Posts Written ByMarya Gibbons

William D. Smith, age 78 of Elmhurst, former longtime employee at UPS; former employee of Pepper Sports and starter at Maple Meadows Golf Course; baseball card enthusiast; beloved husband of Diane V., nee Leston; loving father of Michael (Michelle), Daniel (Paula) and Timothy (Geraldine) Smith; proud grandfather of Shane, Troy,…

Douglas B. Driscoll, age 49, Army Veteran, member of Peace School – Chicago, accomplished martial artist; cherished son of Kathleen, nee Stein and the late Lester Driscoll; beloved brother of Kirsten (Matt) Gillono, Todd, and Kelly (William) Facchini; proud uncle of Leah, Joey, Matthew, Nicholas and Betsy; fond nephew and…

Jessica Anne Leen, nee Witker, age 82, of Elmhurst. Adored wife of Terence “Terry”; beloved mother of Patrick, Elizabeth (Michael) Spratley, Moira (Scott) Savel, Jennifer (Jeffrey) Mussatto, Ellen (fiancé Richard Behles) Anderson, and Michael (Jane) Leen; She will be deeply missed by her grandchildren, Megan and Hannah Leen, Jessica and…

McCOLE Sheila Kelly McCole, age 53, suddenly, of Carol Stream, member St. Luke’s Catholic Church, employee Glen Ellyn School District #41, graduate of Immaculate Conception Grammar School (‘78) and High School (‘82); beloved mother of Kelly (Alex Benthusen) O’Leary-Benthusen, John and Daniel O’Leary; loving sister of Colleen (Mark) Hatler and…

Stanley J. Biskup, age 97, Native of Chicago, currently of Elmhurst, beloved husband of the late Joan B., nee Palasz; loving father of Rosemary (James) Saunders, James Biskup, Richard (Annie) Biskup, George (Bernadette) Biskup and the late William (the late Mary, nee Parmet); cherished grandfather of Matthew Saunders, Dean, Darren,…

William A. Palumbo, born 1931, former Army Paratrooper; 2nd Dan Black Belt Kokudan Judo; beloved husband of Joan; loving father of Bill (Annette), Steve (Becky), Gary, Glenn (Fiancé Mariam) and the late Ken (Eva); proud grandfather of 8 and great-grandfather of 1; dear brother of Peter (Sherry) and the late…

Tom A. Manion, Sr.,age 87, of Elmhurst, member of VFW, American Legion, IBEW Local 134 and IC Catholic Prep Booster Club; beloved husband of Rita, nee Zenino; loving father of Thomas (Nancy) and Martin (Nancy) Manion and Colleen (Kevin) Lamborn; proud grandfather of Michael, Mary Kate, Colleen, Rory and Molly…

John V. Lupo, of Omaha NE, formerly of Chicago passed away after a two year battle with cancer. John is predeceased by his parents Gaspar (John) and Marilyn Lupo.  Beloved husband of Tracy (nee Fong); loving and proud father of Remy; adoring brother of Joanne (Jack) Hummel and Susan Lupo; dear brother-in-law…

Gregory R. Gaumond, age 51, of Oak Brook and Westmont, beloved father of Noelle, Marc, Luke and Brooke Gaumond; cherished son of Raymond and Edith, nee Cella, Gaumond; loving brother of Julie (Michael) Clarke and the late Anita (Robert) DiNello; fond nephew and cousin of many. Visitation Friday, August 25,…

Audrey R. Gillespie, nee Boessel, passed away August 16, 2107, beloved wife of the late Joseph T.; loving mother of Mike (Roberta), Paul (Peggy), Jay (Mary), David (Phyllis), Tim (Kathy) Gillespie and the late Diane Clark; proud grandmother of 18 and great-grandmother of 14; dear sister of Joyce Niemann. Audrey…

Leslie Ann Saporito, age 49, resident of Saint Paul, MN; Attorney with Bradley, Berkland, Hagen & Herbst, St. Paul, MN; beloved wife of John; loving mother of Matthew, Steven and Alicia; cherished daughter of Adrian and Barbara Herbst; dear sister of David, Paul (Liz) and Jon Herbst; fond aunt of…

Arthur L. “Doc” Caso, passed away suddenly, longtime dedicated Scoutmaster, Troop 77, Elmhurst; former English professor at Elmhurst College; beloved husband of Krysia, nee Kotarba; devoted father of Marya (Thomas) Gibbons and Nicola (Brian) Doherty; cherished Papa Doc of Thomas, Daniel, Evan, Maren, William, Declan, Ryan and Elliott; dear brother…

Phyllis B. Brown, nee Rhode, age 93, resident of Elmhurst, longtime employee of Elmhurst Public Library; beloved wife of the late Cyril; loving mother of James (Sue) and the late Cary (Judy) Brown; proud grandmother of Rob (Laura) and Greg Brown, Jodi (Steve) Coyne, Jimmy (Arielle) Brown , Beth (Justin)…

Jeanne Rita Kevil, nee Hopkinson, passed away peacefully in her sleep in the wee hours of August 5th. Born in Chicago, grew up in Oak Park, was educated at Ascension Parish Grade School, Trinity High School and Rosary College; raised her family in and longtime resident of Elmhurst; beloved wife…

Peter G. Nilles, age 53, of Hapeville, GA, died suddenly. Formerly of Elmhurst and an Army Veteran,  Peter was the cherished son of Judith, nee Lander and Dr. John J. Nilles DDS ; beloved brother of Matthew (Phyllis), Andrew (Linda) and Joseph Nilles and Ann (Brian) Miller; dear uncle of Kelsey,…

James M. Jakubosky, Sr., age 81, of Addison, longtime employee of Jewel Foods; beloved husband of Helen, nee Loutos; loving father of James (Kitty), Angela (Joe) Kuhns and the late Elizabeth (the late Tom) Mangiantini; proud grandfather of James, Julia and Joseph Jakubosky, Cassidy, Spencer, Kaleigh and Melanie Kuhns and…

Ronald J. Kassal, age 79, Air Force Veteran, resident of Elmhurst for over 45 years; former owner of Kassal Lawn Maintenance; beloved husband of Hilda, nee Koch, for over 57 years; loving father of Kurt and Tammy Kassal, Andrea (Dave) Zable and Todd Kassal; proud grandfather of Brian, Cameron, Josh…

Mary Eileen “Beany” Cooper, nee Newell, age 62, beloved mother of Erin and Meghan Cooper; loving sister of Sheila (Ray) Broderick, Peggy, Jack (Michelle) and Keke Newell and the late Marifran Dunne; dear aunt and great aunt of many. Visitation Thursday 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a funeral service…

It is with great sadness that the family of Maureen Glynn announces her passing on following a brief hospitalization. She was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1960. Maureen graduated from St. Mary’s College, South Bend, Indiana and was a CPA. She was united in marriage to Ed Pionke on January…

Angela D. DeMuro, nee Genovese; beloved wife of the late Anthony T. DeMuro; dear sister of the late Agnes (the late John) McCarthy, Peter Genovese and sister-in-law of the late Jerry (the late Carol), the late Louis (Geraldine), the late Donald (the late Anna Mae); fond aunt of many nieces…

Thomas Richard McCabe, age 86, died peacefully at home on July  4th surrounded by his family; beloved husband of Dorothy, nee Cichanski for over 57 years; loving father of Colette, Kevin, Susan Sheffer, Tom (Diane), Theresa (Greg) Manhoff, Karen (Jerry) Brunner, Bill (Edith), Chris, and Kelly (Jim) Langworthy; proud grandfather…

Adel El Etr, MD, age 82, beloved husband of Susan; loving father of Nadine Moore, Donald El Etr, Joseph (Laura) El Etr and Sarah (Carl) Schoenberger; proud grandfather of Nicole, Jennifer, Alexandra, Taryn, Kellan, Olivia and Emilia; dear brother of Atef, Kamal, Nabil, Mohsen, Shadia, Suheir, Nagy and the late…

Elaine K. Spahn, age 95, resident of Oak Brook; loving sister of Sr. Aimee, OSF and the late Gerard (Irene) and Robert F. (Nancy) Spahn; cherished daughter of the late Carl and the late Amy, nee Eberhardt; beloved aunt of Tom, David, Mary (Tom) Brinkman, Barbara (Andreas) Brandt, Bob (Deb),…

Jerome Bernard Loar, of Lombard, beloved husband of Agnes Mary, nee Moravec; loving father of Jerome Jr. (Suzanna), Mary (Gerardo) Palacios, Susan, JoAnn (John) Antonopoulos, Paul (Marilyn), Janet (Donald) Saracco and Kerry (Mark) Palmiter; proud grandfather of Jordan, Samantha, Jerome III, Allyson, Monica, Adriana, Alexis, Joseph, Mallory, Melissa, Melanie, Michelle,…

F. Joseph Mercado, longtime resident of Elmhurst, Army Veteran of WWII; active member VFW post 2164; life member American Legion, Post 76; 65 year member IBEW Local 9; member Saint James Catholic Parish Glen Ellyn where he was a daily communicant and Rosary participant; beloved husband of the late Janet…

Linda A Wilson, passed away surrounded by her beloved family, native of Chicago and long time resident of Elmhurst; dearest wife and “Hon” of Michael; treasured mother of David (Karyn), Susan (Bill Pearch), Liane, Marla (John) Lyon and Joseph (Jamie) Wilson; cherished grandma of Samantha Wilson, Brody and Riley Wilson,…

Peter Spinnato, age 82, of Elmhurst, beloved husband of Barbara L. Wallin and the late Theresa Spinnato; loving father of Peter M. Spinnato and step-father of Kimberly Thornely, Kevin (Lissette) Wallin, Kathleen (Patrick) Malone, Kurtis (Fanny) Wallin and Karen and Kenneth Wallin; proud step-grandfather of 11; dear brother of Joseph…

Maximilian J. “Max” Harrold, age 24, of Elmhurst, Student at University of Illinois Champaign, cherished son of John T. and Leslie, nee Tramelli; loving brother of Sean P. and Theodore R. Harrold; cherished grandson of Jayne M. and the late Patrick Harrold and the late Louise and the late Rodolfo…

Anna “Connie” Feeney, nee Ricotta, age 100, Native of Italy, resident of Franklin Park and Elmhurst; member American Legion Auxiliary, Woman’s Club of Franklin Park, Baptismal Minister at St. Charles Borromeo and volunteer in the Bensenville Home Society Resale Shop; beloved wife of the late Richard; loving mother of Richard…

Elizabeth B. “Betty” Malinowski, nee Delts, age 94, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2017; loving wife of Stanley for over 58 years; cherished daughter of the late Joseph and the late Rose Detz; dear sister of John (Lucille) Detz, the late Joseph (Doris) Detz, the late Robert Detz, the…

Lebert D. Bastianoni, age 78, of Elmhurst, Alum of University of Illinois, Class of 1966 and John Marshall Law School, Class of 1973; accomplished stained glass artist and frequent member at Courts Plus; beloved husband of Josephine, nee Tignino; loving father of Raigan Bastianoni and Adam (Julie) Bastianoni; proud grandfather…

Brendan John Gallagher, age 25, of Elmhurst, York Community High School Class of 2010; student at DePaul University; dearly beloved son of John and Margo, nee Murray; loving brother of Katie and Kellyann; deeply cherished grandson of Elizabeth (nee Harrington) and the late Thomas Gallagher and James ”JJ” and the…

Paul H. Riehs, age 81, native of Chicago, resident of Addison, graduate of Lane Tech High School; founder of Master Snack Distributors; loving father of Steven (Vicki Boone), Christopher (Cathy) Riehs; proud grandfather of Madeleine (Matthew) Belk, Carl, Abigail, Emma and Jane Riehs and Jason and Ryan DeMarinis. Visitation Saturday,…

Anna Mae Gugliuzza, nee Rizzo, age 89 of Addison, beloved wife of Joseph for over 66 years; loving mother of Frances, Charles (Jean) and Sam (Dianna); proud grandmother of Joseph Gugliuzza, Michael McCarty, Charles and Anthony Gugliuzza; cherished great-grandmother of Danielle McCarty and Joryana and Charlie Gugliuzza. Visitation Wednesday, 3:00…

Nicholas A. Andre, age 64, resident of Villa Park, Willowbrook High School Class of 1971; employee at Scott Minster Services for over 30 years; beloved father of Michelle (fiancé Kris MacMartin), Michael (Tammy) and Renee Andre; proud grandfather of 13; dear brother of Linda Andre, John (Lisa), Cathy Andre Denning,…

James R. Cervone, age 69, Army Veteran with 20 years of service; longtime educator who helped improve young minds for over 30 years; beloved husband of Jeanmarie, nee Calcagno; loving father of Alessandra and Francesca; cherished son-in-law of Pat and Cay Calcagno and brother-in-law of Pat (Julie), Tim, Michael (Dawn)…

Denise Dugan Gallina, faithful follower of Christ, dedicated supporter of Feed My Starving Children; beloved wife of Jim; loving mother of Dugan, Haley, Randy and the late Alexandra; cherished daughter of Jack and Pat, nee Wixted, Dugan; treasured friend to many. The location for both the visitation and funeral mass…