Posts Written ByMarya Gibbons

Patricia J. Cheffer, nee Paris, age 88, of Elmhurst, beloved wife of the late Robert Gene; loving mother of Christian (Bonnie) and Paris Cheffer; cherished grandmother of Kimberly (John) Bretl, Ashley (Ian) Kalis, Blake and Montague Cheffer and great-grandmother of Andrew Bretl; dear sister of Michael (Marianne) Paris; aunt of…

Irene G. Watters, age 98, of Elmhurst, longtime member of the Elmhurst Bridge Club; certified ACBL Life Master; former member Elmhurst Newcomers Club; former Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Auxillary volunteer; beloved wife of the late Norman; loving mother of Russell (Jennifer) Watters, Laura (Tom) Bianchi and Jeffrey (Anne Rowe) Watters; proud…

Dorothy “Dee” Evans Lyne, a longtime resident of Michigan, passed away at age 85 with loving family by her side. Dee was a force in life. She grew up in Youngstown, Ohio, the proud older sister of the late John and Jim Evans. Determined, independent and whip-smart, after graduating high…

On February 2nd, 2024, the community lost Bruce Leon Josephs. Bruce passed in Naples, FL surrounded by his family and friends. His passing concluded a 6 year battle with cancer, having beaten it once during that time. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Melinda Kay Josephs, his…

Pamela J. Stack, nee Cullum, age 81, longtime resident of Elmhurst, member of Elmhurst Garden Club; beloved wife of Gary P. Stack; loving mother of Kelly (David) Lenti, Kerry (Bob) Klaeren and Katy (Lou) Hall; proud grandmother of Jake and Matt Lenti, Bobby and Jimmy Klaeren and Mia, Luca and…

Joan Crabtree Bates, aged 95, beloved wife of the late Alben F. “Pete” Bates, Jr.; loving mother of Frederick (Janis), Josephine (the late David) Prasil, Angelique, Peter (Jamie) and the late Victoria Joan; proud Grandmere of Georgia, Ella, and Ian Bates; Daniel, Paul, Victoria, and Matthew Prasil; and Madeline, Benjamin,…

Diana M Gideon, nee Yanca, age 81, resident of Glen Ellyn, Co-owner and Executive at Roman, Inc., longtime member of Medinah Country Club; beloved wife of the late Robert Wesley Gideon; loving mother of Julie Anne (Daniel) Loughman; proud grandmother of Emily (Graham) McMullen and Caroline and William Loughman. Visitation…

Leona May Beatman Coghill, our lioness of gentle strength and boundless love, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2024, surrounded in love by family. Born at home on February 1st with twinkling blue eyes, in her treasured city of Chicago, IL, Leona’s journey through life was one marked by joy,…

Graham P. Murphy, age 68, longtime resident of Schaumburg, with family roots in Waterville, Co. Kerry, Ireland; loving father of Breanna (Clifford) Garrett, Ryan (Nicholas) Jacobs and Meghan (Ryan) Seipp; proud grand-dad of Emma and Liam Garrett and Maeve, Margaret and Rowan Jacobs; dear brother of Mary Murphy (Nancy), Kevin…

Patrick J. “PJ” Gibbons, age 71, son of the late Francis and the late Patricia Gibbons passed suddenly on January 14, 2024. Loving father of Patrick Jr. (Fiancé Kelsey Smith), daughter Kathleen (Bryan) Baer, and the late James Fitzpatrick. Proud grandfather to Robert, James, and Teghan Baer. Dear brother of…

Norah Murphy, nee Carmody, age 89, Native of Co Kerry, Ireland; beloved wife of the late John “Sean” Murphy; loving mother of John, Patricia Osmolak, Jeremiah (Louise Geiling), Dennis and the late Mary (Thomas) Deckrow and Michael Murphy; cherished grandmother of Tara Murphy, Alana (Adam) Dahl, Shauna (Josh) Salinas, Ryan…

Nancy J. Maloney, nee Hedderman, age 85, resident of Elmhurst; beloved wife of Lawrence P. Sr.; Loving mother of Linda (Tim) McCarthy, Kathleen (Chris Martiniano) Maloney, and the late Larry P. Jr.; proud grandmother of Casey, Finn and Shane McCarthy; dear sister of James (Vinnie) Hedderman. Visitation Wednesday, January 3,…

Ferris Charles Shadid, age 49, resident of Elmhurst, IL; devoted husband of Daisy Malek-Shadid for more than 20 years and loving father of Maya Christian Shadid, Lily Marie Shadid and Nina Patrice Shadid; guardian of Stacey Belle El Khoury; Godfather of Sophia Marie and Emilia Anne Cheboub; beloved son of…

Barbara A. Collins, nee Wilson, age 73 and longtime resident of Elmhurst; devoted hospice and Elmhurst Walk-In Assistance Network volunteer; beloved mother of Elizabeth (James Colbert) Collins and Quinn Collins; dear grandmother of Cooper Collins; loving sister of Mary Wilson Crocker and the late Joe Wilson, Catherine Wilson and Rita…

Nickolas S. Helton, age 49, suddenly, of Elmhurst, IL. Nick lived life on his terms and maximized fun with his family and friends. He had a larger than life personality as well being larger than life with his 6’6 frame. When Nick walked into a room, you could literally feel…

Joseph D. Caruso, age 93, resident of Elmhurst, retired driver with United Parcel Service with 40 years of service; Beloved husband of Connie, nee Danber for 69 years; loving father of Candy (Larry) Helms, Carolyn (Ralph) Jollette and Joey (Jean) Caruso; dear grandfather of Nicholas, Brandy and Christopher Kogos, Ralphie…

Sarah Therese Galvin, nee Nelligan, age 89 passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family December 17, 2023; beloved wife of the late Thomas Joseph; loving mother of Mary Anne Shaw, Eileen (Kevin) Bowman, Thomas, Kevin (Cindy), Terrence, Brian (Sheila), and Sheila (Francis) O’Hara; cherished grandmother of Patrick, Mary Kate…

Angeline M. Nelligan, nee Castiglia, age 83, resident of Culver, Indiana, formerly of Northlake; beloved wife of Denis of 62 years; loving mother of Terese (Gerry) Feeney, Tricia (Dave) Ambrose, Julie (Steve) Pones and Anne (Bob) Quast; cherished grandmother of Brian, Maureen, Megan and Brendan Feeney, Shelby (fiancé Gil Byers)…

Julie Meyer, nee Laskero, age 64, resident of Apollo Beach, FL and Burlington, WI; healthcare management executive; beloved wife of Richard; loving mother of Melissa (Chris) Hollister and the late Erica Campbell and step-mother of Richard Meyer Jr. and Dona Svehla; proud grandmother of Alexsa. Robert, Cole and Max Hollister…

Michael D. Degl’Innocenti, age 35, suddenly, beloved son of Geralyn, nee Doherty and Dean Degl’Innocenti; loving brother of Christopher (Brittany) Degl’Innocenti and Tara (Benjamin) Read; devoted uncle to his nephews; cherished nephew of Lori (Gregory) Menzione, Edward (Cheri Gideon) Doherty, Mary Kay Doherty, Patricia (Russell) Bocchieri, Colleen (Thomas) Bende and…

John B. Kalis MD, age 71, of Elmhurst; beloved husband of 45 years to Mary Ann, nee Castelli; loving father of Christopher (Lisa Armstrong) Kalis and Erica (Bob) Voightmann; cherished grandpa of Natalie, Matthew and Emily Voightmann; devoted son of Pauline, nee Bajdek and the late Florent Kalis; dear brother…

Anne Burke (nee Conway), age 92, died November 7, 2023. Born in Tourmakeady, County Mayo, Ireland; beloved daughter of James and Julia Conway; devoted and loving mother of Sheila Burke, Mary (Ed) Regester, Catherine (Michael) Tanner, Michael (Laura) Burke, Patrick Burke, Barbara (Louis) Roppo, Judy (John) Mortell and John (Maria)…

Anne “Nancy” Ryan, nee Power, age 91, Native of Co. Waterford, Ireland; longtime resident of Elmhurst; beloved wife of the late Johnny; loving mother of Martina (Timm) Linders, Dermot (Cheryl) Ryan and John (Arpe) Ryan; proud Gran of Kari and Bridget Linders, Neve, Elizabeth and Aidan Ryan and Zaven Ryan;…

Hank Pontarelli, age 94, passed away peacefully in his home with family Saturday, November 18, 2023. He was born in Chicago to immigrant parents, Henry and Victoria. Later meeting the love of his life, Connie, nee Iacullo, who welcomed him into heaven after their marriage of 65 years. Hank grew…

Terry D. Gannon, 86, of Elmhurst, retired Lineman with ComEd; member Visitation Catholic Parish, Elmhurst; beloved husband of the late Ida Marie, nee Krause; loving father of Kathleen Alcozer, Aileen (Bruce) Eilert, Colleen Gannon, Doreen (Steve) Hendrickson, Daniel (Gretchen) Gannon, Maureen (Jim) Karwowski and Timothy (Sherri) Gannon; cherished grandfather of…

Rita H. Hanrahan, nee Nutow, age 95, longtime resident of Elmhurst; beloved wife of the late George R.; loving mother of Marilyn (Dennis) Speck, Mark (Natay) Hanrahan and the late Sharon (Dave) Rosner and the late Mary Krull; cherished grandmother of Brian (Allison) Rosner, Michael (Heidi) Rosner, Kurt Krull, Ryan…

Thomas J. Fleming, age 85, of Elmhurst, longtime member of the Knights of Columbus, former member of Far From Broadway at Visitation Parish, former driver with Boston Coach Company and Chicago history expert; beloved husband of the late Linda, nee Eden; loving father of Cindy (Michael) Monachos, Karen (Don Garner)…

Edward J. Burke, age 81, of Elmhurst, educator with CPS with over 30 years of service, active parishioner, Ministry of Care Member and Religious Education teacher at Immaculate Conception, Elmhurst; former PTA President and active PTA parent; Scout Master, Little League Coach; beloved husband of Mary Ellen, nee Kane for…

Donna L. Lynch, nee Baggett, age 88, of Elmhurst, beloved wife of the late James; loving mother of Michael (Jodi) Lynch and Lauren (Paul) Hoel; cherished grandmother of Kevin and Bradley Lynch, Brian (fiance Gen Taylor) Hoel and Kailey (Charley) Hlavin; dear sister of Jean (the late Fritz) DelPercio, Larry…

Kimberly E. Ericksen, nee Natanek, age 49, lifetime resident of Elmhurst; dance mom with DeForest Dance Academy and Exhibit 3 Dance Company and drama mom with York Drama Boosters; 25 year Chicago Cubs season ticketholder; longtime employee at United States Gypsum; beloved wife of Kent; loving mother of Matthew and…

Mary K. “Kathy” Gullang, nee Peterson, age 74, of Elmhurst; beloved wife of Rick; loving mother of Jeff (Jessica) Gullang and Kristin (Jason) Gross; cherished grandmother of Katelyn Gullang and Molly, Max, Aaron and Abby Gross; devoted daughter of Irene (the late Harvey) Bland, nee O’Shea and the late Willis…

Annette M. Shalitis, nee Batten, age 60, of Bartlett formerly of Elmhurst, beloved wife of Steven; loving mother of Crystal, Ryan, Tyler and Michael Shalitis; cherished grandmother of Lexi and Lily; dear sister of George (Joanne) Batten.  Visitation Thursday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Friday, 8:00 a.m. until time…

Daniel T. Fitzgibbon, age 57, of Villa Park, formerly of Lombard; dear husband of Sharon, nee Lassa; loving father of Sara and Erin Fitzgibbon; beloved brother of Joseph, Timothy (Lauren), and Marianne (Jeff) Silver; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Friends and family will meet for a Mass of…

Jerome E. “Jerry” Sobieraj, age 95, Elmhurst, formerly of Taylor, MI; beloved husband of the late Roberta “Bobbie”; loving father of James (Jacquelyn), Jerome MD (Janet MD), Jeffrey (Carmen), Jane (Gene) Evans, and late infant John; proud grandfather of Julia (Christopher) Estenssoro, Olivia Sobieraj, Stephanie and Jocelyn Sobieraj, Tania (Greg)…

Shirley A. Gibisch, age 95, former resident of Franklin Park and Elk Grove Village, longtime resident of McHenry; Avid shopper and bargain hunter who loved to cook for her family and whose specialty was making Christmas cookies. Shirley was the beloved wife of the late Charles; loving mother of Randy…

Patricia Anne Hill, nee O’Donnell, age 79, longtime bookkeeper at Saint Domitilla Parish, Hillside; member CCW at Immaculate Conception Parish, Elmhurst; beloved wife of Thomas; loving mother of Margaret (Bill) Maher, Mickey and Katie (Mike) McNamara; proud grandmother of Megan, Brendan, Shannon and Sean Maher and Jackie and Mikey McNamara;…

Thomas “Tom” Schleiter of Montgomery Village, MD passed away suddenly on September 9th while being treated for a recurrence of cancer. Tom was born on August 21, 1931 in Evanston IL. He was a humble man of faith committed to his church and family. Tom received an undergraduate degree from…

Richard Allan Foster was born on December 4, 1943 in Belvidere, IL to Dorothy and Galen Foster. With determination and a knack for knowing how to make everything work better, he pursued his engineering degree at Bradley University which he used to build a successful business that served communities throughout…

Ann P. Lawdenski, nee Conoboy, age 91, longtime resident of Oakbrook Terrace; beloved wife of the late Chester; loving mother of Thomas (Robbin), Timothy (Tamara) and James (Elvira) Lawdenski; proud grandmother of Troy, Dana and Tory Lawdenski, Heather (Jason) Gonzalez, Nicklaus, Lauren (Robert) Dobry, Vincent, Elizabeth, Nathaniel (Kaitlyn) Lawdenski, Ben…

Lilah Rose Madding, cherished daughter of Jennifer, nee Blonn and Bryan Madding; adored sister of John, Alexander and Bennett; precious grand-daughter of Mary Kay, nee Sidman and James Blonn and Claudia, nee Flemming and the late John Madding; dear niece of Collin (Brittany) Madding, Timothy (Carie) Blonn, Ryan (Katie) Blonn,…