Obituaries

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.

Visitation: June 22, 2016

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John Blaho; loving husband of 66 years to Grace nee Mete; dear father of Judy Loen, Nancy Johnson, and Dorothy (Brian) Flynn; cherished grandfather of Connor and Caitlin Flynn, and the late Michael Johnson; dear brother of Eleanor; fond uncle, cousin, and friend to many. Visitation Wednesday from 3-9 PM at Gibbons Family Funeral Home 5917 W. Irving Park Rd. (½ Block East of Austin) and Thursday 9:30 AM at St. Pascal Church, 3935 N. Melvina Ave (Melvina & Irving Park), until time of Mass of Christian Burial, 10:30 AM. Interment All Saints Cemetery. For info 773-777-3944 or www.gffh.com

Visitation: June 12, 2016

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Richard E. Olson; beloved husband of Virginia nee Swanson; loving father of Deanna (Rob) Nabar; cherished grandfather of Chloe and Ethan; dearest son of the late Elmer and Virginia; caring brother of Al (Joy), Ron (Beth) and the late Laura Zylstra; dear brother-in-law of Sr. Marcian Swanson, SSSF, Marilynn Hebbard, Marcia Swanson and Larry Swanson; fond uncle of many; Visitation Sunday 3-9 PM and Monday 9:00 AM until time of service 11:00 AM at Gibbons Family Funeral Home 5917 W. Irving Park RD (½ Block East of Austin). Interment Private. Proud member of IBEW Local #134 for over 40 years. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association. For info 773-777-3944 or www.gffh.com

Visitation: June 08, 2016

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Catherine H. Boyd nee Twohig, 83; beloved wife of the late Francis, CFD; loving mother of Kathleen (David Miller & the late Mark) Sanborn, Debra Boyd-Livesey, Patrick and the late Michael, CFD (Tanya); cherished grandmother of Nicole (Anthony), Christopher, Kathryn, Christopher, Serena and Patrick; dearest great-grandmother of Chase and Grace; dear sister-in-law of Charles (Mary Lou) Boyd and James (the late Elizabeth) Claussen; fond aunt of many; Funeral Thursday 11:00 AM from Gibbons Family Funeral Home 5917 W. Irving Park RD (½ Block East of Austin) to St. Bartholomew Church. Mass 11:30 AM. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to your favorite animal charity would be appreciated. For info 773-777-3944 or www.gffh.com

Visitation: June 03, 2016

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Charmian N. Peska; precious, cherished and adored daughter of the late John J. “Jack” “Doc” and Lillian Jean nee Vorda; dear friend of Ray Ojeda and Teresa Lopez. Visitation Friday 4-8 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM until time of service 11:00 AM at Gibbons Family Funeral Home 5917 W. Irving Park RD (½ Block East of Austin). Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to your favorite animal charity. For info 773-777-3944 or www.gffh.com

Visitation: June 02, 2016

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Funeral Mass June 2, 2016 1:00 PM at St. Francis Borgia Church Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery