Obituaries

Dennis O’Sullivan

Visitation: March 05, 2018

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Dennis O’Sullivan, 89, native of Ballinskelligs, Co Kerry, Ireland; beloved husband of the late Sheila nee Curran; dear father of Kieran and Brian; fond uncle to many; Longtime member of Local #399. Funeral Tuesday 9:15 AM from Gibbons Family Funeral Home 5917 W. Irving Park Rd (½ block East of Austin) to St. Tarcissus Church. Mass 10 AM. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Visitation Monday 3-9 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Rainbow Hospice. For info 773-777-3944 or www.gffh.com

Catherine M. Albrecht

Visitation: March 02, 2018

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Cathy Albrecht, age 59; beloved daughter of the late Elizabeth and Francis; devoted sister of Judy (Woody) Faigen, Peggy (Dennis) Weisbrod, James (Pamela), Tom (Nancy) and the late Mary Beth; cherished aunt to many. Private services and interment. Cathy’s family want to acknowledge the outstanding support and loving care given to her by the Sisters, nurses and entire staff for 50 years. In lieu of flowers please make donations to St. Mary of Providence, 4200 N. Austin, Chicago, 60634.

William A. Timmins

Visitation: March 01, 2018

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William A. Timmins, 88, native of Carlow, Co. Carlow, Ireland; beloved husband of the late Mary “Maisie” nee Whelan; loving father of Elizabeth (Mark Naze), Christina and Dymphna; fond uncle to many; good neighbor to all. Bill was a lifelong learner and advocate for education. Member of Carpenters Local #181 for 50 years. Thank you to Advocate Hospice for care and support. A special thank you to his caregiver Jane. Visitation Thursday 9:30 AM until time of Memorial Mass 10:30 AM at St. Benedict Church, 2215 W. Irving Park Rd. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Irish American Heritage Center, irish-american.org.

Judy L. Karys

Visitation: February 22, 2018

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Judy L. Karys, nee Fox, 80 earned her angel wings on February 16, 2018. Judy was the loving wife of the late Stanley M. Karys for 59 years. Stanley preceded her in death just a year ago. She was the devoted mother of Dona Day, Daniel (Shari) Karys, Susan (Albert) Diaz, Debra (Kevin) Barchard; cherished grandmother of Devon, Tara, Daniel Jr., Zachary, Patrick, Pamela, Richard, Jennifer, Michael, Conor and Megan; and adored great grandmother to many. She will be deeply missed by her entire family and all who had the privilege of knowing her. Services and interment private. For info 773-777-3944 or www.gffh.com.

Bernard J. McDermott

Visitation: February 19, 2018

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Bernard J. McDermott, 80, native of Arigna Co., Roscommon, Ireland; beloved husband of Mary nee Joyce; loving father of Stephanie, Sean (Katrina), and Desmond (Lisa); cherished grandfather of Rhianne, Leah, and Joe; dearest brother of Kathleen; fond uncle to many nieces and nephews; Funeral Tuesday 9:30 AM from Gibbons Family Funeral Home (½ block East of Austin) to St. Pascal Church. Mass at 10 AM. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Visitation Monday 3-9 PM. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Rainbow Hospice, American Cancer Society, or Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. For info 773-777-3944 or www.gffh.com

Mary Jane Denihan

Visitation: February 08, 2018

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Mary Jane Denihan nee Mulvihill, 87; beloved wife of John “Jack”; loving mother of Patrick, Deirdre and the late Daniel Joseph; dear sister of Donald (Therese) Mulvihill; Longtime member of the Frances O’Neill Club and Friends of Irish Literature. Retired Chicago Public School teacher. Family & friends will meet for Visitation Thursday 10 AM until time of mass 11 AM at St. Mary of the Lake, 4200 N. Sheridan. Interment Private. Arrangements entrusted to Gibbons Family Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to SPRED-Chicago. For info 773-777-3944 or www.GFFH.com

Josefina Vega

Visitation: February 04, 2018

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Josefina Vega nee Diaz, 91; beloved wife of Manuel; loving mother of Manuel (Sandy) and Raul (Jannie); dearest grandmother of Ryan Thomas, Kevin Patrick, Jennifer, Elizabeth (James), and Raul M.; fond great grandmother of Ramona; Visitation Sunday 4-8 PM at Gibbons Family Funeral Home 5917 W. Irving Park RD (½ Block East of Austin). Family & Friends will meet for Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM at St. Pascal Church (Melvina & Irving Park). Interment at Maryhill Cemetery. For info 773-777-3944 or www.GFFH.com

Ruth “Babe” Hansen

Visitation: January 19, 2018

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Ruth “Babe” Hansen nee Eichorst; beloved wife of the late Edward J.; loving mother of Linda (Bob) Stanko, Patti (Thomas) Mander, Michelle (Sean) O’Hehir and Michael (Sue); cherished Nanny of William Jr., Edward, and Lisa (Dan), Thomas (Diana), Daniel, Sean (Megan), Joseph, Courtney and Carolyn, Briana and Michelle; adoring Great Nanny of Melanie, Lauren, David, and Roman; dearest sister of Bernice, the late Mildred, Raymond, and Joseph; fond aunt to many; Visitation Friday 3-9 PM and Saturday 10 AM until time of service 11 AM at Gibbons Family Funeral Home, 5917 W. Irving Park Rd. (½ Block East of Austin). Interment Private. For info 773-777-3944 or www.gffh.com