Obituaries

Carol Watkins, age 77, passed away surrounded by love, leaving a legacy of warmth and family devotion. Born in 1946, Carol lived a life rich in joy and compassion, always placing her family at the heart of her world. Carol will be remembered as a matriarch who cherished her role…

David M. Loeger, 54; beloved son of the late Richard and Mary; loving brother of Mary Beth (Joe) Lula, Judy (Corey) Schuster, Susan (Rich) Knorowski, Therese (Tom) Macek, Kathy (Kurt) Karrasch, Laura, Dan (Julie) and Brian (Leanne); cherished uncle of Jennifer, Linda, Julie, Jeff, Karen, Michael, Karl, Amy, Kevin, Mark,…

JoAnn Truschke, 92; loving mother of Hal (Ginger), Eileen (Ken), Kent (Leanne); cherished grandmother of Kelli and Allen (Carol), beloved great-grandmother of Jared, Mandy, Jordan, Mikayla, and Madison. Preceded in death by daughters Deborah and Dawn and grandson Tristan. Memorial Mass Wednesday, June 5, 10:30 AM at St. Pascal Church…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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;…

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;…