Obituaries

Gail Conneely (McRaven), age 54; beloved wife of Sean; loving mother of Amanda Blair, loving daughter of Carol and the late GB Watkins and Richard Butterworth; cherished Gaga of Gianna; dear sister to Dawn Wilson, Jason (Eunsung) McRaven, Eric (Lisette) Butterworth, Danny (Amanda) Butterworth, Tom (Melanie) Watkins, and George (Lisa) Watkins Jr.; amazing sister-in-law to Michael (Kristin) Conneely, Mary Margaret (Bill) MacFadyen, and Thomas (Shirley) Conneely; spectacular aunt to many including Christi, Paige, Colman, Morgan, Jillian, Liam, Fiona, Caidyn and Colm.

Lifelong friend and sister from another mister of the Bitch and Wine crew: Allyson, Jackie, Janet, Laila, Susan Traci, and Maria. She touched the lives of so many, it was truly an honor to know her and call her a friend. She loved life and her fur babies: Mikey, Chuck, Coby, Abby, Lucy, Gigi and Oki. She was passionate about music, gardening, animal organizations especially PAWS, but most importantly spending time with Gianna. Her loss will be felt immensely by many.

Memorial Visitation Monday 4-8 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

 

Maria Roa, 56; beloved wife of Abel; loving mother of Luciana, Adrian, and Abel, Jr.; cherished grandma of Omar, Ethen, Maurizio, and Benjamin; Visitation Saturday 2-6 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

Joseph Leo Campbell, 55; cherished son of the late Elizabeth nee Cadigan and Joseph; loving brother of Jane Lykins, Barbara (Eric) Holmberg, Rosemary (Patrick) Henehan, and the late Kevin; dear uncle of Garrett Middleton, Katie Lykins, Zachary Holmberg, Zoe Holmberg, Elizabeth (David) Williams, Patrick Henehan, Jack (Lia) Henehan and great uncle of Isabella Williams; Funeral Monday 10 AM from Gibbons Family Funeral Home 5917 W. Irving Park Rd. (1/2 Block East of Austin) to St. Pascal Church. Mass 10:30 AM. Interment All Saints cemetery. Visitation Sunday 3-8 PM. For info 773-777-3944 or www.GFFH.com

Chief Master Sergeant John T. Heger, Jr., 91; died peacefully December 27, 2023. He proudly served 35 years of military service, with 20 years as part of the National Guard Services. John was the NCOIC of H.F. Radio and member of the 264^th Combat Communications Squadron. In 1953 John became a long-standing member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #2578. Beloved husband of the late Marilyn nee Vogt; loving father of Catherine Heger-Miller, William T. (Doris) and the late Robert T. and John F.; cherished grandfather of Miranda Rae Miller; great-grandfather of Amelia B.; dear brother of Judith Mills and the late Virginia Reynolds; Funeral Saturday, January 6^th 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 Maryhill Cemetery. Visitation Friday, January 5^th from 3-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. For info 773-777-3944 or www.GFFH.com

John Francis Grealish, 68, of Chicago, passed away on December 6, 2023. John was predeceased in death by his parents, Patrick and Margaret Grealish; sister Peggy Mathes; brothers Peter Grealish and Patrick Grealish, and brothers-in-law Winfried Mathes and Paul Albert. He is survived by sister Mary Jo Albert, sisters-in-law Marge Grealish and Gloria Grealish, and numerous nieces and nephews. John was a loyal friend to many. A private burial was held at All Saints Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Gibbons Family Funeral Home. For info 773-777-3944 or www.GFFH.com

Patrick Kearns, 92; husband of the late Liz nee Gibbons; father of Edward J. and the late John P.; grandfather of Ashley, and the late Ian and Sean; Family and friends will gather for Mass of Christian Burial Monday, November 27, 11:30 AM at Immaculate Conception Church (Harlem & Talcott). Interment All Saints Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Gibbons Family Funeral Home. For info 773-777-3944 or www.GFFH.com

William Frank Kapuscinski, 69; beloved son of the late Frank and Rosemary nee Pacer; cherished brother Karen Zielinski and the late Robert John; loving uncle of Cheryl, Jill, and Brad; dear great uncle of Elizabeth and Emily; fond nephew and cousin to many. Visitation Saturday, November 25, 9-11 AM at Gibbons Family Funeral Home 5917 W. Irving Park Rd. (1/2 Block East of Austin) to St Robert Bellarmine Church. Mass 11:30 AM. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. For info 773-777-3944 or www.gffh.com

Patrick J. Foley, 74; devoted husband of the late Leana Levins; beloved son of the late Thomas A.(CFD) and Bernice A. Foley-King nee Moriarty; fond stepson of the late Thomas J. King (CFD); dear brother of James (the late Ted Johnson), Kathleen “Sissy” (the late Jim, CFD) Lynam, John (Diane and the late Patsy), Michael (Dorian), Timothy (Rita), Mary, and Anna Foley (Liam, CFD) Henry and the late Tommy and Danny; fond uncle of 20, nephew, cousin, and great uncle to many; friend to all who knew him; USMC Veteran, lifelong Chicago Cubs and Bears Fan; leaving behind his cat Romper “Rompy”. As Sintra said “I did it my way”, as did Pat. Memorial Mass Saturday 12 Noon at St. Pascal Church, 3935 N. Melvina Ave. Arrangements entrusted to Gibbons Family Funeral Home. Interment private. For info 773-777-3944 or www.gffh.com

 

Roger Heikkila, 75, retired Chicago Police officer; beloved husband of Kathleen “Kathy” (nee Rossi); loving father of Paul (Adriana), Scott, and Jill; devoted son of the late Shirley and Henry; dear son-in-law of the late Lillian and Romeo Rossi; fond brother-in-law, uncle, and friend to many; avid bowler, passionate sports fan, habitual dog rescuer, longtime member of Western Catholic Union, and all-around lover of good times. Memorial Visitation on Sunday, November 26, 3-8 PM at Gibbons Family Funeral Home 5917 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL (1/2 Block East of Austin Ave.). Family and friends will gather for a Memorial Mass on Monday November 27, 10 AM at Immaculate Conception Parish, 7211 W. Talcott Ave., Chicago, IL (Talcott Ave. and Harlem Ave.). Inurnment at All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines, IL. In lieu of flowers please donate to your favorite animal rescue or Chicago Police Memorial Fund. For info: 773-777-3944 or www.GFFH.com

Barbara Kofshur nee Joeffrey; beloved wife of Michael; cherished mother of the late James; loving grandmother of Alana; dear sister of Deborah (Mark) Sobieszckyz; fond aunt of many; Family and friend will gather of a Memorial Mass, Thursday November 9 at 10 AM at St. Pascal Church (Melvina & Irving Park). Interment Elmwood Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Gibbons Family Funeral Home. For info 773-777-3944 or www.GFFH.com