Author: Gibbons Funeral

Una White nee Kelly, 84, native of Kilfenora, Co Clare, Ireland; beloved wife of the late Patrick; loving mother of Brian (Mary), Jimmy (Katie) and Danny (Bridget); cherished grandmother of Megan (Sean) O’Hehir, Katlin (Brian) Graney, Danny,  Michael, Jack, Elizabeth, Sean, Thomas, Connor; great-grandmother of Maggie, Emma and Lennon; dear sister of the Margaret (the late Jack) O’Dea, John (the late Christine), late PJ (Teresa), Mary, Nancy (Michael) O’Brien, Katherine (the late Tom) Smith, Tom (Bernie); fond aunt of many; Funeral Tuesday 10 AM from Gibbons Family Funeral Home, 5917 W. Irving Park Rd. (1/2 Block East of Austin) to St. Priscilla Church. Mass 10:30 AM. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Visitation Monday 3-8 PM. For info 773-777-3944 or www.GFFH.com

Thomas A. Bockhol; loving husband of Stephanie nee Cornell; loving father of Terrance and Elizabeth; and cherished grandfather of Neason; Services Private

Joseph Roland Hannemann, beloved husband of the late Noreen (nee Keegan), devoted father of the late Pamela Lee and J. Brian, dear brother of the late Alvin, Arthur, Lorraine Knox and Dorothy Kettel.  Cherished brother-in-law of Thomas Keegan and uncle of many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Joseph and his family moved from a farm in Skokie, IL to Chicago in 1948.  He attended Steinmetz High School, where he met his sweetheart, Noreen.  They moved to Charlottesville, VA, where they lived for over 50 years.  Joseph was very involved in several service organizations, including the Albemarle Ostomy Association, the American Cancer Society and the Charlottesville Host Lions Club, where he served in several roles, including District Governor.  He was also an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church.

He was kind and giving and loved to meet people and ask where they were from.  Memorial Visitation for Joseph and Noreen will be held Saturday, October 28th from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. with a Service beginning at 1:00 p.m. at The Oaks Funeral Home 1201 Irving Park Rd (at Prospect), Itasca. For funeral info: 630-250-8588 or www.oaksfh.com

Kathleen (nee Ward) Gillespie

Born in Nobber, County Meath, Ireland to the late Peter and Mary (nee Hand) Ward; beloved wife of the late Charles Gillespie; loving mother of Maureen, Rose (Brian) Doherty and James; cherished grandmother of Kevin Doherty and Katie (Brian) Timmreck; soon to be a great-grandmother. Predeceased by her siblings Lawrence Ward of Rathgar, Dublin Ireland, Margaret Risberg of Royal Oak, Michigan, and Mary Josephine Merrigan of Orange, California.

As an infant, Kathleen lost her parents to illness and spent her childhood in a convent orphanage in Kells, Ireland. After leaving the orphanage at 14, she lived with her Aunt Kate (nee Ward) Rogers in Dublin. As a young woman, Kathleen followed her sisters to Chicago and lived with her Aunt Maggie (nee Hand) Casey and her daughter, Mary Casey. A few months later, she met the tall and handsome Charles Gillespie at an Irish dance, who had himself just arrived from Donegal, Ireland. They soon fell in love, married, and built a beautiful life together in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood. They worked hard jobs to give their children every opportunity that they never had, instilling the value of a Catholic education, and keeping their Irish culture alive with dance and music lessons—all three becoming champion Irish dancers. Known for her shock of red hair, charm, and quick wit, Kathleen the “Little Red Tornado” Gillespie most loved spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren.

Visitation Friday 3-8PM and Saturday 9:00 AM until time of prayer 9:45 AM at Gibbons Family Funeral Home, 5917 W. Irving Park Rd. (1/2 Block East of Austin). Funeral Mass Saturday 10:30 AM at St Eugene Church, 7958 W. Foster Ave. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 1400 S. Wolf Rd., Hillside; Lady of Knock Section 42, Lot 11. For info 773-777-3944 or www.GFFH.com

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Robert E. Gielarowski, on September 27, 2023. “Bob,” 72, a Vietnam veteran, was the devoted son of Loretta and the late Eugene. Dedicated father to Michael (Rebecca), Rachel (Jack) Ortega, and Carly Joy (Glenn). 

Loving grandfather to Gabriel, Michael, and Sean, and doting “Papa” to Elliott Ever. 

Dear brother to Barbara (Ray) Matlak, Margaret, Mark (Melinda), and Carol (Bob) Guthrie. 

Beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews. 

Best friend to Paul (Lola) Michaud. Loved by many. We love you, dad. Give Lady a hug for us. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital https://raise.stjude.org/fundraiser/4996313 

Visitation will take place Sunday, October 1st, 2023, from 3 to 8 p.m. at Gibbons Family Funeral Home, 5917 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, Illinois. Cremation services will be private.

Maureen O’Connor; loving wife of John Birkmann; devoted daughter of Eleanor and the late James; dear sister of Eileen (the late Karl) Reins; cherished aunt of Kristin and Stephanie Virgilio and Emily and Robert Birkmann; adoring great aunt of Tessa, Kayla, Ayden, Memphis and Annabella; fond dog mom of Gypsy and Bella; Visitation Monday 3-8 PM and Tuesday 9:00 AM until Service 10:00 AM at Gibbons Family Funeral Home, 5917 W. Irving Park Rd. (1/2 Block East of Austin). Interment Irving Park Cemetery. For info 773-777-3944 or www.gffh.com.

Joyce E. Yedlinski, 75; loving mother of Jerry (Sarah), and Jason (Kristen); beloved Grandma of AJ, and Sophia; cherished sister of Nancy; fond aunt and friend to many. Longtime Former employee of Barton Management. Family and friends will gather for Memorial Mass Saturday, September 16^th ,10:00 AM at St. Pascals Church (Melvina & Irving Park).

George T. Waring, US Marine and Vietnam Veteran; loving father of Larissa (Joe Dziondziak) Koperdak-Waring; cherished grandfather of Giana, Lilly, Camden, Michael, and Briar Dziondziak; fond uncle of many; He was a member of the VFW, American Legion, FOP, Chicago Gearheads and would volunteer as a local beat facilitator for the Chicago Police Department. Visitation Tuesday, September 19, from 3-8 PM and Wednesday, September 20, 9-10AM at Gibbons Family Funeral Home 5917 W. Irving Park Rd. (1/2 Block East of Austin). Interment Rosehill Cemetery. For info 773-777-3944 or www.GFFH.com

It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father Timothy Patrick Donahue on Thursday evening September 7, 2023. Son of the late Mary Emma Donahue and Patrick Augustine Donahue. He was the second youngest to siblings Patricia Wathen, Joseph Edward Donahue, Emily Deford, Fidelma Donahue, Mark Donahue and predeceased by siblings David Donahue and Sheila Donahue. He was a loving father to Amy, Sheila, Nicole, and Kathryn; he adored his 6 grandsons Marcello, Cole, Brody, Griffin, Hayden, Quade, and QST granddaughter Eleanor. He dedicated his life to his family and loving his late wife Dorothy Mary Donahue. We will truly never be able to fill the void of your absence and you will be missed so much by many family and friends daily. We love you dad, always and forever, give mom a hug from all of us. Rest in Peace. A memorial visitation will be held Friday, September 15 from 3:00 until 8:00 PM at Gibbons family Funeral Home 5917 W. Irving Park Rd. (1/2 Block East of Austin). Interment Private. For info 773-777-3944 or www.GFFH.com