Posts Written ByMarya Gibbons

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…

John E. “Jack” Wallace, age 94, Navy Veteran of WWII; passed from this life on November 24, 2022, at his home in Elmhurst. Jack was the beloved husband of the late Joan, nee Grondy; loving father of 13 children, Marianne (Peter) Prudhomme , Louise (Jim) Roche, Beth (Ron Gostek), Rich…

Hauchick “Otto” Yim was born in China on June 1, 1942 to Yim Lei and Yuen Wai Yi, their youngest child. He married Mang Wai “Catherine” Hui on August 2, 1971. In October 1990, he emigrated to Elmhurst, IL from Hong Kong with his family, with whom he remained close…

Martin V. Cabral, age 70, longtime resident of Bensenville, beloved husband of Guadalupe Ultreras; loving father of Martin (Araceli), Elena, Arturo, Mayra and the late Lupita Cabral; proud grandfather of Jonathan Cabral.  Visitation Tuesday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. until time of prayers 9:00 a.m. at…

Timothy J. Doherty, age 44, beloved husband of Jennifer Jepsen; devoted father of Irene and Teri; cherished son of Mary and the late John Doherty of Greencastle, County Donegal, Ireland; dear son in law of Diane Jepsen; loving brother of John (Denise) Doherty, Liam (Sue) Doherty, Mary (James) Collins, Kathy…

Virginia L. Bamford, nee Fischer, age 79, Native of Elmhurst, long time resident of University Park, Graduate of Immaculate Conception High School, Class of 1961; longtime employee of Federal Signal Corporation; avid photographer, seamstress and cross stitcher; beloved wife of the late Ronald; loving mother of Barbara A. (Bob) Rypstra;…

Elisa Cozza Visitation: Thursday, November 10, 2022, 5:00 p.m. until 8 :00 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home Interment : Friday, November 11, 2022, 10:00 a.m. at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery

Maureen Louise “Mo Mo” Mullen, age 74, cherished twin of Kathleen (the late Robert J. Boylan) Mullen and sister of William (Diane), Daniel (Susan), Judi (Chris) Douvris and the late Michael (Danusia) Mullen; beloved daughter of the late Catherine M., nee Cullen and the late William E. Mullen; dear aunt…

Mark T. Perto, age 61, a lover of life, grew up in Hillside where he made many life long friends, graduate of Proviso West High School; longtime pressman at Graphic Packaging International in Carol Stream; beloved father of Eric and Paige Perto; cherished grandfather of Mason; cherished son of Rita,…

Thomas James Armstrong, age 64, of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully on October 22nd surrounded by his beloved family. He is survived by his wife, Mary, nee Shepard, his children, Mary Elizabeth (Jason) Noble, John Richard, Daniel Thomas and Kathleen Rose Armstrong; his cherished grandchildren, Caroline Elizabeth, Declan Ryan, Isobel Virginia…