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Maryann P. Gibbons

Maryann Gibbons Obituary

Maryann P. Gibbons, nee Bilik, age 46, of Elmwood Park, formerly of River Forest and Chicago, beloved wife of Thomas F.; loving mother of John and Michael; devoted daughter of Edward and Philomena Bilik; dear sister of the late Deanna Luka; fond aunt of Michael, Catherine (Nikkolas) Hillberg, Elizabeth and the late Thomas Luka; great-aunt of Stephanie and Thomas Luka and Olivia Hillberg; dear daughter-in-law of Gloria Gibbons; sister-in-law of Kathleen and Robert Gibbons; fond friend of many. Visitation Sunday 2 to 8 p.m. at Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home, 203 S. Marion St., Oak Park. Funeral Mass Monday 10 a.m. at St. Luke Church (please meet at church), Lathrop and Lake Sts., River Forest. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Leukemia Research Foundation are appreciated. Funeral info, 708-383-3191.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Apr. 4 to Apr. 6, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Maryann Gibbons

21 Entries

Karen Kakareka

July 21, 2003

Dear Tom,kids and the Bilik Family,I am deeply saddened to hear of MaryAnn,s death.She will be greatly missed and thought of often.My prayers are with you all- please contact me if you need anything.I just found out today, in the Notre Dame news. Sincerely, Karen

Alan Henry

April 11, 2003

Tom:

My deepest sympathies to you, Tom. When you're up to it, please contact me so we can talk.

Alan Henry

Sid Huguenin

April 8, 2003

Tom,

Terri and I send our deepest sympathies to you, John, and Michael. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now.

Kina Kelly

April 8, 2003

Tom,

Words really cannot express how saddened I am for you and your family. Please know that the Kelly family would like to sincerely give our condolences and we will keep your family in our prayers. May God give you strength.

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Denise Ledsinger

April 8, 2003

May you find peace and serenity in your time of sorrow. My prayers are with you and your family.

Brad Farrar

April 7, 2003

Dear Tom,

My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Please know that my thoughts are with you.

Rosetta Waters

April 7, 2003

Tom,

I'm sure I speak for the entire MPD class in saying how very sorry I am to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

R.Bonnie Waters

MPD Program

Lorraine Thomas

April 7, 2003

Dear Tom,

My deepest sympathies to you and your family. May God give you the strength and guidance to go on. My most heartfelt prayers for you and your boys.

Cindy Spangler

April 7, 2003

My deepest sympathy and regards to Maryann's family. No only was she an outsanding professional but also a sympathetic co-worker. I am so saddened at her passing.

Rashawn Franklin-Tanimowo

April 7, 2003

Tom, You and your family are in my prayers.

Rich Birndorf

April 7, 2003

Tom,

I am truly saddened by your loss. I will continue to pray for you, your sons and the rest of your family.

Rich

Amy Deutsch

April 7, 2003

Dear Tom,Michael and John,

My heartfelt condolences to you,and your family on the loss of Maryann.

We went to Northwestern School of Continuing Education in the 1980's.

We took a Journalism class together, and immediately became friends.

She made me laugh all the time. Her smile,jokes wit and great humor

will always be with me.

We shared music,clubs and always a passion for food.

After we both married, and had kids, I never got the chance to meet you all,but every Christmas, I got your picture of your family, and saw how handsome and grown they had become.

Maryann is and will always be my buddy.

I did not know that she was ill, and feel that I will never have the chance to help or say goodbye,but her spirit and laughter will always be there.

I can find comfort there.

I will not be able to make the mass today,but please know that you are in my thoughts.

She is and was a wonderful Mom, wife and friend.

Be well,

Sincerely,

Amy Deutsch

Ailsa Nielsen

April 5, 2003

Tom,

Words are difficult to find to adequately express my condolensces for you and your family. May you find great comfort and support from loved ones and resources for the healing process.

Charlene Thomas

April 5, 2003

Dear Gibbons Family,

Please know that you are in my prayers daily.

Charlene Thomas

Al Kipp

April 4, 2003

Tom,

My deepest sympathies to you and your two little boys. You will be in my thoughts, and I wish you the peace and fortitude to get through this most difficult time.

Adele Meadows

April 4, 2003

I had the great pleasure of meeting Maryann. She was a delight, and I will always remember her kindness. Tom, I know she will always be with us in spirit. My heart goes out to you and your wonderful sons.

Adrienne Drell

April 4, 2003

I can still see the big smile on Maryann's face as she walked down the aisle at Holy Name to wed Tom. She had a bigger than life presence, and the world will be a much smaller place without her.

Adrienne Drell

Ellen Joyce

April 4, 2003

I think we were all hoping this last episode would bring her to remission; I am still in shock. We all needed hope. (I worked with Maryann through Kraft Kitchens in Madison, WI.) My prayers and heartfelt sympathy to her family while going through this difficult time.

Louise Nardi

April 4, 2003

This was such a tragedy. I am Maryann's second cousin and I feel extremely sad for her husband Tom and the two boys. Also I hope God gives my Aunt Phil and Uncle Eddy the strength to go through this. May god bless the family.

Louise Nardi

Mary Kay and Leo Latz and Family

April 4, 2003

Maryann was an extremely giving person. When we worked together as Kindergarten Room Mothers, she was always there despite her responsibilities as a working mother. She raised two fine boys who are close to our children. Our family will always admire and remember her quiet courage.

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