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Barbara Gleason Obituary
Barbara O'R Gleason, née O'Reilly, age 92, of Lombard, Illinois; beloved wife of the late Philip John Gleason; loving mother of Catherine (Tom) Specht, Susan (Bob) Emich, Karen (the late Pete) Bliske, Mimi (Mark) Andresen, and Julie Gleason; cherished grandmother of Michael (Cally) Andresen, Megan (Bob) Thies and Max (Kayti) Andresen, Calyn (George) Georgacopoulos, Amanda (Levi) Oxford and Emily (Curtis) Bliske; great-grandmother of Jack and Hunter Andresen, Charlie and Anthony Georgacopoulos, and Dylan Oxford; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.
Visitation Friday, January 13th, 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral Saturday, January 14th, 9:30 a.m. from Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home, 4343 Main Street (1 Blk. So. of Ogden Ave.), Downers Grove to St. Mary of Gostyn Church. Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Information: 630-968-1000 or www.adamswinterfieldsullivan.com.
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Frances Molloy Jr. Jones
January 19, 2023
My siblings and I remember you mother. She was at Sunrise with our mom Frances McGinnis Molloy . They both went to Trinity together and played the piano at Sunrise. My sisters remember how kind and. Ice she was to use and our mom. We are sorry for your loss as it is never easy when a loved family member goes home to be with the Lord . The Peter C and Frances Molloy Family
Jim Dan
January 18, 2023
From the Dan Family of Oak Park
The Gleason Family lived across the alley from us. What a wonderful family. Great memories of " Mrs." Barbara Gleason. Gracious and kind.
Jason Saylor & Craig Willis, Saylor McDonald's
January 11, 2023
Thinking of you, Sue. We are sorry to hear Mrs. Gleason's passing.
The Staff of Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan
January 11, 2023
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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