Eileen Mary Haggerty, of Elmhurst. We mourn the loss of Eileen, the brightest and most passionate star of our lifetimes. She blazed through life with a power that boosted and deeply touched all she met. Her determination and grit were awesome to behold and the love she spread in the world will be terribly missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known her. Eileen is the cherished daughter of Margaret “Peggie”, nee Gately, and Richard (Susan); beloved sister of Katie (Scott) Hermanson, Maggie, Patrick and Ruari Haggerty; loved granddaughter of Alice Gately, Mary Haggerty and the late John Gately, Mary Gately and Richard Haggerty; dear cousin, niece and friend of many. Visitation Wednesday 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Thursday 8 a.m. until time of funeral 9 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 S. York Road (1/2 mi. N of St. Charles Rd.), Elmhurst. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, Alsip. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com
