Ernest R. Wright

Ernest R. Wright obituary

Ernest R. Wright

Ernest Wright Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gibbons Funeral Home - Elmhurst on Jan. 10, 2026.
Ernest R. Wright, age 81, veteran USAF, beloved husband of the late Marianna Skrzypa Wright; loving step-father of Joanna (Greg) Wisiecka, Slawamir (Kathy) Skrzypa and the late Marzena Grabia; proud step-grandfather of many; dear cousin of Linda (Michael) Bradley, Lorelyn (Fred) Koehler, Erin Jean Bradley and the late Nathan Morgan Bradley. Visitation Friday, January 16, 2026, 1:00 p.m. until time of funeral service 3:30 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Interment Private. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com

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January 12, 2026

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Mutinta

January 15, 2026

Rest ease Ernest Wright. MYSRIP

Julien (Julie) Lukanga Johnson

January 12, 2026

I still her your sweet deep voice my sweetheart! It´s so hard to believe that you are gone ! The best i will continue doing for you is to pray for your sweet soul and maintaining an Earnest legacy, may your sweet soul continue to blossom even in heaven. What a great Man and sweet soul you were my darling Ernie! Love you for eternity.
Your Caregiver! Your sweet girl!

linda Bradley

January 10, 2026

I remember you mowing my mom`s yard every week and taking good care of her after my dad was gone. You were a kind soul, Ernie.

The Gibbons Family

January 10, 2026

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