Author: Gibbons Funeral

James P. Mulson

James P. Mulson, 87, Beloved husband to Kathleen Nee Graf, loving father to Linda (The late Phil) Poe, Diane (Bob) Malek, Carol (Alan) Coleman, Mary (Ken) Gossett. Cherished grandfather to Christina, Sammie, Robert, Sarah, James, Ryan, Kathleen, Jenna, and the late Michael. A dear uncle and friend to many. James was an honored Army Veteran, and a proud Lane Tech Alumni. Family and Friends will meet Wednesday at St. Pascal Church (Irving Park Rd & Melvina) for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 3-8 PM at Gibbons Family Funeral Home, 5917 W. Irving Park Rd. (1/2 Block East of Austin).

Barbara Mulkerrin

Barbara Mulkerrin, 95, native of Callowfeenish, Carna, Co. Galway, Ireland; beloved wife of the late Coleman; loving sister of Peggy (the late John) O’Flaherty and the late Kathleen, Sarah Folan, Mary Lydon, Martin, Brid Mulkerrin, Patrick, Tom, and John; preceded in death by many in-laws; fond aunt of many; Longtime member of the St. Cornelius Women’s Guild. Family & friends will gather for Visitation Friday 9:30 AM until Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM at St. Juliana Church, 7201 N. Oketo (Oketo & Touhy). Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Gibbons Family Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Mercy Home. For info 773-777-3944 or www.GFFH.com

 

Margaret Irene Jackson

Margaret Irene Jackson; beloved wife of the late Douglas Lee; loving mother to the Karen (Tom) Angerman, Douglas, Julie (the late William) Vivanco, David and late Jeanne (Ivan) Quitko; cherished grandmother of Jason, James (Arianna), Robert Sammarco, Margaretmary and Megan, Vivanco; devoted great-grandmother to Boston, Maxwell, and Jamie Lee; adoring daughter to the late John and Margaret Traynor;  loving sister of William (Joann), Phil (Linda), and Marty Traynor and Mary (James) Gedemer; fond friend to many and an inspiration to all that knew her. She also took great pride in her job at the United States Attorney’s office. Visitation, Sunday October 30, 4-8 PM at Gibbons Family Funeral Home, 5917 W. Irving Park Rd (1/2 block East of Austin). Family & friends will gather at St. Pascal Church (Melvina and Irving) for Mass, Monday October 31 at 10:30AM. Interment private. For info 773-777-3944 or www.GFFH.com

 

Russell L. Murrell

Russell L. Murrell, beloved husband of Ellen nee Trick; cherished father of Jonathan, Samantha, and William; loving son of the late Mary and Russell; dear brother of Larry “Joe” (Dorothy), Wayne “Bub”, Patricia “Sissy” (Steve) Hallmark, James “Jim” (Devona), and the late Dean (Deirdre); fond uncle, friend, and hunting buddy of many; Visitation Tuesday 3 PM till time of service 6 PM at Trinity Christian Fellowship, 7000 West Belmont. Interment Private. Arrangements entrusted to Gibbons Family Funeral Home. For info 773-777-3944 or www.GFFH.com

Joseph M. Barton

Joseph M. Barton, 81, beloved father of Julie (Anthony) Grech; loving grandfather of DeAnna and Olivia Grech; dear brother to Mary Ann (the late Bob) Wojtalik, Kenny, Jean Ann (Jim) Roth, and the late Yvonne Barton; cherished uncle of 9 nieces and nephews; and great uncle of many.

Joe was a graduate of Lane Tech High School. He proudly served in the US Army from 1963-1965. He worked as an Offset Lithographer at Commerce Clearing House (CCH) for 38 years. In his spare time he enjoyed playing softball and bowling and watching his beloved Chicago Cubs, Bears, Blackhawks and White Sox. He will be missed greatly by all those who knew and loved him.

Family & friends will gather for Visitation Monday, Oct 24th from 10 AM until Mass of Christian Burial, 11 AM at St. Pascal Church, 3935 N Melvina Ave., Chicago (Irving Park & Melvina). Interment St. Joseph’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimers Association, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and Spectrum Health Hospice.  Arrangements entrusted to Gibbons Family Funeral Home. For info 773-777-3944 or www.GFFH.com

Jim Fanning

Jim Fanning, 66; beloved brother of Joanne (Joseph) King, Kevin (Valerie) and the late Paul Kevin; cherished uncle of Maureen (Jason) King and Colleen King; loving son of the late Paul and Rita; fond friend to many; Retired Engineer of Local # 143. Visitation Friday, October 28th from 9-10:30 AM at Gibbons Family Funeral Home, 5917 W. Irving Park Rd. (1/2 Block East of Austin) to St. Pascal Church. Mass 11 AM. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers please make donations St. Jude’s Research Hospital.

Anthony “Tony” Cummins

Anthony “Tony” Cummins,  native of Bonniconlon, Ballina, Co. Mayo, Ireland; beloved husband of Margaret nee Lowery; loving father of Sheila (Travis) Smith and David (Mara); cherished Papa of Caden and Ryan Smith and Evan, Nathan, Emily and Logan Cummins; fond brother of Annie (Michael) Holmes and the late Peggy (Edward) Callow, Thomas (Esther), James, Theresa (Michael) Rafter and Patrick (Lynne); Fond uncle of many; Visitation Saturday October 22nd from 9 AM until time of prayer 11 AM at Gibbons Family Funeral Home 5917 W. Irving Park Rd. Funeral Mass 11:30 AM at St Robert Bellarmine Church. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, mass cards preferred. For info 773-777-3944 or www.GFFH.com

Georgene Oplawski

Georgene Oplawski, beloved wife of the late Frank W.;  loving mother of Frank M. (Ursula), George A. (Maria) and the late John C.;  cherished grandmother of Frank Jr. (Alana), Amanda (John) Brodesser, Nicholas, Christopher, Frank Charles (Allison), John (Gidget), Carrie (Jerry) Merritt and Thomas (Lisa); devoted great grandmother of Madelyn, Genevieve, Maggie, Paige, Max, Sammy, Bailey, AJ, Hannah, Alisa, Zac and Nathan;  fond aunt and friend to many. Visitation Tuesday, October 25th 9 AM at St. Celestine Church, 3020 N 76th Ct, Elmwood Park, until time of Mass 11 AM. Interment Maryhill Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, please make donations to National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation,  https://www.npcf.us/ Arrangements entrusted to Gibbons Family Funeral Home. For info 773-777-3944 or www.gffh.com

 

 

Catherine K. Wilkins

Catherine K. Wilkins nee Leonard, 82; loving mother of Mary; fond Nan of Billy (Nicky) and Joey (Nicole); adored Nanny of Andrew, Olivia, Rocco and Gianna; beloved daughter to the late Catherine nee Heffernan and John Leonard; dearest sister of the late Margaret (late Ralph) Barone, Denis (Bridget), the late Michael (late Geraldine), the late Mary (late Michael) O’Neill, Julia (late Tom) Walsh and the late Ellen O’ Connor; fondest of Aunts to many nieces and nephews.Cathy was born and raised on a farm in Co. Limerick, Ireland. She worked hard night and day on the family farm, which paved the way for the hardworking woman she turned out to be her whole life. She came to the USA when she was 17 years old. Shortly afterwards she started her career at Mars Candy Company. She was very proud of the fact she had worked her way up to becoming a process operator (back then only men had held that position). She was fondly known as “Mama” to many of her co-workers.

Cathy loved traveling the world with her daughter and grandsons and had a special place in her heart for her childhood home in Ireland. She had a heart of gold and always thought about everyone before herself. From morning till evening she was on the go. Whether it was driving friends to appointments, pulling weeds and planting flowers at her daughter’s house, walking dogs for her neighbors, or painting her grandsons basement, she never stopped. She just loved and thrived on helping people. Cathy loved her daughter, grandsons, great-grandchildren (who brought her so much joy), family and friends with all of heart. She was one of a kind and will be missed beyond words.

Funeral Tuesday 9:30 AM from Gibbons Family Funeral Home, 5917 W. Irving Park Rd. (1/2 Block East of Austin) to St. Beatrice Church. Mass 10 AM. Interment Eden Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation Monday from 3-8 PM.