2:00 p.m. at York Community High School, 355 St Charles Rd, Elmhurst, IL 60126.  Services will be held in the Commons are of the school.  Enter through the doors on the South side of the building through door number…

Richard J. “Dick” Small, age 92, Veteran USCG, member IBEW Local 134, longtime member Boy Scouts of America, American Legion and Cook & DuPage Bee Association; beloved husband of Grace, nee Karasinski; loving father of Susan (Rich) Nagel, Sharon (the late Nick) Arvis and James (Theresa) Small; proud grandfather of…

Helen M. Fitzgerald, nee Smolen, beloved wife of the late Richard C. Fitzgerald, Sr.; loving mother of Kathleen (Gregory) Tabor, Jeanne (Maurice) Dore, James, Michael and Richard , Jr. (Mary) Fitzgerald; proud grandmother of Amanda (Todd) Kolbaba, Sarah (Peter) Conrad, Richard (Sarah) Fitzgerald, III; Theresa (Marvin) Parnell, Jon (Rachel) Dore,…

Joseph F. Bowen, returned to his heavenly Father after a brief illness. Joe proudly served his country in the 3rd Army Division from 1941-1945 in Morocco, North Africa and Italy. He served as a police officer for the City of Chicago and ultimately retired from Blue Cross/Blue Shield after 30…

William B. “Bill” McDonnell, age 92, Native of Co. Galway, Ireland; longtime resident of Elmwood Park; Army Veteran; beloved husband of the late Josefine, nee Fischer; loving father of Roy and the late Brian; dear brother of Tony and the late Paddy, Michael, Peggy, Maxie, Josephine, Raymond and Mary; cherished…

Katherine Rita Rohn, nee Brennan, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family, at as Kay called it the “respectable age of 97″, a proud 90 year resident of Elmhurst; beloved wife of the late Edward J. Jr.; loving mother of Kathy (Ron) Petersen, Nancy (Michael) Van Marm Edward J.,III…

John “Jay” Wilkins, devoted husband of Peggy, nee McLaughlin; proud father of John (Julie), Todd and Patrick and grandfather of 7; dear brother of Bob (Dorothy) and the late Dick (Carol) Wilkins; fun-loving uncle and friend of many. Jay was a longtime Allstate Agent for 40 years. Visitation Tuesday, 3:00…

Thomas P. Helms, age 74, employee at RRD-Precision Dialogue, Inc.; beloved husband of Margaret, nee Halvey; loving father of Thomas Deo (Tammi) Helms, Colleen (John) Sieger, John (Shari) Lipuma, Mary (Philip) Manade, Kathryn Lipuma; dear grandfather of Jack and Elizabeth Sieger and Jillian and Kevin Lipuma; cherished son of Catherine,…

Frank Cullen, age 95, Native of Kilmore, Co. Armagh, Northern Ireland; longtime resident of Bellwood; beloved husband of the late Eileen, nee Howley; loving father of Tom; proud grandfather of Ceara; dear brother of the late Eileen (Malachy) McKillop, Vera (the late Hugh) McDonnell, Mary (the late Ron) Eggleton and…

Johnine A. Giandonato Visitation : Monday, 3:00 p.m.until 8:00 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home Funeral Service : Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home Interment : Tuesday, following the service, Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery

Leticia Mejia, MD, nee Cosico, retired House Physician at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital for almost 20 years, beloved mother of Norman, Eileen (Reynaldo, MD) Castro, MD, Roy Mejia and Jennifer (Reymond) Dela Cruz; proud grandmother of Cheryl (James) Conway, Robin Edward Castro, DMD, Brandon, Joshua and Mia Dela Cruz and great-grandmother…

William E. Burns, age 84, Veteran of USAF, member VFW, Wood Dale, retired Air Traffic Controller in the Aurora Control Center; beloved husband of Judy, nee Beach; loving father of Cynthia (the late Mykel) Maloney, Roxanne (Jim) Howard, Vanessa Wright and William E. Burns, Jr.; proud grandfather of Sara (Collin)…

Theresa M. Persenico, age 96, of Elmhurst, beloved wife of the late Roland D.; loving mother of Roland L. and Carl Persenico and Rolita (Bill) Miller; proud grandmother of Amy (Tony) Chavez, Stephanie and Ryan Persenico and Robin, Jeff and Chad. Visitation Friday, 3:00 p.m. until closing prayers at 8:00…

Bette J. Stack, of Elmhurst, beloved wife of the late Maurice; loving mother of John P. (Betsy) Stack, Maurice “Tim”, Bridget A. (Steve) Clancy and the late Margaret (David) Lombardi and Mary Pat Stack; proud grandmother of 13 and great-grandmother of 23. Visitation Monday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and…

Brenda J. Covelli, native of Camden, TN, resident of Elmhurst, 64 passed away after a long battle with Cancer, surrounded by her family. Brenda was the beloved wife of Jerry for over 47 years, loving mother of Lisa (Chris), Bonnie (Paul) Hess, Kimberly (Angelo) and Heather; cherished grandmother of Ashley…

Albert Bertalmio, of Elmhurst, passed away one day short of his 100th birthday. He remembered the Armistice celebration, held in his mother’s arms. Albert was the beloved husband of the late Elsie; loving father of Albert John and Lynne (William Ersland) Bertalmio; proud grandfather of Michael (Julie) Shaw and great-grandfather…

Thomas J. Hughes, age 84, resident of Elmhurst, USAF Veteran of the Korean War; retired employee of People’s Gas with over 40 years of service; loving husband of Roseanne T., nee Annerino; loving father of Thomas Hughes, Mary Lynn (Ray) Pollastrini and Glen Hughes; proud grandfather of Elizabeth (James) Salazar,…

Carl Sciurba Visitation : Thursday, 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home Mass of Christian Burial : Thursday, 9:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Entombment : Thursday, following mass, Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, 1400 South Wolf Road, Hillside

Joseph C. Gugliuzza, age 94, of Addison, beloved husband of the late Anna Mae, nee Rizzo, for over 66 years; loving father of Frances, Charles (Jean) and Sam (Dianna); proud grandfather of Joseph Gugliuzza, Michael McCarty, Charles and Anthony Gugliuzza; cherished great-father of Danielle McCarty and Joryana and Charlie Gugliuzza.…

James T. Braniff, Sr, age 87, formerly of Elmwood Park and Sanibel Island, FL, currently of Western Springs; retired partner with Nicholson, Porter & List; a man of many interests who always appreciated family and times well spent; beloved husband of Mary Alice, nee Moran for almost 70 years; loving…

Romolo S. “Ron” Maione, age 87, resident of Elmhurst, longtime Attorney practicing in Chicago, member Romeo Club and WOW; beloved husband of the late Edda, nee Furlan; loving father of Robert Maione and Robin Paro; proud grandfather of CJ and Gianna Paro; dear brother of Norma Stroner; cherished friend of…

Loretta Schneegas, nee Sullivan; beloved wife of Alan D.; loving mother of Capt. David, USN (Eileen), Peter A., William C. (Jeorjette), John (Lynne), Suzanne (Patrick) Mahoney, Margaret “Peggy”, Anne Marie (Brian) Norton, Steven, Jennifer Zamarripa and the late baby Joseph; proud grandmother of 13; dear sister of the late Veronica…

Allen D. Hubbell, of Elmhurst, Air Force Veteran of the Korean War, beloved husband of June Hubbell; loving father of Samuel F. and Robert A. Hubbell; proud grandfather of Angeline King, Samantha Hubbell and David Hubbell. Visitation Thursday, October 26, 2017, 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a funeral service…

Catherine S. Johnson, nee Secor, age 74, of Elmhurst, longtime employee at Chicago Racetracks; beloved wife of Joe for over 50 years; loving mother of Tammy (Bill) Burr and Todd (Mary Jo) Johnson; proud grandmother of Kyle, Chloe and Ella Burr and Brock and Bryce Johnson; dear sister of Johnny…

Barbara H. Phelps, nee Lind, age 89, longtime resident of Elmhurst, member Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Guild, Faith United Methodist Church and former volunteer at Field Elementary School; beloved wife of the late Lander “Larry”; loving mother of Kevin (Cynthia) Phelps, Karen (Daniel) Flaherty and Wayne (Catherine) Phelps; proud grandmother of…

Donna Jean Hulsman, of Elmhurst, longtime organ and piano teacher; dear daughter of the late Donald and the late Martha, nee Signorella; niece of Lillian Scarpelli and Dori Signorella; fond cousin of the Signorella, Ottow, Bodnar, Adamson, Scarpelli, Kovach, Henselman, Bergh, and Miller families. Visitation Thursday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00…

Leslie Ann Maly, née Torrance, completed her life’s journey peacefully at her home at the age of 61. Leslie was the cherished daughter of the late Daniel and the late Mary Torrance; loving mother of Daniel (Shane Martins) Maly; dear sister of Sandra Lipscomb; devoted “Auntie” of William (Morgan) Brown…

William E. “Eddie” Weishaupt, age 82, Air Force Veteran of the Korean War; beloved husband of Donna M., nee Hoff; loving father of Sandra Kousa, William, Jr. (Paulina), Robert (Angela), Glenn (Victoria Weiser) and the late Lynn Weishaupt and Sharon (Harry) Charalambous; proud grandpa of 6; dear brother of the…

James W. “Rooster” Pfafflin, currently of Lombard, formerly of Bellwood, Veteran of the Merchant Marines in WWII, Graduate of Worsham College of Mortuary Science, Class 1950; lifetime member of Teamsters Local 727; beloved husband of the late Catherine M., nee Jacobs, loving father of Michael (Linda), Jim (Ellen), Larry (Amanda)…

Frank D. Chillemi, age 87, Army Veteran, beloved father of Peter Frank, Victor Thomas (Wanda), Paul (Flo), Jim (Debbie), Mike, Rick and Patty (Suzanne Cech) Chillemi; proud grandfather of 15, great-grandfather of 20 and great-great-grandfather of 1. Visitation Saturday, 11:00 a.m. until time of funeral service 2:00 p.m. at Gibbons…

Sharon E. Natanek, age 71, of Elmhurst, Graduate of Lourdes High School, and DePaul University, Chicago; former employee at McCormick College and Elmhurst College; beloved mother of Kimberly (Kent) Ericksen and Mark Natanek; proud grandmother of Victoria and Matthew Ericksen. Visitation Friday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, 8:00…

Kevin F. Costello, age 82, of McHenry, formerly of Elmhurst; avid bridge player; Graduate of Campion High School and Spring Hill College; beloved husband of the late Nancy, nee Burns; loving father of Colleen (Jeff) Rauen, Rob (Jan), Brian (Katy) and Sean (Ginny) Costello; proud grandfather of Liam, Brendan and…

Jeanne A. Noonan, nee Roach, age 86, of Oak Brook, formerly of Elmhurst; beloved wife of the late Robert; loving mother of Donna, Nancy, Joanne and Bill; proud grandmother to Bill’s children with Lori Noonan,  Courtney (Stephen) Post, Emily (John) Cunningham, Sean and Kaley Noonan; dear sister of the late…

Mary C. “Maureen” McSharry Visitation : Friday, September 15, 2017, 4:00 p.m .until 8:00 p.m. Funeral service : Friday, September 15, 2017, Gibbons Funeral Home, 7:00 p.m. Interment : Private

Francis I. Lavin, MD, age 91, of Elmhurst, Navy Veteran of WWII, a true gentleman, known for dedication and devotion to the patients of his longtime family medical practice in Bensenville and Elmhurst and as an attending physician at Elmhurst Hospital. In the 1960s, Dr. Lavin served as Chairmen of…

John M. Hartnett, age 93, Native of Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick, Ireland; resident of Villa Park; employee at the Ovaltine Corporation for over 32 years; beloved husband of Mary Ann, nee Farragher for over 48 years; loving father of Mary Julia (Thomas) Gonzalez, Nora Bridget (Jason) Miles and John Peter (Jennifer)…

Teresa M. Marcotte, nee Quigley, age 98, of Elmhurst, formerly of Kankakee; beloved wife of the late Francis O.; loving mother of Judith, Barbara (John) Burke, Thomas (Diane McGinnis), Joanne, and the late Kenneth (Susan); proud grandmother of Daniel (Carrie), David and Dennis (Virna) Marcotte, Beth (Michael Blanford) Burke, Sarah…