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Myron “Mike” Watry, 88, of Elmhurst passed away peacefully  surrounded by his wife and daughters; Native of Chicago; Army Veteran of WWII; Retired from The First National Bank of Chicago with 30 years of service as a banker; beloved husband of Mary Marjorie, nee O’Hara, the love of his life…

Mary Ann L. Reichel nee Assise, age 75, of Oak Brook, formerly of Elmhurst. Beloved wife of the late Robert, loving mother of Richard (Kathleen Lozano) Musil and Michael A. (Jackie) Musil, cherished sister of Patricia (Jack) Visny, fond aunt of Michelle Bailey, dear cousin and friend to many. Visitation…

Kenneth E. Williams, resident of Bellwood, Veteran of USAF, member American Legion and Elks Club; beloved husband of the late Carol, nee Olszowka; loving father of Cynthia Williams and Catherine (Don) Smiddy; proud grandfather of 4 and great-grandfather of 3; dear brother of Sue (Dave) Neil and the late Kay…

Dorothy M. Wodzien, nee Milewski, resident of Lombard, loving mother of Pat (Chris) Allen, Alan Sadovi and Sherri Sadovi; proud grandmother of Erin (John) Melwak, Natalie (John) McCarthy, Dana Sadovi and Justin (Shandessa Worley) Sadovi and great-grandmother of Dre, Dalila, Jayden, Jazzlyn and Bianca.  Visitation Monday, 8:00 a.m. until 11:00…

LONG The lovely Christine Marie Long, age 54 was the adored sister of Maureen Therese (Jeff Price) Long, Thomas Edward, Neil Joseph and Anne Elizabeth (Andrea Janakas) Long and the late Kathleen Anne Long; cherished daughter of James Joseph and the late Lenore Genevieve, nee Vallee; stepdaughter of Roberta Frances…

Anne May Kowalsky, nee Macejak, age 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, Native of Chicago, currently of Elmhurst; adored wife of Nicholas for over 57 years; loving mother of Linda (Doug) Moore, Mark (Mary Jo), Marsha (Mike) O’Connor and Greg (Kelly); dearest grandma of Tina, Alex, Eric, Lisa,…

Martin Behan, native of Doonbeg, Co. Claire, Ireland, resident of Elk Grove Village, IL and Sterling Village, FL; beloved husband of the late Sarah Kate, nee Thornton; loving father of Maureen, Martina (Danny) O’Leary, Sarah (Martin) Ronan and Brendan (Grace); proud grandfather of Sarah Ann, Emily, Daniel, Brendan, Martin Sean,…

Wayne Eberly Jones, age 80, born in Lafayette, IN, graduate of DePauw University, beloved husband and friend of Charlotte Bradley Jones, nee Corcoran; cherished son of the late Francis Arthur Jones D.D.S. and Olga Louise Jones, nee Eberly. Wayne was one of the most prominent swing and traditional jazz drummers…

Sheila Ann Cronin, nee Sullivan, age 79, resident of Elmhurst, IL and Lake Geneva, WI; member of HOC and LGBA; beloved wife of William D., Sr.; loving mother of Cathleen (Patrick) Clarke, Brian (Christine) Cronin and the late Capt. William D. Cronin, Jr.; proud grandmother of Lauren, Colleen, Eileen and…

Mary A. Hoffman, 89. Visitation on Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. until funeral service at 10:00 am. at Gibbons Funeral Home, Elmhurst. Interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, Illinois.

James V. Mastrino, age 91, Army Veteran of WWII; beloved husband of Antoinette C., nee Cirrincione; loving father of James (Kathleen), Marilyn (Dieter) Partsch and Cheryl (Michael) Bares; proud grandfather of 9 and great- grandfather of 6; dear brother of Francis Mastrino and Theresa Bennett.  Visitation Friday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00…

Margaret C. Leveille, age 87, longtime resident of Elmhurst, former volunteer at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital for over 15 years and Election Judge for over 20 years; loving wife of George; loving mother of Margaret Ann (Mickey) Gley, George (Catherine), James (Diane), Barbara (Joseph) Slama, Marilyn (Dominick) DiBella, Forrest (Cindy) and…

Jean L. Jepson, nee Forke, age 63, lifetime resident of Elmhurst, co-owner Jepson Floor Sanding Co, Inc., retired employee of United Airlines; beloved wife of James, loving mom of Jennifer and Jamie; dear sister of Sharon (Thomas) Burke, Susan (Omer) Kropf and Janet (Lloyd) Hubbard; dear aunt of many nieces…

Ophelia L. Morales, nee Chavez, age 85, passed away unexpectedly, long time resident of Elmhurst, devoted wife of the late Juan; loving mother of Lenore Lykins, Juanita Morales, Delores (Garry) Milem, Kathy (Kirk) Kerndl and Frank (Patty) and Johnny Morales; proud grandmother of Erik, Jennifer and Christopher Lykins, Jason, Nicole…

Margaret M. “Peg” Steik, nee Sterling, age 91, member of Visitation Catholic Parish since 1956, beloved wife of the late Peter J.; loving mother of Peter (Susan), Patrick (Karen), Paul, Sr., Pamela (Neil) Christell, Philip (Eileen) and Mary “Polly” (Dominic) Malone; grandmother of 22 and great-grandmother of 20; dear sister…

Sylvia F. Novotny, nee Kral, age 93,wife of the late George F.; mother of George (Lorraine), Robert (Aimee) and the late Marie Novotny; proud grandmother of David (Becky), Theresa (Jose) Elizondo, Thomas (Alicia) and Jacob Novotny and great-grandmother of 7; aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Visitation Tuesday, 3:00 p.m.…

Arlene V. Swkatt, 90, Visitation Sunday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home 134 S. York Road (1/2 mile north of St. Charles Road, Elmhurst) and Monday, 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Funeral Service : Monday, 10:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, Ltd., (Chapel) Interment : Mount Emblem…

Eileen T. Costelloe, born August 22, 1925, in Rylane, Co. Cork, Ireland, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on April 23, 2013. Eileen was the beloved wife of Michael J; loving mother of Maryellen, Noreen, Denise, Michael and John; dearest grandmother of Colleen (Larry) Wilson, Jessica, Ashley, Paige, Ryan,…

Clifford E Dyer Jr. of Elmhurst, IL passed away peacefully at home at the age of 95; native of De Soto, WI, Alumni University of Illinois Class of 1940 with a degree in electrical engineering; proud employee of Commonwealth Edison for over 30 years; beloved husband of Mary Evelyn, nee…

Thomas P. King, Sr., age 84, Native of Ballyheragh, Co. Mayo, Ireland; retired employee of AT&T with 35 years of service, member of Mayo Man’s Association; beloved husband of Nora, nee Mulvihill; loving father of Barbara (Kieran) Moran, Mary Jo (Duane) Hoke, Kathleen, John (Julie), Patrick (Stacey) Michael (Jeannette) and…

Mary Ellen, a resident of Highland Park for 45 years, age 80 passed away gently and peacefully in her home surrounded by her family. Loving wife for 50 years of Thomas; devoted mother of Rachel and Clare; beloved grandma of Meghan Dolan, Alexandra and Caitlyn Wickersham. Born in Johnstown Pennsylvania,…

Rose M. King, nee Dowling, Native of Co. Westmeath, Ireland; beloved wife of Michael J. for over 58 years; loving mother of Michael, Daniel (Maureen), Ann (Eric) Meltzer, James (Patty) and the late Kevin; proud grandmother of Michael (Leanne), Catherine (Grant) Detrick, Mary, Regina, Thomas, Colleen, Katie and Meghan King, Scott,…

William F. Luby, age 78, retired Chicago Public School Teacher with 30 years of service; beloved husband of Joan E., nee Anderson; loving father of William, Jr. and Martin (Gina) Luby; proud grandfather of Marti, Josiah, Nora and Timothy; dear brother of John (Eileen), Thomas (Kathleen), Michael (Rosemary) and Robert;…

James A. O’Sullivan, age 60, beloved husband of Judith, nee Kawecki; loving father of James A., Jr. and Jeremy (Jessica); dear brother of Kathleen (the late George) Scanlan; cherished son of Irene O’Sullivan, nee Perz; fond uncle of Richie, Heidi, Sandi, T.J. and Jason. Visitation Sunday 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.…