Posts Written ByMarya Gibbons

Cynthia E. Arndt, age 61, Employee at MCD Clinics, Villa Park and Pawfect Styles, Lombard; mother of Eric (Lia Moretti-Arndt) Arndt and Stacey Chellberg Arndt; grandmother of Leela and Dutchie Moretti-Arndt; sister of Michael (Theresa) Arndt, Linda Masse,Bill (Theresa) Bruno, Mary (John) Divita, Christina Arndt, Margie Bruno and the late…

Virginia S. Pokorny (Spalo) of Elmhurst, IL passed away peacefully on July 8th , 2022 with her loving husband by her side. She was 91 years old. She was preceded by her parents Anthony P. and Catherine M (Lucey) Spalo, her brother Raymond A.Spalo and sister-in-law Marilyn (Wittenburg) Spalo. She…

Rolando Gonzalez, Sr., Native of Cuba, longtime resident of Elmhurst, retired employee of Chrysler Corporation, member UAW; beloved husband of Maria, nee Solorzano; loving father of Rolando Gonzalez, Jr. and step-father of Ramon Mata and Anna (David) Taylor; proud grandfather of Gianna, Arianna and Marisella Gonzalez, Nicholas Mata and great-grandfather…

Elizabeth Ann “Beth” Sartore, nee Arneson, age 43, longtime resident of Elmhurst; Chief Strategy Officer, American Association of Neurological Surgeons; Active volunteer at Immaculate Conception Grade School and Cheer Coach with Elmhurst Eagles; beloved wife of Patrick; loving mother of Adam and Mia; cherished daughter of Coral and Allen Arneson…

Antonio F. Del Fiacco, of Oak Brook, IL age 101, past resident of Collarmele (AQ), Italy as well as Cicero and Roselle, IL: beloved husband of the late Velia, nee Cipriani; loving father of Vince (Zully), Rose (Angelo) Armellini, Dario (Gina) and Leda Del Fiacco; cherished grandfather of Sabrina (Jeff)…

Gertrude Kohnke, nee Lenz, age 85, resident of Lombard for the last 6 years; formerly of Villa Park for 58 years; active member Apple Computer Club, Garden Club, an amateur photographer in Photography Club, frequent Art Institute visitor with a special admiration for the Monet collection, great cook known for…

Noreen M. Colgan, nee McMahon, Native of Chicago, longtime resident of Villa Park; beloved wife of the late Patrick; loving mother of Patricia, Tom (Kim), Maureen (Tom) Stude, Geralyn (Steve) Hamilton, Heather (Vance) Wise, Patrick (Amanda) and John (Aliana); proud grandmother of John, Mary Clare, Margaret, Caitlin (James), Cristin, Nathan…

Stanley R. Sloan passed away in Elmhurst, surrounded by his family; A native of Detroit, Michigan where he spent his childhood and young adulthood; Air Force Veteran of the Korean way with 4 years of military service; Graduated from Hillsdale College before moving to the Chicago area as an accountant…

Josephine Benedetto, nee Coloprisco; member Immaculate Conception Parish; beloved wife of the late Richard P. Benedetto; loving mother of Deanna (Michael) Butkovich, Joseph (Anne Marie) Razza and Josette (Thomas) DiNardo; proud grandmother of Dominic Hall, Anthony Butkovich, Joseph (Chloe) and Anthony (Aria) Razza and Lisa (Matt) Auriemme and Anthony DiNardo;…

Marvin Sussman passed away in Elmhurst, surrounded by family. He was born in Chicago in 1923, and spent his entire life in Chicago except for his 4 years of military service in WWII; Marvin was the beloved husband of the late Miguelle, nee Genty for 64 years; loving father of…

Roberta E. Halperin, nee Atkinson, of Elmhurst; Co-founder of Prostat Corporation and Stephen Halperin & Associates, Ltd.; beloved wife of Stephen A.; loving mother of Jennifer (Dan) Dahir; proud grandmother of Owen and Lexi Dahir; dear sister of David (Dee Anne) Atkinson and the late Jeanne Gartland; cherished daughter of…

Terrence L. Lee, age 54, longtime resident of Bellwood; beloved son of Gloria (the late Richard) Jackson, and John (Louise) Lee; loving brother of LaTonia (Derrick) Liburd, Robyn (John) Diaz, Draenna (Jason) Hamje and the late Darrell Dowdy, T. Renee Young and David Penn; dear uncle of Aniyah, Camille, Cory,…

Theresa Rose Grbac, nee Hunter, age 91 , longtime resident of Elmhurst and formerly of Franklin Park; active member of the Franklin Park Women’s Club for over 50 years; member General Federation of Women’s Clubs; founding member and original board member of the Franklin Park Park District; former President of…

Pablo Chavez, age 85, resident of Elmhurst since 1969: beloved husband of Susanne, nee Kendl; loving father of Yvonne Schmidt and Diane Chavez; proud grandfather “Opa” of Daniel Schmidt (Kayla Joyce), Katherine Schmidt, and Joshua Clague; brother of Dolores Calhoun and the late John Chavez, Theresa Garcia and Lorenzo Chavez;…

Geraldine “Gerri” Pontarelli Fasano, 81, of Elmhurst, died in her home May 20. She is survived by her daughters-Tina M. Fasano and Claudine M. Fasano Origitano, her grandsons-Vincent T. Brunson and Reed C. Brunson, her son-in-law Thomas C. Origitano, her brother-in-law Bruno R. Fasano, her cousin Rosario Anthony Pontarelli, and…

Hattie Rain HaysBecker passed peacefully in the arms of her family on May 22, 2022. Born February 21, 2022, time was stolen from her and was too short, but she was well-loved. She got so many cuddles, felt the sun on her face at the park, met the Easter bunny…

Kevin M. Class, age 64, Native of Lockport, NY; Graduate of the College of the Holy Cross and Medill School of Journalism, Northwestern University; dear father of Julia Class; cherished son of Lorraine E., nee Tudor and the late Harold M. Class; loving brother of Kelly (Peter) Guziewski; fond uncle…

Jose Luis Nieves, age 62, longtime resident of Elmhurst, member of Order of Freemasons; beloved husband of Sheila, nee Esposito; loving father of Amethyst and Antonio Nieves and Godfather of Francesca Ahern; dear brother of Aracely (Alex) Muñiz, Agustin T. (Lilia) Melgar, Patricia (Paul) Tackett, Carlos (Olga) Trujillo, Judith (…

Veronica T. Bowling, nee Moran, age 90, longtime resident of Lombard, former RN with RPW Obstetrics and Gynecology with over 35 years of service; beloved wife of the late Robert J. Bowling; loving mother of Patricia (Mark) Schneider, Peggy (Dave) Zitzer, Mary Ellen (Patrick) Mills, Margie Bowling and Lisa (Bill…

Doris Junesse Riordan, nee Thompson, age 89, resident of Huntley, IL and Mesa, AZ, formerly of Mt. Prospect, IL; loving wife of the late John J. Riordan; beloved mother of Thomas J. (Margie), Steven J., Patricia J., John J., Susan J. Carter and the late Dennis J. and Elizabeth J.…

Jeanne S. Boehm, nee Scordamaglia, age 90, longtime resident of Elmhurst; former member Immaculate Conception Bereavement Committee, York High School SRO, Picture lady at Hawthorne Elementary and reading tutor in Bensenville school district; beloved wife of Frank; loving mother of Greg (Cindy) and David (Candice) Boehm; proud grandmother of Jacob,…

James W. Maddin “Jim”, age 94 1/2, long time resident of Hinsdale, formerly of Chicago.  A veteran of the U.S. Army and Marine Corp., years in the ink and printing business, an avid sportsman who also played 16-inch softball for 40 years. Member of Charter Fitness and former ER volunteer…

Oriano Luchini, age 74, Native of Italy, longtime resident of Elmhurst, retired employee at McMaster Carr; beloved husband of Maria Teresa, nee Tognazzini; loving father of Linda (Nick) Steffan and Paolo (Margaret Gazdzcka) Puri; cherished Nonno of Michael Kohs, Nathan Puri and the late Steven Kohs; dear brother of Eli…

Jeanne M. Costello, nee Mulligan, age 91, Longtime resident or Elmhurst; beloved wife of the late Terrence J. Costello, loving mother of Jeanne (Dennis ) DeKoninck, Terry (Meg), Patricia (the late Stephen) Millea, William (Nora) and Catherine (Peter) Zurek; proud grandmother of Amy and Danny Costello, Stephen, Timothy (Alexis) and…

Visitation : Friday, May 6, 2022, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Committal Service : Immediately Following Visitation at Queen of Heaven Interment Chapel, Hillside (approx 1:15 pm)

Matthew (“Matt”) James Toole, age 51, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2022, surrounded by his devoted family, following a courageous 12-year battle with ALS. Matt is survived by his amazing wife, devoted caregiver, best friend, and the love of his life, Karen (nee Regan), and the pride and joy…

Marlyn E. Covelli, 84 beloved sister and aunt of many passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. Marlyn was born in Chicago to the late Carmen and the late Jean Covelli. Marlyn was a loving sister of Jerome (Brenda) Covelli and the late Elaine (Edward) Kimball and Linda (Michael)…

Marie P. Doherty, nee Brennan, Native of Janesboro, Limerick City, Ireland; longtime resident of Hillside; cherished wife of the late Edward F.; proud mother of Edward J. (Cheri Gideon), Mary Kay, Patricia (Russel) Bocchieri, Geralyn (Dean) Degl’Innocenti, Colleen (Thomas) Bende and Dr. James (Leslie) Doherty; devoted grandmother of Maureen, Michael,…

Stephen J.Sullivan, age 69, born in Chicago, IL to the late Gertrude R. (Sutton) and Lory J. Sullivan, raised in Oak Park, longtime resident of Elmhurst, currently of Bolingbrook; retired member Pipefitter/Welder Local 597; beloved husband of Cynthia M., nee Kruszecki; loving father of Nathaniel J. Sullivan, Monica Ann Sullivan…

Joanne Mary Gabert, nee Klupar, age 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by family; native of Chicago, 70 year resident of Elmhurst, currently of Lombard; Graduate of Immaculate Conception Grade School and High School, Elmhurst; Graduate Rosary College, ICGS school secretary for 30 years; beloved wife of Martin for 60 years;…

Janet Niehaus Carroll Mass of Christian Burial : Wednesday, March 30, 2022, 9:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 134 Arthur St., Elmhurst Interment : Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery (following Mass), 6001 W. 111th Street, Alsip Memorial contributions may be made to : Franciscan Outreach, 717B W. 18th Street, Chicago,…

Diane Marie Dennis, nee Green, age 58, longtime resident of Elmhurst and employee at Elmhurst Hospital; beloved wife of Christopher J. Dennis; loving mother of Brittany and Tyler Krawczyk and Christopher and Danielle Dennis; cherished daughter of Patricia, nee Fabish and the late Donald Green; dear sister of Bob (Cindy),…

Lucille M. DiBartolomeo, age 88, longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully March 16, 2022; beloved mother of Diane (William Vankat) DiBartolomeo and Robert (Kevin McCarthy) DiBartolomeo; dear sister of Joana DeSanto and the late Mae DeLuca, Elizabeth Hansen and Anthony Calonico; daughter of the late Louis and Pasqualina Calonico;…

Lillian H. Adamowicz, age 93, longtime resident of Addison; beloved wife of the late Frank J.; loving mother of Karen (Gregg) Olalde, Ken (Marcie) and Gary Adamowicz; proud grandmother of Adam (Lauren), Brad (Aivy Nguyen) and Mark Olalde, and the late Elizabeth Olalde and Jordon Adamowicz and great-grandmother of Madison…

Violet Veltri, nee Straka, age 98, beloved wife of the late Michael J.; loving mother of Gail (the late John) Meyers, Michele (Minas) Karoutsos and Tina Duke; proud grandmother of Michael (Anna) Meyers, Mia (Adam) Karoutsos-Wise, Paris (Jessica) Karoutsos, Jordan (Tracy) Duke, Kaylie (Andrew) Stone and Nathan Duke and great-grandmother…

Edward Charles Russin, age 73, lifetime resident of the Chicagoland area; former employee of IDOT; avid fisherman, consummate gardener and forever outdoorsman, beloved father of Kevin (Mary Kay) Russin and Kelly (Kevin) Sindelar; cherished Papa of Juliana, Anthony and Arabella Sindelar; dear brother of late Walter Jr. (Joan) Russin, Claudia…

Laura Joyce Passarella, age 89, longtime resident of Downers Grove, retired LPN at Gottlieb Hospital and former employee at Westlake Hospital; loving mother of Sherry (Freeman) Thomas; proud grandmother of Niccole (Isaac) Belman, Jennifer Passarella and Justin (Rossella) Passarella; cherished great-grandmother of Giovanni and Kai Passarella, Wynter Belman, Arianna Gomez,…

William J. “Bill” McGinnis, age 74, of Elmhurst, Illinois, passed away on March 1, 2022, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born on May 10, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Francis and Helen (O’Connor) McGinnis, he attended St. Pascal Grammar School, St. Patrick High School (Class…

Michael J. King, age 91, of Oak Brook, passed away peacefully at Saint Patrick’s Residence, Naperville. Michael was born and raised on a farm in Miltown Malbay, County Clare, Ireland. His childhood was filled with stories his father would share of the great opportunities that awaited hard working people in…

Marion R. Feely, nee Bugarewicz, age 97, beloved wife of the late Edward Augustyniak and the late James Feely; loving mother of Sandra (Dale) Finucane, Mary Lou Ferrante, Mary Margaret (the late Richard) Martin and Carol (the late Gary) Hamilton and the late Teresa (Jim) Yokubonis; proud grandmother of Mark…