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Maureen Gockman Obituary

Maureen E. Gockman, 65, of Huntley, died on March 8, 2021.

Maureen was born in Chicago on July 29, 1955 to parents Dave and Dorothy (nee Casey) Brosnan. While working as a secretary, Maureen caught the eye of Edward C. Gockman and the two married on September 10, 1989. Maureen and Edward loved to spend time together and enjoyed going out to dinner. She was a devoted mother to Edward D Gockman and would do anything for him. She was kind-hearted and sweet, with a beautiful personality. She loved to garden and travel. She was immensely proud of her Irish heritage and loved to visit her family's home in Castleisland, Ireland. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Maureen is survived by her beloved husband of 32 years, Edward C. Gockman, her son, Edward D. Gockman, her large, loving family in Ireland and Minnesota, and many dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dave and Dorothy Brosnan, and her beloved dog, Lucy.

Visitation will be Thursday, March 18, 2021, from 10 a.m. to time of service 11 a.m. at DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley.

Maureen's service will be streamed live on the DeFiore Funeral Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/defiorefuneral/

Inurnment will be private at Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Chicago Tribune on Mar. 12, 2021.

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Nancy Weldon Woodruff

March 18, 2021

My condolences to you and Eddie. Maureen was such a happy, sweet woman, and I'm sure she will be missed very much.

Sean & Theresa Walsh Cordal Castleisland

March 16, 2021

Sincere sympathy to Ed and Eddie at this very sad time. I have very fond memories of Maureen when she made her first trip home to Castleisland . May Maureen now Rest In Peace

Imelda Brosnan and family , Castleisland.

March 15, 2021

Sincere sympathy to Ed and Eddie during this very difficult time. Maureen was so kind, she recently sent beautiful flowers to us in Castleisland when my father Sean Brosnan (Maureens uncle) passed away. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

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Anna Herrick ( Walsh )

March 15, 2021

Dear Ed and Eddie,
Deepest sympathies to you both on the loss of a much loved wife and mother.
We are all so grateful to have lovely memories of Maureens´ visits to Kerry.
My mother Mary was close in age to Uncle Davy and they were very close.
May Maureen and her parents Rest In Peace.
Anna Herrick ( Walsh )

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joseph walsh

March 14, 2021

Deepest sympathy to Ed and Eddie on the loss of a wonderful caring sweet lady we cherish our fond memories of her visit to castleisland may she rest in peace and god bless and comfort her family

Marcia Dellefield

March 13, 2021

Fond memories of a sweet Irish lass at Our Lady Help of Christians and forever friend of my niece Gigi LaSalle. So grateful we recently reconnected on FB. My warm condolences to all her family at this difficult time. She will be in our hearts forever.

Aunty Joan & The Casey Family

March 13, 2021

To Ed & Eddie, sincere condolences to you both on the untimely and heartbreaking passing of your beautiful Maureen. She will be deeply missed and always remembered. May Her gentle soul rest in peace.

Michael Mcelligott

March 12, 2021

Sincere condolences on the passing of Maureen. May she rest in peace.

David & Diana

March 10, 2021

Our heartfelt deepest sympathies go out to you both , Ed and Eddie. Maureen is with the Lord and he will also give you strength.
Quiet as Maureen was , we very much enjoyed speaking with her while she was working in the yard as we were walking by with Rosie.
We will deeply miss her as our friend and neighbor.
Please don´t hesitate to call on us if there is anything we can do to help during these hard times.
God bless her and your family . She will be missed.
Regards,
David & Diana Moles

Deb & Dave Hedburg

March 10, 2021

Ed, Eddie, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We pray that you will find comfort and strength in The Lord Jesus Christ, and in knowing that Maureen is now in his hands for eternity.
I treasure the memories growing up,
when Maureen and her family would
come to MN for summer vacation,
your beautiful wedding, our vacation with you all in Wisconsin Dells, and visits to your home in Huntley. Such good times! She will be missed.

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