Category: Obituaries

Visitation: August 18, 2016

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Margaret A. Vignola; loving husband Anthony; cherished mother of Larry (Marlo) and Nancy (Hector) Ledesma; fond grandmother of Lauren and Adam Vignola, Christina and Gianna Ledesma; dear aunt to many; Funeral Friday 9:30 AM from Gibbons Family Funeral Home, 5917 W. Irving Park Rd. (½ Block East of Austin) to Our Lady of Victory Church. Mass 10 AM. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery Visitation Thursday 3-9PM. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation- Greater Illinois Chapter. For info 773-777-3944 or www.gffh.com

Visitation: August 17, 2016

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Raymond DuCasse Sr., 87, passed away peacefully at home in Chicago, August 14, 2016. Beloved husband of Marian nee Kalina for 63 years; loving father of Marc, Richard (John Wahlund), Aimee (Michael) Newell, Raymond Jr. and Andrea (David) Newman; proud grandfather of seven. Survived by his sister Johanne Alton of Seattle and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his siblings Frances, George, Olivene, Deni, Adrienne, and Clare. Funeral Thursday 9:30 AM from Gibbons Family Funeral Home 5917 W. Irving Park RD (½ Block East of Austin) to St. Pascal Church. Mass 10 AM. Interment Private. Visitation Wednesday 4-8 PM. Air Force Korean War veteran. Ray was a life long volunteer for the Catholic Church and his generosity throughout life benefited countless people. He had a renowned sense of humor (self-published) that inspired and uplifted all those fortunate enough to have known him. He also had a love of Mexico rooted in his early life that continued up to his passing. In lieu of flowers, donations appreciated to: Travelers Aid Chicago; O’Hare Airport, T2, Upper Level, PO Box 66019, Chicago, IL 60666. For info 773-777-3944 or www.gffh.com

Visitation: August 15, 2016

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Heneghan Hannah Heneghan nee Cronin, 86, native of Co. Kerry, Ireland; beloved wife of the late Thomas; loving mother of Mary (Pat) Feeney, Peggy (the late Dan) Cronin, Kathy (Pat) Quinn, Valerie (Denis) Murray, Johann and the late Thomas and Michael; cherished grandmother of 9 and great-grandmother of 2; fond aunt of many; Funeral Tuesday 9:15 AM from Gibbons Family Funeral Home 5917 W. Irving Park RD (½ Block East of Austin) to St. Robert Bellarmine Church. Mass 10 AM. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Visitation Monday 3-9 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Journey Care. For info 773-777-3944 or www.gffh.com

Visitation: August 11, 2016

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Joseph Makaveskis; beloved husband of the late Catherine T. nee Miller; loving father of Mary (Dale) Brigger, David (Josie), and Theresa (Bill) Jorgensen; cherished grandfather of Neil, Sandy, Mary Kay, Jimmy, Billy, Laurie, Cathy, Julie, Angela, Rebecca, and Peter; fond great grandfather of 25; Visitation Thursday 3-9 PM at Gibbons Family Funeral Home 5917 W. Irving Park Rd. (½ Block East of Austin). Prayer Service 7 PM. Interment Private. For info 773-777-3944 or www.gffh.com

Visitation: August 08, 2016

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Mary Clara Armbruster; wife of MDC; beautiful mother of Erin and Renee; loving sister of Stephanie and fond aunt; daughter of the late Darrel and Frances; Family and Friends will gather for Visitation Monday 11:00 AM until time of service 12:00 noon at Bohemian National Cemetery, 5255 N Pulaski Rd. Arrangements entrusted to Gibbons Family Funeral Home. For info 773-777-3944 or www.gffh.com

Visitation: August 04, 2016

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Peter Considine; beloved husband of the late Bridget “Bridie” nee O’Donnell; loving father of Peter (Kathy) and Bridget (Matthew Condon); cherished Papa of Katelin, Ryan, Connor, Emma, Michael, and Megan; dear brother of Steve (Delia) of England; fond uncle of many; Funeral Saturday 9 AM from Gibbons Family Funeral Home 5917 W. Irving Park RD (½ Block East of Austin) to St. Margaret Mary Church, 2324 W. Chase. Mass 10 AM. Interment Private. Visitation Friday 3-9 PM. Native of Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare, Ireland. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Patrick Fathers. For info 773-777-3944 or www.gffh.com

Visitation: July 20, 2016

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Betty Smith nee Zadler; beloved wife of the late Charles; loving mother of Jean (the late Bob) Jascot, Michael, Gary (Madelyn), Sue (Tim) Ryan, Maureen Lopardo and Steve (Elizabeth); cherished grandmother of Patrick, Paula, Michelle, Jennifer, Lauren, Patrick, Kevin, Michael, Megan, Lisa, Andrea, Matthew, Kristofer, Isabelle and Olivia; dear great-grandmother of Evie, Mara, Jordyn, and Kaley. Fond sister of Burt Zadler and aunt and great aunt to many. Funeral Thursday 9:30 AM from Gibbons Family Funeral Home 5917 W. Irving Park RD (½ Block East of Austin) to St. Pascal Church. Mass 10:00 AM. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 PM.

Visitation: July 16, 2016

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John E. Thiel, age 54; loving son of Kathleen and the late James; fond brother of Mary (James) Prisching and Matthew (Barbara); cherished uncle of Brianna (fiancé Jacob), Devin, and Caitlin Prisching; dear friend and cousin to many. Visitation Saturday 9:30 AM until time of Mass 10:00 AM at St. Pascal Church, 3935 N. Melvina Ave. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Misericordia Home or St. Mary of Providence.

Visitation: July 15, 2016

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Joseph Hurley; devoted husband of the late Susan Ellen nee Paulis; cherished father of Joseph (Karyn), Maureen and Eileen (Dr. Spyro) Analytis; loving grandfather of Alex and Danny Analytis and Addyson and Connor; fond brother of George (Mary), Helen (Charlie) Goulet, Steve, and the late Daniel (the late Molly) and Nancy (the late Sean) Crilly; lifetime friend to many. Funeral Saturday 10:00 AM from Gibbons Family Funeral Home 5917 W. Irving Park RD (½ Block East of Austin) to St. Francis Borgia Church. Mass 10:30 AM. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Friday 3-9 PM. In lieu of flowers please make donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. For info 773-777-3944 or www.gffh.com

Visitation: July 13, 2016

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Mildred Kells nee Prosser, 89, of Chicago, IL, passed in her sleep July 10, 2016. She is survived by her dear sister Rita Hardy. She was the loving mother of Eileen Reich, Marge (Allan) Jackimek, and Tim (Sharon). Loving Grandma to Michael (Dawn), Gwen (Josh), Danny, Catherine, Allie, and Ian. Cherished Great Grandma to Zeke. She was the beloved wife of the late Roger. Visitation Wednesday 9:30 AM until time of prayers 10:45 AM from Gibbons Family Funeral Home 5917 W. Irving Park RD (½ Block East of Austin) to St. Pascal Church. Mass 11:15 AM. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. She was an avid gardner and loved to crochet. She was active in every church where she was a parishioner. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Alzheimer’s Association.