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Therese V. Leahy, nee Quinlan, age 68, beloved wife of the late John E. “Jack”; loving mother of John Jr. and Tim (Esther); proud grandmother of Ryan, Patrick and Abigail; dear sister of Marigail (Bill) Hinchley, John (Patricia) and Cy (Patty) Quinlan, Ann (Tom) Qualiato and Marian Quinlan; fond aunt…

George Raymond Hanrahan, age 86, longtime resident of Elmhurst, Army Veteran of WWII, member of and usher at Immaculate Conception Catholic Parish, Elmhurst; dearest husband of Rita, nee Nutow; loving father of Sharon (Dave) Rosner, Marilyn (Dennis) Hanrahan-Speck, Mark (Natay) Hanrahan and the late Mary Ellen Krull; proud grandfather of…

Kevin W. White, age 50, resident of Villa Park, loving father of Kristen, Kevin, Jr. and Kyle; dear brother of Michael (Carole); cherished son of the late Walter and the late Mary T., nee McKenna; fond uncle of Danielle Michelle (David) Ziegenhagen and Michael Jr. (Kate) and great-uncle of Tatum.…

John M. Reboletti, age 74, Army Veteran of the Cuban Missile Crisis, former union printer and Republican Precinct Committeeman; beloved husband and loving caretaker of the late Janice, nee Babich; loving father of Dennis M. (Michelle) and Tracy M. Reboletti; proud grandfather of Zachary Reboletti and Dionna Shedrick; dear brother…

Joseph P. Croci, 81, passed away peacefully, Native of Chicago, formerly of Elmhurst, USAF Korean War Veteran; 34 year employee of Illinois Bell Telephone Company; beloved husband of Mary, nee McPhail; loving father of Joseph (Michelle), Mary (Thomas) Gibadlo , John (Kathleen), James (Jacquelyn) and Jeff (Karen) Croci; proud grandfather…

Mary Louise Long, nee Reilly, former resident of Elmhurst; longtime parishioner of Immaculate Conception and Visitation Parishes, Elmhurst; volunteer driver and cook with Meals on Wheels, PADS volunteer  and volunteer of Ministry at Elmhurst Extended Care; beloved wife of the late William J.; loving mother of Dennis (Rosalyn) Long, Mary…

Frank J. Stankiewicz, Sr. Visitation : Thursday, October 31, 2013 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, November 1, 2013 from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Funeral Service: Friday, November 1, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home Entombment : Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Hillside

Robert J. Cronin, Sr., age 76, Veteran of USMC, 47 year member of Immaculate Conception Parish, Elmhurst; dearest husband of Mary Ann, nee Hoffman; loving father of Bob (Beverly), Regina (Joe) Hughes, Carolin (Kerry) Mannion, Becky (Scott) Sutton, Christine (Tom) Falkenberg and Jennifer (Bob) Geiger; proud grandfather of Kaitlin (Nick)…

Timothy P. “Tadhg” Murphy, age 84,Native of Waterville, Co. Kerry, Ireland, longtime resident of LaGrange Park, former Stationary Engineer with City College of Chicago; beloved husband of the late Mary C., nee O’Brien; loving father of Graham P.,  Mary S., Kevin (Melissa) and Sean B. Murphy; proud grandfather of Breanna,…

Terrance J. O’Donnell, age 69, beloved husband of Jan; loving father of Kelly, Shannon (Brad) Ross, Diana (Dave) Heyer, Terry, Rick Finn and Tiffany (Jeff) Odorisio; proud grandfather of Joe and Katie Ross, David, Charlie, Sam and Allie Heyer, Molly and Ricky Finn and Eloise and Lola Odorisio; dear brother…

Charles George “Chuck” Spencer, age 35, graduate of Fenwick High School, Class of 1996 and Dominican University; cherished son of Russell and Loretta, nee Kirby; beloved brother of Russ, Betty (Manny Urbina) and Margaret (Joe) Solomon; loving uncle of Stella Loretta Solomon; dear nephew of William (Alma) Kirby, Betty (Roger)…

James C. McKeegan, age 60, resident of Oak Park, beloved son of the late James and the late Yolande McKeegan, nee Carlson; loving brother of John (Barbara) McKeegan, Yolande (Steve) Lamick, Thomas McKeegan, Peter McKeegan, and late Susanne Golz and Jeremey Christine McKeegan; proud uncle of Karen (Tony) Fraid, Daniel…

Dorothy M. Kelley Visitation : Friday, October 11, 2013 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Saturday, October 12, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Funeral Service : Saturday, October 12, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home Interment : Oakridge Cemetery, Hillside

Lorraine E. Van Deventer, nee Wedman; beloved wife of the late Jethro J “Bud”.; loving mother of Kenneth (Jayne) and Cathy Vella; proud grandmother of Kenneth and Matthew Van Deventer and Tony Vella; Visitation Monday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m and Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral service 11:00…

Valerie M. Blain, age 92, nee Serafin, resident of Elmhurst, former member Elmhurst Garden Club and Welcome Wagon; beloved wife of the late Frank A.; loving mother of Charlotte (the late John G. Hamby) Blain Hamby, MD, Frank A. (Marilyn L.) Blain and Jeanne M. (James) McGlinn; proud grandmother of…

Mass of Christian Burial : Friday, 10:00 a.m. at Saint Giles Catholic Church, 1025 Columbian Avenue, Oak Park.  Interment to follow at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Hillside.

WELTER Kenneth F. Welter, Sr., age 85, resident of Huntley, graduate of University of Illinois, School of Engineering; beloved husband of Victoria, nee Difino; loving father of Susan (Joseph) Lavalle, Kenneth F. Jr. (Jennifer), Joanne Pittman, and Julie (Daniel) Grainge; proud grandfather of Joseph, Brian and Lauren Lavalle, Lauren, Karen,…

Visitation : Monday, September 16, 2013 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 17, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Funeral service : Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at 10:00 a.m.  at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, Elmhurst Interment : Immediately following service at Queen of Heaven…

Bert J. Hawkins, age 86, resident of Elmhurst, Army Veteran, survived by children Judith Ann and Bert J. III and his grandchildren. Visitation Friday, 8:00 a.m. until time of funeral service 10:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Interment…

Ray Jozaitis, longtime resident of Elmhurst, Army Veteran of WWII, beloved husband of Rita, nee Evans, for 64 years; fond father of Pete (Kathy) and Maribeth (Jim) Anderson; proud grandfather of Nicole, Ryan, Kyle, Carrie and Sarah. Visitation Saturday, August 31, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral service…

Justin Tyler Adamkiewicz, age 28, suddenly, resident of Elmhurst; Graduate LeCordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, Chicago; beloved son of Lauri (Robert) Nadler, nee MacDonald and Stan Adamkiewicz; loving brother of Garry, Tim, Ashley and Amber Majewski, Heather, Nick and Jacob Nadler. Visitation Sunday, August 25, 2013 at 3:00 p.m.…

Daniel J. Connell, age 48, lifetime resident of Elmhurst, former Elmhurst Extreme and Elmhurst Airborne Coach; beloved husband of Alicia, nee Christensen; loving father of Brendan and Michael; cherished son of Frank and Dorothy, nee Brown; dear brother of Kevin, Clare (Glen) Klock, Brian (Cammie), Terese Klinger, John, and David…

Arthur J. Caruso, age 93, Navy Veteran of WWII, resident of Elmhurst; member of WOW; beloved husband of the late Beverly, nee Young; loving father of William and the late Arthur; proud grandfather of Jay, Donna and David; dear brother of Peter (Jean) and Michael (Olia) Caruso, Gloria (Mark) Morrison…

Bruce Cameron, 75, of Las Cruces, NM, formerly of Oak Park; beloved husband of the late Barbara, nee Guy; loving father of Sean (Jennifer) and Guy(Cynthia); proud grandfather of 5; cherished son of the late Marshall Alex and the late Beatrice Cameron; loving companion of Lobo;  Bruce served his country…

Michael P. Brophy, age 81, Native of Dublin, Ireland; currently of Elmhurst; U.S. Navy Veteran; member Painters Union Local 147; retired Foreman at Pepper Construction with over 40 years of service; loving husband of Eileen, nee Keane; devoted father of Michael J., Brian P. (Judy), Kevin T., Doreen M. (Greg)…

Chester Lawdenski, age 84, Army Veteran of Korean War; resident of Oakbrook Terrace; beloved husband of Ann, nee Conoboy; loving father of Thomas (Robbin), Timothy (Tamara) and James (Elvira); proud grandfather of Troy, Dana and Tory Lawdenski, Heather (Jason) Gonzalez, Nickolaus, Lauren, Vincent, Elizabeth and Nathaniel Lawdenski and great-grandfather of…

George J. Jungman, age 94, Navy Veteran of WWII, beloved husband of the late Mildred, nee Brousil; loving father of Sandra (James) Durkowski, Amelia (Dennis) Karns and George Jr. (the late Margaret); dear grandfather of Timothy (Laura) Durkowski, Michael (Mary Ann) Durkowski, Keith (Jaime) Durkowski, Kathryn (Brian) Mack, Christine (Matthew)…

SPATAFORE Jeanette Spatafore, nee Vitale, age 91, formerly of Mayslake Village, Bellwood and Berkley; beloved wife of the late Frank E.; loving mother of Deacon Anthony (Monica) Spatafore; proud grandmother of Nicole Spatafore and Danette (Eric) Hedman and great-grandmother of Michael, Anthony, Kyra and Lauren; cherished daughter of the late…

Marcus “Marc” Oliver, age 68, Army Veteran of Vietnam War; beloved husband of Mary Therese, nee Tarpey for over 40 years; loving father of Kevin (Angie) Oliver; proud grandfather of Nora and Ryan Oliver; dear brother-in-law of Charles (Harriet) Tarpey and the late Arlene Gallo Ashoff; fond uncle of Debbie,…

Ardele Josephine Payne, age 95, of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully August 7, 2013, beloved wife of William T. for over 74 years; loving mother of Thomas E.(Jean) and the late William; dear mother-in-law of Joan Ward; proud grandmother of Thomas M. and Dave (Tina) Payne and great-grandmother of Jack and…

Robert F. “Bob” Spahn, age 76, resident of Oak Brook, formerly of Elmhurst, Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual; lifetime member of the Million Dollar Round Table; member of River Forest Country Club, Graduate Notre Dame Class of 1958, Graduate Fenwick High School Class of 1954; beloved wife of Nancy H.,…

Eileen M. Egan, age 85, longtime resident of Elmhurst, retired employee of Belden Corp., avid golfer at Columbus Park Golf Club and Sugar Creek Golf Club; loving aunt of John (Bridget) Brogan, Frank (the late Carolyn) Mabery, Mike (Ruth) Mabery, Kevin Mabery and the late Dennis (Camille) Brogan; fond great-aunt…

MONACHOS Tula Monachos, nee Tsicouris, resident of Elmhurst; beloved wife of the late Thomas; loving mother of Leon (Paula) and Michael (Cindy); proud grandmother of Christine Monachos, Katherine (Peter Klockau) Monachos, Hilary Perk, Jason (Sarah) Monachos, Lisa and Michael Monachos and great-grandmother of Gavin Monachos. Visitation Thursday, 3:00 p.m. until…

**Please note the visitation for Joan Mangam Wegner will be held at our Hinsdale location ** Joan Mangam Wegner, age 81, resident of Oak Brook, Williams Bay, WI  and Jupiter Island, FL; beloved wife of the late Charles T. Wegner III; loving mother of Charles T. IV (Tara), John F.…

Jewel Lillian Schrock, Visitation Monday, 4:00 p.m. until time of funeral service 6:00 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (1/2 mile North of  Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst.  Interment Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com

Veronica M. Chambers, nee Sullivan, age 82, longtime resident of Elmhurst; beloved wife of the late Edward; loving mother of Colleen (TJ) Vaughan, Maureen (Robert) Casey, Eileen (Michael) Corcoran and the late Katie Datro; proud grandmother of Brendan and Rory Vaughan, Megan (Jason) Quinn, Patrick and Maura Casey, Burke Corcoran…

Robert E. O’Connor, age 89, longtime resident of Villa Park, Navy Veteran of WWII; beloved husband of Mary Theresa, nee Reilly for over 63 years; loving father of Michael (Joan) O’Connor, Mary Therese (Jeffery) Scofield and the late Robert (Nancy) O’Connor; proud grandfather of Megan O’Connor, Katie (Ben) Kuehl, Trisha…

Judith Ann Muhlethaler, nee Wagner, beloved wife of Dale R.; loving mother of Eric J. (Julie); dear sister of Adela Jean (Tom) Eddington and sister in law of Ronald (Jean); cherished daughter of the late John J. Wagner and the late Felicia Wagner, nee Mautino and daughter in law of…

Gerald L. Petroskey, age 68, Veteran US Army Reserves, member Porsche Club of America; beloved husband of Cristina dos Santos Soares; loving father of Kristin (Robert) Boxall, Douglas, Carolynn Hunt and Dianna (Philip) Reichert; proud grandfather of Alexander, Matthew and Benjamin Boxall, Kayla and Chloe Petroskey, Amanda, Thomas, Evelyn and…

Cecilia Winnie Shek, loving Wife of Robert, loving mother of Catherine, Imelda and Clement, loving mother-in-law of Odilon (Ricardo), loving grandmother of Kacie, passed away, Monday, July 22nd 2013 at home. Visitation Thursday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Friday, 8:00 a.m. until time of funeral 9:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134…