Michael J. Hughes

Michael J. Hughes

Michael Hughes Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gibbons Family Funeral Home, Ltd. - Chicago on Jul. 20, 2024.

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Michael J. Hughes, native of Curracrow, Co. Mayo, Ireland; beloved husband of Ellen nee Walsh; loving father of Michael, Martin (Nicole) and Brigid; adoring grand "paw" of Corrie and Mia; dear brother of James, Tommy and Richard Hughes, Margaret McMahon, and the late Agnes Mahoney, Mary O'Beirne, Catherine Commons, and Patrick, Peter and John Hughes; fond uncle of many; avid storyteller and lover of Irish history; Visitation Tuesday 3-8 PM at Gibbons Family Funeral Home 5917 W. Irving Park Rd. (1/2 Block East of Austin) and Wednesday 9 AM until Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM at St. Joan of Arc Church, 3698 Lyons St, Evanston. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to American Lung Assoc or American Cancer Society. For info 773-777-3944 or www.GFFH.com
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July 24, 2024

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July 24, 2024

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July 22, 2024

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Keith Bollog

July 24, 2024

Dear Eileen, Michael, Martin, Brigid & Nicole. Im sorry that I couldnt make at least one of the events for Michael though Maureen represented us last night. Grant him eternal rest and May perpetual light shine upon him.

John Nally

July 24, 2024

Arriving in Nottingham in the early 60s

Bill Kirwan

July 22, 2024

Dear Eileen,
My sincere condolences to you and the kids. Mike was a great friend and didn´t know a stranger. I will always cherish the time we spent together. I will also never forget his amazing stories. Especially, when Mike struck up a conversation with a stranger at a truck stop on an Indiana interstate with resulted in a lifelong family friendship. I talked with Mike last week and will forever regret not seeing him before he passed.
God bless,
Bill & Lorrie Kirwan

Audrey & Joe Cleary & Family, Athlone, Ireland.

July 22, 2024

Dear Eileen, Michéal, Martin, Brigid & Nicole, please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Uncle Michael. You are all foremost in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Michael will be greatly missed by us all.
'Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.'

Johnna Sachtschale

July 21, 2024

My heart-felt condolences to Michael´s family. Tim always loved Michael´s stories and had fond memories of times with him. May God´s peace surround you,
Johnna Sachtschale

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