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Eric H. Larson, 88, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2024 at his home in Oak Brook, Illinois, surrounded by his family. Eric lived his life with one goal: to be the best husband, father, and grandfather, and to support his family with love and devotion. By that definition, his…

John J. Modzejewski, of Elmhurst, beloved husband of the late Beatrice D.; loving father of Julie (Frank) Kastel and Joanne (Patrick) Leveille; proud grandfather of John, Michael, Joshua and Abigail; Visitation Saturday, March 23, 2024, 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. with a funeral service to be held at 5:30 p.m.…

John (Jack) Joseph Quinn, Sr. of Lombard, IL passed away on March 14th, 2024 at the age of 71 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Jack was born in Chicago on November 13, 1952 to the late Dr. Thomas W. Quinn and Annamae Quinn (Maloney). He is survived by…

Robin E. Cooney, age 70, longtime resident of Elmhurst; ICHS Class of 1971, avid cross stitcher, knitter, reader, puzzle master and cat lover; beloved mother of Matthew Cooney; cherished daughter of Helen, nee Deichstetter and John “Jack” Cooney; dear sister of Kathleen “Kasey” (Bill) Sparkman, Linda (Tim) True and Carol…

Harold “Hal” D. Hilan, Navy Veteran, serving in the Vietnam Conflict, longtime resident of Elmhurst; beloved husband of the late Barbara L., nee Kamp; loving father of the late Marcia (the late David) Nelson; cherished grandfather of Grace (Nick) Coyne and Kate (Caleb) Carnes and great-grandfather of Laine, Cara, Olivia…

Gregory P. Meenan Visitation : Monday, March 4, 2024, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service : Monday, March 4, 2024, 7:00 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home   In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family of Gregory Meenan: https://www.gofundme.com/f/supporting-the-meenan-family-in-impossible-grief?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet-first-launch&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer

Lester Dean Odell, age 63, longtime resident of Elmhurst, former business owner of a Xerox Agency; Lester was a charming, funny and always had a smile for everyone; he faced life with courage, resilience, and unwavering optimism, despite the challenges he encountered. Throughout his life, Lester exemplified strength and determination…

Donald J. Hoffmann, age 85, USAF Veteran; graduate of Leo High School, Chicago, received a Bachelors Degree from IIT, Chicago, and Masters Degree from the University of Dayton, Ohio, before beginning his career as a Mechanical Engineer; beloved husband of Alice, nee Carney, for 63 years; loving father of Lori…

Janet Marie Kenny-Walsh, nee Cummins, longtime resident of Willowbrook and The Villages, Florida; avid card player and world traveler who enjoyed cruising and a glass of wine shared with friends; loving wife of the late Michael S.J. Kenny and the late Thomas J. Walsh; beloved mother of Donna (Anthony) Palermo,…

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of beloved Kenneth C. Schmidt, age 64 on February 16th, 2024. Ken was a long-time resident of Elmhurst who could often be found spending time with family, his loyal pet and cherished companion Vega, teaching at Elmhurst University, or enjoying the…

Jill Marie Helton, age 52, of Downers Grove, IL passed away on February 15, 2024 after a brief, devastating battle with cancer. Jill was a retired employee at Northern Trust Bank; beloved sister of the late Nick (Karen) Helton; cherished daughter of the late Irene, nee Morgan and the late…

Dr. Thomas Miles, age 77, resident of Peru, Illinois; Vietnam Veteran of the USAF, obtained his Doctorate in Meteorology from the University of Edinburgh; a published researcher, he worked as a meteorologist across several industries including for the Atmospheric Sciences Divison of NASA Langley Research Center; dear brother of Robert…

Visitation : Monday, February 26, 2024, 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Funeral Service : Monday, February 26, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, Elmhurst IL Interment : Private Please omit Flowers

Joan Alfini peacefully passed away at home in Elmhurst, Illinois surrounded by her family and incredible caregivers. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and nurse, living her values of putting family and friends first. She loved working as a nurse, especially caring for the elderly at Oak Ridge Convalescent Home…

Emil P. Sabatino, age 96, resident of Elmhurst, Army Veteran of WWII, former employee at the Chicago Park District, Joseph Medill Bath House and longtime social worker and Director at Onward Neighborhood House, Chicago; beloved husband of Frances M., nee Zumpano for over 75 years; loving father of Michael, Barbara…

Mary Juanna Salvatore, 87, of Elmhurst, at rest February 12, 2024. Devoted daughter of the late Joseph and Lucille (nee Rocco); loving sister of Rose Salvatore; devoted aunt of Maria (Russell Wilson) Salvatore; dearest great aunt of Joshua Wilson; dear godmother of Michael Panik, Frank Perroni, Antonia Fico, Maria Salvatore…

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…