Obituaries

Visitation: October 19, 2018 Description: James J. Sampey, 85, of Clearwater, Florida, passed away peacefully surrounded by his devoted family. Beloved husband of 59 years to Margaret Mary nee Gibbons. Loving father of James Patrick (Carol), Peggy (Steve) Schwartz, and Eileen Ann (Mark) Crowley. Proud grandfather of James, Rachel and…

Visitation: October 18, 2018 Description: Brian P. Mitchell, 66; loving husband of Bridget nee O’Hagan; cherished father of Colm; step-father of Maura and Liam O’Hagan; fond uncle to many; Proud member of Carpenter Union, Local 1027, long time member of Irish Northern Aid and life long supporter of the cause…

Visitation: October 17, 2018 Description: John McConville, 74; loving brother of Elizabeth (Al) Bianchini; adoring son of the late John and Catherine; retired CTA worker for over 25 years. Funeral Friday 9 AM from Gibbons Family Funeral Home, 5917 W. Irving Park Rd. ( ½ Block East of Austin) to…

Visitation: October 13, 2018 Description: John C. Scharenbrock, 83; beloved husband of the late Elizabeth nee Thiel; caring father of Steven (Linda), Susan, and Sandra; cherished son in law of Alan and Pam Thiel; dear grandfather of Jonathan, Joshua, Stephanie, Anthony, and James; cherished brother of James (Joan); fond uncle…

Visitation: October 05, 2018 Description: Mary Lynch, 87, native of Connolly Ennis, Co. Clare, Ireland; beloved wife of the late Larry; loving mother of Anne (Lenny Bird), Laura (Tilghman Evans), and the late Danny; dear sister of Bridget (the late Maurice) McKenna and Michael (Bridie) Crawford of Chicago, the late…

Visitation: October 04, 2018 Description: Dawn M. Truschke, 58; loving partner of Roy Shannon; fond daughter of JoAnn; dear sister of Hal (Ginger), Eileen (Ken), Kent (Leanne), and the late Deborah; cherished aunt to many nieces and nephews; Memorial Mass Thursday at 10 AM at St. Pascal Church (Melvina and…

Visitation: October 03, 2018 Description: Prena Lukic nee Nilovic; beloved wife of Zefa; loving mother of Ana, Steve (Slajana), and Nikola (Amanda); cherished grandmother of Joseph, Jackie, Victoria, Zachary, and Matthew; adoring sister of Nikola, Lula, Ana, Andje, and the late Maria and Djoka. Funeral Thursday 10:30 AM from Gibbons…

Visitation: September 23, 2018 Description: Michael Joseph Heraty, of Norridge, 82, passed away suddenly and peacefully in his native home of Derrymore, Drummin, Co. Mayo, Ireland. Beloved husband of the late Eileen nee Brosnan; loving father of Ann (Marty) Alegnani, John (Jane), and Michael (Colleen); cherished grandfather of Eileen, Martin,…

Visitation: September 18, 2018 Description: Anne T. Biggins nee Flannery, 89, native of Co. Galway, Ireland; beloved wife of the late Jerry; devoted mother of Mary, John, Kathleen, Eileen (Dan) Gutierrez, and the late Joseph; fond grandmother of 9. Family and friends will meet at St. Priscilla Church for Mass…