Donna Geraghty, nee Kenealy, age 84. Beloved wife and best friend of 60 years to the late John Geraghty; loving mother of Colleen (Mike) Lowery, Jack (Peggy) Geraghty, Dan (Diane) Geraghty, Mary Geraghty, Patrick (Kathleen) Geraghty, Eileen (Pat) Brassil, Kitty (Nigel) McGrath, and Tom (Alesa) Geraghty; devoted grandmother of Erin (Michael) Griggs, Michael (Anne Marie), Matthew (Carrie), Dan, and Jimmy Lowery; Danny, Kelly, and Timmy Geraghty; Cathy, Megan, Terese , and Jenny Geraghty; Jack, Terry, and Conor Redding; Flynn Geraghty; Patrick, Bridget, and Kevin Brassil; Peadar and Liam McGrath; Justin, Brendan, Mikaela, Ryan, and Owen Geraghty; adored Great Grandmother of Kiera and Nora Griggs; Michael John Lowery; and Mack and Winnie Lowery; loving daughter of the late Dan and the late Pearl Kenealy; dearest sister of the late Patricia Scurto, Dolores Bienek and Carol Gawrych; dear niece of Delores Lavery; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Donna was an example to all on how to live a life of integrity and service. As a daughter, wife, mother, sister, aunt, friend and skilled nurse, she cared for others with dedication and love. She welcomed all at her table. May she rest now in God’s comfort and peace. Visitation Monday, 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. until time of funeral 8:45 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 S York Rd. (1/2 mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Darien. Interment Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Hillside. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to LuMind Research Down Syndrome Foundation to 225 Cedar Hill Street, Suite 200, Marlborough, MA 01752 or the Waxman Cancer Research Foundation, 420 Lexington Ave., Suite 825, New York, NY 10170. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com
Donna Geraghty
VISITATION
Dec
19
Monday
3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Gibbons Funeral Home
134 South York Road
Elmhurst, IL 60126
630-832-0018
VISITATION
Dec
20
Tuesday
8:00 a.m. until 8:45 a.m.
Gibbons Funeral Home
134 South York Road
Elmhurst, IL 60126
630-832-0018
FUNERAL SERVICE
Dec
20
Tuesday
10:00 a.m.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
8404 South Cass Avenue
Darien IL
630-852-3303
INTERMENT
Dec
20
Following Mass
Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
1400 South Wolf Road
Hillside, IL 60162
708-449-8300
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
LuMind Research Down Syndrome Foundation to 225 Cedar Hill Street, Suite 200, Marlborough, MA 01752
or
The Waxman Cancer Research Foundation, 420 Lexington Ave., Suite 825, New York, NY 10170.
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Mary, I am so sorry for your loss. Cherish your memories. Sincerely, Kathy Touhy Bush
SEAN O'HAGAN
Very sorry to hear about mother. We will keep her in our prayers.
From Sean and Eileen O’Hagan , Ireland
Vicki Carver
Mary, I am so sorry for your loss of your mom. Hold onto all the memories close to your heart and cherish them forever. She was a very special lady.
Love you Vicki May God give you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Colleen Case
Colleen and family: So sorry to hear of the passing of your dear mother Donna. We are keeping her and all her loved ones in our prayers
Lynne Bugai
Kitty & family,
You are in our thoughts & prayers. So sorry for your loss.
Lynne & Brad Bugai
Dennis Owens
Mary, please accept my sincere condolences. You know that I would attend your mother’s upcoming services if I was there and not in Arizona for the winter. I will make a donation to the Cancer Society at the address you provided. I’ll be thinking of you during these trying times.
Dennis Owens
Noel McGrath
We were so sorry to hear that Donna had passed away. She was a wonderful woman who had made all our family so welcome on our many visits to her home for dinner whilst we would be on holidays in Chicago. Nothing was ever too much to her and she showed particular kindness to our parents on every occasion they visited Chicago. She will be sorely missed. The only silver lining is that she and Jack are once again together which feels right.
Ar Dheis de go raibh a anam
From all the McGrath family in Ireland
Barbara Mikol
While we weep & offer our condolences for Donna, let’s remember she is now “in a better place”. . . in heaven with her Mom, Dad, Sisters, Husband, all the Angels & Saints, and Our Beloved Lord Jesus. . . where, one day, we all hope to be! Donna was a gentle, kind, loving woman who always greeted us with her winning smile. We loved Donna and will miss her terribly in our lives. Rest well, Donna! I will pray for you. We shall meet again!
Barbara Mikol
(Formerly Schuett, married to Eugene G Schuett, deceased)
Vicki Ladd
To the Geraghty Family,
Words cannot express our heartfelt condolences. Donna was special in our hearts. Our lifetime friendship will never leave me. She will be in my heart forever. My love is with you all during this time.
Love,
Vicki and family