Sheila Ann Topel

Sheila Ann Topel obituary, Westmont, IL

Sheila Ann Topel

Sheila Topel Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cappetta’s West Suburban Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Downers Grove on Jan. 11, 2026.
Sheila Ann Topel (nee McGrath), 77, longtime resident of Westmont, at rest January 10, 2026. Born July 14, 1948 in Chicago, IL to Richard and Rose-Marie McGrath; beloved wife of Frank; loving sister of Barbara (John) Doody, Linda (Steven) Fiorella and the late Pamela McGrath; dearest aunt of Keli Calderone, John Doody Jr., Joseph Doody, Natalie Fiorella, Andrew, Michael, and Steven Fiorella and Nora Altman; dear great aunt of Isabelle, Jack, Rocco, Mia, Michael, Theodore and Vincent. Sheila greatly enjoyed traveling, especially to Naples, Fl. Visitation Tuesday January 13, 2026 from 10 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. with funeral services to follow at 12:30 P.M. Interment Bethania Cemetery. Info 630-852-8000 or westsuburbanfh.com

VISITATION: January 13, 2026
Day: Tuesday
Time: 10 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.
Location: Cappetta's West Suburban Funeral Home 4920 Main St., Downers Grove 630-852-8000

FUNERAL SERVICES:
Day: Tuesday
Time: 12:30 P.M.
Location: West Suburban Funeral Home

INTERMENT: Bethania Cemetery
Location: Justice, IL

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