Category: Obituaries

Visitation: May 14, 2016

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Michael “Mikie” A. Stephens, 68 of Knoxville, TN pass away October 29 in Sayre, PA. Mikie served as decorated officer in the Chicago Police Department for 31 years, 21 as a patrolman and 10 as a detective. After he retired to Knoxville, he served as a detective for the Knox County Sheriff’s Department. Beloved husband of Lola; dear brother of Bonnie (John) and Fred (Martha); loving step-father of Tim (Laurie) Himmelmann, Joseph (Amy) and Jonathan (Joseph); cherished grandfather to Rhiannon Himmelman, Alyssa and Emily Trudniak; Mikie was a NRA benefactor, Quail Forever member, avid hunter, fisherman and boater. In his later years, he happily served as a reading tutor. His sense of humor, penchant for mischief and joy he brought to those around him will be missed. In accordance to Mikie’s wishes, a Memorial Visitation will be held May 14, 2016 from 2-6 PM at Gibbons Family Funeral Home, 5917 W. Irving Park RD., Chicago. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, 1407 W. Washington Blvd. Chicago, IL 60607 or cpdmemorial.org. For info 773-777-3944 or www.gffh.com

Visitation: May 12, 2016

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Mary A. O’Regan nee Reel, native of Co. Armagh, Ireland; beloved wife of the late James; loving mother of Mary “Maura” (Edward) Walsh, James (Debra), Michael (Mary), and the late Patrick (Bridget); cherished grandmother of Mary Ann (Nick) Cannella, Kathleen, Susan, and Edward Walsh, Kimberly (Matthew) Goress, James, Brendan, Sean, Salina, and Eric (Mishelle) O’Regan; fond great grandmother Brianna Rolke, Nathan, Luke, Josh, and Abigail Goress; dear sister of Pete (Kathleen), the late Patrick (Eileen), Michael-John (the late Angela), James, Bridget, Gertrude, and Eugene (the late Kathleen) Reel of Co. Armagh, Ireland; fond aunt of many; Funeral Friday 10:00 AM from Gibbons Family Funeral Home (½ Block East of Austin) to Divine Savior Church. Mass 10:30 AM. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 3-9 PM. For info 773-777-3944 or www.gffh.com

Visitation: May 04, 2016

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Florence Finnin nee Williams; beloved wife of the late Thomas; loving mother of Thomas E. (Mary), Florence, Julie (Peter) Paso, and Joan; dear grandmother of Andrew (fiancé Amanda), Jaclyn (Charlie) Thibault, Thomas, Kevin, and Aileen; cherished great grandmother of Gigi Thibault; fond aunt of Thomas, Steve, Cooki, Michelle, and Maureen; Funeral Thursday 10:15 AM from Gibbons Family Funeral Home (½ Block East of Austin) to St. Cyprian Church. Mass 11 AM. Interment Private. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 PM.

Visitation: May 04, 2016

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Josephine Barrett nee Chambers; beloved wife of the late Peter; dearest daughter of the late Agnes nee Boyle and Thomas Chambers; loving sister of Patrick (Kathleen) Chambers; fond aunt of many; Funeral Thursday 10:30 AM from Gibbons Family Funeral Home 5917 W. Irving Park RD (½ Block East of Austin) to St. Monica Church. Mass 11 AM. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 PM. Native of Newport, Co. Mayo, Ireland. Member of IAHC and Shamrock American Club. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Patrick Fathers.

Visitation: May 01, 2016

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Barbara Ann Kelly “Babs” nee Gorham, passed away on April 27, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was the beloved wife of the late Luke J. C.F.D; loving mother to Luke L. C.P.D. (Eileen), Patrick C.F.D. (Shari), Ann (Daniel) O’Grady, Mary Elizabeth (Thomas) Broderick and Daniel (Tara); devoted grandmother to Aidan, Luke, Brenna and Sean Kelly, Ashley, Jack and Matthew Kelly, Kelly, Katelyn and Meghan O’Grady, Briana, Ryan and Kelsey Broderick and Daniel and Kate Kelly; loving sister to Peter (Lin) Gorham; cherished daughter of the late Mark and Carter Gorham; dear sister- in- law of the late Jim (Bea) Kelly, the late William Kelly, Kay Lou Kelly, the late Kathleen (Robert ) Dyra, Andy (Therese) Kelly, Karen Kelly and the late Maureen Chambers; fond aunt, cousin and friend of many in the United States and Ireland. Retired from the Illinois Attorney General’s Office and the Chicago Department of Aviation. She was truly a very special person whose greatest joy in life was being a mother and grandmother. She will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral Monday 9:30 AM from at Gibbons Family Funeral Home (½ Block East of Austin) to St. Thecla Church. Mass 10:30 AM. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 2-9 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Chicago Police Memorial Foundation or the Chicago Fire Department Widows and Orphans Fund.

Visitation: April 24, 2016

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Alfred Polito, 84; loving husband of the late Veronica nee Conneely; beloved father of the late Sol and Edward; dear step-father of Veronica Brosnan, Ester (George) Schiavone, and Michael Conneely; cherished grandfather of 10; fond brother of Jim (Maryellen) and Dolores. Memorial Visitation Sunday 3-8 PM at Gibbons Family Funeral Home 5917 W. Irving Park Rd. (½ Block East of Austin). In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. For info 773-777-3944 or www.gffh.com

Visitation: April 23, 2016

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Visitation Saturday, April 23, 2016 from 12:00 noon until 5:00 PM

Visitation: April 15, 2016

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Pauline Caron nee Lapointe; beloved wife of Robert; loving mother Michael, Michele, Dianne (Sam) Peress and the late Denise; cherished grandmother of 5 and great-grandmother of 5; Funeral Saturday from Gibbons Family Funeral Home 5917 W. Irving Park RD (½ Block East of Austin) to St. Pascal Church. Mass 10 AM. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Visitation Friday 3-9 PM.

Visitation:April 13, 2016

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Michael Flaherty, 63; beloved husband of Barbara nee Cooney; loving father of Michelle, Sheila Marie and the late Kevin; dear brother of Maureen (Frank) O’Rourke, Margaret (William) Gavin, Ciaran (Mary), Colin, Gerald, Noreen, Christopher, and the late Teresa; fond uncle of many; Funeral Thursday 9:15 AM from Gibbons Family Funeral Home to St. Benedict Church. Mass 10 AM. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 PM. Native of Lettermore, Co. Galway, Ireland. Member of Local #58 for over 33 years. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Greater Chicago Food Depository or American Cancer Society. For info 773-777-3944 or www.gffh.com

Visitation: April 13, 2016

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Michael Flaherty, 63; beloved husband of Barbara nee Cooney; loving father of Michelle, Sheila Marie and the late Kevin; dear brother of Maureen (Frank) O’Rourke, Margaret (William) Gavin, Ciaran (Mary), Colin, Gerald, Noreen, Christopher, and the late Teresa; fond uncle of many; Funeral Thursday 9:15 AM from Gibbons Family Funeral Home to St. Benedict Church. Mass 10 AM. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 PM. Native of Lettermore, Co. Galway, Ireland. Member of Local #58 for over 33 years. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Greater Chicago Food Depository or American Cancer Society. For info 773-777-3944 or www.gffh.com