Irene A. Colgan, of Cape Coral, FL, formerly of Chicago and Forest Park, beloved wife of the late Roy; loving mother of Laurene (Donnell) Strum, Deacon Dennis (Margaret), Thomas (Joanne) and Janet (Robert) Lapen; dear grandmother of Kevin (Lisa), Daniel (Kathleen), Megan, Tom, Matthew, Kaitlyn, and Chloe; devoted great-grandmother of Clare, Caroline, Brendan and Patrick; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Friends and family will meet Saturday 10:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. at St. Bernardine Church, 7246 W. Harrison St., Forest Park. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Friday 3 to 9 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 5917 W. Irving Park Rd. In lieu of flowers, donations to Cape Coral Hospice or Gottlieb Hospice would be appreciated. 773-777-3944 or www.irishfuneralhome.com
