Category: Obituaries

Ellen Rutherford nee Berndt; beloved wife of the late Bill; loving mom of Laura (Dave) Welch, Alison (Tom) Craig and the late Michael; cherished grandma of Elena, Ryan and Maddy; fond cousin, aunt and friend to many. Visitation Monday 9 AM until time of service 11:30 AM at Gibbons Family Funeral Home, 5917 W. Irving Park Rd. (1/2 Block East of Austin). Interment Maryhill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Anti-Cruelty Society. For info 773-777-3944 or www.GFFH.com

Robert J. McGrath; beloved son of late Kathleen nee Hamill; loving brother of Thomas and the late Edward (Margaret) and James; fond nephew of many and uncle to Steven, Jeffrey, Meaghan and Kelly; Funeral Friday 9:30 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 Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 3-8 PM. For info 773-777-3944 or www.gffh.com

Duff, James Francis (Jimmy), 67 of Chicago, loving husband of Wendy (Christian) Duff passed away peacefully April 7, 2024.  Jim battled his cancer bravely for several years.

He spent 40+ years in the financial industry at both CBOE and CBOT. He finished his career with Macquarie Worldwide. Jim enjoyed spending time with his many friends and his family. With his big heart, he always had a smile and laugh for everyone. He was a devoted Chicago sports fan, but especially the White Sox and Bears.

Jim loved his big Duff family; his late parents John & Catherine Duff; his siblings the late John Duff, Kathy Duff, Tom (Pam) Duff, the late Susan Duff, Anne (Bob) Dorneker, Margaret (Will) Walsh, Mary (Jim) Arey, Patty (Bob) Marino and Robert Duff. He also loved his extended Christian family; his in-laws the late George & Betty Christian and Laura Christian, Linda (Dennis) Miller, Doug (Ginny) Christian and Brad Christian. Jim was also a loving uncle to many nieces and nephews.

All are welcome to a Celebration of Life on Sunday, April 21st from 12:00 – 4:00 PM at La Villa Restaurant, 3638 N. Pulaski, Chicago.

John P. Mescall, 95; devoted son of the late Mary and John; loving brother of the late James and Norma; fond uncle to many; US Army Veteran. Funeral Thursday 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 Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 4-8 PM. For info 773-777-3944 or www.gffh.com

Michael P. Ibes; beloved son of the late Helen nee Gould and John; dear brother of John J, Joseph, Virginia, David (Sharon), Marianne (David) Smolinski, Patricia (Joe) Ozog, and the late Paul; fond uncle of Christopher, Brandon (Jennifer), Alex, Abby, Madalyn, and Natalie and great uncle of Madeline and Ian; Services private. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Gibbons Family Funeral Home. For info 773-777-3944 or www.GFFH.com

Martin Heneghan; cherished son of the late Margaret nee O’Toole and Patrick “Woogie”; loving brother of Patrick (Carol), Theresa (Mike) Henry, Brian (Sheila), Sean (Maria), Kathleen (Michael) McComb, Michael (Elvia), Colleen (Kirk) Thompson, Moirra and the late Mary Josephine, Eileen and Michael Anthony; dear nephew, uncle, and cousin to many; Family and friends will gather for a Memorial Visitation 2:00 PM until time of Mass, 3:00 PM at Misericordia 6300 N. Ridge. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Misericordia. Arrangements entrusted to Gibbons Family Funeral Home. For info 773-777-3944 or www.GFFH.com

In Loving Memory of Paul Wenzel Barbahen

With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we bid farewell to Paul, a beloved husband, dad, grandpa/Opa, friend, and cherished member of our community, who departed too soon from this world on Wednesday, February 28th, 2024.

Paul is survived by Carol, his loving and devoted wife, who shared a lifetime of cherished memories and unwavering love. Paul leaves behind Jennifer (Don Wasilevich), Emily (Brian) Gluecklich, and Margaret (Lee) Kim, his adoring daughters, who were blessed to call him dad and who will forever cherish his guidance, wisdom, and affection. Paul will live on through Donovan, Selene, Ronan, Logan, Sloane, Lucy, Jackson, Molly and Baby Kim, his beloved grandkids, who brought him immeasurable joy and whose laughter filled his heart with happiness.

Paul was preceded in death by Carolyn and Norbert and Bernice and Fred, who welcomed him with open arms into the eternal embrace of peace.

A celebration of Paul’s life will be held on Saturday, March 16th, 2024, at The Village UCC Church.

1150 Meadowcrest Rd.

La Grange Park, IL 60526

Church Doors Open at 10:30am – Service at 11am

Visitation with family after service with light refreshments.

 

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the American Heart Association in memory of Paul.

Paul was a man of extraordinary intellect, whose sharp mind, wit, and voracious thirst for knowledge illuminated every room he entered. He approached every aspect of life with an insatiable curiosity to learn and was able to provide us with his wisdom and logic. Whether engaged in deep discussions or sharing insights, his mind shone brightly, leaving an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Beyond his remarkable intellect, Paul was a beacon of humor, wit, and fun. His infectious dry sense of humor could light up even the darkest of days, bringing a smile to those around him. His witty remarks and playful banter created countless moments of happiness and camaraderie, leaving lasting memories that will forever be cherished. Whether it was his classic one-liners, his impeccable timing, or his uncanny ability to recall every line from The Simpsons or Family Guy and find relevance, one thing was for certain, life was never dull when he was around. In the immortal words of Monty Python, “Always look on the bright side of life.”

Above all else, Paul was a man of boundless love. His heart overflowed with compassion, touching the lives of all who crossed his path. He had an innate ability to make everyone feel valued, offering unwavering support and unconditional love to his family and friends. Paul leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and intelligence that will continue to inspire and uplift us. Though he may no longer be with us in person, his spirit will forever live on in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to have known him.

As we mourn the loss of Paul, let us also celebrate the beautiful life he lived and the profound impact he had on all who knew him. May his memory be a source of comfort and strength during this difficult time.

Rest in peace, Paul. You will be deeply missed, but your love and light will continue to shine brightly in our hearts forever.

With love and fond memories,

Carol, Jenny, Emily and Maggie

Neil O’Mahony; beloved husband of Katy nee Mulligan; loving father of Margaret, Eamon and Ian; cherished son of Frank and Sheila nee Teahan; dear brother of Noreen Therese, Eileen (Joe), Terry (Felicia) and the late Mary Pat; fond cousin and uncle of many; devoted coach to many; friend to all who knew him; Funeral Tuesday 9:15 AM from Gibbons Family Funeral Home 5917 W. Irving Park Rd. (1/2 Block East of Austin) to St. Robert Bellarmine Church. Mass 10:00 AM. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Evanston. Visitation Monday 3-8 PM. For info 773-777-3944 or www. GFFH.com

Rosemary Morgan; beloved wife of James; loving mother of Laura (Jeffery) Kain and the late Sharon (Michael) Schoener; cherished grandmother of Carolyn (Kraig) Deeren and Kevin (Alanna) Kain and great-grandmother of Genevieve, Kol and Gunnar; Family & friends will gather Friday from 10 AM until Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM at St. Pascal Church (Irving Park & Melvina). Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Gibbons Family Funeral Home. For info 773-777-3944 or www.GFFH.com

Shannon (McDaniel) Maza, 52, of Chicago Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2024 after a six-year battle with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis).

A native of Toledo, Ohio, Shannon moved to Chicago, Illinois to attend DePaul University where she met the love of her life Eric. After graduation, Shannon stayed in Chicago with Eric and went on to teach high school chemistry, conduct research at the renowned Fermilab in Chicago, work for the Chicago Park District, and was employed as an independent salesperson in various industries, most recently cabi.

Her most rewarding job, however, was being a wife and mother. Shannon and Eric welcomed their children, Jacob and Julia, in 2005 and 2008, respectively, and their dream of being parents was fulfilled.

Shannon was a vocal and determined advocate for her children and volunteered at their schools and in numerous organizations making sure they and all children had the resources they needed.

Shannon loved her family and friends fiercely. She loved to cook, bake, clean, be a beer-snob, host parties, decorate for the seasons, run, talk loudly, and cheer for her children. ALS took all of that away over time, but she made the best of a horrible situation and shared her struggles on social media with hundreds of people being both vulnerable and incredibly strong.

Shannon was preceded in death by her grandparents, Virgil and Agnes McDaniel and Ed and Florence Henrich, her father David McDaniel, and father-in-law Jerry Maza.

She leaves behind her devoted husband Eric, her son Jacob, daughter Julia, mother Mary Jo McDaniel, mother-in-law Jeanne Maza, sister Kristen Van Wert (David), sister-in-law Lori Frieri (Jeff), brothers-in-law Greg Maza (Sandy) and Chris Maza, ten nieces and nephews, and her loving aunts and uncles.

Upon her death, Shannon elected to participate in the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Blazeman Foundation for ALS and the UMB Brain and Tissue Bank research initiative.

Family & friends will gather, Saturday, March 9 for a memorial visitation 10:00 AM until time of mass 11:00 AM at St. Pascal Church (Irving Park & Melvina) 3935 N. Melvina Ave. Chicago, IL 60634

In lieu of flowers, we ask that you make a donation to the Les Turner ALS Foundation in Shannon’s name. This foundation provided numerous resources for Shannon and all those who suffer from this devastating disease.

Arrangements entrusted to Gibbons Family Funeral Home. For info 773-777-3944 or www.GFFH.com