Gibbons Family Funeral Home

09/04/2025

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Male found at Laramie and grace; no tags, no chip. Please have the owner contact the 16th District Chicago Police Department at 312-742-4480.

Must have proof of ownership.

09/03/2025

William M. "Bill" Kirby, age 74, resident of Maricopa, AZ; formerly of the Portage Park neighborhood in Chicago; US Navy Veteran, Driver with CTDU, longtime youth football coach. Cherished son of the late William J. and Elizabeth Kirby and son-in-law of the late Julian and Maria Toscano. Beloved husband of Alma. Loving father of William (Rebecca), James (Gina), and Colleen Kirby....

09/02/2025

Remembering Our Faithfully Departed Souls. The Lives We Celebrated in July 2025.
Please go to our website obituaries or contact us for any information about Memorial Services for Loved Ones planned in the future. www.gffh.com

09/02/2025

Balbina “Bini” Smalarz, age; beloved wife of the late Larry Martens; dear sister of the late Paul Smalarz, Jr.; cherished aunt, cousin, and friend to many. Memorial Visitation Friday, September 12th, 10 AM until time of Mass at 11AM at St. Pascal Church, corner of Irving Park Rd and Melvina, Chicago. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery at a later date.

Balbina “Bini” Smalarz, age; beloved wife of the late Larry Martens; dear sister of the late Paul Smalarz, Jr.; cherished aunt, cousin, and friend to many. Memorial Visitation Friday, September 12th, 10 AM until time of Mass at 11AM at St.

08/28/2025

Barbara P. Young, 81, of Chicago, IL, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Dedicated teacher of young children for 45 years, loving caregiver to many cats throughout her life, and caring, supportive, and generous friend and family member. Preceded in death by her father, Raymond F. Young and her mother, Elizabeth Young (nee Ross). Survived by her brother, Raymond Young, Jr....

Barbara P. Young, 81, of Chicago, IL, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Dedicated teacher of young children for 45 years, loving caregiver to many cats throughout her life, and caring, supportive, and generous friend and family member. Preceded in death by her father, Raymond F.

08/27/2025

Caroline Lee (née O’Dowd) of Chicago, formerly of Ballisodare, Co. Sligo, Ireland passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025. Predeceased by her parents Joseph and Mary, and her brothers Michael, Bernard, and Nace. Loving wife of Raymond and dear mother to Gavin, Colin, and her favorite son Logan. Caroline will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her brother Dessie (Breda) of Galway, and sisters Rose of Southport, Josephine of California, Marion (Keith) of Burnley, Claire (Arthur) of Burnley, and Siobhan of Sligo; many nieces, nephews, and cousins; in-laws Judy, Philip, David, Kenneth, and Mark; close family friends the Malees of Chicago; and her wide circle of friends near and far....

Caroline Lee (née O’Dowd) of Chicago, formerly of Ballisodare, Co. Sligo, Ireland passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025. Predeceased by her parents Joseph and Mary, and her brothers Michael, Bernard, and Nace. Loving wife of Raymond and dear mother to Gavin, Colin, and her favorite son Logan.

08/22/2025

Áine Loughlin (née Freeman) Chicago and formerly of Cloonbunny, Loughglynn, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon August 20th, 2025 (peacefully). Predeceased by her parents Michael and Tess and her granddaughter Zoe. Loving wife of Brian and dear mother to Brian, Michael, Kevin and Jonathan. Deeply cherished by her adored grandchildren Keira, McKenna, Wyatt and Cole and her daughters-in law, Julie and Melissa. Áine will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her brothers and sisters Seán (Chicago), Maura (Chicago), Helen (Chicago), Bridie (Loughglynn) and Larry (Dublin), brothers-in-law, Pat Walsh and Denis Creaton and sisters-in-law Ann and Francis and also by her nephews, nieces, special friend Isaula and her wide circle of friends. May her kind and gentle soul Rest in Peace

08/22/2025

Robert “Bob” Teubert, 81; loving husband of 59 years to Judy Teubert nee O’Shea; devoted father of John (Christine), Bobby (Desiree), Laura and Kathleen (Joe) DeMaira; beloved grandpa of Judy (Mike) Bryant, Matthew, Cody, Alexia, Elizabeth (Andrew) Lewis and Tiffany; cherished great grandpa of Rory and Danny Bryant, Theodore and Oliver Lewis; dear brother of Lonnie, the late Kay and Norman; fond brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many....

08/21/2025

Today, on National Senior Citizens Day, we celebrate the timeless spirit, wisdom, and grace of our elders. Their ability to find beauty in life—even through challenges—is something we can all learn from. 💛

08/19/2025

⚰️🔥 Burial or cremation? Traditional service or something more personal?

Does your family know what you want when the time comes?

Don’t leave them with questions during one of life’s hardest moments.

Pre-planning means your wishes are known, honored, and handled—with care. 💛

We’re here to help you put it all in writing (beyond just random notes in your desk) so your loved ones aren’t left guessing.

Learn more about the process here: https://www.gffh.com/pre-planning/

08/13/2025

Thanks so much to Williams Landscaping for coming out and trimming back the forest that was growing in our parking lot. We had called several other services and never got a call back. It’s like the building got a haircut and a shave today.

08/13/2025

We’re interrupting your feed with a little reminder: Aging doesn’t mean slowing down—it means growing wiser, braver, and more curious.

Keep learning, keep laughing, and never stop saying yes to new adventures.

It’s never too late to grow, and always the right time to live fully. 🌿💛