Rose M. Little, beloved wife of the late John L. Little; loving mother of the late John P. Little; devoted daughter of the late Patrick and Mary O’Donnell of Carna and Rosmuc, Co. Galway, Ireland; cherished sister of Margaret Dunn (the late Russell), the late Thomas (the late Adonai), the late John, the late James, the late Joseph (the late Elaine), and the late Mary O’Donnell.
Dear aunt of David Dunn, Donna (the late Fred Lantau), Mary Day, Thomas (the late Jane), Loretta, Jerome and Kevin (Cynthia) O’Donnell, Theresa (Mark Anderson), Patricia (Frank Janiga), Jolane (Michael Reder), Starr (Jimmy Mitchell) Tracy (Daniel Kwak) and Patrick O’Donnell, David(Nancy) and Lance Simpson; and the late Michael and the late Danny Dunn. Rose is also survived by 27 great nieces and nephews, 45 great-great nieces and nephews, one great-great-great niece; and many cousins and friends.
Rose loved spending time with her family, traveling and playing bingo. Rose was proud of the artwork she created, including jewelry and painting.
Visitation Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 9:00am at St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 4646 N. Austin Ave Chicago, IL 60630. Mass at 10:00am. A private family burial will follow. Arrangements entrusted to Gibbons Family Funeral Home. More info (773) 777-3944 or www.GFFH.com
I’m deeply sorry for the loss of Great Aunt Rose. I regret that Mary Day and family won’t be able to attend the funeral, but please know my heart and thoughts are with you and the family during this difficult time. May her memory bring comfort and peace to all who loved her.
To the entire family of Rose Little, our thoughts are with you and all of our memories of Rose.
Todd and Brittney