Posts Written onMay 2014

Richard A. Karns, age 69, beloved husband of Rose Marie, nee Doran; loving bother of Larry and the late Robert and Sandra; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, June 4, 2014, 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral service 11:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York…

Gloria V. Kronenburger, nee Follmer, beloved wife of the late Paul J.; loving mother of John R. (Mary) and Rick; proud grandmother of Marianne (Michael) Ihde, Theresa, Ellen and Paul (Nicole) Kronenburger; dear great-grandmother of 5; fond aunt of Virginia Stafman; cherished friend of many especially her many special girlfriends.…

Ralph F. Courtin, age 70, resident of Elmhurst, formerly of West Chicago, beloved husband of Lena, nee Cope; loving father of Michael (Christine) and David (Tina) Courtin and Kimberly Davis and step-father of David (Diane) Hogeveen and Kristin (Paul) Polillo; proud grandfather of Michael and Linzey Courtin and Ashley and…

Marvin W. Bleich, age 90, beloved husband of the late Marion E., nee Rahlf; loving father of Karen and Chuck (Debbie); proud grandfather of Kimberly and Alex.  Visitation Thursday, May 29, 2014, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Friday, May 30, 2014, from 8:00 a.m. until time of funeral…

Thomas J. Arnold, age 67, of Elmhurst, beloved husband of  Karyn, nee Pietrzak; loving father of Amy, Matthew and Ashley; proud grandfather of Ronan and Devin; dear brother of Beth (Paul) McGinley and Jackie (Cal) Collins; fond son-in-law of Sylvia Pietrzak; friend to all; longtime member River Forest Country Club.…

MaryAnn Evelyn Finch, nee LeFevour,  wife of Thomas Francis Finch for 34 years, mother of Mary (Jack) Hoard, Thomas J (Maureen) Finch, Nancy M (Mark) Tassinari, Edward W (Maritza) Finch, Peter J (Lisa) Finch, Susan M (Tim) Fuentes, Richard F Finch, Julie M (Bill) Lukas, William J Finch; Grandmother of…

Ann Marie Powers, nee Maxwell, age 80, longtime resident of Aurora; beloved wife of the late Robert; dear sister-in-law of James (Charlotte and the late Betty); fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. until time of funeral 10:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York…

Patricia Ann Kerner, nee Dutkovich, age 73, beloved wife of Chuck; loving mother of Judy (Art) Wason, Mitchell (Karen) Hood and the late Donald Hood; proud grandmother of Jacob Wason, Benjamin and Abigail Hood and Eric and Jeremy (Jypsi) Hood and great-grandmother of Bastian Hood; dear sister of George A.…

Elizabeth Wendorf was an absolutely beautiful and incredible woman who was one of the most loving and caring souls this world has seen.  She was a dedicated and loving mother, wife, grandmother, and sister.  She loved her family deeply and was committed to being an open channel for peace and…

Constance M. Hansen, nee Mastaj, past president of St. Mary of the Angels Restoration Committee; religious education volunteer at Visitation Catholic Parish, Elmhurst.  Beloved wife of Karl A.; loving mother of Karl W. (Dhana); proud grandmother of Carl Michael.  Visitation Tuesday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home,…