Obituaries

Thomas Mueller Born June 8, 1949 • At Rest August 1, 2026 Thomas “Tommy” Mueller was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Anastasia Mueller; his brothers, Edward Mueller and John Mueller; and his sister, Kathleen O’Neill. He is survived by his sisters, Marie (Jack) Bell and Christine (Steve)…

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Tom Birt, formerly of Ballynease, County Derry, Ireland, and later of Chicago, Illinois, USA, in his 87th year. Tom emigrated to Chicago as a young man, where he met his beloved wife Sarah and built a life centered around…

Mary McNally, beloved wife of Terence; cherished mother of Margaret (Patrick) Kranteras, Sean (the late Lisa), and Jeffrey (Sara); dear sister of Peggy (the late Patrick) O’Donnell, Padraig, the late Michael, and the late Martin; treasured sister-in-law to Sally (the late Lawrence) Martin, Michael (Kathleen), and Kathleen (the late Jerome)…

Brendan Payne; beloved husband of Sherry nee Olson; loving father of Cassidy & Gavin; cherished son of Margaret nee Gavin and the late Frank G.; dear brother of the late Frank, Patrick (Heather) and John; fond uncle of Maggie and Sean; treasured nephew to John Gavin; special cousin to Margaret…

Edward Carlson, beloved son of the late Edward & Constance nee Delre, loving brother of Carolann (James) Braunhold, cherished nephew of Tom, fond cousin and friend to many. Visitation Saturday 12 PM- 5 PM at Gibbons Family Funeral Home 5917 W Irving Park Rd (½ block East of Austin). For…

Mary Ann Galauskas, beloved wife of the late Alex; loving mother of Curtis (Betty), the late Pamela, and Keith (Donna); cherished grandma of Adam, Rachel, Zachery, Kevin, Ashley, Kyle, Tyler, and BriAnna; dear GiGi of Alex, Dominic, Jensen, Zayden, Jameson, Maximus, Liliana, Olivia, and Priscella; fond aunt and friend to…

Visitation Tuesday, July 21,  3-8 PM at Gibbons Family Funeral Home 5917 W. Irving Park Rd (1/2 Block East of Austin) Funeral Mass Wednesday, July 22, 10:30 AM at St Pascal Church (Melvina & Irving Park Rd) Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery Hillside, IL

Gail Joy Schneider (Wojtowicz), born 14 January 1953, passed away Thursday, 2 July 2026 after a brief, but strenuous battle with cancer. A lifelong Chicagoan, Gail exemplified the city that made her. She was strong, confident, and stubborn, while simultaneously making her way through this world with kindness, grace, and…

Nora P. Lynch nee Dillon native of Spiddal, Co. Galway, Ireland. Beloved wife of the late Patrick F.; loving mother of the late Patrick (Jerilynn) Lynch, John (Landis)Lynch, and Marian (Robert) Benson.; Cherished Grandma of Garrett (Ashley) Lynch and Lauren (Aldo) Santillana; Great Grandma of Kennedy, Lyla and Lucca; dear…