Ida Marie Gannon, nee Krause, age 80, of Elmhurst; longtime prolific musician and teacher with experience at Visitation and Immaculate Conception Parishes and Grade Schools, Elmhurst, St. John the Baptist Parish, Winfield; Choir director, ensamble director and active member of “Far From Broadway” events at Visitation Parish; accomplished pianist, guitarist and harpist; beloved wife of Terry; loving mother of Kathleen Alcozer, Aileen (Bruce) Eilert, Colleen Gannon, Doreen (Steve) Hendrickson, Daniel (Gretchen) Gannon, Maureen (Jim) Karwowski and Timothy (Sherri) Gannon; cherished grandmother of 14 and great-grandmother of 8; dear sister of Dean (the late Mary) Krause. Visitation and Funeral Mass will be private and for family only. A live stream of the Funeral Mass will be available on the funeral home website to view beginning at 9:30 a.m. on December 30, 2020. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the DuPage Care Center Foundation, 400 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187. Arrangements handled by Gibbons Funeral Home, Elmhurst. 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com
**Livestream Link available here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-K7CZ07CRM
Cathleen Cronin Clarke
They will be singing in Heaven tonight!
Anita Karwowski
Always loved Ida’s smile when she would see you. It made you feel special. She was a very talented lady who shared God’s gift to everyone.
Rest In Peace Ida.
Jim Karwowski, Sr.
What a sweet lady. Knowing her and Terry, it was easy to see why their children are so nice. We will keep her and her family in our prayers.
Jennifer Stroner
It was a pleasure to know and make music with Ida at St. John the Baptist in Winfield. She was so versatile, knowledgeable and talented. She also had a heart of gold. She spoke of her deep love of faith and family often. She made everyone feel special. I don’t think Ida is resting in Heaven, I think she is leading an angel choir and loving it! My condolences to Ida’s entire family.
Carole Konetzki
Dear Ida’s family – I am former classmate of Ida from St. Gertrude’s and Leyden High School. After graduation we drifted apart and then many years later we began having brunch with other classmates. There were seven of us. (We are down to three). We so enjoyed those brunches and catching up with each other and talking about the past. Ida was such a caring, talented. lovely lady. You have my deepest sympathy. But I bet Ida is playing her harp with all the angels now. Love to all of you. Carole Netzel Konetzki
Carole Konetzki
Dear Ida’s family – I am a former classmate of Ida from St. Gertrude’s and Leyden High School. After graduation we drifted apart and then many years later we began having brunch with other classmates. There were seven of us. (We are down to three). We so enjoyed those brunches and catching up with each other and talking about the past. Ida was such a caring, talented. lovely lady. You have my deepest sympathy. But I bet Ida is playing her harp with all the angels now. Love to all of you. Carole Netzel Konetzki
Tom Mendralla
I am so very sorry for your loss. I have many good memories of Ida. Back in 2000, when my mother was in Elmhurst hospital, she and I got to hear Ida play the harp. My mother so enjoyed it and this brought her great peace. Afterward Ida and I shared lunch in the hospital cafeteria. She was a kind and gracious woman.
Peggy Calabrese (Broderick)
I have very fond memories of being at the Gannon house as a child and hearing any number of instruments being played by Ida. It makes me smile just thinking of it. I will always remember her pleasant demeanor and how she always made me feel welcomed. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family, she was a special lady.