Obituaries

Family and friends will meet for Mass of Christian burial 10 AM at St. John Brebeuf Parish, 8205 N Harlem Ave, Niles. Interment St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Belmont & Cumberland Avenues, River Grove. For info 773-777-3944 or www.GFFH.com

MARY J. GLEASON (nee Joyce), Age 96 passed away on December 13th, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was a devoted mother to Michael, Shawn (Paula), Maureen, Sheila Joyce and Peter Gleason (Marcy). Loving grandmother to Joshua, Bridget Scaglione, Zachary, Luke Hammes, Bianca Gallivan (Sean), Gracie and Stella Gleason. Great…

Leonardo Antonio, 39. Born October 14, 1985, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. To have known Leo is to have known unconditional kindness and a loyal friend. He took great pride in being a father and dedicated his life to raising his daughter. He had a passion for music…

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…