Donald Brian “Finis” Gidcumb, age 71, suddenly, longtime resident of Elmhurst, former employee at Keebler Foods; loving husband of Kathleen M. “Kathy”, nee Revane; beloved father of Kara Gidcumb, Colleen (Dan) Henry and Brian Gidcumb; cherished grandfather of Tessa and Faye Henry; dear brother of David (Anne) Gidcumb and brother in law of the extended Revane family; uncle and great-uncle of many. Visitation Saturday, January 22, 2022, 3:00 p.m. until time of funeral service 7:00 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Interment Private. Live Stream of funeral service available through funeral home website. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com
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Suzanne Snyder
Dear Kathy, Kara, Colleen,Dan, Brian, Tessa & Faye,
My sincerest condolences for your loss, he loved his family and friends, and he was loved in return.
Sending my prayers to the Revane & Gidcumb families during this difficult time – you are surrounded by love and know I am here if you need anything
MICHAEL BROOK
FINNY TOLD ME 40 SOMETHING YEARS AGO TO GET OUT WHILE I STILL CAN WELL IM GLAD I STAYED LONG ENOUGHT TO ENJOY YOU ! IM GOING TO MISS YOU FINN REST EASY MY BROTHER IN LAW LOVE YOU VERY MUCH .MB
Joe Hosler
Sending love and condolences to all the Gidcumb and Revane families. So sorry to hear this. Love Joe
Cindy
Kathy I am so sorry for your loss! Life is so short. our condolences to your family.
Rita Trainor
Kathy, we are so sorry for your loss. Those words sound so trite, but believe me they are sincerely felt. Pre-covid, I believed we would be back in Courts+ and Don and I would give you grief about not being back at Tamara’s classes. So, covid changed that plan? You know Don always planned for you to be in his “forever” plan, I guess his body didn’t get that message?
Jerry Schroeder
Kathy, Robin and I are praying for you and your family for the loss of Finny and hope that your faith will give you some comfort in your time of grief. God bless you and all the Revanes and Gidcumbs.
Kathleen Baer
Mrs. Gidcumb, Kara, Colleen and Brian,
My heart breaks for all of you. Mr. Gidcumb was like a second Dad to me growing up. I have so many great memories, but I always loved when he’d send me home with a big box of Keebler snacks for my brothers and I. Sending all my love and prayers from Colorado. I wish I could hug you all. Xoxo
❤️ Kathleen
Mike Rouhas
My pal,Don. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. From our York days,Oshkosh visits,and our senior get togethers,we always had fun. Kathy,my condolences to your entire family. God bless,Mike Rouhas
Al Chiodo
Kathy, I very sorry to hear of your husbands passing. May god bless you and your family.
Phyllis K Butt
Kathy
So shocked to hear about Don. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I didn’t know him well but I hope your memories can sustain you through this difficult time. All my love to your family
Bob and Sue Hansel
So, sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mark Morgan
Kathy,
We’re very sorry to hear about the passing of your husband, Don. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lulu carmona
My sincerest condolences to all of Finis‘s loved ones. I’m so very sorry for your sadness and loss. We had many, many laughs together. May you Rest In Peace.
Joe Morgan
Kathy
I am shocked, saddened and so sorry for your loss. We will keep you and the kids on our prayers.
The Beranek Family
Kathy and Family, We we’re shocked and saddened to hear of Finis passing away. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Maureen (Gibbons) Kolar
Kathy and all, so very sorry to hear of this. My niece Kathleen told me and I know what she thought of him, you, and your whole family. Godspeed the wonderful memories you built over the years and prayers for strength for all of you.
Kathy Petrine
Kathy, So shocked to hear about Finni! So many great memories of him especially getting up early morning to head to the dock in Eagle River to start fishing for the day. He will be missed greatly by the Petrine family. My sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Stephen Cathcart
Kathy & family…I’m so sorry for the passing of Finis. I met him at the Gardens when he was bartender back in the late 70’s! He used to feed me Vodka gimlets back then as he said “just to shut you up”
I then ended up working with him for a couple of years together at the Gardens!
Finis had a dry sense of humor and put up with me & my crew of friends that followed up at the Gardens after Finis & his crew of buddies at the Gardens. He was a good man, husband, father & friend to many people! God Bless
RIP FINIS
Sherrie Rago
Kathy,.
All I can say is how so sorry I am for you & your family . But knowing the strong faith that’s in your heart , you will move forward & hold your children together during this sad loss in your lives. My prayers are with you all ♥️
xo
Sadie Wangler
I am so unbelievably sorry…words just don’t make sense to write. He was so hilarious and just observed us being ridiculous teenagers. I’m so sorry for your loss. He will be missed by so many. Sending our love from California. I wish I could be there w you all.
Sade
Marsha OConnor
Dear Kathy, Kara, Colleen, Dan, Brian & girls, We are so very saddened with you losing Finnis. He was a such great friend & helpful neighbor for so many years and we are honored to have known Him. We will truly miss his humor, his musical choices & will miss him walking over to hangout with us with his Keebler cooler, along with His Irish exits! We Love You Finn. Rest easy & we pray You are in Paradise
Love Marsha & Mike & The O’Connor Family
Cindi and Bill Kennedy
Kathy and Family, we are so so sorry for your loss. This is shocking because it was sudden and unexpected. Wishing you strength in the days ahead. From the Gardens to the Fire Bell we shared many good times with Finis. We still play CD’s he made for us. A really good guy gone too soon.
Matthew Sonnenberg
Blessings upon the family of this soft-spoken gentleman, Donald Gidcumb. It was an honor knowing such a man. He will be sorely missed.
Julia Granato
So sorry for your sudden loss. We remember Donald and David growing up, next door to us, on Stratford Ave. We have many fond memories of the Woody, Dorothy and the boys, including playing ball with my children in the front yard. We kept in contact with Dorothy after “Woody”s passing, when she moved to Florida. So happy to read of his happy life and here’s wishing the family our very best. Julia
Sheila H Lewis
Sincere condolences to all the family.
Bridget Thompson
Sincere condolences to Kathy and her family.
Bridget Thompson
Peg D'Angelo
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I hope good memories bring some comfort. I am praying for you and your family and that you have strength and support to get through this very sad time. What a terrible blow to you and your family.
Caitlin Andrews
Kathy, Kara, Colleen, & Brian,
I am so heartbroken. My deepest condolences to you all from our family. I reminisced a lot about how wonderful of a dad he was, and I can only assume an amazing grandpa too. He sure was one of my favorite people as a kid, he had the greatest laugh and sense of humor I will remember forever.
You all are in my heart tonight and always.
Love,
Caitlin
Nancy and George Stern
Kathy and Family-
Our love and sincerest sympathy on your loss. Your service was truly wonderful. More than that- perfect.
Nancy and George Stern
Nancy Rozzano
Oh Kath what a beautiful service for Finis (you did Great!) had tears running down my cheeks the whole time. I wish so bad that I could have been one of the faces you saw in the crowd, however circumstances beyond my control didn’t allow me to be there. Please know I was there in spirit for you and the kids. Just know if you need anything I am here for you. Love you.
Jo & Don LaMonica
Our hearts were broken with sadness, our deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear husband. Keeping you & your family in our prayers Cathy, may God give you strength & may the love & support of your family & friends bring comfort & peace.
Love
Jo & Don
Nancy L Shonts
So sorry to hear the news, Kathy and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nancy & Tom Shonts
Margaret Gellinger Braun
Kathy and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. I remember him and my brother Johnny so well when they were boys in high school. Keeping you all in our prayers.