Ella Mae Irby

1944 - 2018

Ella Mae Irby obituary, 1944-2018, Gurnee, IL

BORN

1944

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Marsh Funeral Home

305 N Cemetery Rd

Gurnee, Illinois

Ella Irby Obituary

Irby, Ella Mae Age 73, of Park City. Beloved wife of the late William P. "Bill" Irby. Loving mother of Robert (Julie) Stoneking Jr., the late Richard Stoneking, Traci (Brian) Tamburich, and Michele Irby. Dear grandma of Zach Stoneking, Logan Stoneking, Ryan Stoneking, Hank Stoneking, Hayley Stoneking, Cindy Forde, Andrew Forde, Matthew Tamburich, Tyler Irby, and Jessica Irby. Sister of Ray Sessions, Clifton Sessions, Carol Laudie, Roger Lefler and sister-in-law Marilynn Boggess. Marta and Rudy Bourgeois were true dear friends of Ella Mae, and gave great spiritual guidance over the years. She will be missed by all of her friends, but especially Beverly (Lou) Tyshe and Pat Tennerman. Survived by the father of her children and ex-husband Robert Stoneking Sr. Services will be held graveside at Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, 33100 N. Hunt Club Rd., Libertyville on Thursday 3:00 p.m., officiated by Bishop Adam Bourgeois. Friends and family are invited for a gathering immediately following the interment at the Church of Latter-day Saints, 411 O'Plaine Rd., Gurnee.



Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 20, 2018.
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It was my honor to care for Ella during her hospitalization. She was a blessing to me and I pray for peace and precious memories for you, her family and friends. I pray for Ollie's continued good health.

April 1, 2018

To the Irby family, please accept my sincere condolences. May knowing that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many bring a measure of comfort. We look forward to the time when all things that cause sickness and death will be eradicated by God's Kingdom. Matthew 6: 9, 10

March 21, 2018

Dear Michele, Traci and Robert we are so sorry to hear of your loss and offer our deepest condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. 1 Thessalonians 4:14

Fred G Rich

March 20, 2018

May fondest memories somehow help you face each new tomorrow and may you find that time continues lessening your sorrow Psalms 94:19.

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March 20, 2018

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Church of Latter-day Saints

411 O'Plaine Rd., Gurnee, IL

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Highland Memorial Park Cemetery

33100 N. Hunt Club Rd., Libertyville, IL

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Marsh Funeral Home

305 N Cemetery Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031

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