Posts Written ByMarya Gibbons

Robert J. Slawinski was born on December 14, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois. Grew up in the South Shore area of Chicago and eventually longtime resident of Elmhurst. Graduate of St. Ambrose University, MBA from Western Illinois University and certificate recipient from Kellogg Business School and University of Chicago. Bob started…

Margaret “Boots” Loughman, nee Kraus, age 83 , beloved wife of the late William T.; loving mother of Mike (Deb) Loughman, Katie (Bob) Theophilus, Pat (Colleen) Loughman and Dan (Julie) Loughman; proud grandmother of TJ and Kelly Loughman, Kevin and Kyle Theophilus, Sarah and Anna Loughman and Emily (Graham) McMullen,…

John F. Cella, age 92, of Oak Brook, retired executive with Gaumond and Cella; loving brother of Edith Marie(the late Raymond) Gaumond and Margaret Mary (the late Patrick) Seery; cherished uncle of Julie (Michael) Clarke, Kevin Seery, Michael (Tracie) Seery and the late Anita (Robert) DiNello, Gregory Gaumond and Patrick…

Alice M. O’Neill, nee Albores, age 87, passed peacefully April 28, and joined her husband James J O’Neill who passed January 26, 2021; they were both longtime residents of Westmont; loving parents of Maureen (the late Mark) Vukasovic, Jimmy (Nivea) O’Neill and Colleen (Todd) Wallace; proud grandparents of Maxwell and…

Nancy Ann Hamilton, nee Hoener, age 68, died suddenly, lifetime resident of Elmhurst and longtime local Realtor; beloved mother of Carly (Michael) Thornton; proud “Gamma” of Maeve Elizabeth and Brigid Ann Thornton; cherished daughter of Dolores, nee Komen and the late Ralph Hoener; dear sister of Mary Kay (David) Ignoffo,…

Reginald Darley, 90, of Elmhurst, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He grew up in River Forest and attended Fenwick where he was captain of the swimming and tennis teams. He attended University of Colorado, and served in the army during the Korean War. He married his beloved…

Richard Spencer “Rick” Finn Jr., suddenly, age 55, of Elmhurst, Graduate of Fenwick High School, Class of 86 and University of Kentucky, longtime legendary server at Tavern on Rush, Chicago and Gibson’s Steak House, Oak Brook; avid Bears Fan, cyclist and tennis player; dedicated dad of Molly and Richard III;…

Michael Jane Gilligan nee Anderson age 87, passed away suddenly on Saturday April 22, 2023.   Michael was a long time resident of Elmhurst, and resided at Alexian Village in Elk Grove Village.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Edward , daughter Connie, and grandson Julius.  She…

Ann Flaherty, nee Heneghan, age 88, Native of Tourmakeady, Co. Mayo, Ireland; beloved wife of the late Martin J Flaherty; cherished aunt of many. Visitation Saturday, April 22, 2023, 10:00 a.m. until time of Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 a.m. at Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity Catholic Church, 6020 West…

Susan Jennings Collins, age 81, of Oak Brook, formerly of Oak Park and Elmhurst, Graduate of Trinity High School and St. Francis Nursing School, left us to be in everlasting peace on Thursday, April 13, 2023; beloved wife of John for over 58 years; loving mother of Julie (Michael) Battaglia,…

Robert J. “Bob” Arnone, age 61, retired employee of McMaster Carr with over 32 years of service; Avid classic car show fan and collector; pet rescue advocate and life of every party; beloved husband of Donna J., nee Mitrenga; proud father of Erik and Frank; cherished brother of Ron (Pina),…

Thomas Martin Sheridan, Husband, father, brother, son, uncle, godfather, and beloved grandpa.  Thom was born on November 19,1949 in Philadelphia and was raised in Havertown, PA. Tommy loved summer beach trips to Cape May and Wildwood, New Jersey with family and winning radio contest prizes like a pair of Chubby…

Gregory Albin Stall, age 76, of Villa Park, Navy Veteran, retired employee of Ford Motor Company; former member of the Elmhurst Artists Guild and the DuPage Art League; beneficiary member of Trinity Services; beloved brother of Vivian, William (Annemarie) and Edith (the late James) Skibinski; loving uncle of Eric (Tyra)…

George John Tully of Lombard,. formerly of Elmhurst, Oak Park and Chicago, requested his last “final-final” Sunday, March 26th, 2023; George grew up during the Great Depression and World War II, and was a proud product of Chicago’s West side community including Our Lady Help of Christians, Saint Mel’s High…

Junie Latino Sinson, age 92, long time resident of Elmhurst, Alumni of Oak Park River Forest High School and Beloit College  where he was a member of his High School and College Football Teams and Northwestern Law School; Army Veteran; Accomplished attorney and founding partner of Jurco, Damisch and Sinson,…

Thu T. Tran sadly passed away surrounded by her loved ones on March 9, 2023 at the age of 85.  Thu was born in Vietnam and in 1975 fled to America with her husband and children.  Through connections with Immaculate Conception Parish, the family made their home in Elmhurst, Illinois.…

Margaret Mary Connolly, returned to God on March 2, 2023 at the age of 75; longtime resident of Wheaton; cherished daughter of the late Bernard J. and the late Margaret Connolly; dear sister of Kathleen (the late Jack) McSweeney and Frances (the late John) Leen and the late Bernard (the…

James Patrick “Turtle” Brennan, age 82, loving brother of Maureen (the late William) Mitchell, Melanie (Joseph) Ryan, Eileen (Stephen) Kelly, Edward (Eileen) Brennan and the late John F. Jr (the late Patricia) Brennan; sharp witted uncle to his very special 17 nieces and nephews, 50 wonderful great nieces and nephews…

Joseph Bergin, age 92, Native of Kilbreedy, Rathdowney, Co Laois Ireland; devoted husband of Ann “Nancy” Delaney, native of Coolagh Clonaslee, Co Laois Ireland, for over 62years; loving father of Dee (Colm) Flaherty, Matthew (Angela) Bergin, John Bergin, Joseph (Nicola) Bergin and Annie (Brendan) Dwyer; cherished grandfather of Kathryn, Erin,…

Rudolph (Rudy) Diblik, of Elmhurst, formerly of St. Charles and Winfield, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, at home. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Kay (nee Connolly), his three devoted stepsons: Joseph (Erica) Davis of Palatine, IL; Timothy (Jeanette) Davis, M.D., and Todd (Joy) Davis,…

Concetta “Connie” Pontarelli, née Iacullo, passed away peacefully on Sunday February 19, 2023; beloved wife of Henry “Hank” Pontarelli Jr for over 65 years; loving mother of  Henry (Lisa) Pontarelli III, JoMarie (Rick) Bogusz and Vincent Pontarelli; cherished grandmother of  Annamarie (Ryan) Zamiski, Mia, and Richard III. In her final…

Jeffrey A. Ashby, age 73, owner of Pursuit Transportation, Alumni University of Illinois Chicago; loving husband of Terry, nee Bridges; proud father of Kyle (Robert) Arko, Aaron (fiancé Tiffani Turnbull) and Carey (Christopher) Bull; cherished grandfather of Dani and Kannon Arko, Declan Ashby and Logan and Ellis Bull; dear brother…

Earlene Ann Dowd, fondly known as “Auntie E”, age 60, passed away peacefully, with her family and friends by her side on Sunday, February 12, 2023. She was born to the late Earl Curtis Dowd Sr. and Clarice Ann Dowd in New Brunswick, NJ, on January 19, 1963, and grew…

Mary Therese Strathdee, age 91, beloved wife of the late Kenneth A. Strathdee; cherished mother of Kenneth E. (Nancy) and the late Mary Carol (Bradley) McGehee; proud grandmother of Bradley Chase McGehee and Meghan Nicole Strathdee; dear sister of the late James E. Wells II; Visitation Monday, February 20, 2023,…

Mary Napoli, nee Mendola, age 93, beloved wife of the late Joseph for over 67 years; loving mother of Joseph (Paula) Napoli, Virginia (Frank) Randazzo and Jennifer (Mark) Spahn; cherished grandmother of Nicole Napoli, Christina Napoli, Natalie (Joseph) Belcaster, Joseph Randazzo, AJ, Patrick and Michael Spahn. And great-grandmother of Gianna,…

Jadwiga Roguska-Kyts MD, age 90, beloved wife of the late Robert B. Kyts; dear sister of Josef (Ewa) Roguski; Jadwiga was a third generation physician, philanthropist, researcher, educator, internist, nephrologist and distinguished faculty member at Northwestern University in Chicago for over 56 years of dedicated practice including participation in Northwestern…

Thomas F. Kenny, age 80, lifetime Chicagoan, Army Veteran of Vietnam, longtime civilian government employee, dedicated Chicago sports fan, dedicated to his family always stressing the importance of “Family First” and making sure to install a strong work ethic in his children; beloved husband of Judy, nee Forsyth; loving father…

Margaret M “Marge” Meissner, nee Gibbons, age 61, longtime resident of Villa Park; mother of Sarah Nelson, Megan Meissner and Steve Gibbons; grandmother of Krystal, Ashton, JulieAnn Nelson and Lillian Hemm; sister of Sheila (Joe “Mac”) Harris, Kevin Gibbons, Barbara (Austin) Hester, Patrick (Kathleen) Gibbons and the late Stephen Gibbons;…

Evodia Alexandra Chiodras, nee Thomas, age 89, resident of Westmont, native of Chicago, was moved to her heavenly home by the Lord on January 7; beloved wife of Peter for over 68 years; loving mother of Ronald (Christy), Norman and Pamela (Scott) Hammond; cherished grandmother of Alexandra (Phil) Zuehlke, Brett…

Frances M. Hermanek, nee Ruffolo, age 101 , longtime resident of Elmhurst, formerly of South Bend, Indiana; beloved wife of the late Thomas J.; loving mother of Thomas (Therese), John (Mary) and Jim Hermanek; cherished grandmother of Tommy, Cara, Mary Frances, Johnny, Evelyn and the late Connor Patrick and great-grandmother…

Alice Walent, nee Kurtz, age 89, longtime resident of Elmhurst; beloved wife of the late Norbert A.; loving mother of Adrienne, Linda (John Whittingham), David (Lena), Kevin, Stephen and Douglas Walent; proud grandmother of Nicole and Owen Walent; dear sister of Joan (late Dean) Moffet, Mary (late Don) Norton, Donald…

Keenan T. Cahill, age 27, of Elmhurst, musician and popular YouTube personality; cherished son of Erin O’Brien-Cahill and the late James F. Cahill; beloved brother of Katherine Cahill; loving grandson of Mary Lou and the late Thomas O’Brien and the late John (Polly) and the late Charlotte Cahill; dear nephew…

Margaret A. Costello, nee Mulligan, age 103, longtime resident of Elmhurst; beloved wife of the late James F.; loving mother of James P. and Michael Costello; dear sister of the late Rita (Frank) Warren, Clarellen (Joseph) Howerton, Jeanne (Terrence) Costello, Morris (Violet) Mulligan and Nick (Elda) Mulligan; aunt of many…

Mary T. McCarthy, nee McNamara, age 69, of Elmhurst (formerly Oak Park and River Forest) died on December 12, 2022, surrounded by her family. Mary is the beloved mother of David (Meghan) McCarthy; the cherished, playful grandmother of Emerson Ross and Ronan Edward McCarthy; the dear sister of Fran (Larry)…

Carlotta Lawton, nee Fila, age 79, longtime resident of Elmhurst and faithful and active member of Visitation Parish; current resident of the Oak Brook Club; beloved wife of Robert T. “Bob” for 58 years; devoted mother of Karen (Bob) Russ, Mark, Craig(Maggie), Becky (Mike)Wagner and Matt; cherished grandmother of Ryan,…

Elisabeth “Betty” Hartmann, age 88, of Elmhurst, IL passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her children on Friday December 9, 2022. Elisabeth was the beloved wife of the late John; loving mother of John (Patricia) Hartmann, Elizabeth (Kenneth) Szurgot, Heid (David) Hartmann/Loffredo, and Thomas (Sara Elkins) Hartmann; cherished grandmother…

Thomas G. Reynolds, age 66, longtime resident of Villa Park; beloved brother of James (Cecelia) Reynolds and Ellen Reynolds, Maureen (Jeff) Waid, Martin (Robin) and Gary (Michelle) Reynolds and Kathleen (the late Christopher) Panko; cherished uncle of Mary (Jon) Reynolds-Kane, Kate Gilmartin, Kelly Waid, Christopher, Elizabeth and Matthew Reynolds, Michael,…

Jacqueline A. Elliott, nee Bailey, age 92, Native of West Liberty, Iowa; longtime former resident of Wheaton; longtime teacher in District 200 including Longfellow and Madison Schools; beloved wife of the late Kenneth B. Elliott, Jr.; loving mother of Edward (Linda) Elliott and loving step-mother of John (Beth) and Bill…

Mary Ann Hartnett, nee Farragher, age 85, Native of Louisburgh, Co. Mayo, Ireland; resident of Villa Park; beloved wife of the late John M.; loving mother of Mary Julia (Thomas) Gonzalez, Nora Bridget (Jason) Miles and John Peter (Jennifer) Hartnett; grandmother of 7 grandchildren she cherished very much, Thomas Gonzalez,…

Gene “Mickey” Brennan, age 90, of Wood Dale, formerly of Hillside; beloved husband of Margaret “Peggy”, nee O’Boyle; loving father of Chuck and the late Ann Marie and Michael L. Brennan; dear brother of the late Patricia (the late Tom) Tompkinson and Mary Jane (the late James) Peterson and brother-in-law…