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Sheila Gummerson Obituary
Sheila Gummerson of Schaumburg entered into eternal life with her family at her side on Sunday, June 15, 2025. She was born on July 8, 1946, in Chicago, IL. Sheila was the beloved wife of the late Ronald Gummerson; loving mother of Kelly (Robert) Higgins, Molly (Greg) Snow, Kevin (Tammy), Brendan (Nathalie), Sheila, James (Kristin) and Kathleen; proud grandmother of Conor, Liam, Seamus, Hannah Mary, Lucy, Will, Taya, Reed and Madison; dear daughter of the late Patrick and Sheila Matthews; loving sister of the late Patricia Carmody and Noreen Shea.
Visitation will be on Sunday, from 3 to 8 p.m. at Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, 330 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg. Funeral prayers will be on Monday, beginning at 10:15 a.m. at the funeral home, proceeding to St. Gregory of Nyssa Parish at Church of the Holy Spirit Campus, 1451 W. Bode Road, Schaumburg, for an 11 a.m. Mass. Interment will be in St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Palatine. In lieu of flowers, Masses appreciated or donations can be made to the Greater Chicago Food Depository, 4100 W. Ann Lurie Pl, Chicago, IL 60632. For information, 847-882-5580.
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Phil and pardun
July 2, 2025
I knew Sheila from Conant High school where we both worked.
My husband Phil Pardun and I, Joanie Pardun, attended Proviso West High with Ron and later in life I met him again at Conant along with Sheila. Sheila was kind and always had a smile for everyone. Ron and Sheila were a special kind of couple. They raised a beautiful family together. When I first started working at Conant High School, I saw a young boy cutting the grass. Immediately I thought "wow, he looks just like (I mean just like) a boy I knew from high school". I opened the window of my office and asked just for the heck of it, what´s your last name dear? He said Gummerson. I laughed and said well, my husband and I went to high school with your dad. I told him the reason I asked his name was because he looked exactly how I remembered his dad looking. Then I found out shortly after that day that Ron and Sheila also worked at Conant. Small world. Phil and I have fond memories of Ron and Sheila.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family .
Phil & Joanie Pardun
John Tran
June 22, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Gummerson family. Still very fond of the running days with Kevin and Brendan and seeing the parents at meets or going by the house. They leave a spectacular legacy with the great family they raised. Wishing you all comfort in the many memories.
Coach Pat Savage
June 21, 2025
Sending prayers and condolences to Sheila's Family. Sheila went to high school with my first cousin Chris Corbett. I knew Ron from running and coaching. Our family and the Gummerson family lived a few blocks apart on East Avenue in Oak Park. We enjoyed a great friendship "back in the day". Sheila was a wonderful and a kind friend and she certainly will be missed. May she rest in peace.
Sheila Fleischhacker
June 18, 2025
Sending my thoughts and prayers to the Gummerson family. As one of ten, I always appreciated running with your two sons from a big family and especially loved your name. You two raised incredible children and have had ripple effects on so many other children.
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