Obituaries

Michael J. McGowan, 66; beloved husband of Sheryl nee Lane; loving father of Bobby; dear brother of Mary Kay (Frank Klock) McGowan-Klock, Tom (Monica), Joan Roman, Pat (Christina), Maggie (dec. John Mannion), and the late Eugene; fond uncle of many; Funeral Saturday morning from Gibbons Family Funeral Home, 5917 W…

Kay Putman; loving and devoted sister of Karen; cherished companion of Michael Bobor; beloved daughter of the late Donald and Claire; dear cousin; she is preceded in death by many aunts and uncles. Longtime CNA employee. Kay was a devoted nanny to many in the Western Suburbs and she will…

Pamela A. Ortiz, 71; devoted wife to Angel; cherished mother of Theresa, Frank, and Jessica; devoted grandmother of 3; dear sister of Richard, Willy and the late Philip; fond aunt and friend to many; daughter of the late Richard and Loretta. Memorial Visitation Friday from 4-8 PM at Gibbons Family…

Gary Eugene Poston was born on July 18, 1944, to the late Martha and Perry Sr. He passed away peacefully in the early hours November 6th, 2024, after a long battle with the illnesses that were ravaging his body. He has found peace and will be fondly remembered and forever…

Norma L. Waters, 91, nee Palmer; Loving mother of Vicky Christakis, Rick Waters, Michael Waters, Patrick Waters, Edward Charles Waters, Kathleen Waters; Cherished grandmother of AC Christakis, Kosta Christakis, Colleen Waters, John Christakis, Michael Waters, Heather Waters, Dylan Waters-Groark, Mitchell Waters, Luke Waters-Groark, Eddy Waters, Rory Waters-Groark; Great grandmother of…

Sean Matthew Halloran, 38, of Chicago passed away unexpectedly on October 13th, 2024. Husband to his love Monika Jastrzebska. Survived by his parents James & Noreen Halloran, cherished brother to Mary Rose & JP. Dear uncle to Aibhilin, Noah, Julian & Ryan Jr. Brother-in-law to Morgan Halloran and Marla Jean…

Ann Marie Egan nee Murphy, BSN; devoted wife of Marty for 44 years; loving mother of John Michael and Liam (fiancé Erika); dear sister of John, Jim (Maureen), Rev. Ed, Brian (Ruthe), Mary, Therese (Bob), Jean (Pat), and the late Thomas (Laura) and Danny; beloved daughter of the late Mary…

Arlene M. Ruther (nee Hougesen), age 87, passed away on September 17, 2024; beloved mother of James (Karen) and Richard (Cara) Hougesen; dear sister of Lois (Bob) Treptow and Laurel Heart; loving grandmother, aunt, and friend of many. Interment Private. For info 773-777-3944 or www.GFFH.com

Ted Healy, age 81, of Chicago, formerly Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo,  passed away on Friday, September 6th, 2024.  Ted is preceded in death by his wife Breda Healy and long time companion Cathy Hoff, parents and siblings from Ireland.  He is survived by his daughter Laurie (Roman) Myszczak and his sisters in…