Obituaries

Visitation: September 16, 2016

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John P. McDonald; beloved husband of the late Carol; loving father of Matthew (Maureen), Michael (Bre), Joan, and Elizabeth (Scott) Valasquez, and late Joseph; cherished grandfather of Robert Michael and John Ricardo; dear brother of Mary Pawlicki, Michael (Jan), Joseph, Martha (Mike), Ann (Kurt) Harz, and Rita (Mike) Sweeney; fond uncle to many; dear nephew of Marie Marinelli; dear son of Antoinette and Francis Fabianski and the late Joseph and Cecile. Visitation Friday from 4-9 PM at Gibbons Family Funeral Home 5917 W. Irving Park Rd. (½ Block East of Austin) and Saturday 9:30 AM until Mass of Christian Burial, 10:30 AM at St. Pascal Church (Melvina and Irving Park Rd.). Interment All Saints Cemetery. For info 773-777-3944 or www.gffh.com

Visitation: September 16, 2016

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Lydia (Leda) G. Zubeck; loving aunt of Phylis Fanuko, Josephine Poulos, Joyce Folgert, Lorraine (David) Henrichs, Linda McGlynn, Cheryl Lurie, Jane (John) Gerlack, Carol (David) DelMedico, Janice Kayden, the late Victor (Corle) Mitchell, Paul Mitchell, Donald (Lorraine) Gailus, and Judy Evjen; loving great-aunt to many nieces and nephews; beloved sister of the late Anna (George) Mitchell, Betty (Anthony) Gailus, Amelia (Anthony) Plaza, Vlastie (John) Kayden and Joseph; cherished daughter of the late Joseph and Sophie; dear friend to many. Former employee of the Chicago Park District and Marshall Fields. Visitation Friday 10 AM until time of Mass at St. Pascal Church, 3935 N. Melvina Ave. Mass 11 AM. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. For info 773-777-3944 or www.gffh.com

Visitation: September 14, 2016

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Patrick “Paraic” McDonagh; beloved husband of Tarah; loving father of Amber, Nolan, Patrick and Connor; cherished son of John and Abbie; dear brother of Jennifer (Cody) Folan and John; fond uncle of Caitlin, Coley, Little Abbie, Johnny, and Isabel; friend to many; Funeral Thursday 10:15 AM from Gibbons Family Funeral Home 5917 W. Irving Park RD (½ Block East of Austin) to Our Lady of Victory Church. Mass 11 AM. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 PM. For info 773-777-3944 or www.gffh.com

Visitation: September 07, 2016

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Emerson Williams; beloved husband of Ruth nee Reber; loving father of Sandra (Kenny) Hodo, Danny, Linda (Michael) Jorgensen, and Lisa (Jay) Long; cherished grandfather of 14 and great-grandfather of 11; dear brother of Florine Hester, Joann Garriott, and Ruth Matson; fond uncle of many; US Army Veteran. Visitation Wednesday 9:00 AM until time of service 1:00 PM at Gibbons Family Funeral Home 5917 W. Irving Park RD (½ Block East of Austin). Interment Mt. Olive Cemetery. For info 773-777-3944 or www.gffh.com

Visitation: September 06, 2016

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Visitation Tuesday, September 6 from 9 AM until time of prayers at 10:30 AM at Gibbons Family Funeral Home (1/2 Block East of Austin) to St. Pascal Church. Mass 11 AM. Interment Private.

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