Author: Gibbons Funeral

Karen Christensen, our beloved sister passed away peacefully on May 24, after a courageous lifetime of health complications. Despite all of this she earned multiple bachelor’s degrees and a master’s from DePaul University. She inspired us all with her faith, love, support, and kindness. She loved her family dearly. She was a great Santa’s helper. Her artistic talents and creativity were shared with every card, note and invitation. We will so miss receiving them. She reminded us of the importance of education and continuous reading. We thank her for the yearly gift of Reader’s Digest continuing our father’s tradition. She cherished her beautiful garden that she knew was a gift from God with all who saw it. She is survived by her sister Diane (Dennis) Schultz and Donna (Scott) Sutcliffe, the late James (Sandy) Christensen, Eileen (the late Joseph) Yankee and the Deane/Devitt families. She is a loving aunt to Katie, Matt, Jay, Megan, Caleb, Makena, Eden, Rebecca, and Annette. Visitation will be held Saturday from 10:30 AM until Mass of Christian Burial, 11:30 AM at St. Julianna Church (Touhy & Oketo). Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Shriner’s Hospital. Arrangements handled by Gibbons Family Funeral Home. For info 773-777-3944 or www.GFFH.com

Michael Joseph “Joe” Hession, 83; native of Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, Ireland; devoted husband of Mary nee Falsey; loving father of Maureen (Andrew) Urganus, Kathleen (John) Zielinski and the late Kevin: cherished grandpa of Kevin, Olivia, Brendan, Aidan, Genevieve and Erin; dear brother of John; the late Martin, Lilly, Maureen, Noel, Bernadette and Kevin; fond uncle and friend to many; Visitation Wednesday 9:00 AM until time of prayers 11:00 AM at Gibbons Family Funeral Home 5917 W Irving Park Rd (1/2 Block East of Austin) to St. Pascal Church for Mass of Christian Burial, 11:00 AM. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to American Cancer Society. For info 773-777-3944 or www.GFFH.com

William “Bill” Staunton, 85; native of Killawalla, Co. Mayo, Ireland; devoted husband of Kathy nee Retzke and the late Mary nee Kearns; loving father of Erin and Kevin (Beth); cherished Grandpa “Paca” of Sean; dear brother of Joe, Maureen (John) Garvin, the late Mike (Bridie), Bridgie (Pat), Jack (Catherine), Thomas (Evelyn), Jimmy (Nancy), Paddy (Dorothy), Martin (Maureen); fond uncle to many.  4^th Degree, Knights of Columbus, Tonti Council.  Memorial Visitation, Wednesday, May 31^st 9:30 AM until time of Memorial Mass 11 AM at St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 4646 N Austin Ave. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mercy Home for Boys and Girls or Misericordia. Arrangements entrusted to Gibbons Family Funeral Home.  For info 773-777-3944 or www.gffh.com

 

David was the dear son of the late John Patrick Jordan and Anna Marie Dayer Jordan; adored father of Keema (Kima) Whitehawk Jordan; beloved brother of Michael (Nancy), Patricia (Ray) Fox, the late baby Joan, the late Judy, the late John, the late Dennis, the late baby Robert, the late baby Joseph, Daniel (Mary Ann), Patrick (Theresa), the late Martin (Maureen) and Mary (Scott) Mattas; loving uncle to Corey (Jamie) Mattas, Meghan Jordan (Ryan McGuire), the late John Fox (Alexandria Seydel), Lisa (Michael) Lowes, Lauren Gaborek, Michael Mattas, Camille Jordan, Jordan Mattas, John P. Jordan, Jack Jordan, Elizabeth Mattas, Liam Jordan, Caroline Jordan, Martin Jordan, Jr., Jackson Mattas and Fallon Lowes; cherished  friend, nephew and cousin to many.

 

David grew up on the West Side of Chicago, the 7th of 10 children who all attended St. Angela School.  David went on to St. Patrick High School and then Loyola University of Chicago where he earned degrees in English and Communications and was an editor on the school’s newspaper, The Phoenix. David then earned a masters degree in journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. He worked as a reporter and editor for Lerner News Publications.

 

David was handsome, funny, gentle and had a brilliant mind. He was witty, with an oddball, offbeat sense of humor but was never mean spirited. He was a terrific writer and read everything. 

He loved his daughter, Kima, with his whole heart. He loved his friends and his crazy, loud, big, fun family, including his Swiss cousins, having had the opportunity to make two trips to Switzerland along with other travels across Europe.

 

He was an inspiration to many, fighting through 32 years of various serious health problems and physical limitations that started with a brain tumor at age 31. David worked tirelessly and bravely to get through each day. He had help from many angels, in his last 5 years on earth. 

He will be greatly missed by those who loved him.
 

Donations in memory of David Jordan may be made to: Jack and Marty Jordan Fund supporting athletics at St. Angela School.

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Interment private. A Celebration of life will be held Saturday June 3, 2023, from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. with an open mic from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. at Emerald Isle, 6686 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago. All are welcome.

 

For info please contact Gibbons Family Funeral Home 773-777-3944 .

James Brown; beloved husband of Patricia nee Stark; loving father of Jimmy Brown and Vicky (Lowell) Hawes; dear brother of Betty Ann (Pat) Quinn, Jack (the late Ellen) Brown, Kathy (Butch) Nix, Carol (Dave) Pitzer, Michael (Laura) Brown, Patti (Larry) Hall, the late Peggy and Annie; fond uncle and cousin of many; Visitation Wednesday 4-8 PM at Gibbons Family Funeral Home 5917 W. Irving Park Rd. (1/2 Block East of Austin). Family & friends will meet for Mass, Thursday 10:30 AM at St. Pascal Church (Melvina & Irving Park Rd). Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, donate to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or a charity of your choosing. For info 773-777-3944 or www.GFFH.com