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Maureen Liston Obituary

Maureen Liston, Native of Co. Laois, Ireland; longtime resident of Elmhurst, formerly of Berkeley; beloved wife of the late Patrick J.; loving mother of Patrick , Brian (Molly), Barbara (Larry) Chizewski, Maureen (J.J.) Dwyer and Noel (Maureen); proud grandmother of Brigid (Barry) Walsh, Shannon (Eric) Bidlo, Maura (Ryan) Bindon, Patrick Liston, Kathleen Chizewski, Clare (Michael) Lemar, Patricia Liston, AnnMarie Chizewski, Joe Dwyer, Caitlin Liston, Danny Dwyer, Mary Grace Chizewski, Paddy Dwyer, Sean, Charlie, Grace and Cormac Liston; fond sister of Breda, Clare, Theresa, Josie, Finnula, Jimmy, Patrick, Nancy, Del and the late Katheen. Visitation Sunday, December 23, 2018 , 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Monday, December 24, 2018, 8:00 a.m. until time of funeral 8:45 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Mass of Christian Burial 9:15 a.m. at Visitation Catholic Church. Entombment Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Hillside. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Dec. 23, 2018.

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Jean (Gallagher) Cavanaugh

December 26, 2018

Dear Liston family,
So sorry for your loss. Mrs. Liston was a wonderful person and will be remembered with kindness. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jean (Gallagher) Cavanaugh

M D

December 25, 2018

I am very sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort help you to endure in this difficult time. Matthew 5:4.

Z L

December 25, 2018

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

patricia moy

December 24, 2018

Mrs. Liston was a great treasure to our family and growing up her home was a second home to me and my sisters. I will always remember her with love and fondness.

Patricia (Nolan) Moy
San Antonio, TX

Matthew Bergin

December 23, 2018

My deepest condolences to all the Liston family at this time. Thoughts & prayers with you.

Sincere Serenity

a loved one

Sent Flowers

December 23, 2018

Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss. I hope that words such those found at John 6:40 bring you comfort at this difficult time. CR

The Gibbons Family

December 23, 2018

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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23

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Gibbons Funeral Home

134 South York Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Dec

24

Visitation

8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

Gibbons Funeral Home

134 South York Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Dec

24

Funeral

8:45 a.m.

Gibbons Funeral Home

134 South York Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Dec

24

Mass of Christian Burial

9:15 a.m.

Visitation Catholic Church

IL 60126

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Gibbons Funeral Home - Elmhurst

134 South York Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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